NFL News and Notes - April 18, 2010

Safety, nose tackle, guard, linebacker, and guard are the top draft priorities for the Miami Dolphins, writes Jeff Darlington of the Miami Herald.

Mike Klis of the Denver Post reports the New York Jets were willing to part with a first-round pick for wide receiver Brandon Marshall, but couldn't get him to sign an offer sheet.

New England Patriots restricted free agent kicker Stephen Gostkowski signed his one-year tender.

Left tackle, nose tackle, and quarterback are on Buffalo Bills general manager Buddy Nix's shopping list during the 2010 NFL Draft.

The Baltimore Ravens are taking close looks at injured draft-eligible prospects.

Jonathan D. Silver of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette takes a close look at the documents from the investigation into the accusations against Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

Cleveland Browns running back Chris Jennings was arrested early Saturday morning.

Cincinnati Bengals offensive line coach Paul Alexander is learning to play the piano.

Covertness is the secret to the Indianapolis Colts' draft success, writes Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star.

Defensive end could be the pick at 16 for the Tennessee Titans, writes Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean.

Michael C. Wright of the Florida Times-Union has the Jacksonville Jaguars choosing Clemson running back C.J. Spiller with the 10th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft in his one-round mock draft.

Finding a running back is a priority for the Houston Texans.

Randy Covitz of the Kansas City Star has the Kansas City Chiefs choosing Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh with the fifth pick of the 2010 NFL Draft in his one-round mock draft.

Woody Paige of the Denver Post wants the Denver Broncos to draft Florida quarterback Tim Tebow. (Because in Paige's world, the Dairy Queen never closes and column inches trump all.)

Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune profiles San Diego Chargers general manager A.J. Smith, adding that though Smith may have his detractors, "no one is willing to cross him".

The Oakland Raiders should just say no to trading for Roethlisberger, writes Jerry McDonald.

During their Texas road trip, San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary and acting general manager Trent Baalke learned more about each other.

Eric Williams of the Tacoma News Tribune has the Seattle Seahawks emerging from the first-round of the 2010 NFL Draft with Russell Okung and Derrick Morgan in his first-round mock draft.

Linebacker, nose tackle, quarterback, and receiver are the top draft needs of the Arizona Cardinals, writes Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic.

To purchase full control of the St. Louis Rams, minority owner Stan Kroenke could sell the NBA's Denver Nuggets and NHL's Colorado Avalanche to his wife.

Taking one of the pass-rushing ends in the first-round will be a bit of a gamble on the New Orleans Saints' part, writes Mike Triplett of the Times-Picayune.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers would be happy with either Ndamukong Suh or Gerald McCoy with the third pick of the 2010 NFL Draft.

Georgia Tech defensive end Derrick Morgan has the speed to get around the corner, Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff says.

If the Carolina Panthers had a first-round pick, they'd be looking at pass-rushers or offensive play-makers.

Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis has been medically cleared for contact.

Cornerback might be the most pressing need on the Philadelphia Eagles, writes Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain is the consensus pick in the first-round for the New York Giants, writes Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News.

Rick Gosselin of the Dallas Morning News has the Dallas Cowboys choosing Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant in the first-round of his latest mock draft.

Neil Hayes of the Chicago Sun-Times looks at the best and worst drafts in Chicago Bears' history.

This year's running back class comes with plenty of questions about medical histories, writes Bob McGinn of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

The Pioneer Press has the Minnesota Vikings choosing Rutgers cornerback Devin McCourty in the first round of their mock draft.

Stanford running back Toby Gerhart could be a third-round option for the Detroit Lions.

Today's NFL birthdays: Ravens safety Haruki Nakamura (24), Bears long-snapper Patrick Mannelly (35) and offensive tackle James Marten (26), Broncos defensive end Justin Bannan (31), Jaguars offensive tackle Eugene Monroe (23), Dolphins wide receiver Greg Camarillo (28), Steelers tight end Eugene Bright (25), Chargers defensive lineman Vaughn Martin (24), Seahawks defensive tackle Red Bryant (26), Buccaneers offensive tackle Xavier Fulton (24) and punter Sam Paulescu (26), free agent cornerback Ricardo Colclough (28), and linebackers Jordan Beck (27) and Derrick Brooks (37).

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