NFL focus: draft buzz.(NFL)

Regardless of whether Tedy Bruschi is able to play after suffering a mild stroke, the Patriots need to get younger at inside linebacker. Florida's Channing Crowder (6-2 1/2, 241) and Georgia's Odell Thurman (6-1,239) have the size and athletic ability to play in the Pats' system, but both come with character issues the team typically shies from. One player to watch later on Day 1 is Notre Dame's Mike Goolsby. Though he's not a burner, Goolsby has the size (6-3, 249) and instincts the Patriots require. Linebacker also remains a high priority for the Rams. A speed and pursuit player such as Tennessee's Kevin Burnett could be a consideration in the first round. He could compete against Robert Thomas on the weak side. Speedy Robert McCune of Louisville could be a run-stopping option at middle linebacker in Round 3 or 4.... An option for the Seahawks at the 23rd overall pick is Virginia Tech CB Eric Green, a cover corner with good quickness and feet. LSU DE Marcus Spears is another possibility; he has the size (6-4, 295) and bulk the team lacks at end.... Troy State's Demarcus Ware is an intriguing outside linebacker prospect for the Broncos, who are moving to a 3-4 scheme. They want speed on the edges but also someone powerful enough to shed blockers against the run. Ware would fit the bill. Another intriguing prospect ...