Bills defensive coordinator Perry Fewell says DT John McCargo has made positive changes since a trade to the Colts last season fell through after a failed physical. [Editor's note: Possible translation? Maybe we can trade him to someone else this year.]
Bills WR Steve Johnson is out with a rib injury, although coach Dick Jauron said it wasn’t broken.
When asked what he wants to improve in 2009, Dolphins special teams coach John Bonamego responded, “Do you have all day?”
The Patriots placed five players, including LB Shawn Crable and DL Ty Warren, on the physically unable to perform list and two players on the active/non-football injury list.
The Jets might be happy to know that there’s no statistical evidence against starting a rookie quarterback.
Mike Preston of the Baltimore Sun believes improvement from offensive line and QB Joe Flacco are more important to the Ravens offense than the thin wide receiver corps.
Steve Sabol of NFL Films thinks the HBO show Hard Knocks will spark a renewed interest in Bengals founder Paul Brown.
Browns G Ryan Tucker may be contemplating retirement, according to Jeff Schudel of the News-Herald.
ESPN.com’s power rankings list the Steelers on top.
DelJuan Robinson is expected to push Travis Johnson for a starting defensive tackle spot with the Texans.
Higher ticket prices and a weaker economy didn’t stop the Colts from selling out the 2009 season.
Former Jaguars WR Jimmy Smith is due in court on Tuesday and Wednesday to deal with various charges involving drug possession.
The Titans are expecting more of the same from K Rob Bironas.
Said Broncos coach Josh McDaniels of WR Brandon Marshall, “I’m not going to comment on his attitude or responses.”
Said Chiefs G.M. Scott Pioli during a radio interview on having a lot of cap space, “You have to spend wisely, but understand at the end of the season, they
aren’t handing out the Vince Lombardi trophy to the team with the most
cap space.”
Improving the run defense and pass offense top the list of Raider concerns entering training camp.
Chargers coach Norv Turner expressed disappointment in rookie S Kevin Ellison missing the first practice of training camp.
Former Rams coach John Robinson is working as a consultant during the early part of Chargers training camp.
After bouncing around the Arena Football League and the NFL, CB Michael Hawkins is hoping to stick with the Cowboys.
Said Giants TE Michael Matthews, “I have to focus on catching and really getting a seal on my blocks –
really finishing my blocks, I guess you could call it. Just being a
smarter player all around.”
RB Brian Westbrook worked out on the side of the Eagles practice.
Macho Harris, drafted as a cornerback, worked out at safety as the Eagles opened training camp.
The Redskins waived FB Jonathan Evans, who was signed in January.
Bears DT Dusty Dvoracek needs to stay healthy if he wants to win a roster spot.
Said Lions T Jon Jansen, “There’s a lot of guys that want to go out and prove a point. I want to go out and prove that I’m not
done.”
The Packers are expecting big things from TE Jermichael Finley.
CB Charles Gordon, released by the Vikings on Monday, probably won’t be physically ready to play for anyone in 2009.
The Falcons will put a couple of thousand tickets on sale to each of their home games on Saturday, including $50 all-you-can eat seats in the upper end zone.
The Panthers released DT Justin Kershaw and S Anthony Scirroto to make room for newly signed draft picks.
Will the Saints defensive line be able to weather the potential suspensions of defensive ends Charles Grant and Will Smith?
Rick Stroud of the St. Petersburg Times thinks rookie DT Roy Miller could make an impact on the Buccaneers this season.
How well the Cardinals handle both success and change will determine how well they play this season.
Said Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo, “I do think there’s going to have to be some live, physical play [during
training camp] in order for us to assess the talent we have and make
the right decisions.”
Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee reports that coach Mike Singletary will work the 49ers hard, but that he’s shown he knows when to take the foot of the gas.
Sporting News believes that the window has closed on the days of the Seahawks being a consistent playoff contender. [Editor's note: On a somewhat related note, Sporting News has been added to T.J. Houshmandzadeh's official boycott list.]
can someone tell scott pioli to call joe banner and explain that to him?
Bills defensive coordinator Perry Fewell ….
Is he the guy from Jane’s Addiction?
“…including $50 all-you-can eat seats in the upper end zone.”
But where will they sit while they eat ‘em?
Wow, you guys can’t count. Those lame ass Bills got two one-liners. How many fingers is this, Alper?
Christ almighty, this entire writing staff is anti-Seahawks. Every day there seems to be some little bit of parenthetical shot at Seattle. Blatant bias sure is professional.
all you can eat seats!!! what a cool Idea!!! Hey Goodell maybe you should make all teams do that!!! That alone would boost morale for fans to go to games instead of sending home games to a country that don’t care about NFL football!!!