Arizona selects Ohio State RB Wells with No. 31 selectionTEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals have selected running back Chris “Beanie” Wells of Ohio State with the 31st pick overall in the NFL draft. Packers build up defense, take DT Raji at No. 9 and trade up to take LB MatthewsGREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers added a big piece to their rebuilding defense in the first round of the NFL draft, taking Boston College defensive tackle B.J. Raji with the No. 9 overall pick on Saturday. Indianapolis adds running back with its 1st pick in NFL draftINDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts have selected running back Donald Brown of Connecticut in the first round of the NFL draft. Steelers, seeking cap room, to extend WR Hines Ward’s contractPITTSBURGH — Wide receiver Hines Ward apparently will get his wish to finish his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Vikings go for big-play WR over OT, take Florida’s Harvin No. 22 overallEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings went with big-play threat Percy Harvin with the 22nd overall draft choice, choosing the Florida receiver despite reports of a failed drug test at the NFL combine and durability questions. Mangini has busy first round, makes 3 deals before taking center at No. 21BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns made three trades in the first round of the NFL draft before finally taking California center Alex Mack at No. 21. Houston Texans choose OLB Brian Cushing with 15th pick in NFL draftHOUSTON — The Houston Texans have selected outside linebacker Brian Cushing with the 15th pick in the NFL draft, giving them a talented player to join star DeMeco Ryans. NFL DRAFT: Lions make Matthew Stafford the No. 1 pick in NFL draft, Jets trade to get SanchezNEW YORK — Matthew Stafford’s mission is daunting: Lead the Detroit Lions back from the only 0-16 season in NFL history. Mark Sanchez has nearly as big a challenge: He’ll compete to replace Brett Favre. NFL DRAFT: Lions make Matthew Stafford the No. 1 pick in NFL draft, Jets trade to get SanchezNEW YORK — Matthew Stafford’s mission is daunting: Lead the Detroit Lions back from the only 0-16 season in NFL history. Mark Sanchez has nearly as big a challenge: He’ll compete to replace Brett Favre. Denver bypasses defense with top pick and grabs Georgia running back Knowshon MorenoENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos bypassed their many needs on defense and surprisingly picked Georgia running back Knowshon Moreno with the 12th pick of the NFL draft on Saturday. San Francisco snags star wide receiver Michael Crabtree when he slips to 10th pickSANTA CLARA, Calif. — When Michael Crabtree unexpectedly slipped to the 10th pick in Saturday’s NFL draft, the San Francisco 49ers eagerly caught their highest-profile receiver since Terrell Owens left town. Bengals take OT Andre Smith, fill biggest need with lineman who has a few big questionsCINCINNATI — After watching quarterback Carson Palmer get beat up last season, the Cincinnati Bengals used their first-round pick on offensive tackle Andre Smith, filling their biggest need with a lineman who has some of the biggest questions. Packers keep building up defense, take Boston College DT Raji at No. 9 overallGREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers filled a critical need on their rebuilding defense in the first round of the NFL draft, taking Boston College defensive tackle B.J. Raji with the No. 9 overall pick on Saturday. Raiders draft speedy WR Heyward-Bey with No. 7 pick, passing up Crabtree, MaclinALAMEDA, Calif. — Al Davis has always prized speed above almost all other attributes when it comes to the draft. Jets trade up to take USC quarterback Mark Sanchez with fifth overall selectionFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Mark Sanchez made no guarantees. The New York Jets’ newest quarterback knew better. With No. 3 overall pick, Chiefs take LSU defensive end Tyson JacksonKANSAS CITY, Mo. — With his first draft selection as the man in charge in Kansas City, Scott Pioli took dead aim at the most glaring of his new team’s many needs. Rams opt for safe bet, selecting Baylor’s Jason Smith with second pick of NFL draft.ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Rams filled their greatest need with the second pick of the NFL draft, taking offensive tackle Jason Smith of Baylor on Saturday. NFL’s 1st 0-16 team starts rebuilding project by taking QB Matthew Stafford No. 1 in NFL draftALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions became the NFL’s first 0-16 team last season in large part because their defense was one of the worst in league history. NFL DRAFT: Lions choose Georgia QB Matthew Stafford overall No. 1 after winless seasonNEW YORK — One of the biggest rebuilding jobs in NFL history has its centerpiece. Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford was drafted first overall Saturday by the Detroit Lions, the only team to ever go 0-16 in a season. NFL DRAFT: Georgia QB Matthew Stafford drafted first overall by DetroitNEW YORK — One of the biggest rebuilding jobs in NFL history has its centerpiece. NFL DRAFT: Georgia QB Matthew Stafford drafted first overall by DetroitNEW YORK — Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford has been selected first overall in the NFL draft by the Detroit Lions. Overall No. 1 pick Matthew Stafford signs 6-year deal with LionsDETROIT — The Detroit Lions are counting on Matthew Stafford to end their decades-long search for a star quarterback. Overall No. 1 pick Matthew Stafford signs 6-year deal with LionsDETROIT — The Detroit Lions hope Matthew Stafford ends their decades-long search for a star quarterback. NFL DRAFT: For top draftees, losing might be constant companion for rest of 2008NEW YORK — If there are two things the likely top selections in the NFL draft have in common, they are winning and losing. Receivers no sure thing in NFL draft’s first couple rounds; teams looking for certaintyNEW YORK — For a league so in love with the passing game, NFL teams probably won’t exactly be rushing to take wide receivers right away in the draft. Lions agree to 6-year deal with Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford on eve of NFL draftDETROIT — Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions agreed on a six-year deal Friday night, his agents told The Associated Press. NFL DRAFT: Picks, trades and trends _ let the intrigue beginNEW YORK — Let’s forget that Matthew Stafford will wind up in Detroit as the top pick in Saturday’s NFL draft. And what team will get star receiver Michael Crabtree. And where the six offensive tackles likely to go in the first round will land. Stafford’s agents say Lions and No. 1 pick Stafford agree on 6-year deal on eve of draftDETROIT — The Detroit Lions hope Matthew Stafford ends their decades-long search for a star quarterback. Person familiar with talks: Lions and No. 1 pick Stafford agree on 6-year deal on eve of draftDETROIT — Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions agreed on a six-year deal Friday night, a person familiar with talks told The Associated Press. Graves calls rumors “false,” says team likely to keep BoldinPHOENIX — Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves has denied a flurry of trade rumors regarding wide receiver Anquan Boldin on the eve of Saturday’s NFL draft. |
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