Protecting the quarterback becomes the theme with the first dozen picks of Clark Judge's latest mock draft, which starts off with the top player on the board, Luke Joeckel. ...more

While the Chiefs stand pat with Luke Joeckel, the Eagles make a big splash in Clark Judge's latest NFL mock draft. Chip Kelly tabs Geno Smith to be the heir to Mike Vick under center. ...more

The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers keep subtracting starters, and that won't help their chances of reaching this year's playoffs. But it could be good news for others. Will Tom Brady and the Cincinnati Bengals please step forward? ...more

People tell me I'm crazy to keep Texas A&M's Luke Joeckel as the Chiefs' first pick. I tell them that Kansas City just released Eric Winston, and I know, he's a right tackle. I also know coach Andy Reid learned the hard way that you can never have enough offensive linemen. ...more

The Baltimore Ravens lead the AFC North, but they're not the team to beat. Pittsburgh is, and it's not because Ben Roethlisberger is having a terrific season, or the defense is beginning to come around. Nope, it has more to do with a familiar theme around Steel Town, one that could exploit Baltimore where it's most vulnerable on defense. ...more