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Steelers meet with top CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr at NFL Scouting Combine

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in need of drafting a cornerback to pair up with Joey Porter Jr.

Ennis Rakestraw Jr. from Missouri is one of the top prospects at the NFL Scouting Combine for the Steelers. [ more ]

Steelers Depot

Dulac: Kevin Colbert, Not Tomlin, Drafted QB Chris Oladokun With Final Selection As GM

Kevin Colbert's 22-year tenure with the Pittsburgh Steelers was marked by success in drafting, including Plaxico Burress as their last top 10 pick.

Colbert's final draft pick for the Steelers, QB Chris Oladokun, was a low-risk move to culminate his career. [ more ]

Steelers Depot

Fittipaldo: Steelers Are In A 'Bad Cycle' Of Draft Misses, Forcing Spending In Free Agency

Omar Khan faces challenges in filling holes in the Pittsburgh Steelers roster left by the previous general manager.

Draft misses and the need to rely on free agency to plug holes have put the Steelers in a bad cycle of player acquisition. [ more ]

Behind the Steel Curtain

Ryan Clark: Steelers didn't prepare well for life after Big Ben

Ryan Clark criticizes the Pittsburgh Steelers for their lack of preparation for life after Ben Roethlisberger

The Steelers' focus on drafting for need rather than best player set the organization back [ more ]

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Dodgers Nation

3 weeks ago

LA Dodgers

Former Dodgers Pitcher Traded for Now Top Prospect DFA'd By New Team

The Los Angeles Dodgers have excelled in scouting, drafting, and making impactful trades to succeed at both major and minor league levels. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

1 month ago

New York Yankees

It's liftoff season for these two Yankees pitching prospects

Teams find value late in drafts by identifying hidden talent

Yankees focus on player traits and development to elevate prospects [ more ]

Steelers Depot

1 month ago

Podcast

Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 1,123)

Short daily episodes featuring hosts discussing topics.

Episode 1,123 discussing past missed drafting opportunities for offensive linemen. [ more ]

49ers Webzone

1 month ago

Podcast

No Huddle Podcast: Jed York to become 49ers' principal owner

Jed York set to become principal owner of 49ers

Importance of drafting well for the future [ more ]

The Hockey Writers

San Jose Sharks

Sharks' Top-5 Farm System Reflects Increase in Prospect Talent

Sharks' prospect pool ranks among NHL's top 5.

Strong drafting and strategic trades have bolstered Sharks' prospect pipeline. [ more ]

Electronic Frontier Foundation

Privacy professionals

Draft UN Cybercrime Treaty Could Make Security Research a Crime, Leading 124 Experts to Call on UN Delegates to Fix Flawed Provisions that Weaken Everyone's Security

The UN Cybercrime Treaty is in the final stages of drafting and could potentially hinder security researchers' efforts to enhance global security.

Over 120 prominent security researchers and cybersecurity organizations have expressed concern about the draft and called for modifications to protect security research. [ more ]

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys chief scout Will McClay honoring commitment to son, staying put in Dallas

Will McClay, the vice president of player personnel for the Dallas Cowboys, has confirmed that he is staying with the team and has no interest in leaving.

McClay's track record of success in drafting and acquiring talent for the Cowboys has been well-documented. [ more ]

Boston.com