Lack of franchise QB could vanquish Vikings in 2009 (SportingNews.com)

Neither Sage Rosenfels nor Tarvaris Jackson has demonstrated the skills to make the long throws in pressure situations that help teams succeed in the postseason.

Q&A with … Ravens OT Michael Oher (SportingNews.com)

Ole Miss offensive tackle Michael Oher, who was selected with the 23rd pick in the first round by the Baltimore…

Averaging out the completely meaningless draft grades (Yahoo! Sports)

For giggles, I compiled draft grades from five major outlets out there, averaged them for every team and came…

10 rookies primed to make an instant impact (SportingNews.com)

A lot can happen in the 130-plus days to the start of the 2009 season, but these players figure to help their teams immediately.

Draft Dish: Nate Davis among fifth-round gems (SportingNews.com)

The Ravens continue to grab solid college players with second-day picks. Jonny Knox is a smart pick by the Bears. DeAngelo smith is a wise gamble by the Cowboys. Plus, other fifth-round highlights.

Six contenders exit NFL draft with big holes (SportingNews.com)

All NFL teams, to differing degrees, draft for need. Don't listen to anything indicating otherwise.

Draft Dish: Brandstater among top need picks in sixth round (SportingNews.com)

The Broncos wait until late to grab a developmental quarterback and get a good one. The Falcons snag a solid, if undersized, linebacker. And the Browns fill secondary needs with two solid picks.

Grading the NFL draft: Four 'A' teams top report card (SportingNews.com)

For every honor roll there is a group of teams that didn't advance with its performance. Take a look at the 2009 grade sheet, beginning with four "A" performers and ending with two "F."

Buffalo QB Willy agrees to deal with Ravens (AP)

Quarterback Drew Willy has agreed to a rookie free-agent contract with the Baltimore Ravens after the University at Buffalo’s leading passer was overlooked in the NFL draft. The deal was announced by Buffalo’s athletics department Sunday. It was reached shortly after the two-day draft ended. Willy capped his four-year college career by leading Buffalo (8-6) to its first winning season in 10 years in…

Plenty of wheeling, dealing on Day 1 at draft (SportingNews.com)

A quick look at the 12 trades on Day 1 of the NFL draft: New York Jets get: First-round pick (No.