The Saints were on the clock on “Path to the Draft” on Wednesday and Mike Triplett of the New Orleans Times-Picayune joined the show to discuss where the team could be heading in the draft. The Saints could be in a tough spot with a potential 26 unrestricted free agents and one of the highest payrolls from last season. And the team would still like to lockup QB Drew Brees long term.

The Patriots were on the clock on “Path to the Draft” on Monday. New England is in an enviable position in the 2011 NFL Draft, holding six picks in the first three rounds. But what do the Patriots do with those picks?

The first group of defensive linemen is done with the 40-yard dash, so we have some unofficial times to pass along.

There’s no rest for the weary. We’ve reached Day 5 of the NFL Scouting Combine, and many of the draft’s top prospects along the defensive line and at linebacker will work out at Lucas Oil Stadium.

On a conference call yesterday, NFL draft expert Mike Mayock said that this draft is particularly stacked with quality DEs.

MOBILE, Ala. — Casey Matthews isn’t the only player here at the Senior Bowl carrying on a family football tradition. California DE Cameron Jordan is also extending his family’s football legacy.