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NFL draft moving to May for money, ratings, the Easter bunny

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is pushing the NFL draft into May, a TV sweeps month because of a (snicker) scheduling conflict at Radio City Music Hall.

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Former Michigan State star Cousins relishes 'starting' role as RGIII heals from knee surgery

When the Washington Redskins got together last week for organized team activities, there was no question who would be leading them.
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Commentary: Pushing back NFL draft about money, ratings, Eastern bunny

Literary critic H.L. Mencken said, "When somebody says it's not about the money, it's about the money."
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After taking 'a little jab back' at GM Lombardi, Browns' Gordon looking to prove himself

Quarterback Brandon Weeden isn't the only Browns player new General Manager Mike Lombardi doubted during his tenure as an analyst for NFL Network.
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Husain Abdullah, who gave up football to take Muslim pilgrimage, is back in NFL

Chiefs free safety Husain Abdullah backpedaled with the receiver, recognized the route, broke on the ball and deflected the pass thrown by rookie Tyler Bray.
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LSU punter Wing seen as controversial

Based on talent alone, some personnel men and special-teams coaches say Louisiana State's Brad Wing should be the first punter selected in the National Football League draft.
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NFL mock draft

1. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS: Eric Fisher, T, Central Michigan
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Former Bears tackle Dick Evey dies at 72

Dick Evey (EE'-vee), a tackle who played most of his eight seasons in the NFL with the Chicago Bears, has died at age 72.
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AP Source: Jets RB Goodson to practice Tuesday

A person familiar with the situation tells the Associated Press that Jets running back Mike Goodson is expected to return to practice Tuesday despite his legal troubles.
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Judge orders more monitoring for Cowboys DT

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent will remain free while he awaits trial for intoxication manslaughter, as a judge on Friday denied a request by prosecutors to revoke his bond due to problems with alcohol monitoring.
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Kevin Cowherd: Dumervil should prepare to be a leader on the Ravens' defense

Elvis Dumervil had just settled in to meet the media after the Ravens' workout Wednesday when a voice rang out behind the semi-circle of TV cameras, tape recorders and notebooks.