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The Bengals drafted Devon Still in the 2nd round of the 2012 NFL Draft not so much because he filled a need, but because he was a value pick. Especially after the Bengals used another draft pick, their 3rd rounder, on a defensive tackle in Brandon Thompson, it was unclear…

Jets’ backup nose tackle and 2011 3rd round pick Kenrick Ellis was sentenced to 90 days in jail last week for assault charges in an incident that occurred while he was still at Hampton University. After appeal, that sentence has been cut to 45 days, beginning June 15th. That puts…

The Bengals drafted Dontay Moch in the 3rd round last year as an athletic edge rusher who could potentially play a joker role for them. However, he has yet to get on the field after missing all of last season with injury. Now he’s suffered another setback, a 4 game…

The Broncos took Ryan Clady 12th overall 4 years ago in the 2012 NFL Draft and he has been their left tackle ever since. He is heading into the final year of his 5 year rookie deal, but the Broncos do not seem prepared to let him potentially go next…

When the Seahawks lost middle linebacker David Hawthorne in the offseason to the New Orleans Saints, middle linebacker became arguably their biggest need. They signed veteran Barrett Ruud, previously of the Tennessee Titans, and also used a 2nd round pick on Bobby Wagner out of Utah State. Ruud was once…

The Rams had the worst offensive line in the league in terms of total sacks allowed last season. Both tackles, Jason Smith and Rodger Saffold struggled mightily through injuries and their replacements were any better. Meanwhile, left guard Jacob Bell was awful, as was center Jason Brown. The Rams cut…

Rob Sims is a starting guard for the Detroit Lions who played last season at 300 pounds. However, he has bulked up this offseason to 315. Often when offensive linemen gain a significant amount of weight in the offseason, it’s a bad thing, but while Sims acknowledges this will hurt…

Earlier this week, the agent for Donald Driver said his client and the Packers would argue to a restructured contract after Driver was done on Dancing with the Stars. Driver has since commented saying that he wants to be a “Packer for life.” This doesn’t relate much to his contract…

The Chargers lost backup running back Mike Tolbert behind Ryan Mathews this offseason and have yet to sign a replacement. It’s possible that they are fine with making Ryan Mathews a true feature back for the first time in his 3 year career, as well as giving backup Curtis Brinkley…

Rolando McClain is facing 6 months in jail for assault with a deadly weapon, though he is appealing the sentence. He’ll begin his jail time when the appeal is over and there’s a strong possibility that he misses games because of this. He could also be given a suspension from…