The Links: NFL Draft

R.I.P. Bea Arthur.... I would like to thank Al Davis for not choosing Michael Crabtree.... The biggest head-scratches of the first round.... The 49ers unveiled new uniforms.... The Lions should sit Stafford at first.... Why did Detroit give Stafford so much money.... Here are all the trades that took place last night... Megan Fox because I haven't seen a picture of her in a while

Mike Leach rips Eric Mangini for calling Michael Crabtree a diva (Sac Bee)

How to improve the NFL draft (Deadspin)

Connections helped some teams make a draft choice (ESPN)

Josh McDaniels talks about his the Broncos draft selections (Mile High Report)

Tyson Jackson shooting up the draft board was the first surprise of the day (Arrowhead Pride)

Raiders fans are taking their draft day selections well (The Silver and Black Pride)

The Cowboys traded down the the second round because the players they wanted were already drafted (Blogging the Boys)

This idiot in Seattle said Patrick Willis hasn't been transformative. I forgive him, he lives in Seattle after all (The Field Gulls)

A look at how the Chicago Bears choose draft picks (Windy City Gridiron)

The new Bucs coach defends the selection of quarterback Josh Freeman (Buc 'Em)

Interesting fact: Drew Rosenhaus barely represents college players coming into the NFL anymore (Bleeding Green Nation)

A look at the Eagles draft (Fire Andy Reid Now!)