Hey look, the Clippers are worth talking about. Is it the NBA Draft Lottery already? Just kidding. I used to enjoy the Lakers JV squad for years, but now it’s become rather unhip to Clip — and you only need to check out the Twitter feed following Blake Griffin‘s performance against the Lakers.

Ex-Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Ben Grubbs has agreed to a five-year, $36 million contract with the New Orleans Saints, league sources said Thursday.

After Carl Nicks agreed to a huge deal with the Bucs on Tuesday, the Ravens’ challenge to re-sign guard Ben Grubbs might have gotten even tougher.

Cornerback Eric Wright has agreed to terms with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to a league source.

The New Orleans Saints, preparing to lose free-agent All-Pro guard Carl Nicks, are making a strong push for Ravens guard Ben Grubbs, according to league sources.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers got their man in wide receiver Vincent Jackson, signing him to a five-year deal that will average $12 million over the first three years.

The Buccaneers and Eagles were making a push to get Carl Nicks in for a visit, and the two-time All-Pro guard will make a visit with Tampa, according to a league source.

As expected, Carl Nicks is getting a lot of attention now that the free-agent market has opened.

John Madden was live from the Super Bowl Media Center — via satellite — to award the 2011 Madden Protectors Award to the Saints’ offensive line.

A look at five matchups from five games in Week 2 that we believe be the first waves in a rippling pond.