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The focus of this site is not the draft. After all the noise and hoopla, most of those picked in the draft in any given year play 1-2 years in the NFL and are gone. So . . . the coverage here isn't exhaustive. You will find the major developments or stories covered.
Oakland: Pair of picks late in first round
Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Apr. 26, 2003
No Headline. (a mock draft)
Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Apr. 26, 2003
Star search kicks off in first round
Contra Costa Times, Apr. 26, 2003
Oakland's grand plan becomes guessing game
Oakland Tribune, Apr. 26, 2003
ANG MOCK DRAFT
Oakland Tribune, Apr. 24, 2003 (appeared 4/26/03)
Ira Miller's mock draft
San Francisco Chronicle, Apr. 26, 2003
Raiders ensure that talent waits in wings
San Jose Mercury News, Apr. 25, 2003 (BayArea.com)
Lions discussing giving up No. 2 pick to Pats
ESPN.com, Apr. 25, 2003
Opening eyes / Teams would be wise to get to know these draft sleepers - focuses on Cal's LaShaun Ward
SI.com, Apr. 25, 2003
The other Urlacher hopes to leap into the NFL
Albuquerque Tribune Online, Apr. 25, 2003
Several teams looking to trade up, down
ESPN.com, Apr. 25, 2003
This year's draft about QBs, defensive linemen and trades
Associated Press, Apr. 25, 2003 (Nando SportServer)
McGahee, Washington stir Raider interest
Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Apr. 25, 2003
It's always boom or bust on draft dayApril 25, 2003
Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Apr. 25, 2003
Scouts hit and miss on projecting receivers
Contra Costa Times, Apr. 25, 2003
49ers can't afford any draft mistakes - has Raiders content too
San Francisco Chronicle, Apr. 25, 2003
Getting their picks
San Francisco Chronicle, Apr. 25, 2003
McGahee is the only intriguing story here
San Francisco Chronicle, Apr. 25, 2003
First-round advice for 49ers, Raiders
San Jose Mercury News, Apr. 25, 2003 (BayArea.com)
Jets Trade Two 1st-Round Picks to Bears
Associated Press, Apr. 25, 2003 (San Jose Mercury News)
Drafting for Success
Raiders.com, Apr. 24, 2003
D-Day approaches
San Francisco Examiner, Apr. 24, 2003
Raiders looking higher?
Sacramento Bee, Apr. 24, 2003
Raiders drafting needs are primarily youth, depth
Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Apr. 24, 2003
NFL DRAFT / Top-10 picks available for the right price
San Francisco Chronicle, Apr. 24, 2003
OPEN SEASON / Kiper's the toast of the NFL Draft
San Francisco Chronicle, Apr. 24, 2003
NAVIGATING THE DRAFT
San Jose Mercury News, Apr. 24, 2003 (BayArea.com)
Donahue hasn't shown draft savvy to put Davis-type fear into NFL
San Jose Mercury News, Apr. 24, 2003 (BayArea.com)
Bengals reach contract agreement with Palmer
Associated Press, Apr. 24, 2003 (San Jose Mercury News)
Terrific tandem tops receivers
Chicago Tribune, Apr. 24, 2003 (San Jose Mercury News)
Ken Dorsey not too concerned about draft placement
Miami Herald, Apr. 24, 2003 (San Jose Mercury News)
Grades are down for class of 1998
Oakland Tribune, Apr. 23, 2003
NFL Rumor Mill
CBS Sportsline, undated
Mock Draft - three sportswriters' projections
CBS Sportsline, undated
Analysis by position: Running backs
NFL.com, undated (appeared Apr. 23, 2003
Analysis by position: Running backs - a second perspective
NFL.com, undated (appeared Apr. 23, 2003
Wednesday with Willis
NFL.com, Apr. 23, 2003
NFL Draft News & Notes
Raiders.com, Apr. 23, 2003
Quarterbacks are tricky choices in draft
Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Apr. 23, 2003 (Nando SportServer)
Raiders approach will be proactive
Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Apr. 23, 2003
Run the risk?
San Jose Mercury News, Apr. 23, 2003 (BayArea.com)
McGahee makes final push for first round
AP MegaSports, Apr. 23, 2003 (Nando SportServer)
Teams impressed by McGahee's improvement
ESPN.com, Apr. 22, 2003
DAVE GOLDBERG: Bengals have first pick, but are hesitant
Associated Press, Apr. 22, 2003 (Nando SportServer)
Loaded position
San Francisco Examiner, Apr. 22, 2003
Gigantino scopes out local talent
Oakland Tribune, Apr. 22, 2003
Harris versed in classics
Oakland Tribune, Apr. 22, 2003
McGahee sparks Raiders' interest
San Francisco Chronicle, Apr. 22, 2003
Stanford's Harris could get early call
San Francisco Chronicle, Apr. 22, 2003
Little doubt in T. Suggs' talent
Miami Herald, Apr. 22, 2003 (San Jose Mercury News)
Brandt's nifty 50
NFL.com, Apr. 21, 2003
Fortunes can be made and lost in draft rooms
ESPN.com, Apr. 21, 2003
Raiders remain evasive on choices
Contra Costa Times, Apr. 21, 2003
Raiders draft outlook
Contra Costa Times, Apr. 21, 2003
NFL DRAFT / Boller's stock is on the rise
San Francisco Chronicle, Apr. 21, 2003
NFL Draft No. 1 Selections
San Francisco Chronicle, Apr. 21, 2003
Differing paths for Stanford's NFL prospects
San Jose Mercury News, Apr. 21, 2003 (BayArea.com)
Newman shoulders concerns of NFL
San Jose Mercury News, Apr. 21, 2003 (BayArea.com)
Bengals try to gain leverage in negotiations
ESPN.com, Apr. 20, 2003
NFL Beat: Draft will feel Hurricanes coming again
Sacramento Bee, Apr. 20, 2003
68TH NFL DRAFT / Clubs are ready to roll the dice again
San Francisco Chronicle, Apr. 20, 2003
Facts and figures on the 2003 NFL Draft
NFL.com, undated
Scouting the Draft: Coming to grips with the right QB
The Sporting News, Apr. 19, 2003
Bill Callahan conference call with reporters (requires the free RealOne Player)
Raiders.com, Apr. 19, 2003
Drafting QBs in first round no longer a must
Associated Press, Apr. 19, 2003 (Nando SportServer)
Where to start?
San Francisco Examiner, Apr. 18, 2003 (appeared 4/19/03)
Raiders' draft needs unclear
San Francisco Chronicle, Apr. 19, 2003
Raiders Draft Position Overview
Silver and Black Illustrated, Apr. 18, 2003
Utah tackle might be 'safest player' available
San Jose Mercury News, Apr. 18, 2003 (BayArea.com)
Gems often found in the draft's late rounds
USA Today, Apr. 17, 2003
Low picks, high achievers
USA Today, Apr. 17, 2003
Division III QB hopes someone gives him shot
USA Today, Apr. 17, 2003
Analysis by position: Safeties - a Raider need
NFL.com, Apr. 17, 2003
Analysis by position: Safeties - a second perspective
NFL.com, Apr. 17, 2003
Draft on the Horizon
Raiders.com, Apr. 17, 2003
Draft needs: Raiders need draft scores in busy AFC West
CBS Sportsline, Apr. 16, 2003 (appeared 4/17/03)
NFL not in Henson's plans
ESPN.com, Apr. 17, 2003
Utah's Gross emerges as top offensive tackle
USA Today, Apr. 17, 2003
Brandt's draft tidbits
NFL.com, Apr. 17, 2003
NFL teams take pick between raw tools, talent
San Jose Mercury News, Apr. 16, 2003 (BayArea.com)
McGahee still highest ranked RB
ESPN.com, Apr. 15, 2003
DTs remain hot commodity in draft
ESPN.com, Apr. 14, 2003
Potential draft prospects are on the way up and on the way down
USA Today, Apr. 14, 2003
Time for Bengals to decide on draft pick
Associated Press, Apr. 14, 2003 (Nando SportServer)
Agent says NFL flagged Rogers' drug test for diluted urine
Associated Press, Apr. 14, 2003 (Nando SportServer)
RON HARTMAN: NFL teams prepare to wheel, deal
Scripps Howard News Service, Apr. 14, 2003 (Nando)
Palmer, Newman visit Bengals
USA Today, Apr. 13, 2003
Oakland might take a chance on McGahee (requires the free RealOne Player)
The Sporting News, Apr. 13, 2003
Raiders Draft Preview
The Sporting News, Apr. 13, 2003
ANDY KENT: Sapp, Bucs target for print fodder
Scripps Howard News Service, Apr. 13, 2003 (Nando)
NFL Beat: Bengals' possible moves worry Lions
Sacramento Bee, Apr. 13, 2003
Annual NFL crapshoot is anybody's guess
Philadelphia Inquirer, Apr. 13, 2003
Draft day beckons
San Francisco Examiner, Apr. 11, 2003
NFL Draft 2003: Offensive Analysis
The Sports Network, Apr. 11, 2003
Texans like both McGahee, Johnson - some have speculated the Raiders could gamble on McGahee
ESPN.com, Apr. 10, 2003
Leftwich shows off skills to NFL scouts
Bradenton (FL) Herald, Apr. 7, 2003 (San Jose Mercury-News)
Draft Memories: Art Shell
NFL.com, undated
It's right to have a good left tackle
NFL.com, Mar. 13, 2003
Last updated Saturday, April 26, 2003