The New York Jets went defense twice in the 2013 NFL Draft’s first round, taking Dee Milliner and Sheldon Richardson in an effort to slow down Tom Brady’s dominance of the AFC East.
Dee Milliner, Sheldon Richardson focus on Tom Brady
The New York Jets went defense twice in the 2013 NFL Draft’s first round, taking Dee Milliner and Sheldon Richardson in an effort to slow down Tom Brady’s dominance of the AFC East.
Dee Milliner, Sheldon Richardson set sights on Brady
The Detroit Lions drafted defensive end Ziggy Ansah at No. 5 overall, perhaps in response to losing Lawrence Jackson. A source tells The Associated Press that Jackson has agreed to a one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings.
Lawrence Jackson reportedly going to Minnesota Vikings
Arizona Cardinals OG Jonathan Cooper is the first guard taken in the top eight of the NFL Draft since 1982, when future Hall of Famer Mike Munchak was picked by the Houston Oilers with the eighth overall selection. Cooper is the first guard selected within the top 10 since University of Colorado OG Chris Naeole was taken with the 10th pick in the 1997 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. It is also just the second time the Cardinals have used their first-round selection on an offensive guard.
Cardinals | Jonathan Cooper is a rarity
NEW YORK — The experts said this was going to be one of the most unpredictable in recent memory. And you can easily say that was the case for Day 1 of the 2013 NFL Draft. There were some surprises and disappointments. Speaking of disappointments, no “Fandango” humming in the first round? The “What?” chants sort of hung on for another year. Thought we could get “Fandangoing” got at least. Ah, let’s get to it. ————————————————————————————————————————————– First things first ————————————————————————————————————————————– Mike Mayock called this fat-boy draft. He said Eric Fisher was going to be the first overall selection. So there were no surprises. Luke Joeckel went to the Jaguars with the second pick. That was expected. (And our style correspondent […]
Unexpected (and expected): Day 1 of the 2013 NFL Draft
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly completed his first day of picks Thursday, April 25, in his first NFL Draft as head coach. The team added OT Lane Johnson with the fourth overall selection. ‘We felt he was the most athletic tackle that we had seen. We had him in, went down and worked him out privately, then had him in for a visit just a little while ago. (He has) a huge upside,’ Kelly said. ‘He hasn’t played a ton of offensive tackle, but he has played the right side and the left side, so he does have experience at both sides.’
Eagles | Chip Kelly excited about pick
New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese said Thursday, April 25, that OT Justin Pugh was the team’s highest-rated player remaining on their draft board when they selected him No. 19 overall in the 2013 NFL Draft. ‘We are really happy to get him,’ head coach Tom Coughlin said. ‘I have been asked, ‘Do you think it is time for you to take a hard look at your offensive line in terms of young talent?’ Well, there always is. Some years it is just not available to you. So we do feel like the addition of some young talented players in our offensive line is going to help us going forward in the future.’
Giants | Happy with Justin Pugh
The Atlanta Falcons were happy to land CB Desmond Trufant with the 22nd pick overall in the 2013 NFL Draft. They moved up eight spots in the first round to get their man, and general manager Thomas Dimitroff was more than happy to do so. ‘It’s who we had focused on all throughout the offseason,’ Dimitroff said Thursday, April 25. ‘We were fortunate because it was a very eventful middle of the first round. It was very, very, very active with a lot of trade discussions.’ Head coach Mike Smith said Trufant will compete for a starting position.
Falcons | Pleased to land Desmond Trufant
Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome indicated Thursday, April 25, that the situation with LB Rolando McClain remains a fluid process.
Ravens | GM talks about Rolando McClain
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan and defensive coordinator Dennis Thurman might call for more 4-3 defensive fronts following the selection of DT Sheldon Richardson in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft. The team has the makings of a formidable front with Richardson, DLs Muhammad Wilkerson, Quinton Coples and NT Kenrick Ellis. The team also signed NT Antonio Garay during the offseason.
Jets | Might use more 4-3 fronts