2015 NFL Draft: Latest Buzz Surrounding Every Team

The 2015 NFL draft is just a scant few weeks away, and the drone of draft buzz grows louder with each passing day.

It's smokescreen season, so we are hearing wild rumors and stories every week. Oregon product Marcus Mariota suddenly finds himself to be the most interesting man in the draft, with several teams vying for his services if rumors are to be believed.

Let's take a look at some of those teams along with the others and the latest buzz surrounding their draft plans. Some teams generate more buzz than others, so we'll look at the latest mock draft projections for many teams without much else going on in the way of rumors.

Arizona Cardinals: Running Back or Bust

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The Cardinals really need a running back, which is why Adrian Peterson's name has been connected in trade rumors for weeks now.

It's also why so many mock drafts have a running back slotted into the No. 24 pick for Arizona, as compiled by ArizonaSports.com. Todd Gurley or Melvin Gordon make sense there—too much sense, really.

The Cardinals have plenty of holes to fill, and either of those guys would be a huge upgrade. But the draft is so deep at the position that they could probably find a new running back later in the draft.

Atlanta Falcons: Taking Miami by Storm

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Perhaps a Hurricane or two will be hitting Atlanta this fall.

According to D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Falcons recently took some time to check out several former Miami players.

Running back Duke Johnson, receiver Phillip Dorsett, tight end Clive Walford, defensive end Anthony Chickillo, cornerback Ladarius Gunter and offensive lineman Ereck Flowers all worked out for the team over the weekend.

It's unlikely any of those players will be first-round targets save, perhaps, Flowers, but they all represent upgrades to the roster.

Baltimore Ravens: A Running Back Surprise?

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The MMQB's Peter King wrote that stud Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon wouldn't make it past the Baltimore Ravens with the No. 26 pick. 

That might be some bluster to get some team to make a trade with the Ravens, or it could simply be a viable option for Baltimore. After all, the Ravens have much bigger fish to fry, especially given that they just re-signed Justin Forsett to a three-year deal and still have Lorenzo Taliaferro on the roster.

If luck is on their side, the Ravens will get a chance to draft outside linebacker Randy Gregory, whose draft stock has taken a bit of a tumble after his positive test for marijuana at the NFL combine. 

Baltimore recently hosted Gregory, per Aaron Wilson of The Baltimore Sun. It might be a long shot, but he would be a huge addition at a position of need.

Buffalo Bills: Addressing Quarterback with No 1st-Round Pick

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There hasn't been much smoke coming from Bills headquarters in Buffalo when it comes to the NFL draft. That makes sense given there is no first-round pick to discuss after last year's move to draft receiver Sammy Watkins.

Syracuse.com's Matthew Fairburn recently wrote that general manager Doug Whaley will be taking a best-player-available approach, which is simply sound strategy. Fairburn did select defensive lineman Carl Davis as part of his mock draft in that piece.

Other than that, the biggest news has been Buffalo's reported interest in Colorado State quarterback Garrett Grayson, per ESPN's Cecil Lammey. He is a dark horse to challenge Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota as the top quarterback to come out of this class, and the Bills certainly need to plan for the future at the position.

Carolina Panthers: Calling All Wide Receivers

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All is quiet on the Carolina front as the Panthers march toward the draft with little more than mock drafts and prospect visits.

They certainly have needs at several positions, and the wide receiver position could be their chief concern in the first round. That's what The MMQB's Andy Staples thinks, as he projects Carolina to take one of Arizona State's Jaelen Strong, Auburn's Sammie Coates or Oklahoma's Dorial Green-Beckham with the No. 25 pick.

Of course, there are plenty of options other than receiver that could feasibly go at No. 25.

Among the other prospects who have visited the Panthers are former LSU cornerback Jalen Collins, Utah offensive lineman Jeremiah Poutasi and Washington linebacker Shaq Thompson, per Fox Sports' Mike Garafolo, Rotoworld's Josh Norris, and Thompson himself via USA Today, respectively.

Chicago Bears: A Mariota Caper?

It seems former Oregon star Marcus Mariota is the subject of several trade rumors.

One of those comes from Chicago, where Bears brass is reportedly looking to trade up for the right to draft the former Ducks quarterback, according to Bleacher Report's own Jason Cole, as seen in the video above.

Of course, getting rid of incumbent starter Jay Cutler—who is under contract for the next five years—would be quite the feat given how disappointing he has been. 

Drafting Mariota would also mean he would have fallen to No. 7, unless the Bears are somehow able to move Cutler to the Tennessee Titans as part of a deal to get the No. 2 pick.

Cincinnati Bengals: A Complementary Receiver?

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There's not much to report out of Cincinnati regarding the draft. The Bengals aren't exactly known for being forthright with their plans, after all.

They did put former Miami Hurricanes tight end Clive Walford through a "grueling workout," per DraftInsider.net's Tony Pauline, though why they would take a tight end with a high draft pick with former first-rounder Tyler Eifert on the roster presents an interesting question.

Paul Dehner Jr. of Cincinnati.com recently wrote that the Bengals could be targeting a receiver in the draft, which makes sense given there isn't a ton of talent outside of A.J. Green. They could have their pick of the second tier at No. 21.

Cleveland Browns: Trading Up for Mariota?

What rumors haven't the Browns been involved in this offseason?

According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Cleveland is seriously interested in moving up for Marcus Mariota, who it seems is everybody's favorite quarterback. The Browns are reportedly trying to leverage both first-round picks they own in this year's draft to get him.

That would be quite the turn of events on draft day, but it's not the only rumor swirling around a team that is perpetually circling the drain.

This might not be a draft rumor, per se, but Mack Ferguson of Chat Sports broke the news that the Browns and Eagles were in talks to swap Johnny Manziel and Sam Bradford, the latter of whom Philadelphia snagged in a blockbuster trade earlier this offseason.

It wouldn't be the first time the Browns looked at another quarterback, as ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler reported they "sniffed around" Mike Glennon earlier this offseason.

The reports around Manziel and Bradford were swiftly refuted, however, and were recently replaced with one saying the Eagles are instead trying to move up for Mariota, per Bleacher Report NFL Insider Jason Cole.

Dallas Cowboys: Replacing DeMarco Murray

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There has been much ado about everything in Dallas this offseason, but the draft hasn't been a major part of the noise. Too bad there is no Johnny Manziel to tease Jerry Jones ahead of the draft.

Running back became a bit of a need after rushing leader DeMarco Murray bolted to division rival Philadelphia, and that much was evident by the fact that the Cowboys brought in a gaggle of running backs for visits this offseason, per Charean Williams of the Star-Telegram.

That included many of the top guys, but there was some mid-round talent to be evaluated as well. Boise State product Jay Ajayi was among the more recent visits, according to the Star-Telegram's Clarence E. Hill, and he could feasibly fill a need admirably in the third or fourth round.

Denver Broncos: A Pipe Dream and an Offensive Lineman

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The Denver Post's Woody Paige sure has some fanciful ideas about the Broncos' draft:

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If the Broncos traded their 28th, 59th and 133rd picks to coach Gary Kubiak's former team — whose general manager, Rick Smith, used to be Denver's director of pro personnel — they would get the 16th choice in the first round.

They could circumvent, and outwit, the San Diego Chargers and the Kansas City Chiefs and select the draft's best offensive tackle.

The Broncos draft 6-foot-6, 329-pounder Ereck Flowers from the University of Miami, and John Elway sends bouquets of roses to the Chargers and the Chiefs.

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Rather matter of fact and blasé—it should be so easy and clean for every team! But Paige has a point—the Broncos need an offensive lineman. Chances are they will miss out on the top talent with the 28th pick, too.

Detroit Lions: A Receiver? Why?

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The Detroit Lions recently hosted one of the draft's top receiving prospects when they took a look at Louisville's DeVante Parker last week, per ESPN.com's Michael Rothstein. But would they really take a wide receiver in the first round?

For starters, Parker is unlikely to fall anywhere near the Lions' 23rd overall pick—they would need to move up to get him. Even if it's not Parker, the Lions have plenty more to worry about than receiver, where they are paying Calvin Johnson handsomely and got a nice contribution from Golden Tate last season.

Green Bay Packers: Going Defense in the 1st Round?

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The Green Bay Packers lost a lot at cornerback in free agency, with Tramon Williams and Davon House signing elsewhere. General manager Ted Thompson tends to let other teams pay for free agents he's willing to let go, but that leaves holes he needs to fill in the draft.

Hence, Mel Kiper had them taking former LSU cornerback Jalen Collins in his latest mock draft for ESPN.com. Here is his analysis of the selection:

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I can see the Packers targeting a pass-rusher here, but I also think they’ll be able to find help there in Round 2. Like most teams, they’re also in need of another cornerback, and given the QBs and pass-catchers they face six times a year in the NFC North, it’s not a position where you can be short on depth without being exposed.

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It's certainly a viable solution to the cornerback problem in Green Bay.

Houston Texans: Adding Another Quarterback?

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Could the Houston Texans be looking to add yet another quarterback?

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, they're at least interested in one of the draft's top quarterbacks—UCLA's Brett Hundley. He was reportedly brought in for a visit with the Texans last week, sparking speculation that he might be a second-round target for the perennially purgatorial team.

That would be quite the pick for a team that passed on taking a quarterback with a top pick last year, electing to roll with Tom Savage in the fourth round. The Texans also brought Ryan Mallett back and signed former Browns starter Brian Hoyer to compete for the starting gig.

Hundley would be quite a surprising pick for the Texans unless he falls into the middle rounds.

Indianapolis Colts: Pass Rush or Offensive Line?

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The Indianapolis Colts have done a nice job of upgrading the roster in free agency this offseason, but they haven't exactly gotten any younger.

Still, it's difficult to imagine they will be targeting a wide receiver or interior defensive lineman early in the draft. But the pass rush could still use a little help, and that's why ESPN's Todd McShay projected Virginia product Eli Harold to Indy in his latest mock draft.

Mel Kiper took care of the other side of the ball in his latest mock draft, slotting Stanford offensive lineman Andrus Peat in for the Colts in his latest mock.

All that is to say we don't have much to go on regarding Indianapolis' draft plans.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Vic Beasley or Dante Fowler?

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It seems fated that the Jacksonville Jaguars will be taking Florida pass-rusher Dante Fowler Jr. with the No. 3 overall pick.

But could that all be a feint? Could Jacksonville be targeting another pass-rusher?

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Jaguars recently hosted Clemson's Vic Beasley, saying he was "in play" for Jacksonville with the No. 3 pick. 

That would certainly be a surprise to Fowler, who expects the Jaguars to take him at No. 3, as he told Hays Carlyon of The Florida Times-Union last week: "I'd be stunned, because of the scheme that coach Gus has. I can set the edge and I can come off the edge. I'd be surprised, but that that's how the draft goes. I'm just happy I'll be drafted on the first day."

Either way, it looks like pass-rusher is going to be a priority for Jacksonville.

Kansas City Chiefs: Is Wide Receiver a Sure Bet?

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The Kansas City Chiefs are wanting in several areas, but wide receiver and offensive line are clearly the biggest needs. 

As BJ Kissel reported for KCChiefs.com, the latest mock drafts overwhelmingly point toward a receiver or an offensive lineman in the first round. Out of 15 recent mock drafts surveyed, seven took a lineman and four took a receiver, including Bleacher Report's own Matt Miller, who slotted Missouri's Dorial Green-Beckham in at No. 18.

Depth at receiver and a greater need at offensive line point to the latter as a bigger first-round need.

Miami Dolphins: Another Big Trade?

There has been plenty of action in Miami this offseason, 

CBS Sports' Rob Rang recently dropped a bombshell regarding Miami's draft plans, saying sources told him general manager Dennis Hickey could be trying to trade into the top 10 to select West Virginia receiver Kevin White.

That was echoed by Bleacher Report's Jason Cole, who says Miami could try to swing another big trade with the Oakland Raiders for the chance to take an elite wideout.

Miami moved up nine spots to draft Dion Jordan just two years ago, and the price wasn't too steep to do it—the Dolphins gave up just one second-round pick. That was under now-banished general manager Jeff Ireland, however.

It would be a questionable move, even if the Dolphins got the draft's best receiver out of it. The Dolphins are already down to six draft picks after a couple of trades, and moving up 10 spots could cost them a few more.

The receiver position is a deep one, to boot.

Minnesota Vikings: Trae Waynes Is Everybody's Favorite Viking

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Is there fire below the smoke?

If mock drafts were to be believed, the Minnesota Vikings are definitely taking cornerback Trae Waynes in the first round. That's the way mock drafts are trending, at least according to the mock draft database compiled by Christopher Gates over at Vikings blog the Daily Norseman.

Waynes was a mock draft selection for the cornerback-needy Vikings in over half the mock drafts documented since April began—23 of 43, to be exact. He was taken in nine of the most recent 13 mock drafts.

The Vikings could certainly use his help opposite Xavier Rhodes, but it seems like too many eggs are being put in Waynes' basket. He may not be available, the Vikings may simply not be that high on him or they could be prioritizing another position.

New England Patriots: Replacing Randy Moss

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Since when have we been able to make any sort of quality predictions about the New England Patriots' draft strategy? Head coach Bill Belichick has been full of surprises throughout the years, and figuring out what he is actually going to do in the draft seems like a fool's errand.

Jason La Canfora thinks the Patriots will be targeting a receiver early in the draft, as he recently wrote for CBS Sports:

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 I can't imagine the Patriots don't come away with a wide receiver fairly early in the draft.

Here's why.

Their presence at Pro Days that featured receiver prospects was clearly noticed by their counterparts around the league, and head coach Bill Belichick himself attended several of them – and not just those featuring players deemed to be first-day prospects.

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Watch the Patriots forgo drafting a receiver entirely. 

Actually, that would make a ton of sense—the Patriots don't exactly boast an embarrassment of riches at the position. Julian Edelman continues to be an underrated dynamo, but New England has been searching for Randy Moss' replacement for seven years now.

New Orleans Saints: Upgrading the Pass Rush

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Like most prospects, Randy Gregory is making the predraft rounds. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, he will visit a new city almost every day through the first three weeks of April.

Soon after visiting the Baltimore Ravens, the former Nebraska outside linebacker took a visit to the New Orleans Saints—a team that has a much higher draft pick and chance to take the talented pass-rusher than Baltimore—per Fox Sports' Mike Garafolo

It might seem foolhardy to take a guy who made one of the dumbest mistakes a prospect can make by testing positive for pot at the combine, but that doesn't seem to be bothering some teams, according to The MMQB's Peter King:

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Randy Gregory’s positive pot test and weighing 235 at the combine scared off many teams near the top of the draft off—but some of those teams, after due diligence, are feeling more comfortable with Gregory early in the round. I get the feeling Gregory’s going to be this draft’s boom or bust guy.

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Still, the Saints have plenty of needs. Who knows, maybe bringing Gregory in might be just in case he falls to them in the second round.

New York Giants: All over the Map

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There hasn't been much news regarding the New York Giants' draft this offseason. Just about all we have to go on are mock drafts, as is the case for many teams.

After all, drama can't follow every team, right?

Even those are all over the place. NJ.com's Nick Powell compiled a list of some of the more prominent mock drafts posted recently, and they are all over the map for the Giants.

Out of eight picks, only one had a repeat name—offensive lineman Brandon Scherff out of Iowa. There was no consensus about position, either.

Trading down is certainly an option, but ESPN.com Giants beat writer Dan Graziano thinks that would be a bad idea given that they have eight picks and a rare top-10 pick to begin with.

New York Jets: Another Mariota Pursuer

Several teams have entered the fray for Marcus Mariota, but few interested parties are better situated to take him than the New York Jets.

While another team could certainly trade ahead of them, having the No. 6 draft slot isn't too shabby. The question is whether the Jets want him.

According to Bleacher Report NFL Insider Jason Cole in the video above, the former Heisman winner is New York's top target. 

Of course, this is smokescreen season, so anything could happen. The Jets have certainly brought in their share of prospects to evaluate.

Randy Gregory made another stop recently, this time with the New York Jets, per Brian Costello of the New York Post. Mike Huguenin reported for NFL.com that Florida pass-rusher Dante Fowler Jr. and West Virginia receiver Kevin White were also visiting this week.

One of the more intriguing prospects to have visited the Jets this draft season, per Newsday.com's Kimberley A. Martin, is former Baylor quarterback Bryce Petty. Taking Petty in the second round may be a backup plan in case the Jets miss out on Mariota, or it might be the plan if the Mariota rumblings are just bluster.

Oakland Raiders: Leonard Williams, a Receiver or a Trade

To move, or not to move? That is the question for the Raiders.

No, this isn't about a potential relocation to Los Angeles—that is for another time. Will the Raiders make a move in the draft?

As noted in the video above, Oakland is either moving up in the draft to take defensive tackle Leonard Williams, or doing the opposite if that proves too expensive or the former USC defensive end is taken.

Either way, the Raiders are in a pretty good spot at No. 4. Given general manager Reggie McKenzie's propensity to let the draft come to him over the past couple of seasons—even trading down in the first round a couple of years ago—it seems more likely they will stand pat with the fourth pick or move down rather than spend resources to move up.

Philadelphia Eagles: No, Really, Stop Talking About Mariota

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The Marcus Mariota rumors just won't die for the Philadelphia Eagles. That's despite head coach Chip Kelly's month-old, blunt repudiation of the rumors after he traded for quarterback Sam Bradford, per CSNPhilly.com's Reuben Frank.

So what will "The Mad Hatter" do next?

The Eagles have plenty of positions to address, as Kelly alluded to when asked about Mariota last month. Wide receiver seems to be the biggest hole after Jeremy Maclin's departure, which is why Fox Sports' Ross Jones has Arizona State's Jaelen Strong and UCF's Breshad Perriman as options for the Eagles at No. 20.

ESPN's Mel Kiper gives the Eagles the consensus top safety—Alabama's Landon Collins—in his latest mock draft, a fine upgrade at a position of need should the Eagles stay put and choose to address it. 

That is, of course, unless Mariota unexpectedly falls in the draft, as one "highly respected NFL personnel man" recently told Yahoo's Charles Robinson. If the talented quarterback falls past the 10th pick, Kelly may well rethink his position on moving up to get Mariota.

Pittsburgh Steelers: Patching the Steel Curtain

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"The Steel Curtain" has been shredded, in need of major repairs after years of attrition. It's going to take some work to get that defense back to respectability, and it's likely the Steelers will go heavy on that side of the ball in the draft.

That much is evident in the bounty of mock drafts out there.

Mel Kiper has Pittsburgh taking former Wake Forest cornerback Kevin Johnson in his latest mock draft. That's just a few yards away from safety, which is where he had the Steelers going with Landon Collins in his previous draft.

San Diego Chargers: Running Backs (And the Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

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It may seem unlikely, but the San Diego Chargers might actually be breaking the seal on first-round running backs after a two-year hiatus from the first day of the draft for the position.

It began not so long ago in a place not so far away when NFL.com's Charles Davis penciled Georgia's Todd Gurley in as San Diego's first-round pick, per AtlantaFalcons.com writer Reid Ferrin. Since then, Melvin Gordon has also been mentioned as a possibility.

With Ryan Mathews gone, the Chargers can certainly use a replacement. The question is whether drafting one in the middle of the first round is prudent in this day and age. As good as Gurley and Gordon might be, the positional value just isn't there.

Then there is Randy Gregory, who is growing ever present among NFL evaluators. He visited the Chargers as well as part of his national tour, and San Diego definitely needs help at outside linebacker.

San Francisco 49ers: Moving Up for Amari Cooper?

Could the San Francisco 49ers really be looking to move up for Amari Cooper?

That's what Bleacher Report's own Matt Miller has recently heard, as mentioned in the video above. But would that be a good idea?

The 49ers are going to have to move up quite a bit to snag Cooper, at least if he goes where most people expect him to—inside the top 10. He could well go in the top five, which would all but put him out of reach for San Francisco.

Then again, we saw the Atlanta Falcons make a bigger move to take Julio Jones a few years ago, so anything is certainly possible. The 49ers could definitely use an upgrade at receiver, and Cooper is a worthwhile target.

Seattle Seahawks: Too Many Draft Picks, Not Enough Buzz

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The Seattle Seahawks have 11 draft picks, none of which are in the first round thanks to the trade that brought them tight end Jimmy Graham.

They have also been rather unconventional in the draft in recent years, making draft prognostication tricky business.

One man who was up for the challenge was Dane Brugler over at CBS Sports, where he gave the Seahawks wide receiver Sammie Coates with their second-round pick. That would be quite the fall for a guy some thought was a first-rounder not too long ago.

That pick would certainly make sense given the Seahawks could use a wideout, but it's more likely the Seahawks will move around, as they have been wont to do in previous drafts. With 11 picks and one of the most complete rosters in the NFL, they could be looking to move up for the right player.

St. Louis Rams: Taking a Quarterback?

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The St. Louis Rams may have traded for Nick Foles a month ago, but that doesn't mean they won't be looking to address the quarterback position in the draft.

That's straight from the horse's mouth, according to Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post Dispatch, who recently quoted head coach Jeff Fisher about that very subject:

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It’s our intention to draft one. The Nick (Foles) trade has no bearing over what we do in the draft.

They're unique; they’re rare. They’ve clearly proven they can win games. Marcus obviously is a little bit more mobile than Winston is. But Winston makes all of the throws. They’re both very impressive to watch.

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Holding the No. 10 pick probably means the Rams won't have a shot at either of those two, but Fisher has made blockbuster moves before the draft in year's past. 

The difference here is that he got a king's ransom to move back a few spots in the past. Roles are reversed this time around.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mulling Mariota After All?

For weeks now we've been hearing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would be taking Jameis Winston with the No. 1 pick. That is until Ron Jaworski turned that notion on its head, anyway.

The ESPN football personality recently told Philly Sports Talk that the Buccaneers would be going in a different direction, per PhillyMag.com's Tim McManus:

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The latest I'm hearing now from my sources around the league, who are pretty wired in, is that he's going to go number one now to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Mariota's stock, remember it was quiet for a while? And there's a reason for that. There's a lull every year until about 30 days before the draft. Now the coaches get involved. Prior to that, it's the scouts, it's the roadies that are filling out the paper work. Now the coaches get involved. Now team owners get involved. Now general managers get involved. So you're starting to see, in my opinion, Winston's stock starting to slide a little bit and Mariota's stock starting to go up a little bit.

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That jibes with Yahoo writer Charles Robinson's report that ownership could foil the front office's plans to draft Winston with the top pick.

Good thing the Buccaneers have the luxury of choosing their man without worrying about another team nabbing him. There are merits and drawbacks to drafting both Mariota and Winston, and Tampa Bay certainly needs a franchise quarterback.

Tennessee Titans: A Rivers-Whisenhunt Reunion in the Works?

NFL Network's Mike Mayock (via NFL.com's Bryan Fischer) thinks USC's Leonard Williams fits the Titans "like a glove" with the No. 2 pick in the draft. That is if the Titans even keep the pick, however.

The latest buzz out of Tennessee is a possible reunion between head coach Ken Whisenhunt and quarterback Philip Rivers. Per Bleacher Report NFL Insider Jason Cole, the Titans could be looking to move out of the No. 2 spot in the draft as part of a deal to bring Rivers eastward.

That would be quite the blockbuster trade, one that would be mutually beneficial—the Titans would be teleported out of quarterback purgatory, if only for a couple of years, while the Chargers could draft their quarterback of the future with the second pick.

Of course, the recent reports that the Titans think Zach Mettenberger is a poor man's Tom Brady, per David Climer of The Tennesseean, throws a wet blanket on everything in Nashville.

Washington: Replacing RG3?

Washington couldn't squeeze a Marcus Mariota visit into the schedule, per NFL Network's Albert Breer, so the team wasn't really interested in taking him with the No. 5 pick, right?

The interest seems to have waned since it became public, as noted by Bleacher Report's Jason Cole in the video above. That doesn't necessarily mean Washington wouldn't take him—there was plenty of due diligence to be had without a meeting in the nation's capital—but it seems less likely.

It would be an admission of failure on owner Dan Snyder's part, something he isn't likely to do just yet. And Robert Griffin III is redeemable yet, at least if he can stay healthy.

For his part, Griffin didn't seem concerned about the rumors, per The Washington Post's Dan Steinberg.