Eight players have been issued fines by the NFL this week -- including New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco, who each were hit with $20,000 levies.

After years of struggling, the Rams are in first place. The Lions have yet to win, but young players are making major contributions. The two teams square off with a chance to show how much they've improved.

With a new head coach, two new coordinators, an impressive rookie quarterback and a massive roster turnover, this year's Lions have put 0-16 in the past and are aiming for an epic rebound.

In the past, teams generally put their rookies on the bench. That time has long since passed, however, and five teams in particular are counting on big years from their draft classes.

Each team has a locker-room messenger who sets the tone. Here are the players who are among the primary voices heard on their respective NFL clubs.

The 2009 NFL Draft has come and gone. How did your favorite team do in addressing its needs? Pat Kirwan takes a team-by-team look back at the weekend.

With the draft only a few days away, Bucky Brooks plays general manager for 32 teams and looks at the potential draft scenarios facing each club during the first round on draft day.

As the hours are being counted down to the draft, key issues are being discussed, such as the sudden rise of Mark Sanchez, Aaron Curry's efforts to be No. 1 and Percy Harvin's stock.