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The Latest:ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Latest on the NFL draft (all times local):12 p.m.This isn't just the year of the quarterback in the NFL draft. It's the century of the QB.The last time a quarterback wasn't selected in the first round of the NFL draft was 1996, when41...

The Latest: UCF LB Shaquem Griffin best story in this draftARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Latest on the NFL draft (all times local):11:00 a.m.The most inspirational story in this NFL draft, bar none, is Shaquem Griffin of UCF.A standout linebacker for the undefeated Knights, Griffin achieved all of his...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Olsen signs 2-year contract extensionBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Greg Olsen isn't quite ready to become a full-time NFL broadcaster - he still has football to play.The Panthers agreed to a two-year contract extension with three-time Pro Bowl tight end Olsen worth $8.5 million...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Olsen signs 2-year contract extensionBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Greg Olsen isn't quite ready to become a full-time NFL broadcaster - he still has football to play.The Panthers agreed to a two-year contract extension with three-time Pro Bowl tight end Olsen worth $8.5 million...

AP Pro Football WriterNorth Texas forecast: Drafty. And no one knows what's nextBy BARRY WILNERARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Anyone who thinks the draft pundits and even some team general managers have no clue what will happen in Thursday's opening round of the draft should talk to the guys...

AP Pro Football WriterNorth Texas forecast: Drafty. And no one knows what's nextBy BARRY WILNERARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Anyone who thinks the draft pundits and even some team general managers have no clue what will happen in Thursday's opening round of the draft should talk to the guys...

AP Pro Football WriterMarcus Mariota busy learning Titans newest coach, playbookBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Another offseason, another new head coach for quarterback Marcus Mariota to get to know along with a different offense.Yes, a little experience with such changes can help make transitions a bit easier.It's...

AP Pro Football WriterJones and Goodell chatty and chummy at draft eventBy BARRY WILNERARLINGTON, Texas (AP) As Roger Goodell and Jerry Jones sat side by side chatting, then grabbed shovels at a junior high school to dedicate a new field, they sure seemed chummy.Then again, this was for...

AP Sports WriterGiants' Manning more concerned with new offense than draftBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Eli Manning isn't paying much attention to the NFL draft, even with the possibility of the New York Giants using the No. 2 overall pick to take an heir apparent to the...

AP Pro Football WriterElite teams have success in the draft on Day 3 and laterBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Eighteen starters in the last Super Bowl were selected in the fourth round or lower, including six players who didn't get a call until the NFL draft was over.While first-round...

AP Pro Football WriterFoster's troubles leave hole for 49ers heading into draftBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch felt like he had filled a hole at middle linebacker when he drafted Reuben Foster in the first round a year ago.Now with Foster...

AP Sports WriterCardinals still in search of elusive long-term QB solutionBy BOB BAUMTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) It's a new world for the Arizona Cardinals - a new head coach, new offense, new coordinators and an old problem.The team still needs a long-term solution at quarterback.When the Cardinals hired Carolina...