But make no mistake, Kitna is aware of what has been circulating out there — the cyberspace chatter and mock draft boards that have the Lions, 3-13 in 2006, possibly selecting a quarterback with their No. 2 overall pick in next month’s draft.

And the player mentioned most is Notre Dame’s Brady Quinn, who just happened to hold his third workout for scouts and coaches Thursday in South Bend. Among the attendees were Lions president Matt Millen and coach Rod Marinelli.

Nothing against Quinn, but here’s Kitna’s take: “I just don’t think that’s our greatest need.”

• Millen, Marinelli eye Quinn