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News, Notes & Rumors for 8-26-2014

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News:

Still no news on the possible suspension of Josh Gordon. Check out my editorial “The entire NFL drug testing program is at risk over Gordon.” right here on https://fryingpansports.com.

The trial of Colts owner Jim Irsay has been postponed from August 28 to October 30. That will give Roger Goodell more time to figure out how to punish him without pissing off the owners. All the players are watching what happens to Irsay.

Rams QB Sam Bradford tore the same ACL (left) that ended his season last year. He is out for the season and put a fork in the Rams—they are done.

The Packers have lost DL B.J. Raji for the season. That is a tough blow and will result in the Pack giving up more run yardage this season.

It was good to see the extra point back to normal. Whoever came up with the 33 yard extra point has WAY too much time on his hands. It would be no different than the NBA moving the free throw line to 3 point distance.

Browns QB Johnny Manziel was fined 12K for his single finger salute to the Redskin fans. Maybe if he had used … Read more at FryingPanSports

The Biggest Reaches of the 2014 NFL Draft

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NFL Draft (2)

A reach is defined here as a pick well above the rated position of the player. These are some of the worst reaches.

Jets Dexter McDougle CB Maryland – They spent the 80th pick on a guy that was a 7th round value even when healthy.

Bucs Kevin Pamphile OT Purdue – He struggled all season but the Bucs took him with the 149th pick. I had him ranked in the 790s.

Seahawks Jimmy Staten DT Middle Tennessee – Staten was ranked in the 790s but despite a good draft the Hawks took him at 172.

49ers Kenneth Acker CB Southern Methodist – The Niners had a good draft but this one is a head scratcher. Acker was rated in the 550s but they took him with pick 180.

Rams Maurice Alexander SS Utah State – The Rams did well over all but took Alexander with pick 110 despite most analysts thinking he was undraftable. I had him in the 450s.

Jags Brandon Linder OG Miami (Fla.) – Linder was a 7th round value but the Jags took him with pick 93.

Redskins Spencer Long OG Nebraska – The Skins had only a few picks … Read more at FryingPanSports

Tonight on NNR Samantha Bunten of NBC Sports on the Browns/Rams game.

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Tonight on the radio version of News, Notes and Rumors

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 We continue on our preview of NFL teams today.

Shane Gray beat writer for the St. Louis Rams joins us to talk about the loss of DC Williams and the Rams’ plans for the draft picks from the Redskins trade.

Evan Weiner, sports commentator for the NewJerseyNewsroom.com joins us to discuss his article about Bountygate.

 

Eric Galko, Dir. of Scouting for OptimumScouting.com and I will discuss the value of the four compensatory picks awarded by the NFL to the Browns.

Will Osgood beat writer for the Saints joins us to talk about the penalties levied by the NFL and surviving a year without their head coach.

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Bill Smith is a former coach of several semi-pro teams, has officiated both football and basketball, done color on radio for college football and basketball and has scouted talent. He … Read more at FryingPanSports