Jerry Sullivan of the Buffalo News writes that Bills WR Terrell Owens was weak by not speaking to reporters following Monday’s loss.
Dolphins coach Tony Sparano blamed the team’s lackluster kickoff returns on poor blocking.
Signing a veteran backup quarterback isn’t a priority, according to Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio.
Jets running backs Thomas Jones and Leon Washington credited FB Tony Richardson’s work opening holes with helping them pile up big yardage against Houston.
Ravens T Michael Oher has distanced himself from the book and film on his life because he wants to be seen as “just a football player.” [Editor’s note: In other words, his cut wasn’t big enough.]
Carlos Holmes of the Dayton Daily News wants to see the Bengals get the ball to WR Chris Henry more often.
Browns LB Kamerion Wimbley hit Vikings QB Brett Favre three times on Sunday, a good debut for a player who had three quarterback pressures in all of 2008.
WR Hines Ward enjoys serving as a mentor for the young Steelers wideouts.
Texans coaches were happy with the play of rookie LB Brian Cushing and DE Connor Barwin.
As expected, the Colts showed more blitzes under new defensive coordinator Larry Coyer.
Said Jaguars T Eben Britton of his debut, “I think I played pretty well. There were definitely some technical things I could do better, but as far as competing and playing hard, I think I did all those things pretty well. I can only get better from here.”
The Titans offense needs to show more than glimpses and flashes going forward.
Broncos G Ben Hamilton and LB D.J. Williams are the only current players to make the 50th Anniversary team.
Said Chiefs coach Todd Haley, “Offensively, it came down to one player generally on the plays that were not executed. Not doing their job, not two or three or four players -- one player. So that was encouraging.”
Raiders coach Tom Cable thinks the rule that took a touchdown away on Monday night needs to be amended.
The Chargers don’t expect to have C Nick Hardwick or G Louis Vasquez at practice on Wednesday and their status for Sunday is up in the air.
One game’s worth of results made the Cowboys decision to hire Joe DeCamillis as their special teams coach look good.
After claiming RB Gartrell Johnson and activating LB Michael Boley, the Giants waived DT Leger Douzable and OL Tutan Reyes off the active roster.
Eagles T Shawn Andrews has been the target of a lot of fan criticism after being placed on injured reserve.
Said Redskins QB Jason Campbell, “I understand people being disappointed we didn’t win, but the way some people get down so quickly, it’s just crazy. We all wanted to go out and get off to a good start, it wasn’t like we didn’t want to win, but it was our first game against a really good team.”
The family of late Bears great Walter Payton wants to put a statue of him outside Soldier Field, but the proposal hasn’t met with approval from the Chicago Park District.
The Lions didn’t blitz as often as expected against the Saints.
Packers T Allen Barbre looked like the weakest link on the team on Sunday night.
It looks like the combination of Percy Harvin and Darius Reynaud will give the Vikings a more dangerous kick return game.
The Falcons have focused on improving body balance as a way to cut down on injuries.
Scott Fowler of the Charlotte Observer thinks Panthers QB Jake Delhomme will play well against the Falcons.
The Saints re-signed WR Courtney Roby, released during the final training camp cutdown, and waived TE Buck Ortega.
Buccaneers QB Josh Johnson laughed at coach Raheem Morris’ assessment that he’s a career backup. [Editor’s note: And then Josh went home and cried himself to sleep.]
The Cardinals released WR Lance Long and are expected to sign a defensive player.
The Rams signed LB Paris Lenon and WR Ruvell Martin and might be interested in former Eagles WR Hank Baskett.
Kevin Lynch of the San Francisco Chronicle thinks that Brian Urlacher’s injury might mean it is time for Patrick Willis to assume title of best middle linebacker in the NFL.
Seahawks QB Seneca Wallace is open to running plays out of the Wildcat formation, but doesn’t want to do anything that takes Matt Hasselbeck out of his game.