It’s All Orange, Fat Man: 05/07/16

News

– The Chiefs have officially signed six of their draft picks.

– The Cowboys sign 13 of their UDFAs.

– QB Dak Prescott is unfazed by the owner’s love for QB Paxton Lynch.

– The Cardinals get three of their draft picks signed including DE Nkemdiche.

– RB Ezekiel Elliot is feeling the pressure of the new job but, accepts it for what it is.

– TE Delanie Walker gets $8.2 million guaranteed in extension with the Titans.

– Free agents RB Bernard Pierce and WR Jace Davis have both been suspended due to DUIs.

– Terron Beckham, the blown-up cousin of Odell Beckham Jr., recently tried out with the NY Jets. Some members on the Jets accused him of taking steroids to which he replied, “That’s just crazy.”

– Former RB Earnest Byner is still remorseful for The Fumble.

– Braxton Miller kept his position switch to WR secret and it helped him land a job with the Texans.

Analysis

– Mike Florio argues that date of payments made by the club into the player’s pockets are still a contentious part of rookie deals. Even though we haven’t heard one issue about that since 2011.

– Aaron Wilson breaks down T Terron Armstead’s contract.

– Sam Monson ranks the best young Ts in the NFL following the contract extensions of Terron Armstead and Cordy Glenn.

– Gordon McGuiness argues the Bears will field a playoff-caliber defense next season.

– Chase Stuart notes the draft was the worst for WRs/TEs since 1987.

– John Clayton analyzes the possible QB battles around the league including Paxton Lynch and Mark Sanchez.

Broncos

– Troy Renck describes QB Paxton Lynch’s debut with the team.

– QB Paxton Lynch and RB Devontae Booker both missed part of minicamps to be at their commencement ceremonies.

Sweetums/Shenanigans

– Roger Goodell sends brownies to S Eli Apple’s mother. 

– Former Cardinals LB Lamarr Woodley absolutely ripped into his previous DCs.

Preach!

“Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It’s courage that counts.” – John Wooden

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