The Fins’ visit with local draft prospects included Penn State LB Dan Connor, Cal S Thomas DeCoud, and UNLV LB Beau Bell.

The Dolphins recently held a private workout with Hampton DE Kendall Langford.

The Ravens are gearing up for visits with Michigan QB Chad Henne, Louisville QB Brian Brohm, Delaware QB Joe Flacco, and Troy CB Leodis McKelvin.

Says Ravens director of college scouting Eric DeCosta, regarding QB Matt Ryan:  “You know, I think there is a phenomenon.  I’ve seen it now for the last three or four years, where the top quarterback, for whatever reason, starts taking on water and starts receiving a lot of criticism. [Ryan] . . . might drop down a bit.”  (Possible translation:  “Man, I hope he’s there when we pick at No. 8.”)

Will the Steelers look for the next Alan Faneca in round one?

In his first tour with the Titans, DE Jevon Kearse worked out on his own for most of the offseason; he’s now working out with the team.

The Chargers started their offseason program later than expected.

The 49ers aren’t having a coronary about DE Quentin Groves’ recent heart procedure.

From the “Maybe He Wants To Get Drafted In The Third Round” file, CB Aqib Talib missed his scheduled visit with the Cowboys on Friday.

The 30 potential draft picks who will visit the Giants next week include Auburn DE Quentin Groves, Michigan WR Mario Manningham, Arkansas State S Tyrell Johnson, Vanderbilt OT Chris Williams, and Utah DT Gabe Long.

The son of Denzel Washington got a workout with the Giants, but wasn’t offered a contract.

Biloxi Sun-Herald reporter Al Jones says that Brett Favre wouldn’t return for another team because Favre knows that doing so would offend Packers fans.

Former Panthers WR Patrick Jeffers is still pursuing claims against the team and the doctor who butchered operated on his knee in 2000.

Though Jonathan Goodwin is expected to be the starting center in New Orleans, he might have to fend off Matt Lehr.

Eugene Wilson could end up pushing Philip Buchanon at left corner in Tampa.

Said Rams coach Scott Linehan, regarding free agency:  “There’s not many [quality players].”  (Or maybe Linehan was talking about his team’s current roster.)

Our old friend Brad Riter is back on the air in Buffalo.

Here’s an outside the box suggestion on who should replace Bryant Gumbel.

Oregon QB Dennis Dixon is relying upon the ‘Net to alleviate concerns about the ‘Nee.

For $25, FB Owen Schmitt will sign an autograph.  For $50 more, he’ll do this with the headgear of your choice.