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Defensive players take center stage in Indianapolis

After a weekend full of buzz about quarterbacks, runners and pass-catchers, players from the other side of the ball take over at the NFL Scouting Combine on Monday as defensive linemen and linebackers take the field for their workouts. Watch it all live on NFL Network beginning at 9 a.m. ET. And keep up with the latest news and analysis from Indianapolis with NFL.com's combine blog.

Here's what else is on tap for Monday:

» Mike Mayock really likes RGIII, Andrew Luck and Michael Brockers. The tight ends and defensive ends? Not so much. See what else NFL Network's draft analyst has to say about this year's combine stars.

» Speedy feet and an engaging personality made Robert Griffin III the unofficial champion of the combine. As Jeff Darlington points out, one team really benefited from the QB's emergence.

» With arrests and a dismissal from Florida on his record, North Alabama CB Janoris Jenkins has his share of red flags, but he's not shying away from those issues in his interviews with teams.

» There is a lot of information to digest coming out of the combine. Bucky Brooks simplifies things by breaking down what fans of all 32 teams should be looking for in Indianapolis.

» Is Tim Tebow's rise to NFL fame worthy of a Hollywood movie? Adam Rank gives his suggestions for the next football blockbuster.

» Dave Dameshek embarks on a journey across the U.S. to give NFL fans the opportunity of a lifetime. Find out how you can join Dave's road trip.

La Canfora: A game of tag

Teams now are free to put franchise tags on players. Jason La Canfora breaks down what moves you can expect to see. **More ...**

» Five "America's Game" features on recent Super Bowl champions are offered for fans to choose from. The winner will air on NFL Network March 3.

» The March edition of NFL Magazine captures the story of Eli Manning's triumphant season in New York, plus much more. Subscribe now and save up to 75 percent off newsstand prices.

» Happy birthday to Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez, who turns 36 on Monday. Also celebrating a birthday Monday is former Baltimore Colts receiver and Hall of Famer Raymond Berry, who turns 79.

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