Vermeil Pleased With Draft For Chiefs Inaugural Rebuild
Kansas City Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil wrapped up his first draft with nine selections after a Rams trade for quarterback Trent Green and the free agent signing of running back Eriest Holmes. Fourth round picks included Monty Beisel from Kansas State and George Layne of Texas Christian University, while fifth rounders were Billy Baker and Derrick Blaylock. Other later picks were Alex Sulfstead, Shaunhard Shorts, and Terdell Sands.
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Draft analysis shows Rams, many teams push defense in 1999 draft
Barry Wilner notes St Louis stacked defense with three first rounders led by Damione Lewis and Adam Archuleta to shore up a porous unit. Baltimore added Todd Heap and Gary Baxter while other teams addressed secondary, line, and skill spots with mixed results across the league.
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Panthers select Weinke in fourth round NFL draft
New York AP reports Florida State quarterback Chris Weinke was chosen by the Carolina Panthers with the 11th pick of the fourth round becoming the oldest QB on the Panthers roster. Weinke, who turns 29 in July, led Florida State to the 1999 national title and 2000 title game, beating out Heisman winner Josh Heupel for the award.
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Norrisheads to Saints with KU fullback pick in fourth round
KU fullback Norris heads to New Orleans with the 20th pick of the fourth round 15th overall in the NFL draft. He is the Jayhawks' highest selection since 1998 and will join Saints rookies Ricky Williams and Deuce McAllister. Norris spoke of near home proximity and his excitement for rookie minicamp.
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Devils Finish Off Hurricanes To Reach Semis
New Jersey defeats Carolina 5 1 to close the Eastern Conference quarterfinals in four two series. Patrik Elias and Sergei Brutin each tallied in the first period, with Randy McKay adding two goals and Bobby Holik three assists as the Devils move on to face the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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