chicagosports.com - Dan Pompei

Risky business in Green Bay

Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Pack counting on 2 rookies to back up QB Rodgers

What the Packers are planning to do may be unprecedented in NFL history.

Bears say Williams' short arms won't be a problem

Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Every NFL draft prospect performs the equivalent of a striptease that lasts for months and months. And often, the more they show the less attractive they become.

Giving 'spread' old college try

Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

More NFL coaches eyeing trendy offense

Don't be surprised to see the spread spreading.

No Bears gain from penalty

Sun, 4 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Likely would have gotten Bennett without any help

When NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell ruled the 49ers had tampered with Bears linebacker Lance Briggs , he decided to punish the 49ers and reward the Bears.

Draft often results in slap on the risk

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The NFL draft is held in New York, but it could be held in Las Vegas. Every draft features rolling dice, spinning roulette wheels and double downs.

Rapid-fire opener marked by many deals

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Speed was the primary force that ruled the first day of the draft.

Ranking NFL general managers by draft success

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:36:00 -0500

If the draft is the lifeblood of every NFL team, then each organization is only as good as the person running it.

NFL Draft preview: Don't pin hopes on a safety

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:17:00 -0500

It is a good year to be a draft eligible safety because the competition is not very impressive. Only one, Kenny Phillips, is expected to be chosen in the first round, and he probably won't go before the mid-teens. The depth of the class is below average.

NFL Draft preview: Cornerbacks

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:25:00 -0500

Cornerbacks are like money. You feel you never have enough.

Gifted Trojan tops list

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Taking a linebacker high in the draft can be a smart move because history says he can be a quick contributor. In fact, seven of the last eight defensive rookies of the year have been linebackers.