21.   There are more high-quality quarterbacks to choose from than in any recent NFL draft.

22.   There is a good nucleus of young talent, stocked by astute selections in recent drafts and aggressive signings in free agency.

23.   While the main focus will be on recent draft picks and other players under contract, the majority of competitors will vie for attention from scouts.

24.   Wide receiver is an area of need that the Cowboys did not address in the recent NFL draft.

25.   With the release this week of Stepfret Williams and Steve Scifres, the Cowboys symbolically admitted again that their recent drafts have been cluttered with mistakes.

26.   Papanikolaou, who plays for Olympiakos in the Greek professional league, withdrew from consideration for the recent NBA draft after having declared as early entry candidates.

27.   Tennessee signed free agent Randall Godfrey earlier this year and took three linebackers, including first-round pick Keith Bulluck of Syracuse, in the recent NFL draft.

28.   That emphasis changed in the most recent draft, from free transit to the venues to shuttles from park-and-ride lots near the venues.