Geno Smith draft 'saga' not a 'saga'

OPINION - Geno Smith thought about returning home for the draft's second round, rather than staying in New York - a decision which was unnecessarily characterized by some as a window into Smith's 'lack of character' or 'leadership ability'...

Bills select black quarterback with 16th pick in draft

John Wawrow, AP Sports Writer

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — After trading down, the Buffalo Bills still landed the player they desired, selecting Florida State quarterback E.J. Manuel with the 16th pick in the NFL draft...

Critics fuel quarterback Geno Smith's NFL dream

Stefen Lovelace

OPINION - All future NFL players have to go through the draft evaluation process. But West Virginia’s Geno Smith may have gone through the harshest evaluation process of all...

Is there a 'black tax' in the NFL?

NBC Sports

NBC Sports - USA Today NFL columnist Jarrett Bell joined Dan Patrick on his radio show, The Dan Patrick Show, bringing to our attention the idea that several black quarterbacks in the NFL are often treated differently by the media...

NFL draft prospect was once homeless

Carrie Healey

theGRIO REPORT - University of Florida defensive lineman, Sharrif Floyd, has overcome many obstacles to make it to this year's NFL Draft.

Jets trade Darrelle Revis to Buccaneers

Dennis Waszak Jr., NBC New York

NBC New York - Revis Island is relocating to Tampa Bay...

Geno Smith: Future NFL QB competes at Scouting Combine

Carrie Healey

the GRIO REPORT - Who should we keep an eye on at this year's Combine? Geno Smith. The quarterback from West Virginia University is ready show critics that he is a franchise QB.

Deion Sanders makes his NFL 'return'

Todd Johnson

theGRIO REPORT - Hall of Fame defensive back and return specialist Deion Sanders made a 'return' to the NFL on Super Bowl Sunday. Sanders stars as 'Leon Sandcastle' in an ad where he disguises himself as a rookie sensation in order to be drafted again by an NFL team...

RGIII to DC: Griffin goes No 2 overall to Redskins

theGrio

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) - The Washington Redskins have chosen Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III with the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft...

Why Washington DC can't wait for Robert Griffin III

Jay Scott Smith

theGRIO REPORT - The anticipation in the nation's capital has only started to build as the No. 2 pick, Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III, is expected to bring the Washington Redskins back to prominence...