Sal Maiorana of the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle writes that it is too soon to call Bills DE Aaron Maybin a bust.
Former Dolphins CB Sam Madison took some shots at WR Ted Ginn’s habit of running out of bounds and ducking away from contact.
Matthew Slater’s role with the Patriots might expand from special teams ace to wide receiver in the wake of Wes Welker’s injury.
Said Jets coach Rex Ryan of QB Mark Sanchez, “He’s probably been better than I’d thought he’d be coming in. He’s smart. He’s competitive. We knew all these things, but I guess just seeing it played out, the sky is the limit for him.”
Ravens LB Dannell Ellerbe has gone from undrafted free agent to key part of the defense in his rookie year.
Four Bengals starters, including DT Domata Peko, returned to practice after missing Week 17.
Browns president Mike Holmgren said that he wants Josh Cribbs on the team and hinted that he’s open to negotiations.
Ron Cook of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette doesn’t agree with making offensive coordinator Bruce Arians the scapegoat for a disappointing Steelers season.
Said Texans LB Brian Cushing of winning Defensive Rookie of the Year, “You have dreams and aspirations and things you want to do. And then when I see myself in the category with Ray Lewis, a guy I watched win a Super Bowl when I was in the sixth grade, it’s just one of those things I have to be thankful for. A lot of hard work paid off. It all came pretty fast.”
Phillip B. Wilson of the Indianapolis Star checks in with former Colts QB Jeff George as he helps his mother in her fight against breast cancer.
The Jaguars signed WR Clarence Denmark, RB Allen Patrick and G Cameron Stephenson to future contracts.
Titans veterans like C Kevin Mawae and DE Kyle Vanden Bosch could be playing elsewhere in 2010.
There will likely be changes to the Broncos coaching staff this offseason.
RB Jamaal Charles was named the MVP of the Chiefs by his teammates.
Special teams was the only unit to get a grade higher than D-plus on the Raiders report card turned in by Paul Gutierrez of the Sacramento Bee.
Chargers WR Malcolm Floyd’s breakout season has only been lacking in touchdowns.
Gunners Alan Ball and Kevin Ogletree will be integral to Cowboys hopes of keeping Eagles PR DeSean Jackson under wraps.
Romeo Crennel and Jets linebackers coach Bob Sutton are among the names being bandied about for the Giants defensive coordinator job.
The Eagles secondary is trying to iron out its kinks in time for Saturday night’s game.
The Redskins signed RB Anthony Alridge, who spent time on the roster this season, and eight other players to future contracts.
Said former Bears offensive coordinator Ron Turner, “I did the best job I could with what I had.”
The Lions signed nine players, including TE Dan Gronkowski, to future contracts.
The improvement of G Josh Sitton has mirrored the improvement of the Packers offensive line.
Vikings WR Percy Harvin said he made a quicker adjustment to the NFL than he did to the Minnesota winters.
Falcons QB Matt Ryan has been ordered to rest his toe until resuming team activities until March.
Panthers LB Jon Beason ranks third all-time on the franchise’s career tackles list after just three seasons.
Said Saints T Jon Stinchcomb, “We know how to win, we know what we’ve got in this locker room. I’m not going to say the slate is clean, but it’s a one-game tournament now.”
Average in-house attendance at Buccaneers game dropped over 10 percent between 2008 and 2009.
The Cardinals placed DE Jason Banks on injured reserve, released LB Pago Togafau and signed FB Nehemiah Broughton and DE Jeremy Clark off the Giants practice squad.
The Rams aren’t offering any hints about their plans with the first overall draft pick.
Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat named LB Ahmad Brooks and T Barry Sims as the most improved 49ers players of the year.
Needs on both the offensive and defensive lines will be early priorities for the next Seahawks general manager.