Sources close to OTR have told OTR that OTR will be no more. It’s just not the same anymore and it wouldn’t fair to our loyal readers to continue to just go through the motions. We did have a great run though. We broke the Asante Samuel signing. We were the [...]

The Philadelphia Flyers, a hockey team in the National Hockey League, shipped the rights to playoff stud R.J. Umberger to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for the 19th overall pick and a third-round pick in last night’s draft.
It’s not that the Flyers were unhappy with his 11 goals and five assists in the playoffs, [...]

We can’t ignore the overwhelming support we are receiving from our biggest fan ‘barry.’ He is one of the main reasons that OTR is able to keep it going. His brilliant posting on comments and the respect he gives Micah and I is second to none. Furthermore, without hesitation we are giving [...]

According to the new Eagles blog on Philly.com, the Eagles tried to trade up to get Virginia’s Brandon Albert in the first round. The Eagles reportedly tried to get up to the Cardinals spot at #16, knowing that Albert wouldn’t last past the Chiefs. The Cardinals wanted Rodgers-Cromartie and said no thanks (probably because [...]

There are a ton of clowns out there handing out draft grades this week for a draft in which no one has played yet. How can you grade the draft now? The closest we’ve ever seen to being able to grade a draft is to just go by position. You needed a [...]

According to recently released RB Dominic Rhodes, Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin didn’t want to draft a RB in the first round last weekend.
“We had like a stable full of running backs that are capable,” Rhodes told Sirius Satellite Radio Tuesday. “We went and drafted a guy that – he’s a great runner, don’t get [...]

Fresno St. defensive tackle Jason Shirley was off of some teams’ draft boards. But not the Bengals, oh no. It is unfathomable that the Bengals have learned absolutely nothing about the importance of avoiding turds. Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis acknowledged Sunday night that Shirley could be a problem.
“It’s a little bit [...]

In the seventh round, they grabbed Army safety Caleb Campbell. They essentially saved him from having to go to Baghdad (that’s a city in Iraq, where the United States is currently in a war), but it’s not just that. This kid looks like he can play. Hopefully he sticks with the team [...]

According to the Tampa Tribune, Bucs officials have told USF CB Mike Jenkins that if he’s on the board at #20 he’ll be their guy.

Surprise, surprise!

Newsday’s Erik Boland says that the Jets could likely be choosing between Ohio State tweener Vernon Gholston and Troy CB Leodis McKelvin. McKelvin, according to Boland, could be ranked higher on the Jets board.

Ed Werder of ESPN says that the Cowboys have a few options. According to Werder, the Cowboys would be willing to trade up into the top seven if Darren McFadden were to slip. He also said that Jones wants players that can help now, saying that Jones wants to go after one of [...]

Or so he says. He just told Suzy Kolber (first time we’ve spelled her name right) that he doesn’t have any information from the Rams or anyone else, but that he’s just trying to enjoy himself. Overall, the interview bored us, but that probably means he’s a great kid. We’re sure he’s [...]

We love Adam Schefter and have a ton of respect for him. But, pardon us if we don’t get all excited about his report that the Ravens are trying to jump up to #2 to get ahead of the Falcons so they can take QB Matt Ryan. Michael Smith of ESPN, however, is [...]

Profootballtalk.com is hearing that the Detroit Lions will select Florida DE Derrick Harvey if he is available at #15. If not, they will select Tennessee LB Jerrod Mayo. Draftheadquarters.com reports that the Lions “seem prepared” to take Oregon RB Jonathon Stewart.
What’s this all mean? Absolutely nothing, but it’s fun to talk about. [...]

Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN that sources told him that there have been teams that offered two solid first-round picks for Chad Johnson. He doesn’t know whether a trade will go down, but we believe he’s telling the truth here. The Bengals are digging in.

According to the St. Louis Dispatch, two Rams officials “emphatically” denied that the Rams were offering their second-round pick in exchange for Eagles corner Lito Sheppard.

Mike Mayock of NFL Network is reporting that Vandy OT Chris Williams is off some teams draft boards due to a neck injury. He didn’t miss any time in college. Stay tuned.
OTR believes the Eagles really like him so we’ll see what happens.

Michael Smith of ESPN is reporting that the Raiders will take RB Darren McFadden.
OTR thinks this blows. The draft is being ruined because they decided to start at 3pm and everyone and their mother is getting a hold of this information. The Eagles should be on the clock by 2:30pm. Geez. [...]

Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that the Falcons will take Boston Collge QB Matt Ryan. Can we drain more of the fun out of this please?
We think the Falcons made the right move. You have no QB. You need a QB. Hence….taking a QB. We’re not claiming that Matt [...]

According to Bob Brookover of the Philadelphia Inquirer, a league source told him this morning that the Eagles are fielding a number of offers for CB Lito Sheppard and they all include a 2nd round pick. But, he notes that the offer from the Saints could also include 2006 All-Pro tackle Jammal Brown.
We heard [...]

Michael Smith of ESPN is ruining the draft. He is reporting that the Rams have settled on DE Chris Long from Virginia with the #2 overall pick. Why don’t you just tell us the whole damn draft before it happens?

Rams executive VP of Personnel Billy Devaney just told Trey Wingo and the other ESPN cats that they are drafting a defensive player. He said they expect this guy to be a “pillar of their defense” for years to come. Is he full of it? Could be. There are a lot [...]

Did you see what we did there? With the headline? Clever, huh? And relevant. Because cowboys have….Ok, moving on.
Bill Parcells likes his guys, doesn’t he? Parcells, ahem, Jeff Ireland traded his fourth-round pick to the Cowboys in exchange for LB Akin Ayodele and TE Anthony Fasano.
Ayodele became expendable when the [...]

Pat Yasinskas of ESPN.com’s Hashmarks blog says that there is a very real possibility that the Carolina Panthers move up from #13 in front of the Falcons at #3 to take Boston College QB Matt Ryan.
We’ve been hearing this one too and it wouldn’t surprise us. Jake Delhomme is coming off of an injury [...]

Based on the reports we’ve seen, it seems likely that the Giants will move TE Jeremy Shockey today or tomorrow. Most likely today, in our view. Foxsports.com’s Jay Glazer is reporting that the deal is close.
What seems to be agreed upon is that the Giants will get the Saints second-round pick, #40 overall. [...]

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A league source has told CBS Sportsline’s Pete Prisco that the Saints are shopping 2006 All-Pro left tackle Jammal Brown. The Saints, according to Prisco, want to move up way in the draft from #10 to grab LSU DT Glenn Dorsey, who some think is the best player in the draft.
What do we think? [...]

OTR has a sponsor for our live blog of the NFL Draft! It’s only fitting that we get a green sponsor during Earth Week. Gaia Power Technologies and their PowerTower, a green alternative to generators, will be a sponsor for this weekend’s festivities.
We highly recommend you check these guys out. [...]

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