Crane ready and other links

Chris Crane seems ready to take over as leader of the team.

This writer thinks the Lions should take Cherilus.

The Globe had a good feature on Gos. Of course they tacked on the fight story at the end.

USA Hockey invited Nathan Gerbe to the National Team training camp.

Most have probably seen this in other places, but Smith is gone for good.

Could Matt end up with the Jets? Or will he still be around for Baltimore?

Matt Ryan will be the coverboy for EA Sports NCAA Football 09.

Ryan Leaf inadvertently played a role in Matt Hasselbeck's NFL draft experience.

Fox Sports' Jeff Goodman thinks Tyrese is one of the players who will benefit from another year of college ball.

Brian Brohm thinks he's a better QB than Ryan.