Says Redskins VP of football operations Vinny Cerrato, “You win with quality people and quality guys. . . .  You want to add more good guys to a good locker room.”

The Bills appear to be zeroing in on Michigan State WR Devin Thomas.

Says Browns QB Brady Quinn of last year’s draft, “People are always coming up to me and consoling me about that day as though it was the most negative thing in the world.”

The nephew of former Raiders S Jack Tatum is hoping to get drafted.

More speculation that the Dolphins are thinking quarterback with the 32nd pick.

Troy CB Leodis McKelvin compares himself to Devin Hester.

If the Giants draft a cornerback in the first round, it’s a bad sign for Corey Webster.

Jets TE Chris Baker is the latest veteran to express displeasure with his contract.

The Eagles would like to add a kick returner but won’t reach for a player just because he can help on special teams.

Says Ravens director of college scouting Eric DeCosta of USC LB Keith Rivers, “He’s an excellent athlete, has some run-and-hit ability, excellent range in coverage, very instinctive player and he’s a great kid.”

Says Bears G.M. Jerry Angelo, ”We have four picks in the top 100, and we want to come out with potentially four starters.”

The Bears could look to draft a second-day quarterback like Dennis Dixon of Oregon or Andre Woodson of Kentucky.

ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit rips the Bengals, saying USC DT Sedrick Ellis wouldn’t fit in Cincinnati “because he’s got great character.”

Chiefs President Carl Peterson and the agent for Jared Allen disagree about what was said during contract negotiations before the Chiefs traded Allen to Minnesota.

The Lions need a middle linebacker.

Says Steelers director of football operations Kevin Colbert, “If a player’s a good receiver, and he happens to be tall, great.  If a player’s a good receiver and he’s small, fast and does a lot of things, that’s great too.  Really, we’re not looking for a tall receiver per se.”

The Texans would be happy to trade down.

Former Packers director of player personnel Dick Corrick died Wednesday, a day after his 74th birthday.

NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock thinks Colts President Bill Polian and Patriots coach Bill Belichick are the two best talent evaluators in the NFL.

Jaguars executive director of college and pro personnel Gene Smith thinks teams too often reach for pass-rushing defensive ends.  (Tranlsation:  “Man, I hope the teams in front of us don’t draft all the good pass-rushing defensive ends.”)

With a good defense and running game in place in Minnesota, it all comes down to QB Tarvaris Jackson in 2008.

The Titans reportedly had no knowledge that Pacman Jones paid off a man accused of a shooting outside a strip club until Las Vegas police released the information on Monday.

Miami DE Calais Campbell has no idea which teams are interested in him.

The Falcons should have a better offensive line at the end of the day Sunday than they have at the start of the day Saturday.

North Carolina coach Butch Davis thinks DE Kentwan Balmer is just scratching the surface of his potential.  [Editor’s note:  That’s fine, as long as he doesn’t scratch the surface like this.]

Count 49ers coach Mike Nolan among those who think the first day of the draft should still have three rounds.

The Saints have had the 10th pick twice before and didn’t get much out of those selections.

Texas Christian defensive lineman Tommy Blake is considered a potential late round steal if his depression and social anxiety disorder are under control.

Former 49ers and Lions coach Steve Mariucci often worked with his coaches on putting up smoke screens before the draft.

The Seahawks say they’re not interested in trading for Giants TE Jeremy Shockey.