Matt Barkley solid if not spectacular at USC's pro day

Quarterback returning from shoulder injury displays skills for representatives of many NFL teams. Receiver Robert Woods rises in opinion of many evaluators.

• USC's Robert Woods runs a go route up the board after pro day

After a shoulder injury kept him from throwing at February's combine, pro day at USC looms as QB Matt Barkley's best chance to impress scouts before NFL draft.

• Nike's Tiger Woods ad criticized by some for controversial slogan

Kansas City's Andy Reid and Chicago's Marc Trestman have established quarterbacks, but most of the other six step into situations that are iffy, or worse.

• NFL bans players from delivering blows with crown of the helmet

Former ballcarriers oppose the regulation that would prevent a running back from using the crown of the helmet to initiate contact in the open field.

• Sam Farmer: NFL chief: Phil Anschutz's 'reengaging' a positive for L.A. effort

The saga is of course on the agenda as the NFL owners begin annual meetings. With Anschutz taking AEG off sale block and Tim Leiweke's departure, NFL writer Sam Farmer asks and answers questions.

• Bill Dwyre: Phil Anschutz a game-changer in Los Angeles' bid for NFL