LaDainian Tomlinson found a new home, while the Cleveland Browns cleaned house. The New York Jets added Tomlinson to last season's top-ranked rushing offense, signing the aging former MVP to a two year-contract worth about $5.2 million Sunday. The 31-year-old Tomlinson, cut last month by San Diego, chose New York over Minnesota after visiting the Vikings on Thursday.

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Former San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson had a busy week on his free agent tour and ended it by going to dinner with Jets head coach Rex Ryan, general manager Mike Tannenbaum and other team brass.

In the end, it looks like Tomlinson is in an Empire State of mind.

Sunday night, Tomlinson’s agent Tom Condon confirmed to The New York Daily News that his client had indeed signed a two-year contract with the New York Jets worth $5.2 million, but can increase to $5.7 million with incentives.

Other sources had stated the contract was worth $5.1 million, with an incentive booster to $5.6 million.

“He wanted to go to a team that he thought had a chance to compete for the championship,” Condon told the AP. “He wanted to go somewhere where he had a chance to have a significant role, and so with the Jets he also was going to be very familiar with the offensive system.”

Tomlinson will join a Jets rushing offense ranked No. 1 last season. He will take a backup role behind second year running back Shonn Greene, who assumed the starting running back job when the Jets released Thomas Jones early last week.

The 2006 NFL MVP will now join a few familiar faces on his new team, defensive back Antonio Cromartie and offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer

Cromartie was traded to the Jets on March 4 for a conditional second- or third-round pick in the 2011 draft.

Schottenheimer was the Chargers quarterbacks coach from 2002-05, and Tomlinson is familiar with the Jets offensive style.

Although Tomlinson turns 31 in June, and is coming off one of his worst seasons production wise, the Jets decided to take a gamble on him. He rushed for 730 yards on 223 carries, averaging 3.3 yards per carry. He also scored 12 touchdowns, all of which are career lows.

Tomlinson looks to help the Jets capture the one thing that has eluded him the most, a Super Bowl title.

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MILWAUKEE – Veteran Green Bay Packers right tackle Mark Tauscher has agreed to terms on a multiyear contract that will bring him back to the team, his agent said Sunday.

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A year after stirring the pot by attempting to land Matt Cassel in a trade with New England, Josh McDaniels has opened up the same can of worms that alienated Denver’s star quarterback from the front office.

Except this time McDaniels got his man.

The question is, for the second year in a row, was the idea of making a trade at quarterback really the right move?

Last season, McDaniels wasn’t satisfied with Jay Cutler, a Pro Bowl-level quarterback, and tried to go for a quarterback in “his image” in Cassel, a guy he built up in his own system with the Patriots.

The trade talks blew up in his face, Cutler was spurned, and a trade for draft picks and the Broncos’ current starter, Kyle Orton, followed.

Of course, now the same story (only different characters) is being told again, after McDaniels sent the little-used Peyton Hillis (along with conditional draft picks) to the Cleveland Browns for their disgruntled young quarterback, Brady Quinn.

After another 8-8 season, the Broncos are still where they started when McDaniels took over, except now they are facing even more questions at quarterback, as they have a young quarterback who fizzled in Cleveland, and enjoys the weight room more than, well, just about anything else.

As for Orton, he still appears to have the starting job, is still a restricted free agent, and appeared to do enough in 2009 to keep the confidence that McDaniels instilled in him in the preseason last year.

The issue here is, for the fans (and for the team), if Brady Quinn is a guy McDaniels feels can step up and be a good NFL passer, then the switch needs to be made this week.

This can’t be a full-blown competition. If Quinn is “the guy” then he has to be standing in first place from day one. Orton can’t have this false hope of keeping the job. Chris Simms and Tom Brandstater can’t begin to create thoughts in their heads that they can win the job.

The questions needs to stop. The rumors needs to stop here and continue on with Brandon Marshall.

The quarterback position, one that was as concrete as can possibly be two years ago, needs to be back at that stage again.

Perhaps Quinn isn’t an ideal transition piece at the position right away. Maybe trading for him or starting him means the Broncos have to experience another sub-par season.

But whatever it does mean, we have to find out now. This can’t drag out into training camp, and into preseason, or mess with whatever kind of success the Broncos have in 2010.

This writer actually believes Brady Quinn has something to give to the NFL, and in particular, he can thrive in an offense like McDaniels has the ability to create and run.

Quinn is a former first-round pick. He was the golden boy of a dead franchise. He’s had his confidence shaken in every way possible in Cleveland, and amidst all the turmoil, competition, injuries, losses, and letdowns, he’s actually only played in 14 games.

That’s not enough to tell you that he can’t be successful in this league. But somehow, McDaniels believes it’s almost enough to prove that he can .

Whether that ends up being correct or not, is not the immediate concern. Josh McDaniels and the Denver Broncos confidently heading into one direction and staying the course, however, is.

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Many of the top prospects in Arizona showed up Sunday at the Rivals.com Five-Star Academy held at Arizona State and maybe none have been busier with recruiting than Scottsdale (Ariz.) Saguaro’s Cyrus Hobbi. Read more about Hobbi and other standouts right her

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Many of the top prospects in Arizona showed up Sunday at the Rivals.com Five-Star Academy held at Arizona State and maybe none have been busier with recruiting than Scottsdale (Ariz.) Saguaro’s Cyrus Hobbi. Read more about Hobbi and other standouts right her

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NEW YORK – LaDainian Tomlinson is bolting for the Big Apple.

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Here is another Mock Draft for the Oakland Raiders.  Again, I will keep this relatively simple.  I decided to write another one because pre-draft information can be unreliable at best, and tends to change almost daily.

There have been some ideas flying around on the net about what the Raiders should do to haul in a boatload of players.

I’d like to keep this somewhat linear.  Some of the ideas I have read would rely on too many dynamics all lining up just right for the Raiders.  Realistically, many of the ideas are improbable.

That’s coming from me, and I often seek ideas outside the box.  However, I don’t bother with an idea unless there’s a reasonable chance it could be true, or that it could work.

Many have wondered whether the Raiders should select OT Bruce Campbell from Maryland.  Campbell impressed many at the combine with his size and speed, both of which are measures coveted by Al Davis.

Some have wondered if it could be déjà vu all over again after they took Darrius Heyward-Bey from Maryland at seventh overall in 2009, because of his size and speed.

I’m not convinced of that.  One reason why the Heyward-Bey pick was questioned is because he was the first receiver off the board when Michael Crabtree and Jeremy Maclin were projected as better prospects, which until further notice, has been true.

In 2010 however, we could potentially see three or four tackles off the board in the top 10. 

Washington will likely take Russell Okung, Kansas City could easily take Bryan Bulaga, while the Seahawks or even Cleveland could take Trent Williams or Anthony Davis as a right tackle, if those clubs defer from selecting a quarterback.

The Raiders could also take Bruce Campbell, while the Bills could be the fourth club to select a tackle (assuming that both Sam Bradford and Jimmy Claussen are off the board). 

Bottom line is that I expect a run on tackles at the top because most of the teams in the top 10 are there because of sketchy play from the offensive line.

However, the key is to avoid thinking that Campbell can step in and immediately make a Pro Bowl-caliber impact.  Assuming the Raiders take Campbell, the high draft status would put a target on his back for opponents to zero in on.  That’s why the Raiders should load up on offensive linemen in this draft in order to build a strong line, all-around.

Campbell will need time to learn. The Raiders need to protect him from having to learn everything too soon by loading up on the line, and improving the blocking from the tight ends and fullbacks in particular.

Robert Gallery and Mario Henderson are the only two linemen I would pencil in.  The center position should be resolved in camp between Chris Morris and Samson Satele.

Moreover, the Raiders need depth on the line. 

When Gallery got hurt in 2009, Chris Morris moved from center to guard.  I don’t know about you, but I think shifting starters around is a bad idea because it creates too much confusion for them.

A different spot calls for different assignments, different footwork, etc.—all of which can lead to costly penalties because the starters are not on the same page.  I would rather have starters that can focus on one position and backups that have the time to learn to be spot starters.

I should add that LB Kirk Morrison is a restricted free agent, who could garner another third-round pick for the Raiders if he signs with another club.  All indications have been that the Raiders will likely move forward without him.

The recent acquisition of Kamerion Wimbley raises a number of questions. 

Wimbley could either be used as a linebacker or defensive end, as Mathias Kiwanuka was used for the Giants under now Raiders d-line coach Mike Waufle.  Wimbley playing end would free up Trevor Scott to play linebacker full-time.

Alternatively, the Wimbley move could mean that the Raiders will convert to the 3-4 defense or at least mix in some 3-4 schemes.

Here then, is my second Mock Draft of what I think would be a good draft haul for the Raiders.

Raider Needs:

Offensive Line: left tackle, right guard

Defensive Line: nose tackle

Middle Linebacker

Fullback

Offensive Line depth: tackle, guard

Defensive Line depth: tackle

Secondary depth: cornerback

 

1. OT Bruce Campbell, Maryland

Campbell has all the tools to be an All-Pro at left tackle, but injuries and experience remain concerns.

2. NT Cam Thomas, North Carolina

The Raiders could potentially trade down and still select Thomas.  Nevertheless, Thomas would meet a huge need by filling the one-technique spot on the defensive line, which would free up the ends and linebackers to make plays.

3. LB A.J. Edds, Iowa

If the Giants sign Kirk Morrison, the Raiders would receive this pick.  Edds is projected as the best pure strong side linebacker, which is what the Raiders need most.  Thomas Howard could potentially move inside if Kirk Morrison leaves, while Trevor Scott has shown that he can be a beast on the weak side.  The Raiders mostly need a tackler at linebacker.

3. CB A.J. Jefferson, Fresno State (HYPOTHETICAL PICK)

This pick depends on whether Kirk Morrison signs elsewhere.  The Raiders could use another cornerback to groom behind Chris Johnson and Nnamdi Asomugha.  Yes, the Raiders have Stanford Routt, but Jefferson is bursting with raw talent and would have the time to learn behind the three.

4. DT Jeff Owens, Georgia

Could be a steal because he’s had some injury concerns, but has great size and speed for a potential three-technique tackle to come off the bench in pass-rush situations.

5. G Brandon Carter, Texas Tech

If you know anything about this Red Raider, you’d know that Carter was born to be a Raider.  Known for his “wild man” appearance that he will tell you is just for game day,  Carter would fit well as a backup behind Robert Gallery, or even a starter on the right side.

5. OT Adam Ulatoski, Texas

A versatile tackle that excelled on the right and left sides of the line, Ulatoski would be a solid backup on either side.

6. FB John Connor, Kentucky

The Raiders have lacked a true blocking fullback ever since Jon Ritchie left.  I like to say that when you can’t count on the line for blocking, make sure the fullbacks and tight ends can.

7. G Shelley Smith, Colorado State

Dominated at Colorado State when playing but had injury issues. Whether that success translates to the NFL is another story.  Never whistled for a penalty.  Good size and speed for a guard.

Read more Oakland Raiders news on BleacherReport.com

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LaDainian Tomlinson is bolting for the Big Apple. Tomlinson's agent, Tom Condon, said Sunday that the New York Jets signed the former Chargers running back to a two-year contract. The Jets confirmed that they have agreed to a deal, adding the aging star to the NFL's top-ranked rushing offense last season.

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After failing to be awarded an at-large spot in the NCAA Tournament earlier in the day, Arizona State learned that it would host Jacksonville as a No. 1 seed in the opening round of the NIT Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Wells Fargo Arena. The game will be telecast on ESPN2.