Carter is the most intriguing player at this position because he suffered a torn ACL late in North Carolina season and has not been able to perform in much of the predraft process. When he healthy, Carter is a sidelinetosideline linebacker who brings rare athleticism to linebacker. As a special teams contributor, he blocked six kicks in his career..RIVALRY, WHAT RIVALRY?: Earlier in the week, Fisher swatted away the notion that the San FranciscoSt. Louis series was a rivalry just because the Rams had an overtime win and tie last year. Before last year, the 49ers had won 11 of 14, and they regained dominance without several key players.

I was one that advocated the Mavs trading Marion at the deadline and I still hold that position. He does so many of the little things that help you win games, if "you" is a playoff caliber team in need of such a swingman to put them over the top. For a lottery team that has struggled mightily to put solid defensive personnel on the