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Some interesting NFL Draft news bits today from the mainstream and the blogosphere.

Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Cowboys receiving trade offers
Dallas owner Jerry Jones tells the newspaper two teams have contacted him about trading up to the No. 9 spot in the draft. Any guess on who those two teams may be?

Acme Packing Company - Should the Packers trade up in the first round?
The defending Super Bowl champions are loaded with a young team of top players. So should the Packers try and jump up in round one to find a talented player? The mindset of general manager Ted Thompson would lead me to think no.

USA Today - A.J. Green shrugs off report of low Wonderlic
Pro Football Weekly broke the news of Green getting 10 of 50 questions right. Green told the USA Today he only attempted 20 questions because he was “just thinking (too long).” Regardless, Wonderlic scores are ridiculous.

Pats Pulpit - How to draft an NFL running back
Richard Hill starts a small series in search of how to define a running back who will translate to the NFL.

NFL.com - LSU’s Patrick Peterson unsure if he’ll attend NFL Draft

Minnesota Star Tribune - Vikings’ first minicamp in jeopardy

ESPN.com - A.J. Green vs. Julio Jones

San Antonio Express News - Scouts will have Jerry Jones’ ear as draft board is built

Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Eagles stick with what works; invest in the trenchesSB Nation NFL mock draft: Eagles stick with what works; invest in the trenches
Mocking the Draft

This player should be a plug-and-play replacement for Mekhi Becton right off the bat.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Chiefs get an absolute steal of a WR at No. 31SB Nation NFL mock draft: Chiefs get an absolute steal of a WR at No. 31
Mocking the Draft

This guy’s got talent, plus playing with Patrick Mahomes automatically elevates his potential.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Bills fill biggest need with a top CB at No. 30SB Nation NFL mock draft: Bills fill biggest need with a top CB at No. 30
Mocking the Draft

He’s a bit of a liability in the run game, but his potential in the pass game was enough for Buffalo Rumblings.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Commanders give Jayden Daniels a fluid playmaker at WR with No. 29 pickSB Nation NFL mock draft: Commanders give Jayden Daniels a fluid playmaker at WR with No. 29 pick
Mocking the Draft

This pick could help the Commanders build on last year’s excellent season.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Lions bring in a pass-rushing partner in crime for Aidan HutchinsonSB Nation NFL mock draft: Lions bring in a pass-rushing partner in crime for Aidan Hutchinson
Mocking the Draft

It’s a high-potential pick for a Detroit defense that needs a solid pass rusher.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Rams keep building defensive identity at No. 26SB Nation NFL mock draft: Rams keep building defensive identity at No. 26
Mocking the Draft

This rookie would be a great complement to Jared Verse and Byron Young.

By Michael Peterson