Said Bills QB Trent Edwards of the change in offensive coordinators, “You have to look at it like we need to score points, we need to be in rhythm and we hadn’t
done that in the past couple of weeks. There was no saying that we weren’t
going to be able to do that without Turk [Schonert] here, but that’s the decision that the head coach
made.”
The Dolphins coaches are trusting and playing DT Paul Soliai more this season.
Dan Shaughnessy of the Boston Globe thinks trading DL Richard Seymour makes the Patriots a worse team this season.
Jets DE Mike DeVito is relishing the chance to start the season opener in place of suspended DE Shaun Ellis.
The Ravens have been talking to FB Lorenzo Neal about a potential return engagement.
Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com looks at the Bengals schedule in search of 10 wins.
With the majority of practice closed to the media, it will be hard to get any idea of which Browns quarterback is taking first-team snaps.
John Harris of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review looks at how Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says one thing and does another when it comes to special teams.
Said Texans CB Dunta Robinson upon his return to the team, “I didn’t get what I wanted, but it is what it is. I’ve just got to prove it on the field.”
The Colts are focused on avoiding the early-season struggles of 2008.
Jaguars G.M. Gene Smith’s agressive renovation of the Jaguars roster continued over the weekend.
Titans coach Jeff Fisher said that keeping QB Patrick Ramsey had nothing to do with doubts about QB Vince Young’s ability to back up Kerry Collins.
Broncos QB Tom Brandstater’s poise has earned the notice of his teammates.
Said Chiefs coach Todd Haley of the team’s 0-4 preseason, “Despite the results, there were some encouraging things out there for us.”
Raiders WR Chaz Schilens said that his broken foot is healing well and expects to be back for the second game of the season.
Victor Contreras of the Sacramento Bee picks the Chargers to win the Super Bowl this season.
S Marvin White, who played college ball at TCU, was thrilled that the Cowboys claimed him off of waivers from the Bengals.
Giants players say that they welcome the challenge of three road games in the first four weeks.
DE Trent Cole has greatly outperformed the low expectations the Eagles had when they drafted him.
Redskins QB Colt Brennan said he could have played through hip and hamstring injuries, but they would have compromised his performance.
Is the Bears defense living off its reputation?
The Lions hope Daniel Loper can put an end to their revolving door at left guard.
Packers G.M. Ted Thompson defended the decision to keep three fullbacks on the final roster.
Former Vikings QB Fran Tarkenton wrote a piece for the Pioneer Press touching on QB Brett Favre, the 1975 playoffs and the fact the he’s “become a man.”
The Falcons offensive line is out to prove that their play last season wasn’t a fluke.
The Panthers may be bringing back KR Mark Jones after he was released by the Titans.
Jeff Duncan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune examines the relationship between Saints coach Sean Payton and defensive coordinator Gregg Williams.
Buccaneers coach Raheem Morris confirmed that rookie QB Josh Freeman is now the number two quarterback.
Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt said he isn’t concerned about the team’s preseason record because they accomplished the goals he thought were important.
Although he would like a long-term contract, Rams S Oshiomogho Atogwe hasn’t let it affect him this offseason.
The 49ers are counting on WR Josh Morgan as a playmaker this season.
The Seahawks claimed T Brandon Frye off waivers from the Dolphins and cut T Kyle Williams.
Fran is a HATER!!!!
Fran… “I want my epitaph to say, “Here lies Fran Tarkenton, who was a great friend. He cared about all of his friends.” And I don’t hate my enemies. I don’t hate the people who have disappointed me.”…………Fran IS A HATER!…and full of $hit!
Josh Morgan is no playmaker. The sooner we realize that the better. If the Crabtree situation went better, Morgan would not even be starting.
“DE Trent Cole has greatly outperformed the low expectations the Eagles had when they drafted him.”
Such a great draft pick. How often do you find top-flight defensive ends in the 5th round? Not quite like picking Tom Brady, obviously. But that’s only happened once, too. Finding gems in the middle rounds of the draft is how you build a football team.
Bears D started strong last year and slowly faded away as the season wore on.
Having an offense that doesn’t go 3 and out all the time should help. Optimistic at a top-10 D this year, but that hangs on bounces going there way and the health of Harris.
Perform best when they create turnovers, something they haven’t been good at lately.