Troy Smith wants to play for the Browns. The Ravens backup quarterback told ESPN Radio's Cleveland affiliate of his desire. "There is no doubt about it. It has always been a childhood dream of mine," Smith said. "It's funny how we always talk about Cleveland. That's the first thing that comes to mind with anything I do whether I get a chance to come home and be a part of that organization or not. You know, I would love to get that chance if that opportunity comes up, but the political and right thing to say in this situation is that I would love to be anywhere that would give me a chance. But, without a doubt, there would be no second guessing in my mind if I could come back home and be a part of something that I love." Smith's agent requested a trade earlier this month.

Brandon Marshall is expected to be traded soon after March 5th, but he was quiet about that possibility when asked after a Pro Bowl practice. "I'm not talking," he said. "I've had enough publicity." Josh McDaniels benched Marshall before the final game of the season.

With Kurt Warner expected to retire, Arizona is going to give Matt Leinart every opportunity to win the starting job. The Cardinals will not be in the market to acquire a quarterback like Donovan McNabb or Michael Vick.

Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb still believes that he'll be with the team next season. McNabb has been involved in trade rumors since Philadelphia's season ended, but head coach Andy Reid has said that the quarterback will remain with the team. He told ESPN's Chris Mortensen on Wednesday that he believes Reid. McNabb also added, "I don't wanna be anywhere else."

The Cardinals rejected an offer of a second-round pick and a player for wide receiver Anquan Boldin last spring. This offseason, Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic believes that Arizona would likely take such an offer. Boldin will turn 30 in October and questions about his ability to stay healthy have only intensified.

ESPN's John Clayton reports that Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb will be Minnesota's top target if Brett Favre opts to retire. Clayton added that the Vikings may be willing to part with a second round pick in order to acquire McNabb. McNabb has a history with Vikings head coach Brad Childress, who coached under Andy Reid in Philadelphia. Also, Minnesota's quarterback coach, Kevin Rogers, was McNabb's quarterbacks coach at Syracuse.

With Mike Shanahan officially in Washington, the Redskins could be a potential home for wide receiver Brandon Marshall. Shanahan coached the Broncos from 1995-2008 and Marshall had the best seasons of his career under the head coach. Marshall has long been disgruntled in Denver.

Tim Kawakami of the San Francisco Chronicle believes that the 49ers should offer the Eagles a second-round pick for quarterback Donovan McNabb. "If you're the 49ers, would you call up the Eagles in March and check to see if you can pry loose Donovan McNabb for a 2010 second-round pick? No way I'd give up either of their No. 1s, but for a No. 2 ... Worth a thought, if Philly's interested," Kawakami wrote. McNabb's contract expires after the 2010 season, so he'll need an extension, which could lessen his trade value.

Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin says that he won't force a trade out of Arizona this offseason. "No," Boldin told the Miami Herald after Arizona lost to New Orleans on Saturday. "I'm going to let it play out." Boldin is under contract to Arizona for the 2010 season at a scheduled pay of $3 million, the final year of his deal.

Because Michael Vick remains under contract with Philadelphia, Rams general manager Billy Devaney can't speak publicly on the topic. But Devaney has consistently said the team will explore all options to improve the club. He has made it a point in interviews to note that the "four pillars" approach is being softened this offseason. In other words, the Rams are more likely to take a chance on a so-called "character-risk" player than last year at this time. Devaney worked for the Atlanta Falcons before coming to St. Louis, so he's very familiar with Vick. In fact, Devaney visited Vick in prison while Vick was serving 18 months for running a dogfighting operation.