David “Deacon” Jones used to channel a lot of hate to play defensive end for the Rams. The 70-year-old Pro Football Hall of Famer still has it.

Still upset with the Eagles, veteran CB Sheldon Brown went public again today, telling the Philadelphia Inquirer that many of his teammates feel the same way he does and trouble could be looming for the team.

Lions GM Martin Mayhew said that there is a good chance that the Lions will sign the No. 1 draft pick before Saturday’s draft starts.

If it’s April, Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco likely is seeking a trade. But once again, Ochocinco likely will be in Cincinnati after the draft passes. Bengals coach Marvin Lewis told the team’s Web site that he’s growing tired of the trade talk because Ochocinco isn’t going anywhere.

The Giants have been rumored to be working on a trade for Browns WR Braylon Edwards. That pleases Giants No. 1 WR Steve Smith, who says he would welcome another big-play receiver to give the team some depth at the position. Domenik Hixon isn’t as thrilled — mainly because he has been mentioned in the trade for Edwards.

Broncos coach Josh McDaniels won’t be able to make the trip to the Los Angeles area to work out USC QB Mark Sanchez, according to The Denver Post.

The Lions are closing in on their first overall selection in this weekend’s draft, be it QB Matthew Stafford, OT Jason Smith or LB Aaron Curry. But while the team isn’t indicating which way it may or may not be leaning, fans gathered for the team’s new logo unveiling voiced their choice for the No.1 overall pick and it was overwhelmingly in favor of the linebacker out of Wake Forest.

Michael Fabiano discusses the impact of Jacksonville’s signing of veteran wide receiver Torry Holt.

The Jacksonville Jaguars made headway toward filling their void at wide receiver on Monday by signing veteran free agent Torry Holt to a three-year contract that includes $4 million in guarantees and could be worth up to $20 million.

The Ravens are balking at the Cardinals’ asking price for Anquan Boldin — a first- and a third-round draft pick.

The Florida Times-Union is reporting that free-agent receiver Torry Holt is close to signing a deal with the Jaguars.

The agents for draft prospects B.J. Raji, Vontae Davis, Brian Cushing and Clay Matthews said their clients passed all drug and steroid screenings administered at the draft combine in February.

The Broncos say they like newly acquired quarterback Kyle Orton, but members of the coaching staff are flying to Los Angeles on Tuesday to put USC quarterback Mark Sanchez through a private workout — five days before the draft.

Titans QB Vince Young is committed to the Titans and says that he will be a good backup in Tennessee.

Chiefs QB Tyler Thigpen wants to be the starting quarterback in Kansas City. But he likely won’t get that chance after the Chiefs acquired Matt Cassel.