When it comes down to it, there's a better-than-good chance that Jim Harbaugh's name is the one that is raised internally by each and every team looking for a coach come January.

While offseason additions via free agency, trades and the draft are important, some of the biggest improvements this year will be based on the healthy return of players who were already on the roster.

Pat Kirwan draws up his draft board for every team in the AFC East. See the needs for the Bills, Dolphins, Patriots and Jets and find out which players they should target.

While Tom Brady is resting a sore foot, the Patriots have a different QB quandary to consider when it comes to their backup situation. Who will make the cut?

NFL.com is on the scene in Phoenix, bringing you sights, sounds and observations from Super Bowl XLII as the countdown to kickoff between the Patriots and Giants begins.

The front offices of the Patriots and Giants have done a terrific job of assembling the players who will take the field in Super Bowl XLII. How did they do it? Let's take a look.

Will Shawne Merriman start in Week 16? We have the answer in our exclusive inactives list for tonight's AFC West battle between Denver and San Diego.

What's the status of Nathan Vasher for Week 15? We have the latest in our exclusive inactives list for tonight's NFC North clash between Chicago and Minnesota.

Reggie Bush will miss Week 14, but who else is out for tonight's New Orleans-Atlanta clash at the Georgia Dome? We have the answer in our exclusive inactives list.