NFL Draft

ESPN, NFL Network Agree Not To Spoil Suspense Of Draft On Twitter

Because they do the on-location television coverage for the draft, the analysts who work for ESPN and NFL Network will know in advance who’s being taken in the 2013 NFL Draft.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/23

EUGENE, OR - SEPTEMBER 1: Dion Jordan #96 of the Oregon Ducks during warm ups against the Arkansas State Red Wolves on September 1, 2012 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. Oregon won the game 57-34. (Photo by Craig Mitchelldyer/Getty Images)

Lions Can Address Glaring Need At 5th In NFL Draft

Martin Mayhew wasn’t giving away any hints.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/23

23 Nov 2001: Wide Receiver Herman Moore #84 of the Detroit Lions laughing while sitting on the bench during the game against the New England Patriots at the Pontiac Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan. The Lions defeated the Patriots 34-9.Mandatory Credit: Tom Pidgeon /Allsport

NFL Divulges Draft’s Second And Third-Round Announcers

If you have a hankering to see some old friends announce their teams’ picks in the second and third rounds of the NFL Draft, you’re in luck.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/18

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 26: A detail of the video board and stage during the 2012 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 26, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Chambers/Getty Images)

Caputo: 3 Reasons The Lions Shouldn’t Select An Offensive Tackle With Their 1st Round NFL Draft Pick

So longtime left tackle Jeff Backus has retired.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/03/29

ATHENS, GA - NOVEMBER 17: Jarvis Jones #29 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates after the game against the Georgia Southern Eagles at Sanford Stadium on November 17, 2012 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Why Did The Internet Invent This?

If you like the draft, but don’t have time to spare — don’t click on the link.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/03/15

Trade The Number Five Pick For A Veteran

The internet is thick with NFL Mock Drafts at the moment, and anyone with a passing interest might notice that 2013 is weak sauce.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/03/12

ANN ARBOR, MI - SEPTEMBER 10: Taylor Lewan #77 of the Michigan Wolverines reacts after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 35-31 at Michigan Stadium on September 10, 2010 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan OT Taylor Lewan Putting NFL Draft On Hold

Michigan offensive tackle Taylor Lewan is putting millions of dollars on hold to chase a Big Ten championship.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/01/10

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 24: Denard Robinson #16 of the Michigan Wolverines breaks through the tackle attempts by Travis Howard #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes and Christian Bryant #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the first half on his way to a 67-yard touchdown run at Ohio Stadium on November 24, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Ex-NFL GM: Michigan’s Denard Robinson Could Be CB

Denard Robinson’s position is a secret for the final game of his college career.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/12/25

Three one-month-old lion cubs make their first public appearance at the Ramat Gan Zoo near Tel Aviv on February 21, 2010. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRAND (Photo credit should read JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images)

Which Is Better For The Lions: Win For Morale Or Lose For Draft Picks?

After an embarrassing loss to the Arizona Cardinals Sunday and closing week 15 with a record of 4 wins and 10 losses, which would be better long-term for the Detroit Lions: play to win or lose and improve the draft pick? How important is team morale?

2012/12/17