DRAFTING A PLAN: There’s only one quarterback guaranteed to go in the first round Thursday — Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza (above). Ben Volin has more on a draft that is a little sleepy and light on elite prospects.
VRABEL-RUSSINI UPDATE: The NFL is not investigating Mike Vrabel’s behavior after published photos of the Patriots coach and former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort prompted her resignation and an internal investigation at The New York Times-owned sports outlet.
ON THE MOVE?: If the Patriots decide to move pick No. 31 Thursday, don’t be surprised. Teams holding that pick have traded it nine times in the past 14 years. Julian Benbow offers a look at what teams picking 31st have done in the past.
MAILING IT IN: This week's mailbag includes questions about the NFL Draft, Lan Larison, Caedan Wallace, and much more. Christopher Price has the answers.
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