Because of a holdout and a knee injury, RB Cedric Benson has not yet been able to show why he was the fourth overall pick. Secondround WR Mark Bradley was an emerging presence before his knee injury. And say what you want about the passing game, but thirdround QB Kyle Orton has started more than twice as many games as the six quarterbacks drafted ahead of him combined..The Panthers had all seven of their draft picks under contract four hours before the first session of a threeday minicamp.The rookie wage scale that was a key component in the new collective bargaining agreement has streamlined the signing process. Drafted players salaries now are slotted based on how high they are picked, much like the NBA system.Firstround pick and former Boston College linebacker Luke Kuechly received a fouryear deal worth a guaranteed $12.58 as the No. Overall pick.

THE RALLY: San Diego trailed 2110 when Nick Novak kicked a 42yard field goal as the firsthalf clock expired. The Chargers t