The Saints are waiting to see if either Mario Williams or Reggie Bush falls to them. They claim to be considering D'Brickashaw Ferguson and A.J. Hawk, but Williams still appears to be their ideal pick. If Reggie Bush falls, the Saints may be able to work out a trade. Most of the calls to the Saints have been lower down in the first round and nothing has been attractive as far as making a trade.
Talks between the Texans and Williams have heated up. Now that the Texans are offering more than the money paid to Alex Smith -- the first pick in last year's draft -- Williams has an offer he might feel comfortable accepting to become the first pick in the draft. Bush is still the odds-on pick at No. 1, but it is still up in the air.
Pats eyeing Walker: The New England Patriots are the third team on the Javon Walker tour. He visited New Orleans and Denver Thursday. He took physicals in both places. The Packers want a first-round pick for him, but if they accept a second, other items -- players or draft choices -- have to be included. The Packers remain pessimistic about getting a deal done before Saturday.
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