With Tim Tebow not participating in throwing drills at the combine, it means none of the top-rated quarterbacks will be throwing this weekend in front of a league-wide audience.

The Super Bowl champion Saints could be creating a vacancy for LaDainian Tomlinson by apparently allowing running back Mike Bell to become a free agent. Bell was not one of the 13 restricted free agents they tendered on Thursday.

The NFL Scouting Combine wrapped up its first day, but the action will really pick up Friday.

Virginia Tech offensive tackle Ed Wang has lofty goals. He knows there haven’t been very many Asian-Americans to become football stars, and he hopes to change that in the future.

Tim Tebow is willing to do whatever it takes to show league executives that he’s NFL-ready. But that won’t include the University of Florida quarterback throwing passes at the 2010 NFL Scouting Combine.

OT Anthony Davis said Thursday at the combine that teams won’t see the 366-pounder who first came to Rutgers three seasons ago.

The next top tight end prospect out of Miami, Jimmy Graham, does not figure to reach first-round status, but after an impressive Senior Bowl week, he could really fly up boards with an outstanding combine and his Hurricane brethren are doing all they can to help him.

More news on restricted free-agent tenders.

The fantasy value of RB Shonn Greene will go through the roof if the Jets release Thomas Jones.

A number of teams will use the NFL Scouting Combine not only as a way to look at new players, but hopefully hammer out some contract details with potential free agents.

INDIANAPOLIS — Most offensive tackle prospects give very diplomatic answers when asked about whether they would like to man the right or left side at the pro level. In fact, of the handful of offensive tackles I’ve heard questioned about it today, almost every single one gave the same answer: It doesn’t matter. Except Oklahoma standout Trent Williams.

While there has been speculation that the Saints will part ways with RB Reggie Bush this offseason because of a 2010 base salary of about $8 million, NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi reports New Orleans is not contemplating releasing the versatile threat.

Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli offered a fresh take on being in Indianapolis, and he also didn’t hide when talking about how to improve his 4-12 team.

The Day 1 measurables are in, and for offensive tackles, the number you want to keep your eye on is 33. It’s rare to have a starting tackle in the NFL with an arm length below 33 inches. At or above is considered good because at that length, pass rushers can’t gain as much leverage.

Idaho’s Mike Iupati is the top-rated guard at the NFL Scouting Combine, but his ability to also play tackle could pay off big-time.