Tag: NFL Draft
Holmes added to Lions’ strength, addressed weaknesses
DETROIT — The Detroit Lions opened the NFL draft by bolstering a strength and closed it by addressing some of their many weaknesses on...
Eyeing big 2021, host Browns add speed, versatility in draft
CLEVELAND — For decades, the NFL draft was the Super Bowl for Browns fans, a few fleeting days of optimism before the season arrived,...
Six-pack: Draft shows Cowboys serious about fixing defense
FRISCO, Texas — Jerry Jones has been synonymous with offense — and the stars that go with the shiny side of the NFL —...
Super Bowl champions address wants, not needs in NFL draft
TAMPA, Fla. — Theoretically, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could have opted out of the NFL draft and still felt good about their chances of...
Not a need: LA Rams add depth, don’t seek starters in draft
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams feel they got what they needed out of the NFL draft, and that doesn't necessarily include a...
Eyeing big 2021, host Browns add speed, versatility in draft
CLEVELAND — For decades, the NFL draft was the Super Bowl for Browns fans, a few fleeting days of optimism before the season arrived,...
Texans address needs by adding QB Mills, WR Collins
HOUSTON — The Houston Texans addressed needs at quarterback and receiver in the NFL draft despite tying a franchise low with just five selections...
Quick impact? Cards expect early picks will help from Day 1
Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury is confident that the team's first two selections in this year's NFL draft — Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins and Purdue...
Circumstances led Saints to draft for value more than need
NEW ORLEANS — The first Saints draft since the retirement of record-setting passer Drew Brees featured the selections of defensive players in the first...
Ready to run? Steelers use draft to address running game
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin stressed before the NFL draft that fixing the league's worst rushing offense didn't rely exclusively on bringing...
