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<title><![CDATA[Raiders close to signing pair of first rounders]]></title>
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Having finally completed a long-awaited contract extension for quarterback Rich Gannon on Monday, and saved roughly $2 million in cap funds with a six-year deal, the Oakland Raiders will now turn their attention to the next highest priorities on the "to do" list.]]></description>
<pubDate>July 16, 2002 08:08:47 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Pasquarelli: New draft format means more intrigue surrounding top pick of second round]]></title>
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Thanks to the draft's new format, the Rams will almost certainly get plenty of trade offers for the top pick of the second round, writes Len Pasquarelli.]]></description>
<pubDate>April 16, 2010 04:25:16 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL: Len Pasquarelli examines John Elway, the first pick in Mock Draft for the Ages]]></title>
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John Elway, one of the most physically gifted quarterbacks to play the college game, is the top pick in ESPN.com's ultimate mock draft.]]></description>
<pubDate>April 17, 2009 08:30:43 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Carriker to miss minicamp as he recovers from surgery]]></title>
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Rams defensive tackle Adam Carriker could the team's entire offseason training program after suffering a shoulder injury in Sunday's season finale.]]></description>
<pubDate>January 02, 2008 06:53:11 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Top pick Russell draws Chargers in first career start]]></title>
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Rookie quarterback JaMarcus Russell will get the first start of his career when the Raiders conclude the season against the Chargers on Sunday.]]></description>
<pubDate>December 24, 2007 08:40:17 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Parcells, Dolphins will have decisions to make with top pick]]></title>
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Losing on Sunday gave the Dolphins the top pick in the draft.]]></description>
<pubDate>December 23, 2007 19:20:05 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Dolphins' 14th loss would clinch No. 1 pick in draft]]></title>
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A loss at Baltimore on Sunday will bring the Miami Dolphins one step closer to the ignominy of the NFL's first-ever 0-16 season. It will also bring them a consolation prize of sorts: the first selection in the 2008 draft.]]></description>
<pubDate>December 16, 2007 01:57:43 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sources: No. 1 pick Russell, Raiders set to start talking again]]></title>
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In an effort to close the gap in negotiations, and perhaps hammer out a contract for top overall draft pick JaMarcus Russell before the start of the season, the representatives for the former LSU quarterback are set to meet Friday with Raiders officials.]]></description>
<pubDate>September 07, 2007 05:58:36 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Minus Russell, Raiders have three veterans in battle to start]]></title>
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With JaMarcus Russell battling over the terms of his first NFL contract and out of training camp, Josh McCown gets the first crack at starting for the Raiders.]]></description>
<pubDate>August 09, 2007 04:22:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Jags agree to deals with free safety Nelson, linebacker Durant]]></title>
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The Jags opened training camp by closing the books on their rookie contract negotiations, reaching agreements with the team's top two selections, first-round free safety Reggie Nelson and second-round linebacker Justin Durant.]]></description>
<pubDate>July 27, 2007 16:10:48 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ravens, No. 1 pick Grubbs agree to five-year, $11 million deal]]></title>
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The Baltimore Ravens on Thursday evening agreed to terms with first-round pick Ben Grubbs, the standout Auburn guard who was rated as the draft's top player at his position, ESPN.com has learned.]]></description>
<pubDate>July 26, 2007 13:49:39 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New deals, new worries for Colts and old-timers in a rage]]></title>
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From the new rage in contracts to new concerns in Indy to the old guard wondering what went wrong, Len Pasquarelli covers it all in his Tip Sheet notes.]]></description>
<pubDate>June 01, 2007 03:34:38 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Browns' jinx continues: Steinbach has appendectomy]]></title>
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As he continues to mull over the Cleveland Browns' possible first-round selection with the third overall pick in the 2007 draft, star-crossed general manager Phil Savage might want to consider tabbing an exorcist with the franchise's top pick.]]></description>
<pubDate>April 19, 2007 15:06:34 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Pasquarelli: How would draft's top 10 look now?]]></title>
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It's obviously too early to pass judgment on rookies, but Len Pasquarelli explores what the top 10 picks in the draft might look like if it was held today.]]></description>
<pubDate>September 15, 2006 05:04:17 PDT</pubDate>
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The trade that sent Kevan Barlow to the Jets makes Frank Gore the top man in the 49ers' backfield.]]></description>
<pubDate>August 21, 2006 09:50:10 PDT</pubDate>
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