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NFL.com - Need at QB so dire, expect a ‘reach’ and severals ‘runs’ in draft
Without free agency this offseason, teams needing a quarterback might reach for one in the draft.

Sports Illustrated - Monday Morning QB
On Tuesday, Cam Newton and Ryan Mallett are having their pro days. "Really drives me nuts," a scout told Peter King about both having workouts the same day. Although teams will hold private workouts, King writes, teams want as much exposure to the player as possible.

National Football Post - Sunday blitz
Dan Pompei reports that Blaine Gabbert was the best interviews for NFL teams at the Combine. He was so good, one scout wondered if it was the result of an interview coach.

CBS Sports - Jones undergoes surgery on left foot
Alabama's Julio Jones successfully underwent surgery on Saturday, having a screw inserted into his broken foot. He faces six to eight weeks of recovery.

NFL.com - Gil Brandt’s top 100
Brandt breaks down his players alphabetically in tiers. Does anyone else like this format?

Cincy Jungle - Don’t forget Blaine Gabbert

ESPN.com - Prolonged lockout hurts undrafted rookies

Daily Norseman - An even more accurate system of grading college quarterbacks?

Press Register - Arkansas’ Ryan Mallett not helping own case with NFL

Today’s pro days: Arkansas Tech, Central Arkansas, Rhode Island, Tulsa, Tuskegee

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