I receive many emails asking me about certain players and different scenarios that may happen in the draft. I put together six questions that many fans want answers to.

1. Who will the Raiders select with the #1 pick?

There are many different ways the Raiders could go with the top selection. The obvious choice is to select LSU's star quarterback JaMarcus Russell. Russell provides the Raiders with a marquee name that they can market their team around for the next 10 – 15 years. Russell gives the Raiders a direction – something that's been missing for many years.

Georgia Tech's quiet storm, wide receiver Calvin Johnson, is a fan favorite. Johnson is a rare breed of receiver that features freakish size (6-foot-5, 239-pounds) and uncanny speed (4.35, 40-yard dash). Rumors persist that the Raiders are shopping disgruntled receiver Randy Moss and if the Raiders are able to move the former first round pick, they may opt to select Johnson.

One move that seems possible, but unlikely, is the option to trade down in the first round. Trading down and picking up an extra selection or two in the draft will go a long way in rebuilding this once proud franchise.

The likely scenario is that the Raiders select Russell and build their offense around the talent rookie from the Bayou.

2. Is Michael Bush worth a number-one selection?

Before Bush broke his leg in Louisville's season opener against Kentucky, he was considered a top-15 selection in this year's draft. Bush is still bothered by the injury and has been unable to workout this off-season. Louisville has a pro-day scheduled on March 26th for players entering the NFL Draft and many will keep an eye on Bush.

I am sure many coaches, scouts, and player personnel executives will make their way to Louisville in hopes of watching Bush workout. If Bush is able to workout and show that he's at least 90-percent healthy and produce a respectable time in the 40-yard dash, he could move into the bottom of the first round.

We'll be anticipating March 26th, Michael.

3. Which receiver should be taken after Calvin Johnson?

This is a question that will be debated today, next week, a week before the draft, on draft day, a month before training camp, etc, etc… Yes, this is a hot topic that has many possible answers. Obviously Johnson is the top receiver in the draft, but who's the second best receiver?

A month ago I'd say USC's Dwayne Jarrett, but as you know, everything rides on the off-season, and it seems game film is tossed out the window. I don't agree with that philosophy, but the NFL is a "what have you done for me lately" type of business.

The hot name making its rounds at the moment is Tennessee's Robert Meachem. Meachem sparkled at the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, after torching the stop clocks with a 4.39, 40. That time surprised many and has improved Meachem's stock greatly.

Ohio State's Ted Ginn, Jr. is a bit of an enigma at this point, due to his foot injury, suffered during the National Championship game against Florida. Ginn has been unable to workout thus far and again, the game film gets tossed to the side and another receiver moves ahead.

Other names like South Carolina's Sidney Rice, LSU's Dwayne Bowe, and Ohio State's Anthony Gonzalez will get some mention, but one player that's very intriguing is Washington State's Jason Hill. Hill, who was considered a possession receiver coming into the off-season, surprised scouts with his 4.32, 40. That time moved Hill's stock from a third round pick to a solid second round selection.

So, to recap, the second best receiver in the draft is… drum roll, please… Ohio State's Ted Ginn, Jr. Ginn has what's now known as the "Hester Factor." Ginn can provide offense on special teams, as well as sparkle on the offensive side of the ball at receiver.

That's a deadly combination, and an NFL team won't pass up Ginn for another receiver.

4. Besides JaMarcus Russell and Brady Quinn, what quarterback has the potential to emerge at the next level?

Michigan State's Drew Stanton is the best quarterback after Russell and Quinn. Stanton had a disappointing senior season, but is that his fault or the fault of the team? Michigan State, as a whole, was horrible this past season and didn't have many weapons to help Stanton be successful.

Stanton has all the tools you want in a quarterback. He's got the size (6-foot-3, 230-pounds) and is mobile outside of the pocket; not to mention he's got a strong arm with pin-point accuracy.

A team in the top-ten needing a quarterback will benefit if they stay patient and wait until the second round to address their need for a future signal caller. Stanton is a steal in the second round.

5. Will the Philadelphia Eagles repeat their draft strategy of 2002, when they selected three defensive backs (Lito Sheppard, Sheldon Brown and Michael Lewis) with their first three selections?

That is a possibility. The Philadelphia Eagles currently hold the 26th pick in the first round. I could see the Eagles drafting the best available safety or cornerback at #26, and repeat the same strategy in the second round.

The Eagles lost safety Michael Lewis and cornerback Rod Hood via free agency and are going into this season with some major questions. Starting free safety Brian Dawkins turns 34 this year and the Eagles have to think about their future at safety. Sean Considine will likely take over for Dawkins when he retires, but in the meantime, Considine will be the starter at strong safety. Grooming an eventual starter on the strong side is a must.

This year's draft isn't loaded with dynamic strong safeties, but there are some excellent safeties that are versatile and hard-hitters. Miami's Brandon Meriweather and Texas' Michael Griffin are two players the Eagles will look at in the first round. Meriweather is a talented, versatile player with excellent instincts and a nose for the ball, but he's developed a bad reputation due to his helmet swinging incident against Florida International. Despite that incident, Meriweather is deserving of a first round tag.

Griffin is another player that fits the Eagles philosophy on defense. He's a tough, disciplined player that possesses outstanding leadership qualities. Griffin is known for his hard-knocks style of play and lets the opposition know he's in charge on defense. One area that needs to improve is his coverage skills, but he's a very coachable player.

Other names the Eagles may be interested in are: Chris Houston, CB – Arkansas, Aaron Ross, CB – Texas, Fred Bennett, CB – South Carolina, and John Wendling, S – Wyoming.

6. Which team has the potential to help themselves the most in this year's draft?

The Detroit Lions have a chance to really get better, quick.

My plan for the Lions is simple:

1) Trade down from the second overall pick with a team in the top-five and pick up an extra draft pick.

2) Draft the best available player at that point, possibly wide receiver Calvin Johnson, and address your need for a defensive end in the second round.

3) In the second round, select Texas' Tim Crowder to go along with another former Longhorn, Lions' DT Cory Redding. The signing of Dewayne White this off-season will help the Lions defensive line and the addition of Crowder gives Detroit a tremendous pass rush.

4) With your first third round selection draft a quarterback to groom for the future. If I was the general manager of the Lions, I'd draft Stanford's Trent Edwards and have him learn Mike Martz's offense. Edwards has prototypical size and a strong arm and has potential star written all over him.

5) With the third round selection, acquired from a top-five team, select a defensive back to replace Dre' Bly. This year's draft is deep with talent at defensive back and there will be some nice players on the board. The Lions could draft South Carolina's Fred Bennett. Bennett is a physical corner that fits the defensive scheme head coach Rod Marinelli has in place for the Lions.

These potential moves for the Lions will get their franchise out of the dark and on the right track.