The feeling emanating from the Seattle Seahawks’ news conference Thursday afternoon introducing new QB Charlie Whitehurst was that he’s fully expected to push veteran Matt Hasselbeck for the starting spot.

Have Pete Carroll and the Seahawks found in Charlie Whitehurst what they found in Matt Hasselbeck nine years ago?

Small-school standouts often have to work out at more established programs’ pro days in order to reach a larger group of scouts and coaches. Indiana (Pa.)’s (6-foot, 5/8, 207) Akwasi Owusu-Ansah did just that, performing at Ohio State’s pro day on March 12.

Rain didn’t stop Eastern Washington from holding its pro day March 12, though the event was moved to Gonzaga Prep High School where 15 players — 10 from Eastern Washington and five from Central Washington — worked out outdoors.

It’s difficult to blame Calvin Johnson for wanting to get past 2009. He battled through knee injuries. His numbers fell across the board. His Lions won only two games.

A contingent from the Carolina Panthers were among 15 teams who came to Ohio University’s pro day on March 11 to watch 17 players — including 10 from Ohio University — work out.

It looks like another backfield committee is imminent, as Clinton Portis and Larry Johnson could share work in Washington. Fantasy owners beware.

The Lions, owners of the No. 2 overall pick in April’s NFL draft, will host Nebraska DT Ndamukong Suh on an official visit Thursday and Friday, The Detroit News reports.

Dolphins starting QB Chad Henne may or may not have an inside connection to Tim Tebow, but he definitely has a strong opinion on the Florida standout’s NFL future.

NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock spent the day in Gainesville on Wednesday at Florida’s pro day. He filed his thoughts with NFL.com, and believe it or not, Tim Tebow wasn’t the only player who showcased his skills.

Despite the vote of confidence from Ken Whisenhunt, NFL Network analysts Jamie Dukes and Rod Woodson believe Derek Anderson will ultimately win out as the starting QB for the Cardinals over Matt Leinart.

It was a lucky St. Patrick’s Day for a pair of Arkansas State NFL hopefuls at the school’s pro day.

While most of the focus in Gainesville at Florida’s pro day was on quarterback Tim Tebow (Florida 6-3, 236), scouts from all 32 teams also saw a number of the QB’s teammates workout on grass in a slight drizzle

NFL Network analysts Jamie Dukes and Rod Woodson didn’t hold back in their opinions of Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell.

Former NFL GM Charley Casserly, a regular contributor on NFL Network, unveiled his top 10 mock draft on Wednesday.