With the NFL still discussing their various labour issues, there isn't much happening. With all rosters frozen and teams unable to make moves, NFL news is hard to come by these days. However, the NFL Draft will still happen in April, and teams will continue to scout talent and make the hard decisions come draft day.

Much like last week, I will highlight a few standouts from the NFL Combine. Hopefully by next week I will be able to say the season is officially on, and the lockout talk is over, but for now...

First up is DeMarcus Van Dyke, a cornerback from the University of Miami. As I mentioned in last week's article, speed kills in the NFL. DVD (clever name acronym) has lots of it. He posted a blistering 4.28 in the 40-yard dash at the Combine. I know scouts (and journalists) make a big deal about the 40, and it really shows nothing other than pure speed, but a 6'1 corner who can run that fast can certainly be an impact player in the NFL. He will have loads of time to work on his zone and press coverage, but for now, he will get by on speed alone.

Next up is the best pure linebacker in the draft, Texas A&M's Von Miller. Miller is a consensus top 10 pick, and did nothing to hurt his stock at the Combine. He dominated every drill, and continues to improve his stock. There is a very real chance he could be the number one pick in April.

One player likely moving up in the first round is safety Rahim Moore from UCLA. Moore impressed in a number of drills, showing great speed and agility. While the two safeties from Florida are projected to leave the board first, don't underestimate Moore. He is solid in run support, and has the speed to cover the back end by himself; however, he has shown in the past he is susceptible to shifty receivers who can make a move and break free. He is an intriguing talent nonetheless.

Lastly, Wisconsin's defensive lineman J.J. Watt is moving up the board as well. There are many defensive lineman expected to come off the board in the first round, so it may be hard for Watt to move up too far, but he showed exceptional measureables across the board, and has the size to play in any defence. This versatility may move him past some of the other ends in the round, as he can cater to any defence.

Now, briefly back to the labour issues. As you would all know by now, the NFL and the Player's Association have agreed to extend the bargaining process. Now, don't you fret (quite yet), football fans, as this is the same process that brokered a deal in 2006. The collective bargaining agreement talks will hopefully continue until an agreement is reached, but the main issues I spoke of a few weeks ago are still being discussed.

For next week, I hope to have news on a new CBA, but if that fails, I will take a look at some high profile free agents that are expected to hit the market when the deal is done.