Detroit: GM Martin Mayhew learned under former boss Matt Millen and he's responded by being more aggressive and also selecting quality. The Lions wanted Cal running back Jahvid Best in the second round, but got fearful and traded into the bottom of the first round to make sure they grabbed the complimentary runner to Kevin Smith. DT Ndamukong Suh was the toprated player in the draft and he went second overall simply because the Rams had to take a quarterback.Still, Culpepper, who completed 15 of 32 passes for 167 yards, looked very sluggish with his movement and inconsistent with his passes. He's hardly back to his preknee injury form. If Oakland keeps dropping these games they are in position to win, hopes for a mad dash within the weak AWest race will dissipate.

N Texans coach Gary Kubiak will return next season, but defensive coordinator Frank Bush has been fired. The Texans (610) lost eight of their last 10 games, mostly due to a defense that gave up a leaguehigh 4,280