Said Bills S Jairus Byrd, “When the ball’s in the air, I can’t even put it in words, but it’s something that came easy to me. Some people struggle with it, but catching the ball is just really natural for me.”
Dolphins WR Davone Bess still uses the fact that he wasn’t drafted as motivation.
Trent Dilfer of ESPN believes the Patriots need to limit QB Tom Brady early in the season so he doesn’t get carried away.
Jets LB Kenwin Cummings talks about what he’ll need to do to make the final roster.
How much will the Ravens open up their offense in QB Joe Flacco’s second year?
Said Bengals offensive line coach Paul Alexander of C Eric Kyle Cook, “The guys follow his direction and that’s what we’re looking for. You have to take charge. That’s one of the requirements of the job.”
Tony Grossi of the Cleveland Plain Dealer thinks the Browns are going to look for a smarter free safety than Brodney Pool.
Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau was honored in his hometown of London, Ohio.
If FB Boomer Grigsby doesn’t make the Texans, he said he’ll consider the UFL, CFL, and going back to school.
Colts QB Peyton Manning worked out with the University of Tennessee last week. [Editor’s note: The UT trainers likely steered clear of his naked butt and rectum.]
Jaguars LB Thomas Williams bought new road uniforms for his former high school football team.
Titans coaches have noticed WR Chris Davis’ improved effort and knowledge of the offense this offseason.
Broncos WR Eddie Royal will speak at the NFL Rookie Symposium.
Former Chiefs RB Priest Holmes is mentoring RB Dantrell Savage as he prepares for his second season with the team.
Bill Williamson of ESPN.com thinks the Raiders will view any contribution from WR Javon Walker as an unexpected bonus this season.
Chargers LB Shawne Merriman filed a lawsuit accusing former Duke basketball players Brian Davis and Christian Laettner of failing to abide by the terms of a $3 million loan.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones announced that no players will be added to the team’s Ring of Honor this year, making it more than three years since the last addition.
Giants WR David Tyree hopes to reassert himself as a dominant special teams player this season.
Eagles LB Charleston Hughes was in Calgary last week to pick up the ring he earned for helping the Stampeders win the Grey Cup last season.
Said Redskins QB Colt Brennan, “My goal is to get better in practice, understand the offense more and act more like a starting quarterback. I have to have an attitude that, if I’m called upon, I can do the job. It takes a lot of work. You’ve got to put in the time in learning the playbook and you’ve got to be a leader.”
Bob Gillespie of the State checks in with former Bears DT William “Refrigerator” Perry as he continues his battle with Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
A lack of versatility is hurting Lions G Manny Ramirez in his fight for a roster spot.
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers has been spotted squiring Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Julie Henderson around New York City.
Are the Vikings’ quarterback issues threatening to turn RB Adrian Peterson into this generation’s Barry Sanders?
A pair of University of Georgia products -- RB Thomas Brown and QB D.J. Shockley -- are fighting for their spots on the Falcons roster.
Steve Reed of CarolinaGrowl.com wonders if a marriage between the Panthers and DE Julius Peppers can work when Peppers spent most of the offseason making it clear he wanted to leave the team.
Saints LB Scott Fujita spent the weekend working at Herman Edwards’ football camp in California.
The Buccaneers are planning to take more shots down the field on offense this season.
Pete Prisco of CBSSports.com ranks Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald sixth on his list of the Top 50 players in the NFL.
Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo credits his Springfield College coach Howard Vandersea with getting him started in a coaching career.
Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee thinks 49ers DE Justin Smith would benefit from improved play by DE Kentwan Balmer.
Said Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck of the time before training camp, “For me it’s the most important time, especially as a thrower. It’s probably similar to a pitcher. You get your arm ready for competitive throws, two days of practice in one day and those kinds of things. That’s where you really sharpen your skills.”