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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Mickey Loomis' pre-draft press conference <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23NFLDraft">#NFLDraft</a> <a href="http://t.co/6GfA7jUyA5" title="http://twitter.com/Saints/status/326795492149317632/photo/1">twitter.com/Saints/status/…</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/326795492149317632">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Loomis said they have had discussions with other teams about Chris Ivory but "no deal is imminent" <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/326796112201670658">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Loomis said there's been plenty of talks with teams for Chris Ivory outside of the Jets and including the Jets.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/326795864884527104">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Loomis said the Saints believe there's a number of good pass rushers in this draft.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/326796347544064000">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> Loomis on concept of "best available player": Usually not in a position where there's just one guy graded highest Typically 2 or 3.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/326796271178362880">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Loomis: "Usually when you’re selecting and on the clock, it’s not a matter of one guys head and shoulders above everyone else."</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/status/326796174403186691">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> GM Loomis:"Our goal in free agency is to fill holes." Listen live: <a href="http://t.co/RVIskHc8le" title="http://bit.ly/WWLRadio">bit.ly/WWLRadio</a></p>— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/status/326796089367879680">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> GM Loomis on 2nd round pick: "We'd like to have one.This is a year it would be good to have" Listen live: <a href="http://t.co/RVIskHc8le" title="http://bit.ly/WWLRadio">bit.ly/WWLRadio</a></p>— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/status/326795939501178881">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Loomis on LT: Mentioned Brown and Smith, but clearly there's no starting LT yet.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/326795590245695489">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Loomis said he would move back, but not too far back.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/status/326795466488561664">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Loomis press conf: "Next day or 2 will talk to most teams to see" about moving up or down in the draft. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a></p>— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/status/326795390076723203">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> Loomis said they havent been more active on phones to trade back so far. But those deals typically happen when teams are on clock.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/326795355943477251">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Loomis wouldn't say the <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> were more active on the phones than normal because of a lack of a 2nd rounder.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/326795239522181120">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> Loomis: Guess this is the deal where you guys ask me questions and I do my best not to answer them.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/326795023377129473">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Loomis said there's no question the 3-4 defense will change the way the Saints draft. But have a good handle on players Rob Ryan would want.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/326797209054089216">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Loomis said you can't just look at one incident when you're talking character issues within the draft class.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/326797043160973312">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> Loomis on the right 'fit':We grade players in several areas (healthy, character issues, etc.) Listen live: <a href="http://t.co/RVIskHc8le" title="http://bit.ly/WWLRadio">bit.ly/WWLRadio</a></p>— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/status/326796944469028864">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Loomis jokes (well, seriously) that he'd rather be at No. 32 like 31 other teams. But 15 is a good spot to sit tight, has flexibility.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/status/326796651077435393">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> GM Loomis: Being in the middle of the first round "is a good spot." Listen live: <a href="http://t.co/RVIskHc8le" title="http://bit.ly/WWLRadio">bit.ly/WWLRadio</a></p>— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/status/326796521284714497">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Loomis said there are players off the board bc of medical issues, but didn't name which ones.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/status/326797444048384000">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> GM Mickey Loomis is set to have his pre-draft press conference in about 10 minutes.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/326792226371928064">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>On the train leaving Machu Picchu watching @<a href="https://twitter.com/scottfujita99">scottfujita99</a> retirement press conference for the first… <a href="http://t.co/8SNtY4YQY7" title="http://instagram.com/p/YdW269oWec/">instagram.com/p/YdW269oWec/</a></p>— team gleason (@team_gleason) <a href="https://twitter.com/team_gleason/status/326778339589242880">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>A group shot of our amazing Machu Picchu family! This adventure was epic! <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23awesomeainteasy">#awesomeainteasy</a> @<a href="https://twitter.com/team_gleason">team_gleason</a> <a href="http://t.co/UbufPgeOIx" title="http://twitter.com/A_Life_Story_/status/326776443759640578/photo/1">twitter.com/A_Life_Story_/…</a></p>— A Life Story (@A_Life_Story_) <a href="https://twitter.com/A_Life_Story_/status/326776443759640578">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Two teams so far that have shown some willingness to move up in the draft are Miami and Atlanta.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/326772375037308929">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Teams that have made calls about moving back in draft include PHIL, DET, CLEV, BUFF, MIA. Doing what they should.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/326683605185208320">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>CONFIRMED leak of new Miami Dolphins uniforms: <a href="http://t.co/tZWtbYB86u" title="http://twitter.com/UniWatch/status/326766611920990208/photo/1">twitter.com/UniWatch/statu…</a></p>— Paul Lukas (@UniWatch) <a href="https://twitter.com/UniWatch/status/326766611920990208">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>CONFIRMED Minnesota Vikings uniform leak: <a href="http://t.co/VqQeVWvNfv" title="http://twitter.com/UniWatch/status/326769903178756096/photo/1">twitter.com/UniWatch/statu…</a></p>— Paul Lukas (@UniWatch) <a href="https://twitter.com/UniWatch/status/326769903178756096">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Roger Goodell: "Bounties? DEATH PENALTY. Massive ongoing corporate fraud involving an owner? No biggie."</p>— Bart Hubbuch (@HubbuchNYP) <a href="https://twitter.com/HubbuchNYP/status/325307150823985153">April 19, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I've been personally touched by the story of the Richard Family and the Boston bombings. Please read their story at <a href="http://t.co/b9ffLFVDoX" title="http://richardfamilyfund.org">richardfamilyfund.org</a></p>— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees/status/326766317132730368">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/scottfujita99">scottfujita99</a> had the best retirement I've ever seen. Check out the videos retweeted of his announcement. 1 of the greatest teammates ever.</p>— Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottshanle/status/326765997908455425">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"@<a href="https://twitter.com/saints">saints</a>: VIDEO: @<a href="https://twitter.com/scottfujita99">scottfujita99</a> talks about his decision to retire from football as a Saint in Machu Picchu <a href="http://t.co/4LIHyeDTUy" title="http://bit.ly/15EkFhP">bit.ly/15EkFhP</a>"...great!</p>— Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottshanle/status/326765436295327744">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"@<a href="https://twitter.com/saints">saints</a>: Watch this great retirement "press conference" for @<a href="https://twitter.com/scottfujita99">scottfujita99</a> in Machu Picchu <a href="http://t.co/kqyCsyfqQ1" title="http://bit.ly/10wQk3D">bit.ly/10wQk3D</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a>"....watch this!</p>— Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottshanle/status/326765303981830144">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Come out and get coach up by the Pros. @<a href="https://twitter.com/harp41">harp41</a> @<a href="https://twitter.com/markingram22">markingram22</a> @<a href="https://twitter.com/iamisa1">iamisa1</a> @<a href="https://twitter.com/juniorg93">juniorg93</a> @<a href="https://twitter.com/darealtank78">darealtank78</a> & more <a href="http://t.co/PxwK7ypqiJ" title="http://twitter.com/J_7TRE_E/status/326764446074679298/photo/1">twitter.com/J_7TRE_E/statu…</a></p>— JAHRI EVANS (@J_7TRE_E) <a href="https://twitter.com/J_7TRE_E/status/326764446074679298">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Tuesday's Black and Gold Today at <a href="http://t.co/TldOcBoNrl" title="http://NOLA.com">NOLA.com</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> Fujita retires, history of No. 15 pick, @<a href="https://twitter.com/nakiahogan">nakiahogan</a> <a href="http://t.co/6klKm91BP3" title="http://bit.ly/13WIH7t">bit.ly/13WIH7t</a></p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/326758355433582592">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Game of Thrones author: Jets G.M. should get the axe <a href="http://t.co/89jQ3EivYU" title="http://wp.me/p14QSB-8t6U">wp.me/p14QSB-8t6U</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/326756003049779200">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>VIDEO: @<a href="https://twitter.com/scottfujita99">scottfujita99</a> talks about his decision to retire from football as a Saint in Machu Picchu <a href="http://t.co/dQJYxbr5QA" title="http://bit.ly/15EkFhP">bit.ly/15EkFhP</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/326730884805971968">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Roger Goodell says he has developed close relationships with some of the players he suspended <a href="http://t.co/hl7QDub1h9" title="http://wp.me/p14QSB-8sX9">wp.me/p14QSB-8sX9</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/326729550060982272">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Spent time with <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23NewOrleans">#NewOrleans</a> Children's Advocacy Center honoring kids who died from neglect. Fight for those who cant! <a href="http://t.co/6jiYKMKA81" title="http://twitter.com/BenjaminSWatson/status/326725190828576770/photo/1">twitter.com/BenjaminSWatso…</a></p>— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenjaminSWatson/status/326725190828576770">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>RT @<a href="https://twitter.com/wranglerdenim">wranglerdenim</a>: With 1st pick in 2013 draft, Wrangler selects @<a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees">drewbrees</a>! <a href="http://t.co/1gWjO53YbQ" title="http://twitter.com/WranglerDenim/status/326697171661496320/photo/1">twitter.com/WranglerDenim/…</a> Proud to be part of the Wrangler team!</p>— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees/status/326717962830610432">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>So how many "man, these wranglers sure are comfy!" <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23spon">#spon</a> tweets will we be getting from @<a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees">drewbrees</a> in the next couple weeks?</p>— Held Over (@hakimdropsball) <a href="https://twitter.com/hakimdropsball/status/326713836126228481">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Who dat talkin' 'bout dem Saints?
New Orleans Saints' Mickey Loomis plays coy with draft, but offers some noteworthy tidbits | NOLA.com
Loomis shares some thoughts on Saints' current personnel
Mickey Loomis says no Chris Ivory deal is imminent | ProFootballTalk
The pre-draft press conferences held by NFL general managers are normally short on specifics, but Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis did own up to something on Tuesday afternoon. He admitted that the Saints have engaged in trade talk with the Jets about running back Chris Ivory.
New Orleans Saints GM Mickey Loomis press conference: live updates | NOLA.com
Nakia Hogan, Larry Holder, Mike Triplett there to provide updates
SaintsWin: Opinion & Analysis: Hello, Nasty
Part two of the Sean Payton era gets underway on Thursday night, and the Saints' need for acquiring affordable, young talent is as important as it's been under the Payton-led Saints.
Team-by-team cap numbers, from NFL’s calculations | ProFootballTalk
Saints: $1.6 million.
Texas safety Kenny Vaccaro is best bet for New Orleans Saints' pick in NFL draft that's hard to handicap | NOLA.com
Saints columnist Mike Triplett breaks down the 14 players most likely to be gone before the Saints' pick -- and the five guys most likely to land in New Orleans
2013 NFL Draft: Tank Carradine Could Fit with the New Orleans Saints
2013 NFL Draft: Tank Carradine would make a nice backup plan for the New Orleans Saints. Find out why the Saints could draft him at 15.
Video: Mingo not the only LSU LBer that would be good fit for Saints | wwltv.com New Orleans
Many Saints fans are focused squarely on LSU's Barkevious Mingo, but draft analyst Mike Detillier says there's just a 3 percent chance Mingo makes it to pick 15 -- an extreme long shot.
Forecast: Saints should draft for offense in first rd. | wwltv.com New Orleans
I hope the Saints use their first-round pick to take wide receiver Tavon Austin out of West Virginia. I haven’t lost my mind, and, no, I haven’t suffered a serious head injury, why do you ask?
Saints sit in good position to get defensive help in NFL draft | wwltv.com New Orleans
You’ll get zero argument that the Saints need defensive upgrades out of this year’s NFL draft. The question, and where you’ll likely find people disagreeing, is exactly where the upgrade needs to come.
Donovan McNabb: NFL Bounty Scandal ‘Blown Out Of Proportion’ " CBS New York
"You know, this whole bounty thing I think is being way blown out of proportion," McNabb told WFAN radio’s Boomer Esiason and Craig Carton on Tuesday. "I think as a quarterback, everyone wants to knock your head off. So if that’s what a bounty is, then I got that ever since Pop Warner. But I think we’re putting too much into it."
Scott Fujita Announces His Retirement
Scott Fujita talks about his decision to retire from football as a New Orleans Saint in Machu Picchu. Video provided by NFL Films.
In Peru, Scott Fujita signs and retires as a Saint | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
The first player to sign with the New Orleans Saints after their return to the city following Hurricane Katrina, linebacker Scott Fujita, s…
Browns notebook: Linebacker Scott Fujita retires as member of New Orleans Saints - Browns - Ohio
The NFL implicated Fujita in the Saints’ bounty scandal last year and suspended him three games, but he fought the accusations every step of the way and was exonerated in the end. Fujita, a member of the NFL Players Association’s executive committee, is known as an outspoken player safety advocate.
Saints Nation: The Saints' 2013 NFL Draft 1st Round Big Board
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Other NFL News
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At a time when the NFL and the NFLPA can't agree on much of anything, it's no surprise that their internal salary-cap calculations differ, too. The NFLPA's numbers are routinely leaked. The NFL's numbers rarely are. We've gotten our hands on the NFL's numbers.
Dee Milliner has had five surgeries | ProFootballTalk
Whether there are legitimate concerns about Dee Milliner's ability to stay healthy or whether it's all part of a smear campaign, the health of the former Alabama cornerback is one of the major topics of conversation in the final days before the NFL draft.
Report: League personnel think Milliner reports part of "smear campaign" to lower draft stock | ProFootballTalk
'Tis the season for misinformation with the NFL draft just three days away and Alabama cornerback Dee Milliner could be the latest prospect to find himself in the crosshairs.
Goodell says he’s close with players he suspended | ProFootballTalk
Most players disapprove of the performance of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, thanks in significant part to the heavy hand he has used in player discipline. But Goodell says he has often built close relationships with players he had to suspend.
Negotiation with potential first overall picks is a thing of the past | ProFootballTalk
When the NFL adopted a true rookie wage scale as part of the 2011 labor deal, the league saw huge-money windfalls to high draft picks go the way of the dodo bird, 8-track tapes, and my real hair.