NEW YORK – It’s not the most formal of mock drafts, but the NFL Network’s third annual roundtable mock draft is one of our last looks at how the analysts see the first round of the NFL Draft unfolding.

NFL Network’s Marshall Faulk doesn’t think Cowboys QB Tony Romo has earned the right to head into the 2011 season without facing a challenge from Jon Kitna for the starting job.

The defensive linemen will look to impress Monday at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. NFL Network’s Warren Sapp, Steve Mariucci and Michael Irvin point out the big men to watch.

NFL Network analyst Steve Mariucci offers a mock draft with a little bit of everything: entertainment, a few surprises and … cannoli?

Instead of applying for the 2010 NFL Draft, Washington QB Jake Locker decided to stay in school for his senior year. One year later, his draft stock has fallen following a less-than-stellar season and a poor performance at the Senior Bowl.

In separate news conferences Saturday, two high-profile quarterback prospects — Cam Newton and Ryan Mallett — fielded questions from the media that had nothing to do with their ability to run an offense. The inquiries stem from both combine participants’ off-the-field problems and legal issues.

Making the rounds inside the Super Bowl media center on Wednesday, John Elway suggested to NFL Network it’s Kyle Orton who he considers his starting quarterback, even as plenty of decisions have yet to be made.

So is Brett Favre rooting for the Packers in Super Bowl XLV? That question was posed to NFL Network’s Steve Mariucci during a live chat Wednesday morning on NFL.com.

Is Bill Belichick the best NFL coach of all-time? NFL Network’s Michael Irvin thinks so.

Here’s a bit of instant analysis from the NFL GameDay Final crew following the Packers’ 21-16 win over the Eagles Sunday in the wild-card round of the playoffs.

Fresh off his 10-catch performance against the Chiefs, Ravens TE Todd Heap joined NFL GameDay to recap the win, his performance and talk about what’s next against the Steelers.

Here’s a behind-the-camera view (litterally) of Rich Eisen, Steve Mariucci, Deion Sanders and Michael Irvin getting ready for NFL GameDay Final (8:30 p.m. ET).

A look at some of the most notable numbers, ongoing streaks and best performances from around the league, starting with Tom Terrific.

NFL Network’s Steve Mariucci checks in after speaking with Brett Favre, who he says is feeling “a little bit better” and will be on the team’s first bus to TCF Bank Stadium to throw early and determine if he can play against the Bears.

After 19 seasons, 186 wins, 505 touchdowns, 71,413 yards and 297 consecutive starts, have ween seen the last of Brett Favre on the field?