NFL News and Notes - April 11, 2010

A Sunday morning spin before what should be an exciting finish to The Masters.

New England Patriots defensive lineman Mike Wright isn't into the "rah-rah" stuff from a head coach.

University of Buffalo head coach Jeff Quinn signed off on Central Michigan quarterback Dan LeFevour and University of Cincinnati quarterback Tony Pike, two passers he coached that could be drafted by the Buffalo Bills.

Rich Cimini of the New York Daily News takes a look back at the New York Jets' 2000 NFL Draft class.

This year's draft has plenty of talented outside linebackers, a position of need for the Miami Dolphins, writes Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.

Cornerback could be a position the Tennessee Titans address early in the 2010 NFL Draft, writes Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean.

As first reported by Adam Caplan of Scout.com, Indianapolis Colts running back Chad Simpson was placed on waivers.

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is excited about the crop of running backs available in the NFL Draft.

Jerry McDonald of the Bay Area News Group writes that because the Oakland Raiders don't like to sink money into part-time players, Tennessee defensive tackle Dan Williams won't be chosen with the 8th pick of the 2010 NFL Draft.

Mike Klis of the Denver Post creates a new three-team division in the NFL.

With the top four picks of the draft seemingly solidified, the Kansas City Chiefs are now the wild card, writes Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star. (I still think Eric Berry could be chosen third overall, with Trent Williams fourth)

Under Paul Alexander, the offensive line is an area of strength for the Cincinnati Bengals, writes Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Terry Pluto of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer expects the Cleveland Browns to go defense with the 7th overall pick of the 2010 NFL Draft.

A man has come forward to say that it was he, not Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes, who threw a drink in the face of a woman in an Orlando nightclub in early March.

Holmes is facing a four-game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy, reports Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com.

Ken Murray of the Baltimore Sun examines the trade scenarios involving Baltimore Ravens restricted free agent offensive tackle Jared Gaither.

Jason Reid of the Washington Post doesn't expect Washington Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth to purchase his way off the team.

Cornerback Sheldon Brown, who was traded by the Philadelphia Eagles to the Browns this off-season, suggested that several teammates didn't buy into the plans of first-year Eagles defensive coordinator Sean McDermott last season.

A college lacrosse tournament was the first event in the $1.6 billion Meadowlands Stadium the New York Jets and New York Giants will share.

Several writers share their memories of Texas Stadium, which was imploded early Sunday morning.

Arizona Cardinals running back Beanie Wells is ready to shoulder a heavier load, writes Dan Bickley of The Arizona Republic.

Wide receiver ranks low on the San Francisco 49ers' draft priorities, writes Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll plans to challenge the team to greatness, writes Steve Kelley of the Seattle Times.

Bryan Burwell of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch digs into Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford's upbringing.

If history is any indicator, signing defensive end Julius Peppers won't result in a slew of Lombardi trophies for the Chicago Bears, writes Dan Pompei of the Chicago Tribune.

South Florida defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul likely doesn't fit in the Green Bay Packers, writes Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin has added 10 pounds of muscle this off-season.

Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz thinks both Oklahoma defensive tackle Gerald McCoy and Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh would do well in their defense.

Former University of Arizona basketball player Fendi Onobun, who played tight end last season for the University of Houston, has caught the eye of the Carolina Panthers.

South Carolina linebacker Eric Norwood will meet with the Atlanta Falcons, reports Joe Fortenbaugh of the National Football Post.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive linemen Kyle Moore and Roy Miller have dropped the weight former defensive coordinator Jim Bates wanted them to pack on last year.

Newly signed defensive end Alex Brown is a good fit with the New Orleans Saints, writes Mike Detillier of the Houma Courier.

Today's NFL birthdays: Falcons cornerback Dunta Robinson (28), Colts running back Donald Brown (23), Chargers guard Louis Vasquez (23), Buccaneers kicker Connor Barth (24), free agent offensive tackle Jeremy Parquet (28), and former NFL cornerback Terry Cousin (35).

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