Get a head start on Friday's football talk with "NFL AM" at 6 a.m. ET on NFL Network. Today, San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews, UCLA defensive end Datone Jones and former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah join us in studio. Plus all the latest free-agent news from around the league.
Here's what else is on tap for Friday:
» Ian Rapoport weighs in on NFL draft smoke screens, in which teams try to bluff their way to draft-day trades that can yield more riches down the road.
» Gregg Rosenthal examines the teams with the most salary cap space left, and the players they might use it to target.
» By most accounts, West Virginia's Geno Smith is going to be the first quarterback taken in the 2013 NFL Draft. The debate starts at No. 2, where at least four quarterbacks have worked their way into the conversation.
» NFL Network's State of the Franchise series continues tonight at 7 p.m. ET with Ryan Mathews discussing the 2013 San Diego Chargers on "NFL Total Access."
» With the clock ticking toward April's 2013 NFL Draft, Bucky Brooks presents Bucky's Big Board 3.0. And check out our nationwide pro day coverage here.
Schein: The Raiders' biggest problem
Adam Schein says the Raiders' rebuilding effort is doomed -- unless they jettison Carson Palmer and Darren McFadden. **More ...**
» NFL Evolution.com reports that amateur boxing officials are phasing out protective headgear in an attempt to regenerate flagging fan interest.
» What's the greatest play in NFL history? Have your say: We'll be voting throughout March.
» Win a chance to be in the house and announce a pick at the 2013 NFL Draft in Radio City Music Hall. Enter now for your opportunity to live the dream.
» Happy birthday to New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck, who turns 30 on Friday, and Carolina Panthers center Ryan Kalil, who turns 28.
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