1. It's hard to take Jesse Palmer of NFL Network seriously because of his faux-hawk. But he's a good analyst, just like he is while doing color for games on Fox. This remains mildly disturbing.

2. Through Adam Shefter, the Lions say they will draft Calvin Johnson with the second pick of the draft. I believe them. I think they will listen hard to any monster offers after drafting Johnson, and that it's the only move to make. I wondered earlier this week if Millen would let his past draft mistakes effect him for fear of a P.R. hit. The answer appears to be no.

Now Shefter says the Lions would move the pick if a blockbuster offer comes along, but I'm not sure anyone has the ammo. Tampa has a thin, aging defensive roster. To use three first-day draft picks on another wide receiver when this roster is so thin would be selling Monte Kiffin down the river. Jon Gruden and Bruce Allen know they need to win this year, but even Jerry Rice couldn't have saved the 2006 Bucs.

The Falcons are the most logical team to make the move because of Arthur Blank. But they are another roster that has very little depth at any position. I could see them rolling the dice, but the price is going to be high. Of course this is all assuming the Raiders don’t take Johnson first. Fun draft.

3. Maybe this is all wishful thinking because I'm a Jon Kitna owner in my keeper leage.

4. It's ridiculous I'm watching NFL Network when Matsuzaka is pitching in Yankee Stadium.

5. It's wrong that I live a few miles from Radio City and I'm going to Connecticut before the draft (NBCSports.com world headquarters).

Last minute mock draft coming in the morning before I head up.