Detroit Lions receiver Titus Young was not allowed to participate in organized team activities today due to a fight last week with safety Louis Delmas, according to sources.

Young and Delmas fought during one of Detroit’s voluntary workouts last week. According to sources, Delmas and Young got into a confrontation during the workout. Young allegedly punched Delmas when he was not looking. (MLive)

I’m surprised this is all that’s come of the incident. Fights between teammates at workouts are nothing new but to sucker punch one of your own?? That’s a problem! How is there no fine with it? Or have the Lions just that good a job of keeping the incident quiet. Richardson also says that Lions head coach Jim Schwartz won’t speak of the incident or the banning.

Hopefully this is a one time thing and goes away quickly as Young had a promising start to his NFL career in 2011. Titus caught 48 passes for 607 yards and six touchdowns as a rookie.

Johnson is offering scholarship opportunities to senior football players in the metro Detroit area through The Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation, Inc. The criteria is that the athletes must be graduating seniors this spring, have no more than a partial college football scholarship, and have a least a 2.5 grade point average upon their high school graduation.

Six scholarships will be awarded at the Annual Catching Dreams Athlete Extravaganza and Scholarship Dinner on June 23, 2012 at the Westin Cadillac Book Hotel in Detroit. The event will include a VIP reception, silent auction, dinner, and presentation of scholarships by the CJJRF founder and president, Calvin Johnson Jr.

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is May 25th.

For a scholarship application packet, or more information, e-mail inquiries to cjjrf81@yahoo.com or write to the Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation, Inc., c/o Catching Dreams Scholarship Program, P.O. Box 1015, Tyrone, GA 30290. (Anwar Richardson – MLive)

This is a great thing that Johnson is doing for whatever student-athletes win these scholarships. These would obviously be students that are good enough to play the game at the collegiate level (who cares if it’s as low as D3) but may not be able to play or even attend school because of financial need.

Who knows maybe one of these kids could surprise and become a future NFL player. Wouldn’t that make for one hell of a story to add to the legend of Megatron?

”We’re still kind of waiting, but I’d really like to be there,” Welker said. ”I don’t know. To say I’m going to one way or another right now, I’m not going to say definite or anything like that. But I would definitely like to be at those minicamps for sure.” (Boston Herald)

”I think we’re on the same page,” he said. ”And we’re all trying to collectively come together and make something happen. I think everybody just needs to know that. We’re all on the same page and we’re trying to work toward something.” (Boston Herald)

The most important thing mentioned in my mind was this:

And he was pretty adamant about not missing games over his contract dispute with the Patriots. He said he had “nine and a half million reasons” why he couldn’t hold out during the regular season, referring to the franchise tag salary he would be paid this season, should he sign the tender, which is sounding more like will be the case.(Boston Herald)

Basically Welker knows how much money he is going to be paid for the 2012 season and he’s not going to pass that up. Saying that makes him look like a guy who cares more about being on the field when it matters then holding out for more money. Truthfully, I think that’s the type of person Welker is and that’s why he’ll be on the field once pre-season games start.

I think the two sides will eventually work out a long-term deal but in the mean time it’s looking more like Patriot fans won’t have to worry about #83 missing any time.

If running back Ryan Grant visited the Lions training facility Monday, he was in disguise or he came after nightfall.

Although his agent told The Detroit News last week that the Lions had made Grant an offer and he would visit the facility Monday, apparently that didn’t happen. If Grant met with Lions’ officials, it was either Sunday night or it was away from Allen Park. (Chris McCosky – The Detroit News)

It is unclear if Grant met Detroit’s coaching staff on Sunday instead of Monday or if the trip was canceled. (Anwar S. Richardson – MLive)

The only thing that’s known for sure is that Herman is not returning messages to anyone. McCosky and Richardson both report that Herman can’t be reached via phone, won’t return messages or emails.

Something’s not right here and one has to wonder if this was just a negotiating ploy. Reason? Ryan did tell ESPN 540 in Milwaukee a while back that he wanted to be back in Milwaukee. “I think everyone knows that’s my ideal situation,” he said.

The Packers initially showed minimal interest in retaining Grant but could this have changed? Could a potential deal with a divisional rival forced the Packers hand?

Who knows but this is turning into one huge mystery with Herman now being MIA.

Here’s the photos:

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Here’s how I think things will play out.

1. Indianapolis Colts – QB Andrew Luck – Stanford

Don’t need to say anything, it’s all been said.

2. Washington Redskins (via St. Louis) – QB Robert Griffin III – Baylor

Same as Luck what’s left to say?

3. Minnesota Vikings – OT Matt Kalil – USC

Personally, I think the Vikings should address their secondary first but not many teams pass up a franchise left tackle when it’s a position of need. Can’t blame the Vikings one bit if they do indeed take Kalil instead of someone like Morris Claiborne who could help them now. This is a pick I could see being traded for additional picks.

4. Cleveland Browns – HB Trent Richardson – Alabama

Many are picking Richardson here even though no one knows what the Browns will do. I’m doing the same and the reason is pretty simple. When you play defenses like the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens you can’t pass the ball all the time, you need an effective running game. That’s something the Browns don’t have and that’s something that Richardson will change instantly.

I could see the Browns trading this pick just for the fact someone will overpay. With the Browns having so many holes why not take the extra picks.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – CB Morris Claiborne – LSU

My draft continues to mirror all the others and it’s because the Bucs main need is in the secondary. I toyed around with the idea of Stephen Gilmore here but I think Claiborne would be a better fit for Tampa. The NFC South is a passing division so I don’t think they need a corner as physical as Gilmore. So Tampa goes with the Claiborne the guy who many have as the best defender in the draft.

6. St. Louis Rams (via Washington) – WR Justin Blackmon – Oklahoma State

This pick is pretty damn simple. Sam Bradford had absolutely no one to throw the ball to in 2011 so it’s time to give him a weapon.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars – WR Michael Floyd – Notre Dame

The Jaguars have a ton of receivers on the roster but none of them have that much talent. They signed Laurent Robinson this off season; he was #3 on the Cowboys depth chart with Jacksonville? He’s number one. So obviously there’s need and Floyd has star potential. More then likely though this pick gets traded.

8. Miami Dolphins – QB Ryan Tannehill – Texas A&M

Don’t see how the Dolphins make any other pick here.

9. Carolina Panthers – DT Fletcher Cox – Mississippi State

Little bit of a surprise pick here as the Panthers drafted two defensive tackles in last years third round. Both of those guys sucked so why not take another stab at the position? If I was Carolina I’d be hoping for Floyd to fall here, a trio Floyd/Steve Smith and Cam Newton would be explosive.

10. Buffalo Bills – CB Stephen Gilmore – South Carolina

A lot of people are thinking Riley Reiff will be the selection after losing out on another left tackle to the Eagles but I don’t think it will happen. Reiff isn’t the type of tackle that Chan Gailey likes. With the Bills publicly stating that cornerback is a spot of need time to take one of the best. He’s physical style would be perfect in the AFC East.

11. Kansas City Chiefs – OG David DeCastro – Stanford

The Chiefs had a pretty solid defense in 2011 and the unit is only getting better. Some will want to address that area and make it even better, I disagree. They added Peyton Hillis to the backfield and Kevin Boss at tight tend, so shouldn’t they make the offensive line stronger? Give Hillis some room to run.

12. Seattle Seahawks – DE Melvin Ingram – South Carolina

Another South Carolina defense comes off the board as the ‘Hawks address their biggest area of need, the pass rush. Luckily for them they even land themselves one of the best pass rushers in the draft.

13. Arizona Cardinals – OT Riley Reiff – Iowa

The Cardinals could go in a number of areas with this pick but I think for them it’s best to address the offensive line. It’s always been a weak area for them.

14. Dallas Cowboys – DE Quinton Coples – North Carolina

This is the point where Coples finally stops falling. Many teams are scared off by the rumored lack of effort. For the Cowboys that’s no worry especially when Coples can handle a major area of need, the defensive line. Coples will be able to play inside and outside, wherever the team needs him.

15. Philadelphia Eagles – S Mark Barron – Alabama

Many believe the Eagles will take a defensive tackle here, actually most people believe it. With Andy Reid’s history I can’t blame anyone for thinking that. Personally though I’d go with Barron he can be a huge difference maker in their secondary an area that really struggled in 2011.

16. New York Jets – LB Courtney Upshaw – Alabama

Another Alabama defensive player comes off the board as Courtney addresses one of the few needs on Rex Ryan’s defense. He’s a power rusher who can also get down and play out of the three technique. He’s versatile that could be a major weapon for Ryan and will help give his defense the pressure it needs to make turnovers.

17. Cincinnati Bengals (via Oakland) – CB Dre’ Kirkpatrick – Alabama

The run on ‘Bama players continue as the Bengals address one of their areas of need, secondary. They signed Terrance Newman but could still use some help. Kirkpatrick has some character issues but that’s never an issue for Cincinnati.

18. San Diego Chargers – DE/LB Whitney Mercilus – Illinois

The Chargers defense has been aging fast the past couple years and Mercilus could give the unit a much needed shot in the arm. Whitney can play the line or outside linebacker and will do something that not many on the team can do, rush the quarterback. The team was in the bottom of the third of the league in that department, that’s something Mercilus will change quickly.

19. Chicago Bears – DT Dontari Poe – Memphis

The defensive line is definitely an area of need for the Bears and Poe can help all across it. Poe is one of the bigger guys but yet pretty fast for the position. He’d definitely clog up the middle and open things up for Julius Peppers to do his thing.

20. Tennessee Titans – DE Chandler Jones – Syracuse

The Titans can use more help rushing the quarterback, much like every other team in the league. The unit ranked second worst in the NFL and signed Kamerion Wimbley to help, even then that’s not going to be enough.

21. Cincinnati Bengals – LB Luke Kuechly – Boston College

In a matter of two picks the Bengals have revamped their defense in a major way. Luke will be an instant upgrade over Rey Maualuga .

22. Cleveland Browns (via Atlanta) – OT Cordy Glenn – Georgia

A lot of people are taking a wide receiver for the Browns but I’m not sure they’ll go that route. Yes, taking someone like Stephen Hill or Kendall Wright would make the offense more explosive. With Richardson now running the ball that would be one solid offense but who cares if they can’t block anyone?

Glenn would help bolster the offensive line and they’d be able to get a wide receiver a little later in the draft. A position much deeper then offensive line.

23. Detroit Lions – OT Jonathan Martin – Stanford

Lions will either address the offensive line or the secondary here. In my opinion, the offensive line is the bigger area of need. For how good Matthew Stafford was in 2011 he could be that much better with some protection and a running game. Stafford was sacked 36 times in 2011, which is just way too much. His leading rusher only gained 390 yards. So getting some better hogs up front should change that and make a dangerous offense even more explosive.

24. Pittsburgh Steelers – LB Dont’a Hightower – Alabama

Here goes another guy from the Alabama defense and the Steelers couldn’t be happier that Hightower fell to them. Hightower is the best player available (something the Steelers tend to draft) at a position of need. He’d be a great replacement for James Farrior.

25. Denver Broncos – WR Kendall Wright – Baylor

The Broncos need a defensive tackle and in a bad way. I don’t see them addressing that here in the first round regardless of the talent still available and for one reason, Peyton Manning. The Broncos didn’t bring him in to continue being a running team so they’ve got to give him some weapons to throw too. Wright would be John Fox’s new Steve Smith and give Manning a deep threat to throw to.

26. Houston Texans – WR Stephen Hill – Georgia Tech

Popular pick here would be to go with a defensive end / linebacker type, someone who can help replace Mario Williams. Me, I don’t think Houston will go that route. The defense did pretty good last year without Mario as they’ve got plenty of young talent that grew up pretty quick.

What they really need is a wide receiver opposite of Andre Johnson. Sorry Kevin Walter and Jacoby Jones aren’t that good and don’t make defenses think of anyone else. Hill will do just that, he’s got size, speed and can even block. He’d also give them their wide receiver of the future as Johnson is on the other side of 30.

27. New England Patriots (via New Orleans) – DE/LB Nick Perry – USC

Perry is the perfect guy for a Bill Belichick defense as he can play in either a 4-3 or 3-4 defense. He can play the defensive end in a 4-3 or a standup linebacker when the Pats switch to a 3-4. He’s got lots of speed 4.5 – 40 yard dash and he’s an athlete, 38.5 inch vertical jump. Perry could be the pass rusher the Pats needed as he had 21.5 sacks over the past three seasons with over 20 tackles for losses.

28. Green Bay Packers – DE/LB Shea McClellin – Boise State

McClellin is an obvious choice here for the Packers as his versatility will be a huge weapon for Dom Capers. Shea is a guy who can play inside or outside linebacker and even line up at defensive end. With his pass rushing skills on one side will finally free Clay Matthews from the constant double teams.

29. Baltimore Ravens – RB Doug Martin – Boise State

The Ravens are one of the few teams that don’t have any real holes, they’re drafting for depth. One of the areas that need depth the post is the running back position. If Ray Rice goes down this team is in trouble. So I’m thinking that’s where they go with the pick.

30. San Francisco 49ers – OG Kevin Zeitler – Wisconsin

Much like the Ravens the Niners don’t need much. I toyed with the idea of Coby Fleener here but the 49ers have Vernon Davis and are happy with his backups. So I believe they’ll go after some depth on the offensive line.

31. New England Patriots – S Harrison Smith – Notre Dame

I think this pick will get traded but as of now it’s not so let’s see. I’ve got the Patriots addressing their pass rush with the 27th pick and because of that I don’t think they’ll go with another defensive lineman. Instead they’ll address their safety situation which is pretty weak. All they’ve got is Patrick Chung and after Mark Barron, Smith is the only safety worth drafting early.

Now after saying that; Belichick could surprise and take another defensive lineman like UCONN’s Kendall Reyes. Someone who is very tough against the run and rush the passer at the same time, which means he can fill in at any position on the line.

32. New York Giants – TE Coby Fleener – Stanford

This is another pick I could see traded the Super Bowl Champs don’t have many needs but they’ve got enough. People like to say that Jerry Reese drafts the best player available but it’s usually BPA at a position of need. When looking at the current board Fleener is exactly that, the best available and a tight end which is a HUGE need.

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@evansilva: #Rams will shop Steven Jackson during draft, but $7M base in ’12 & ’13. So much wear on tires. S-Jax nets 4th-round pick, best case.

In my opinion that would be a pretty good haul for the Rams considering Steven’s contract. It’s also a good haul when you consider the Rams are drafting sixth would give them a good chance at Jackson’s replacement. That’s of course if Trent Richardson dropped that far.

So what team might like a back like Jackson? How about the New England Patriots.

@evansilva: RT @SiClancy Watch Steven Jackson end up in New England … Spent last season with McDaniels. Pats already kicking tires on vet RBs.

Much like Asante Samuel with the Eagles who knows where he winds up but it should be fun talking about the next few days.

@JayGlazer: Another team to watch jumping into the Asante Samuel trade talk is Atlanta, who has had talks w Philly last couple of days.

Even thou Atlanta could really use the secondary help there are two reasons though why a trade may be tough for the Falcons.

1. The draft pick. The Eagles are rumored to be okay with just a fifth or sixth round pick. It’s not much but the Falcons don’t have that many picks to play with. They’ve only got five picks before the seventh round, which isn’t much at all.

2. Money. Samuel will renegotiate his contract with the team who trades for him, it’s the only way he can get himself out of Philly. The problem is Atlanta already has big contracts with two other corners, Dunta Robinson and Brent Grimes. Even after a renegotiate can they afford spending money like that on three corners?

Only thing that’s clear is that Asante’s days in Philly a number but where does he land?