Report: Shanahan Has No Plans To Name Starter

Jason Campbell has been the Washington Redskins’ starting quarterback since 2006. But his role appears to be in jeopardy. Mike Shanahan says he does not expect to name a starter at quarterback before training camp, according to The Washington Post.

Put that together with the Redskins’ active pre-draft assessment of incoming quarterbacks and its signing of former Bears starter Rex Grossman, and it appears likely that Washington’s camp will be an open audition for quarterbacks.

“I don’t think you know until you actually work with somebody for sure exactly how they’re going to handle your system,” Shanahan said Wednesday, according to the report. “I think Jason’s handled a lot of different systems in college and pro. He’s a big guy, an excellent athlete and he’s a worker. So now we get a chance to let it unfold and see how it goes.”

The Redskins are planning

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Podcast: Draft Digest Weekly – LB Edition

SUNDAY: MARCH 28 LIVE @ 10:00-11:00AM ET

Join The NFL Draft Bible for exclusive coverage of the 2010 NFL Draft.  This week we focus on the linebackers.  Who is the top 3-4 OLB?  Is Rolando McClain or Sean Weatherspoon the top overall linebacker?  Who is the best backer coming out of Linebacker U?  Who are the sleepers?  Who’s stock is slipping?  We answer those questions and more.  SPECIAL GUEST: Daryl Washington of TCU. Hosted by Daniel Mogollon, Ralph Mancini & Justin Van Fulpen.

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Player Spotlight: Eric Berry, Tennessee

Arguable the best athlete in the 2010 NFL Draft, there isn’t much that Tennessee safety Eric Berry can’t do. A sure-fire top ten overall pick, Berry joins the NFL Draft Bible in this edition of the Player Spotlight Show to discuss his recent pro day interviews, workouts he has lined up with NFL teams and other thought son his mind leading up to the draft. Hosted by Bo Marchionte.

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Gronko Refutes Report That Claims Spinal Condition

Reports surfaced late Wednesday evening that former Arizona tight end Rob Gronkowski is suffering from spinal stenosis, a potentially career-threatening condition.

Gronkowski denied reports in a phone interview with the Arizona Daily Wildcat.

“That’s news to me,” Gronkowski said. “I haven’t heard that.”

The news originated from NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock and quickly spread across the Internet.

Spinal stenosis, according to MayoClinic.com, is a narrowing of one or more areas in the spine that can put pressure on the spinal cord or spinal nerves at the level of compression. It most commonly occurs in the neck or lower back and can cause numbness in the extremities, neck and shoulder pain and cramping in the legs.

Gronkowski insisted that he is completely healed.

“My back is 100 percent,” he said. “I’m still doing my pro day on (March) 27th.”

Source: Arizona Wild

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NFL Announces Red Carpet Affair For Prime Time

The NFL announced procedures for fans wishing to attend the 75th NFL Draft on Thursday-Saturday, April 22-24 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

For the first time in history, the NFL Draft goes primetime with Round 1 slated for 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 22. Rounds 2 and 3 will be held on Friday, April 23 beginning at 6 p.m. Rounds 4-7 will be held on Saturday, April 24 beginning at 10 a.m.

The NFL Draft is a free event, however seating is very limited.

Night 1 Procedures (April 22):

All persons wishing for an opportunity to attend the Draft on Thursday, April 22 may line up beginning at 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21 on the 50th Street side of Radio City Music Hall. Wristbands to secure a ticket for entry into the Draft on Thursday will be distributed on a

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Radio City: Eight Players Confirm Attendance

Sources have confirmed that the following players will be among those in New York when the 75th NFL draft begins Thursday, April 22 in primetime at 7:30 p.m. ET:

Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska
Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma
Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State
Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech
Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma
Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee
Eric Berry, S, Tennessee
Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State

The NFL also has already extended and will extend invitations to other players as part of the celebration of the league’s 75th draft. The list of players still mulling their options includes quarterbacks Sam Bradford, Jimmy Clausen, Colt McCoy and Tim Tebow.

Source: NFL.com

Player Spotlight: Marcus Stroud, Buffalo Bills

The veteran defensive lineman joins us to talk about the Buffalo Bills, switching schemes to a 3-4 defense and his foundation (www.marcusstroudfoundation.com). We talk about the different possibilities for the Bills at quarterback position, including Donovan McNabb, Michael Vick, Daunte Culpepper, as well as drafting a quarterback. Stroud also gives us his take in the 2010 class of defensive tackle. Ndamukong Suh or Gerald McCoy? Mount Cody or Dan Williams at nose tackle? He also gives some love to Bulldogs Geno Atkins and Jeff Owens. Hosted by Daniel Mogollon. 16 Minutes.

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