As most NFL teams open three-day rookie mini-camps this weekend, there are other lesser-known rookies worth checking out beyond the likes of Geno Smith, Matt Barkley and Tavon Austin. ...more

With talent so widely dispersed and no conviction about a quarterback anywhere, anything is possible in the first round of Thursday's NFL Draft. ...more

I put that question to a former Raider who was with Palmer last season, and he was surprisingly optimistic. Of course, Palmer is going from one of the worst teams in the AFC West to the worst team in the NFC West, so the odds are against him succeeding. ...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

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

Oakland's offense isn't in terrible shape with Darren McFadden and Carson Palmer, Clark Judge said, but there are glaring holes in the receiving corps that must be addressed. ...more

We're two months away from the NFL draft, but only hours removed from the end of the NFL Scouting Combine. So that makes the timing right to start talking about who's going when and where. ...more

Every year there are qualified players who aren't voted to the Pro Bowl, and this year is no exception. We found plenty in both conferences, and you can start with this group. ...more

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he might get rid of the Pro Bowl if the game continues to be the embarrassment it was last February, but I spoke to players who hope he doesn't follow through on his threat ... and let them tell you why. ...more

The NFL is a passing league, but you know already know that. What you might not know is that it's becoming a kicker's league, too, and we have the numbers to support it. ...more