It has also introduced a market where there is competition for the services of players. Previously a player had no little leverage in any negotiations with his board if he didn't accept the contract, because of the barriers of citizenship, he couldn't play anywhere else. Once you have a competitive employee market, you observe more friendly player terms and rights..Notes: Rookie fourthround draft pick Patton (broken finger) played for the first time. 49ers QB Colt McCoy went 11 for 15 for 109 yards and appears to be on the trading block.

Anichebe could be the next Drogba. Don't laugh. Potentially.The Aggies junior didn't help himself at all in Indy, and it's possible his draft stock will slip down into the lower third of the first round. He ran a disappointing 4.95 and managed just 12 reps in the bench press, lowest among all defensive linemen. But the Steelers need some youth at outside linebacker and usually show patience with draft picks who might need a year or so to