Well, I just talked to the human head Andy Hart and he and Erik are boarding a plane heading home. Andy said he wasn’t buying the 40-times at the Combine. According to Andy, the NFL Network is fudging the times to attract more viewers. Andy and Erik each have stories up at Patriots.com, detailing their final day in Indy, so be sure to check those out.

On a side note, I just want to give props to Andy and Erik for doing such a great job at the Combine. I’m usually there but not being able to go this time, I was even more appreciative of all the coverage provided by PFW. I know some think this is the second worst blog in Boston but check out our coverage compared to some other media outlets out there. I know I’m bias but I think those guys did one hell of a job, even Erik who kindly filled in for me, despite being a bit out of his element. A fantastic job all around.

Now, I just found out that you can watch old episodes of Party of Five On Demand, so I’ll be busy for the next six hours. We’ll be blogging some the next couple of days and make sure to check out PFW in Progress on Tuesday for Andy and Erik’s first-hand account of their experiences at the Combine, including the conclusion of The Leg’s fictional story about his run-in with “Brooke.”

They just said on NFL Network that the Cowboys previously offered both first-round picks and Marion Barber to Miami for the top pick so Dallas could draft Darren McFadden, to which Deion Sanders replied, “Would someone in the NFL please drug test Jerry Jones?” I couldn’t have said it better myself. Hey Jerry, just because the guy played at your alma mater doesn’t mean you have to give up half your team to get him. Moron.

Well, the top backs in this year’s draft won’t have to worry about falling because of their 40-times. Take a look at this impressive list:

Darren McFadden: 4.27

Rashard Mendenhall: 4.37

Jonathan Stewart: 4.44

Felix Jones: 4.44

Ray Rice: 4.44 (Great time for Rice)

Chris Johnson: 4.29 (Locked up an early second-round selection)

One thing is for sure, these backs my not be the biggest in stature, but they offer a lot of big-play ability and that’s something that teams crave. By the way, a player who has had an excellent Combine so far is Cal’s Justin Forsett. I’m a big fan of Forsett and I believe he can have a 10-year NFL career being a Maurice Jones-Drew/Kevin Faulk-kind of player at the pro level. I don’t have Forsett’s numbers in front of me but he’s done nothing but help himself at the Combine.

Are you kidding me Owen? Only 26 reps of 225? I’m sorry but when you are a beast like that you should be pumping out more reps than Tom Casale and Andy Hart can do. I’m not saying that Schmitt can’t play but as a fellow meathead and bench-presser, I’m extremely disappointed in Schmitt’s effort. I thought that monster would easily clear 35 reps. If the Patriots draft Schmitt, I’m going to challenge him to a bench-off and we’ll air it live on PFW in Progress and also make it available on Youtube.

Marshall Faulk is an embarrassment. Faulk and Mike Mayock were arguing whether or not you need a two-back system in the NFL these days to be successful. Faulk brought up LT and said he has Michael Turner to take pressure off of him. Mayock correctly fired back with, “How many carries does Turner get during the season?” Faulk then replied, “A lot.” Let’s go to the videotape. Here is how it broke down in 2007:

Tomlinson: 315 carries for 1,474 yards

Turner: 71 carries for 316 yards

That’s a lot, Marshall? Let me give you a tip my friend. In the future when you are talking about teams that employ a two-back system, you may not want to use the Chargers as your prime example. A lot. I died laughing when I heard that. What league are you watching Marshall?

According to Jeff Foster, President of National Football Scouting (a separate organization that runs the NFL Scouting Combine and works with 19 other pro clubs with their scouting needs), the next two Combines will be held inside Lukas Oil Stadium, the Colts new home that opens this season.

He said the RCA Dome is scheduled to be demolished, with a new Indiana Convention Center being built on that site. In all likelihood, the Combine will return to Indy in 2011, but at this point, it’s not official. However, Foster added that there are no discussions at this point to move the Combine to another city.

He said he’s “hopeful” the Combine will remain in Indy long-term because of the good history that this city has with hosting the annual event.

After three days, I finally heard something interesting on the NFL Network. Rich Eisen said the 40-yard dash came about because Paul Brown wanted fast guys on special teams to cover punts. So in order to test a player’s speed, Brown decided that 40 yards would be a good measuring stick and the 40-yard dash was born. It’s amazing that years later the 40-yard dash can now make or cost prospects millions of dollars, when Brown originally created it to find guys to cover punts.

 By the way, what ever happened to the conclusion of Erik’s “story?”

Michigan strong safety Jamar Adams just told me he spoke with the Patriots at the Senior Bowl, and that he loves talking with New England’s scouts because they talk strategy, and he loves talking strategy. He seemed very enthused about the possibility of becoming a Patriot.

Cornerback Aqib Talib is at the podium right now and his first question was about which teams have talked to him. He said the Patriots interviewed him last night.

Andy is in there getting quotes, so he’ll have more details a little later.

BC safey/punt returner and former Rhode Island high school star Jamie Silva just concluded his media interview, and he acknowledged that he has had some preliminary discussions with New England.

Silva wasn’t heavily recruited, as is the case with most RI high school football players. Only BC and Indiana gave him scholarship offers at the D-I level. He might have the same uphill battle to fight in the NFL, but he’s worth keeping tabs on. The underestimated players often find a way to overachieve at the next level. He could be one of them.

As a person, he came across as a humble, likeable guy.

A lot of people have strong opinions — good and bad — about Notre Dame safety Tom Zbikowski. Just finished talking with him, and he just seems like the kind of player Pats fans would love.

He’s a tough guy, obviously, but has a dry sense of humor and is very direct and honest in his answers. He still sports the Mohawk, but the sides are starting to grow in. He said that he cut it for an Under Armor commercial a few weeks ago, but during training for the Combine, he doesn’t care how he looks.

He seemed like a sharp kid who, in the right NFL system, could end up being better than his critics are giving him credit for right now.