Retaining CB DeAngelo Hall wasn't a long-term solution to the chronic issue haunting Jim Haslett's defense -- the inability to cover downfield against spread formations. In takeaway-minded Phillip Thomas, GM Bruce Allen might have finally found a suitable replacement for the late Sean Taylor. ...more

The Falcons and Panthers identified their biggest areas of concern and attacked them aggressively. Meanwhile, the Saints and Bucs made some surprising picks. ...more

Teams swinging for the fences in the first round often come up empty, but a more measured, logical approach often results in better players drafted in later rounds. No one did that better Friday night than last year's Super Bowl opponents. Which other teams fared well in rounds two and three? ...more

How much stock should scouts place in a dominating Senior Bowl performance? NFLDraftScout.com analysts Dane Brugler and Rob Rang differ on where Washington cornerback Desmond Trufant's stock stood before and after the 'breakout' effort in Mobile, Ala. ...more

There are a number of candidates the Patriots could target at No. 29 overall who could boost the play in their secondary. Even better, the depth at cornerback and safety continues into day two. ...more

Secondary, trenches need attention now or in near future for the 49ers. ...more

With blistering times in the 40-yard dash, Alabama's Dee Milliner and North Carolina State's David Amerson emphatically answered questions about their speed. Mississippi State's Johnthan Banks' slow times, on the other hand, created more questions for scouts. ...more