With a clear need at cornerback opposite young star Joe Haden, logic said Cleveland should have been targeting Dee Milliner or D.J. Hayden. History says Cleveland could be right in waiting to add their cornerback, especially given former SDSU star Leon McFadden's coverage ability.

Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher, who announced his retirement on Wednesday, said that he considers former Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis to be the best middle linebacker of all time.

Browns second-year running back Trent Richardson didn't participate in Cleveland's OTA on Thursday because of a muscle pull in his shin. Coach Rob Chudzinski said the injury could cause Richardson to miss the team's minicamp in June.

Nobody is sure how long Brandon Weeden starts in Cleveland, but they should know this: He'll never have a better opportunity than with the offensive coordinator he has now. Because the coordinator he has now is Norv Turner, and look what he did for Alex Smith in San Francisco. The same thing could happen here.

Arizona signed its third-round pick, former LSU defensive back Tyrann Mathieu, to a four-year deal on Thursday, the Cardinals announced.

Lions running back Reggie Bush doesn't need fancy nightlife anymore. Bush is in Detroit because he wants to win championships. 'I didn't come here to vacation,' Bush said.

Steelers tight end Heath Miller is still progressing from last season's knee injury. He says there's a chance he'll be ready by Week 1.

The DUI case against Titans tight end Brandon Barden was dismissed Thursday when the arresting officer failed to show up for court.

San Francisco wide receiver Michael Crabtree underwent surgery on his torn Achilles on Wednesday and by Thursday was on Instagram promising that he'll 'be back.'

Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III seems to be progressing from his knee injury. On Thursday, he made throws at practice.

Though Giants fullback Henry Hynoski will undergo surgery to repair a damaged MCL, he says he wants to return by Week 1.

Some people are O.J. Simpson fans. One supposed Bills fan, though, has taken it to a new level with an enormous tattoo of his mug shot.

An 18-game schedule? Still a bad idea, Mike Freeman says. But he's got nine much-needed offseason moves, including the Jets cutting ties with the Sanchize and the 49ers finding another WR.

The jokes keep on coming for Chargers linebacker Manti Te'o. This time, the Florence Freedom are hosting a fake bobblehead night.

Michael Crabtree's unfortunate injury changes things in San Francisco and on Draft Day. Our Jamey Eisenberg re-examines the 49ers offense heading into 2013.