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The Steelers, who may need to add depth at running back in this year’s draft, will host Oregon’s LeGarrette Blount for a visit next week. The 6-foot, 241-pounder has an intriguing blend of power and speed but he also comes with some baggage. Blount missed most of his senior season at Oregon due to a suspension handed down after he punched a Boise State player following the teams’ season opener. The Steelers have not ruled out re-signing Willie Parker, Colbert said, or getting help at running back from a young player such as Isaac Redman.

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

The Pats also will learn during the meetings how many compensatory draft picks they will be awarded in next month’s draft. They already have eight picks, four of those coming in the first two rounds (top 53). They could receive an additional four picks when the compensatory selections are handed out. Jabar Gaffney signing a four-year, $10 million free agent contract with the Denver Broncos in 2009 should land the highest pick for the Pats. Picks also may come via ‘09 signings by fullback Heath Evans (Saints), long snapper Lonnie Paxton (Broncos) and running back LaMont Jordan (Broncos).

Source: Boston Herald

With 12 picks in the April 22-24 NFL draft their most since 2000 the Browns can go in a number of directions in the first year of the Mike Holmgren-Tom Heckert era.

There is no mystery about one thing. They will draft a quarterback. The president of the team is not shy about saying so.

“It’s just something we have to do,” Holmgren said as he embarked on his first NFL owners meetings as president of the Browns. “Why wait? I’m 61. I don’t want to wait for anyone. We’re going to have to do this.”

Considering his reputation as a quarterback guru, it might surprise some to know that in 17 seasons as a head coach in Green Bay and Seattle, Holmgren never drafted a quarterback in the first or second round.

“If we don’t get the guy we decide we really want,

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What’s in a name? Expectations. Just ask Jordan Rodgers, the younger brother of Green Bay Packers’ quarterback Aaron Rodgers and a newcomer to Vanderbilt’s football team. He knows that almost everyone forms expectations of him the moment they learn his surname. Some believe he must possess an uncanny ability to throw the ball. Others believe there’s no way he can measure up to the standard of his older brother. “It’s something I’ve dealt with for a while and it’s actually something I embrace,” he said. “Having a brother play in the NFL is a blessing. He helps me out. He’s been a great example as a person and as an athlete. The pressure that comes along with it is just something I deal with. “It’s something I don’t even notice anymore. I look forward to the opportunity to either prove some people wrong or just work hard enough to hopefully

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Tune-in Monday, March 22nd at 2:30pm ET, as NFL Draft Bible Founder Rick Serritella joins SportsTalkCleveland.com for the Greg Kozarik Show to talk pro days, draft buzz and the new direction of the Cleveland Browns.

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News and notes from around the league in regards to NFL pro day workouts:

Tulane senior running back Andre Anderson ran between 4.59 and 4.63 in the 40-yard dash to go along with 39″ vertical, 10’3″ broad jump and 17 reps of 225 pounds… he also caught the ball fairly well during his on-field workout… senior wide receiver Jeremy Williams ran in the high-4.4 range which is a big improvement from the high-4.5 to low-4.6 times he posted at the NFL Combine… Williams versatility on special teams and fine character references have likely earned him a spot in the third-to-fourth round range with Baltimore, Buffalo and Houston being three of the top contenders for his services.<br
Former West Virginia and NFL standout cornerback/return man Adam Jones ran in the 4.4 range and then did individual and positional drills organized by trainer Duke Rousse.  The workout was held at

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The radio analyst for Penn State football also happens to be one of the greatest linebackers in the history of the game. The eight-time Pro Bowler is a member of both the College Football and Pro Football Hall of Fame, as well as the 1970’s All-Decade Team and the NFL’s 75th Anniversary Team. Ham joins us to breakdown Penn State defenders Navorro Bowman, Sean Lee and Jared Odrick, a trio of potential high draft picks for the 2010 NFL Draft. Hosted by Daniel Mogollon.

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Patriots coach Bill Belichick and his scouting department are slated to work Tim Tebow out again, according to the Sporting News. That makes the Pats one of five teams to do so after Tebow’s pro day, joining the Bills, Seahawks, Browns and Redskins. The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner and this year’s most debated draft prospect recently retooled his motion to rid himself of the long delivery. This shows the Pats at least are considering Tebow.

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