Four moves that could shake up the NFL offseason
Article By cbrown.tsn on 21st March, 2010
Clifton Brown
If the NFL offseason has not excited you yet, stay tuned.
Between the draft and signings or trades involving star players, many important offseason moves have yet to be made. Potential headlines that would further shake up the offseason include:
Sam Bradford goes No. 1 to the Rams Why it could happen: The Rams need a quarterback, and Bradford is the best one in this draft. Taking Ndamukong Suh or Gerald McCoy would be a safer choice for the Rams, because both defensive tackles are considered can't-miss. But after passing on Matt Ryan, Matthew Stafford and Mark Sanchez in recent drafts, the Rams cannot afford to pass on Bradford unless they are convinced he will not be that good.
"I think it's more than a 50-50 chance that Bradford winds up going No. 1," ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay said during a conference call. "It's (quarterback) their biggest need, it's the most important position. He has everything you look for when trying to find a quarterback that can be a franchise guy and a very good starter for you, from the accuracy, to the intelligence, to the toughness and intangibles.''
What the Rams do at No. 1 will have a huge impact on an unpredictable draft. The Lions (No. 2) don't need a quarterback, and will probably take either Suh or McCoy. But the Redskins will have an interesting decision at No. 4. If Bradford is gone, do the Redskins like quarterback Jimmy Clausen enough to take him at No. 4, when they badly need a left tackle like Russell Okung? And will anyone be bold enough to trade up for Clausen or Bradford, the way the Jets traded up for Sanchez last year? No matter how it plays out, the draft will be fascinating, with plenty of second-guessing afterward.
The Eagles trade one of their quarterbacks Why it could happen: Having Vick as a No. 3 quarterback is a luxury, not a need. I still do not believe Dono...
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Between the draft and signings or trades involving star players, many important offseason moves have yet to be made. Potential headlines that would further shake up the offseason include:
Sam Bradford goes No. 1 to the Rams Why it could happen: The Rams need a quarterback, and Bradford is the best one in this draft. Taking Ndamukong Suh or Gerald McCoy would be a safer choice for the Rams, because both defensive tackles are considered can't-miss. But after passing on Matt Ryan, Matthew Stafford and Mark Sanchez in recent drafts, the Rams cannot afford to pass on Bradford unless they are convinced he will not be that good.
"I think it's more than a 50-50 chance that Bradford winds up going No. 1," ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay said during a conference call. "It's (quarterback) their biggest need, it's the most important position. He has everything you look for when trying to find a quarterback that can be a franchise guy and a very good starter for you, from the accuracy, to the intelligence, to the toughness and intangibles.''
What the Rams do at No. 1 will have a huge impact on an unpredictable draft. The Lions (No. 2) don't need a quarterback, and will probably take either Suh or McCoy. But the Redskins will have an interesting decision at No. 4. If Bradford is gone, do the Redskins like quarterback Jimmy Clausen enough to take him at No. 4, when they badly need a left tackle like Russell Okung? And will anyone be bold enough to trade up for Clausen or Bradford, the way the Jets traded up for Sanchez last year? No matter how it plays out, the draft will be fascinating, with plenty of second-guessing afterward.
The Eagles trade one of their quarterbacks Why it could happen: Having Vick as a No. 3 quarterback is a luxury, not a need. I still do not believe Dono...
Read Complete Article at Latest Sporting News Articles for NFL
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