This article is written by Raiders Reporter Elias Trejo, Featured Columnist at BleacherReport.com. His opinion is not necessarily in agreement with this site's editors. But, we feel it's an intriguing opinion ona player who has been blamed repeatedly for the failings of a franchise.

When it comes to the Raiders QB competition you keep hearing that Bruce Gradkowski has the heart to be the starting QB. You also hear that JaMarcus Russell lacks heart, and the work ethic, and the ability to read defenses.

Sometimes I wonder what the definition of having heart really means, and why people like to say that Russell lacks heart. From what I have seen the last three years, Russell has shown that he has more heart than he is given credit for.

With the draft getting closer, here at NFLHouse.com will use the scouting reports done by our scouts at the Optimum Scouting Department to give these prospects some identity other than just a ranking. These are the brief versions of the reports, and if you want the full, in-depth report, send us an email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Here is a look at Jerry Hughes, under rated defensive end/outside linebacker prospect in this upcoming 2010 NFL Draft from TCU.

Report thanks to Tyler Shannon.

Here is a look at Jared Veldheer, fast-rising offensive tackle prospect in this upcoming 2010 NFL Draft from Division II Hillsdale.

Report thanks to Jim Becker.

Here is a look at Bryan Bulaga, a top offensive tackle prospect in this upcoming 2010 NFL Draft from Iowa.

Report thanks to Jason Bantle.

With the 2009 season in the books, and the Free Agency market set to open up on Friday, this year's selections of free agents are going to make the 2010 season an interesting one to say the least. 

The elimination of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and no actual salary cap on teams will show which teams are trying to win right now and which are trying to build for the future.  There are gonna be some guys who will come in and make an immediate impact, and then of course you'll have the guys who get signed and disappear into the roster. 

Here's an idea of who you can expect to see make a big impact, and who will just keep the seat warm.

As the free agency period approaches on an uncapped 2010 season, a lot of questions still surround some impact players across the league.  With no salary cap set in place this year, there is potential to see some teams go on a spending spree and try to make the jump from pretender to contender in just one year.  Let’s take a look at some of the big questions around the league.

Last Updated: March 3rd

In our best attempt to rank the top players for the NFL Draft, we have made our list of the top 100 best draft eligible players.

QB - RB - WR - TE - OT - OG - C - DT - DE - OLB - ILB - CB - S

1 . Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska
2 . Eric Berry, S, Tennessee
3 . Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State
4 . Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma
5 . Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State
6 . Rolando McClain, ILB, Alabama
7 . Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa
8 . Joe Haden, CB, Florida
9 . Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame
10 . Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma

Director of Scouting Eric Galko will be on the following Radio Shows Wednesday, March 3rd

ESPN105.9, Jackson, MISS - 9:35 AM EST

SportsTalk 790, Houston, TEX - 12:15 AM EST

Optimum Scouting Radio Show - 6:00 PM EST

    - We will have John Skelton, Quarterback from Fordham on the show tonight.

Now that the Combine is over, we’ll go more in-depth than just the numbers and the 40 times and the bench press that probably by now, you’ve been bashed over the head with.

Let’s take a look at exactly what scouts have gathered from this combine as it translates to actual NFL team boards and scouting reports.