Archives for April 11, 2010

‘"Everybody tries to pick apart why you like a player over another," Kiper said Wednesday on a national conference call. "It has nothing to do with anything except how he performed and how he played. For me, it wasn’t like I don’t like Sam Bradford. I have a very high grade on Sam Bradford. But I gave a slight, slight edge to Jimmy."’

‘More and more, the two most likely scenarios for the Bills with their first two picks (No. 9 and No. 41 overall) appear to be: 1. Select Clausen No. 9 if he’s still available (that’s more likely now, after the Washington Redskins traded for QB Donovan McNabb) and the best remaining offensive tackle, defensive lineman or linebacker No. 41.’

‘Hill became an All-American on ASU’s unbeaten 1970 team that won the Peach Bowl. He was chosen in the first round by the Buffalo Bills, the fourth overall pick of the NFL draft. In his second season, Hill made the Pro Bowl after catching 52 passes for 754 yards and five touchdowns.’

‘”Being able to have a coach on the staff that I’ve worked with the past year is a great thing for me,” said Maybin. “Me and Coach Sanders have a great relationship. I think that that’s going to be a huge help for me just because we’re so familiar with each other.”‘