DRAFT RUMOR: ISSUE #18

The rumor mill keeps circulating the same information about Free Agent Wide Reciever, Kevin Curtis. If it is true, then he may soon be wearing purple since he currently has no other visits planned. In addition the Vikings are ready to promise Curtis he would be their No. 1 receiver.

DRAFT RUMOR: ISSUE #17

CNNSI's Donn Banks is reporting that the Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl Line Backer, Takeo Spikes may be put on the trading block. If he is not traded he may very well be released as a salary cap casualty?

Spikes is coming off a serious Achilles tendon injury he suffered in the beginning of the 2005 season.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/nfl/03/02/bc.fbn.bills.spikes.ap/index.html

DRAFT RUMOR: ISSUE #16

COLD DRAFT 2007 has learned that the Detroit Lions have traded veteran Defensive End James Hall to the St. Louis Rams for a 5th round draft pick. Apparently Hall was due a hefty roster bonus that Detroit GM Matt Millen was dead set on not paying. Rumor has it that Millen would have cut Hall before the bonus date arrived. Good move by Millen to get some value for a player that would have been cut loose.

Millen may just be catching on. Now if he can just figure out what to do with that pesky 2nd overall pick.

DRAFT RUMOR: ISSUE #15

ESPN RADIO reports the Denver Broncos may have inked TE Daniel Graham to a contract. The contract is reported to include $10 million in guarenteed money.

As perdicted Denver is looking to make quite a splash in Free Agency & making the big push for the post season. Makes one wonder if Shannahan is feeling the heat?

MAYBE NOT?

The scuttlebut is that Tight End Daniel Graham, in fact, did not sign with the Denver Broncos. Graham is still in play! Did you hear that Zygi Wilf???

DRAFT RUMOR: ISSUE #14

Maybe not?

Ok, this rumor in "Draft Rumor #13" sent shock waves through the Internet & sent those of us doing Mock Drafts scrambling to adjust. Now, we hear that Mr. Plummer may rather retire rather than go to Tampa. Further speculation is that he would rather be traded to the Houston Texans to replace former 1st rounder David Carr. Plummer's move may very well squash this trade & I cannot see Head Coach John Gruden forcing the issue with the seemingly disgruntled former starter.

Look for Plummer to go to the Texans & John Gruden to look to Veteran Free Agent QB Jeff Garcia. While I take another look at my "TOP 10 MOCK DRAFT"!!!!

Plummer may retire rather than take trade

By Len PasquarelliESPN.com
In a twist that could scuttle a proposed trade to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, veteran quarterback Jake Plummer told friends and business associates Friday afternoon that he plans to retire from football, rather than to continue his NFL career in another city.
Plummer
ESPN.com reported Friday morning that the Denver Broncos had reached agreement in principle on most of the elements of a trade that would send Plummer to the Bucs, where he would compete with Chris Simms for the starting job.
But only a few hours later, it appeared Plummer was ready to carry through on retirement suggestions he made earlier in the offseason, when it first became apparent the Broncos were shopping him in trade talks.
A source in the Tampa organization said Friday afternoon the deal to acquire Plummer is "on hold ... at best." The source indicated that there were ongoing discussions aimed at convincing Plummer to accept the trade and play in 2007, but that the veteran passer was prepared to walk away from the game.
Under the terms discussed, the Broncos would have received a middle-round draft choice, believed to be a fourth-rounder, in exchange for Plummer. The trade was expected to be announced on Friday, provided all the major details were completed.
But that was before Plummer, scheduled to earn a base salary of $5.3 million for the 2007 season, wavered.
Tampa Bay re-signed Simms to a two-year contract earlier this offseason. But with Simms coming off a 2006 season in which he underwent an emergency splenectomy, the Bucs have been shopping for a veteran quarterback to bolster the depth chart.
Veteran backup Tim Rattay became an unrestricted free agent on Friday and was not expected to return to Tampa Bay.
Plummer, 32, lost his starting job in Denver to rookie Jay Cutler late last season and the Broncos have been entertaining trade offers in the offseason. A 10-year veteran, Plummer has started 136 games in stints with Arizona (1997-2002) and Denver (2003-2006). He has completed 2,484 of 4,350 passes for 29,253 yards, with 161 touchdown passes and 161 interceptions, for a passer rating of 74.6.

DRAFT RUMOR: ISSUE #13

With the NFL's "FREE AGENCY" period that began @ midnight lastnight, the landscape for April's NFL DRAFT has changed considerably. The latest rumor, if true, further transforms our predictions. Here is the latest DRAFT RUMOR from COLD DRAFT 2007!!!

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2785459

Broncos near deal to send Plummmer to Bucs

By Len PasquarelliESPN.com
ESPN.com has learned that the Denver Broncos have reached agreement in principle on most of the elements of a trade that will send veteran quarterback Jake Plummer to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Under the terms being discussed, the Broncos would receive a middle-round draft choice, believed to be a fourth-rounder, in exchange for Plummer. The trade could be announced as early as Friday.
Tampa Bay re-signed Chris Simms to a two-year contract earlier this offseason. But with Simms coming off a 2006 season in which he underwent an emergency splenectomy, the Bucs have been shopping for a veteran quarterback to bolster the depth chart.
Veteran backup Tim Rattay became an unrestricted free agent on Friday and was not expected to return to Tampa Bay.
Plummer, 32, lost his starting job in Denver to rookie Jay Cutler late last season and the Broncos have been entertaining trade offers in the offseason. A 10-year veteran, Plummer has started 136 games in stints with Arizona (1997-2002) and Denver (2003-2006). He has completed 2,484 of 4,350 passes for 29,253 yards, with 161 touchdown passes and 161 interceptions, for a passer rating of 74.6.

DRAFT RUMOR: ISSUE #12

The Seahawks are reportedly hoping to trade Darrell Jackson.

The team hasn't commented publicly or initiated trade talks yet, but it's no surprise. Jackson has been unhappy regarding an old contract snafu and the Seahawks can't be happy with his attitude or drops. They seem willing to take a $4 million cap hit to deal him. He will have a hard time finding a better situation than Seattle to put up big numbers.

ethttp://www.rotoworld.com/content/HeadLines.aspx?sport=NFL

COMBINE REPORTS: #18

COLD DRAFT 2007 has the latest on the Linebackers unofficial 40-times from today's combine workouts.

40-yard dash

Antione barnes - 4.40
Quincy Black - 4.42
Patrick Willis - 4.49
Tim Shaw - 4.49
Justin Durant - 4.51
Chad Nkang - 4.51
Zak Deossie - 4.53
David Harris - 4.53
Lawrence Timmons - 4.59
Jon Beason - 4.64
Buster Davis - 4.67
Paul Posluszny - 4.68
Michael Okwo - 4.69
Stewart Bradley - 4.69
Rufus Alexander - 4.70
Dallas Sartz - 4.70
Quinton Culberson - 4.77
Kamichael Hall - 4.79
Blair Phillips - 4.82
Earl Everett - 4.88
Prescott Burgess - 4.90

COMBINE REPORTS: #17

It was time for the big men to run and run they did. "COLD DRAFT 2007" now brings you the 40 times for the defensive linemen from the 2007 Indianapolis NFL Combine!

40-yard dash - Defensive Lineman
Unofficial 40-yard dash times from today's combine workouts.

1. Gaines Adams - 4.64
2. Jacob Ford - 4.65
3. Brian Robison - 4.66
4. Jarvis Moss - 4.68
5. Tim Crowder - 4.69
6. Baraka Atkins - 4.69
7. CJ Ah You - 4.70
8. Antwan Applewhite - 4.73
9. Justin Hickman - 4.75
10. Anthony Spencer - 4.76
11. Dan Bazuin - 4.77
12. Victor Degrate - 4.77
13. Victor Abiamiri -4.80
14. Charles Johnson - 4.81
15. Quentin Moses - 4.82
16. Claude McBride - 4.85
17. Xzavier Jackson - 4.88
18. Quinn Pitcock - 4.90
19. Abrahamd Wright - 4.91
20. Amobi Okoye - 5.00
21. Alan Branch -5.01
22. Alan Branch -5.01
23. DeMarcus Tyler - 5.33

http://www.footballsfuture.com/news/

COMBINE REPORTS: #16

The Running Backs have begun to run & while not as impressive as the Wide Receivers times, some of which finished a full second better, these young men are also putting up some really good finishing scores. Take a gander & remember to keep us on your favorites to check back for more exciting NFL Combine action!

RUNNING BACK 40 TIMES

1. Chris Henry - 4.33 / 4.40
2. Adrian Peterson - 4.38 / 4.43 /4.40
3. Antonio Pittman - 4.44 / 4.42 /4.40
4. Marshawn Lynch - 4.52 / 4.49 / 4.46
5. Deshawn Wynn - 4.49 / 4.45 / 4.48
6. Lorenzo Booker - 4.45 / 4.46
7. Kenny Irons - 4.47 / 4.45
8. Alonzo Coleman - 4.52 / 4.49
9. Brian Leonard - 4.49
10. Romance Taylor - 4.52 / 4.50
11. Kolby Smith - 4.51
12. Brandon Jackson - 4.58
13. Eldra Buckley - 4.59
14. Ahmad Bradshaw - 4.60
15. Kenneth Darby - 4.64
16. Dwayne Wright - 4.68
17. Tyrone Moss - 4.83 / 4.70
18. Jason Snelling - 4.74
19. Gary Russell - 4.84

COMBINE REPORTS: #15

Possibly the most exciting part of the NFL Combine is the 40 yard dash times of the Wide Receiver class. This years prospects did not disappoint. Kansas State WildCat "YAMON FIGURS" zipped across the finish line with an unbelievable time of "4.30" seconds!!! UNREAL!!!

Here are the rest of the 40 times!

ZOOOOOOOOOOMMM!!!

1. Yamon Figurs ,Kansas St. 4.30

2. Jason Hill, Washington St. 4.32
3. Calvin Johnson, Georgia Tech 4.35

4. Mike Walker,Central Florida 4.35

5. David Clowney, Virginia Tech 4.36
6. Laurent Robinson, Illinois St. 4.38

7. Robert Meachem, Tennessee 4.39

8. Aundrae Allison,East Carolina 4.39

9. Mike Mason,Tennessee St. 4.40

10. Steve Breaston, Michigan 4.41
11. Legedu Naanee, Boise St. 4.41

12. Chandler Williams, Florida Int. 4.42

13. Steve Smith, Southern Cal 4.44
14. Anthony Gonzales, Ohio St. 4.44

15. Jonathan Holland, Louisiana Tech 4.45

16. Paul Williams, Fresno St. 4.45
17. Craig Davis, Louisiana St. 4.46

18. Ryne Robinson, Miami-Ohio 4.47

19. Johnnie Lee Higgins, UTEP 4.48

20. 10. Courtney Taylor, Auburn 4.50

COMBINE REPORTS:#14

1st WR Result In

The initial wide receiver results are in and they're impressive. Georgia Tech's Calvin Johnson opted to run and he was everything we thought he'd be, clocking an official 4.35 at 6-5 and 239 lbs. The real surprise however was Washington State's Jason Hill, who many thought lacked top speed but came through with an amazing 4.32!

COMBINE REPORTS: #13

With the mind blowing 40 time that Miami U., Tight End Greg Olsen set on Saturday the rest of the Tight End class struggled to come close, with the exception of Ben Patrick. Here are the rest of the 40 times being reported!

40-yard dash - Tight Ends

Unofficial 40-yard dash times from today's combine workouts -Michael Allan - 4.67Kevin Boss - 4.74Scott Chandler - 4.81Jonny Harline - 4.87Clark Harris - 4.85Zach Miller - 4.84Joe Newton - 4.89Greg Olsen - 4.47Ben Patrick - 4.78Anthony Pudewell - 5.07Gijon Robinson - 4.83Derek Schouman - 4.77

http://www.footballsfuture.com/news/2007/02/40-yard-dash-tight-ends.html

COMBINE REPORTS #12

This just in on "COLD DRAFT 2007"!

Greg Olsen runs a 4.47 40-yard dash

Greg Olsen, after weighing in at 6'6" and 254 lbs, just ran an unofficial 4.47 40-yard dash at the combine. He is separating himself from the rest of the tight end competition and should be a first round lock and the first tight end off the board on draft day. Zach Miller, thought to be Olsen's main competition for the top TE spot, only managed a 4.84 40-yard time.

http://www.footballsfuture.com/news/2007/02/greg-olsen-runs-447-40-yard-dash.html

COMBINE REPORTS: #11

"COLD DRAFT 2007" continues to bring you the most up to date reports of the NFL Combine all weekend. Keep it tuned here for more!

40-yard dash - Offensive linemen
Some unofficial times from today's combine workouts

-Andy Alleman - 4.96Allen Barbre - 4.86Josh Beekman - 5.39Justin Blalock - 5.23Levi Brown - 5.39Doug Datish - 5.18Chris Denman - 5.20Tim Duckworth - 5.42Doug Free - 5.22Gabe Hall - 4.89Ryan Kalil - 4.96James Marten - 4.99Joe Thomas - 4.96Tony Ugoh - 4.99

COMBINE REPORTS: #10

ALRIGHT! The first reports from Day #3 of the NFL Combine in Indianapolis have come in & some of these reports are very exciting!!! We will start off with the Offensive Linemens Bench Press numbers.

The original post can be found over at http://www.footballsfuture.com/news/2007/02/combine-bench-press-numbers.html.

Combine bench press numbers

The offensive lineman are in the weight room today. They're doing reps of 225 lbs. on the bench press. Here are some notable rep numbers

-Joe Thomas - 28 reps, Levi Brown - 31 reps,

Ryan Kalil - 34 reps, Nathan Bennett - 34 reps,

Brandon Frye - 34 reps, Dustin Fry - 34 reps,

Manuel Ramirez 40 reps, Justin Blalock - 40 reps.