St. Petersburg Times - Aaron Rodgers was told by Tampa Bay Buccaneers days before 2005 draft he would be the fifth overall pick
This is the story of how the Bucs let Super Bowl-winning quarterback Aaron Rodgers get away. It’s a loser’s lament shared by many teams, for sure. The Cal star lasted until the Packers selected him 24th overall in the 2005 draft.
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ESPN.com - On the Seahawks winning too many games
The next month could decide whether the Seattle Seahawks draft early enough to select the quarterback they like the most.
Turf Show Times - 2012 NFL mock draft: New realities, new choices
Being projected to pick near the top of the 2012 NFL Draft, but not at the top of the 2012 NFL Draft, has made the rash of early 2012 NFL mock drafts rather dull reading for those wondering what direction the St. Louis Rams might choose in April. Of course, there may be a new group of personnel men leading the draft, but the needs are relatively obvious for the Rams...they need talent, lots of it.
ESPN.com - The Florida Gators are unusually devoid of NFL talent
Week 11 gave me my first live look of the season at the Florida Gators, and it's clear that part of their offensive problems this season has to do with talent. More specifically, lack of NFL-caliber talent.











