More rumors from NFP:
The National Football Post | Friday Draft Buzz And Rumors
Among the interesting parts:
1. Pats moving up? "From what I’m hearing, the New England Patriots are definitely interested in moving up, as reported by Peter King of Sports Illustrated earlier today, and I suspect they have their eyes on Ohio State corner Malcolm Jenkins — not LSU defensive end Tyson Jackson as some reports are saying.But I’m also hearing that the Pats will only move up at a discounted rate as they don’t want to give up much in the process. Jenkins is expected to come off the board anywhere from No. 9 to Green Bay, and league speculation has him landing in either New Orleans at No. 14 or San Diego at No. 16. If he gets past the Packers, don’t be surprised to see New England make a play and slide up ahead of the Saints."
2. Jags moving down? "Talk around the league is that the Jags are looking to move out of the No. 8 spot. There should be plenty of talent at the WR position when they’re on the clock — especially if Texas Tech’s Michael Crabtree slides — and Sanchez could still be on the board. But I expect this to be the major turning point in the draft tomorrow. There’s still interest in Sanchez in Jacksonville, but the Jags could cash in when their phones start to ring. They very well could get an offer they can’t refuse, pick up multiple picks and revisit the WR position later in the draft."
3. Andre Smith moving up? "Cincinnati is reported to be high on the Alabama prospect, and that has everyone talking. Buffalo is also reported to want Smith, there is talk of Seattle using the No. 4 pick on him, and I’ve even heard that he’s high on the Browns’ draft board as well. In February, it was bad to be Andre Smith, but on the eve of the NFL Draft, it is very good to be Andre Smith. I can see teams fighting for this guy, so don’t be surprised to see him come off the board in the top five tomorrow. Smith is riding the wave at the right time."
4. Josh Freeman's Status. "The Kansas State QB was a hot name in recent weeks, but I think he has cooled off and has been lost in the shuffle of the Sanchez hype. That doesn’t mean teams aren’t interested. If Sanchez goes early, or if someone makes a major move to get him, Freeman will be a hot name and the dealing will begin. Tampa Bay has been rumored to have him rated high on its draft boards, and the Jets have always been in the discussion. If he’s around and the Jets haven’t made a move, don’t be shocked to see Tampa make a deal to jump ahead of New York and take Freeman off the board. I view him as a major project that has impressive tools, but Tampa has two QBs — Luke McCown and Byron Leftwich — who could warm the field for him until he’s ready."
