Atlanta Falcons 04/24/2007 7:19 AMAP reports the Falcons want to turn QB Michael Vick into one of those regular quarterbacks, a guy who looks to throw the ball instead of just running with it. Of course, the transformation would be a whole lot easier if Vick had a go-to receiver on the other end of his passes. Hmmm, wonder where the Falcons could find that sort of player? They don't have to look very far. WR Calvin Johnson, who grew up in the Atlanta area and spent the last three years at nearby Georgia Tech, sure would look good wearing that odd-looking bird on his helmet. But the Falcons have no chance of landing the all-world receiver unless they jump a few more spots in Saturday's draft. "Moving up is one of those things that sounds good," GM Rick McKay said. "Obviously, we've got a local player who is not a good player - he's a great player. So, there will be a lot of speculation with respect to that, but it's not easy to accomplish."Read more
Atlanta Falcons 04/24/2007 7:16 AMThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Falcons outside LB Demorrio Williams signed the one-year, $1.3 million contract tendered to him by the team when he became a restricted free agent following the season. Williams, who signed the deal Monday, will become an unrestricted free agent after the 2007 season - he will be able to sign with another team without Atlanta having any recourse â unless he and the Falcons reach a multi-year accord.Read more
New York Jets 04/24/2007 7:13 AMThe Star-Ledger reports veteran WR Justin McCareins, who has a $2.9 million base salary this season, could be headed back to the Titans, according to his agent, Cliff Brady. The Jets are believed to be seeking a third-round pick but may have to settle for a fourth-rounder.Read more
Cleveland Browns 04/24/2007 7:08 AMThe Akron Beacon Journal reports if Browns GM Phil Savage wants an offensive lineman with the 36th overall pick, Central Michigan OT Joe Staley and Auburn OG Ben Grubbs might top his wish list. Both could be gone before the Browns choose fourth in the second round, however, so NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock has offered two alternatives: Arron Sears of Tennessee or Justin Blalock of Texas, former college tackles who ``are expected to kick inside and start immediately at guard.''Read more
