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Dallas Cowboys' placekicker Martin Gramatica is still considered to be the clear favorite to win the starting job with the team in 2007. Rookie free agent Nick Folk will also compete for the starting role in Training Camp. There are far better kickers in the league than Gramatica, so don't draft him.

One great sign from Patriots' minicamp was SS Rodney Harrison running full speed and taking part in all drills without wearing so much as a knee brace. Harrison has endured a laundry list of minor ailments from 13 grueling seasons and he missed 19 games over the last two seasons. Harrison is a great player but injuries keep him from being a consistent IDP player. Don't trust him this year...they drafted S Brandon Meriweather for a reason.

While Patriots CB Asante Samuel is looking for CB Nate Clements type of money, he did not receive any help when the Bears signed CB Nathan Vasher to a 5-year, $28 million contract extension. Samuel believes his numbers speak for themself but surprisingly his numbers are very similar to Vasher. The Pats should sign Samuel eventually because they need him on the field. If you draft Samuel, plan on him sitting for a few weeks into the season.