Elite WR Talks Draft, Goals

Elite WR Talks Draft, Goals
One of the top wide receivers available in this year’s draft, who is also scheduled to be at Valley Ranch this week, talks about a number of topics leading up to his visit.

Michigan State’s Thomas soars from obscurity to NFL draft (AP)
A year ago, Devin Thomas was a relatively unknown receiver just getting ready to crack the starting lineup at Michigan State. This weekend, he’s projected to be a first-round NFL draft pick, and he could be the first receiver chosen. The meteoric rise came as a surprise to many, but not necessarily to Thomas.

Dallas defenders insist they will not ‘babysit’ Pacman (Yahoo! Sports)
According to Dallas Morning News columnist Jean-Jacques Taylor, the Dallas Cowboys ‘ defensive players aren’t…

Slugger’s son awaits NFL draft (AP)
Shawn Murphy found a very effective way to get out from under his father’s Major League shadow. He became an offensive lineman. Murphy, the son of former Atlanta Braves star Dale Murphy, is forging his own way into pro sports as an NFL draft prospect. He gave up his father’s game late in high school to focus on football, not knowing that it would turn into a career decision eight years later.

Titans agree to send Pacman to Dallas (AP)

Suspended cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones is getting what he’s wanted for months with a trade sending him to the Dallas Cowboys. That is if the cornerback who hasn’t played in the NFL since December 2006 passes a physical. “He’s a fanatical workout person, so he’ll be in just fine shape,” Jones’ agent, Manny Arora said.

Mock draft: Pick any player in the league (SportingNews.com)
Here’s a take on what would happen in Round 1 of the 2008 draft if the teams were allowed to pick players already in the league. I’ll admit it: It’s silly. But it’s also a lot more interesting than perusing another standard mock draft, version 16.4.

Pacman to Dallas Trade Complete
The Tennessee Titans have agreed in principle to trade suspended cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones to the Dallas Cowboys for a fourth round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft.

STRIPPED-DOWN: The Latest on Pacman
IRVING, Texas — “Conventional wisdom’’ says that hopeful Cowboy cornerback Pacman Jones is “more likely to get in trouble in Dallas because the city boasts 44 strip clubs.’’ My research into strip clubs says “conventional wisdom’’ is wrong.

Titans agree to swap Pacman to Dallas (AP)

The Tennessee Titans finally washed their hands of suspended cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones on Wednesday, agreeing in principle to trade him to the Dallas Cowboys. Cowboys spokesman Rich Dalrymple confirmed the teams had an agreement, but no terms had been filed with the NFL office, which already had closed for the day.

Ayodele, Fasano dealt to Dolphins for 4th-round pick
Jerry Jones moves back in the fourth round, but 26 spots higher.

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