Click for Cans (reprise)

Campbell's is again sponsoring its annual "Click for Cans" contest, in which the NFL team with the most clicks recorded on its behalf (by midnight on 12.15.07) earns a donation of Chunky Soup to the team's food bank of choice. As of this moment, the Steelers are fourth among the 32 NFL teams, just a hair behind the third-place Oakland Raiders. Click here to record your vote for the Steelers ... and to play the strangely compelling "Kick for Clicks" interactive field-goal kicking game. By the way, the Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts are in first and second place, respectively.

Polamalu's new contract v. LaRon Landry's rookie contract

NFL fans regard top 10 draft picks as potential saviors, the kind of players that can change the fortunes of a troubled franchise. Yet, early first round selections are becoming so expensive to sign that teams may increasingly look to trade out of the top 10 in future drafts. In fact, some 2007 first rounders are signing rookie contracts that surpass the value of those signed by established stars with Pro Bowl credentials and Super Bowl rings.

Case in point: Last week Pittsburgh safety Troy Polamalu signed a contract extension worth $33 million over five years, a deal that includes $15.375 million in guaranteed money. By way of comparison, rookie safety LaRon Landry (chosen sixth overall in the 2007 draft by the Washington Redskins) just received a five-year $41.5 million contract that includes $17.5 million in guaranteed money, making him the highest paid safety in the league.

With top 10 contracts reaching such exorbinant heights it's no wonder that three top picks remain unsigned, including #1 overall choice JaMarcus Russell (Oakland Raiders) and #2 overall selection Calvin Johnson (Detroit Lions).

To find out the current status of all 32 first round picks click here.