New coach Chan Gailey says he’ll make it a priority to find a quarterback the Bills can build around this offseason.
The Dolphins have hired ex-Giants defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan to coach inside linebackers, and are now expected to target an outside linebackers coach.
The Boston Herald has named OT Sebastian Vollmer its Patriots rookie of the year, while giving DT Myron Pryor and WR Julian Edelman honorable mentions.
The Jets are confident they can rattle Colts QB Peyton Manning on Sunday with “exotic blitz packages and different looks.”
Ravens coach John Harbaugh’s track record says he isn’t worth trusting when it comes to predictions about offseason personnel decisions.
Bengals coach Marvin Lewis will speak at Miami University Middletown on February 10 as part of the school’s Black History Month celebration.
ESPN’s John Clayton believes former Browns QB Otto Graham is the third greatest quarterback of all time, behind only Johnny Unitas and Joe Montana.
The Steelers have signed former CFL special teamer Derrick Doggett in an effort to improve their lackluster kick coverage units.
Texans coach Gary Kubiak admits he was “extremely disappointed” with the team’s 2009 running game, blaming it on the Texans playing “not physical enough.”
This Colts playoff appearance is their eighth straight, which leads the NFL.
Jaguars senior V.P. Bill Prescott promises the team will not slash payroll if there is no salary cap minimum in 2010, adding “Our goal is to field a competitive team.”
Titans C Kevin Mawae is likely to make the Pro Bowl as an alternate because both centers in the AFC Championship Game (Nick Mangold, Jeff Saturday) were invited to Miami and one will have to be replaced.
Impending free agent CB Ty Law is open to re-signing with the Broncos, and indicated that he believes the feeling is mutual.
CBS analyst Rich Gannon says QB Matt Cassel “should be . . . ecstatic” about the Chiefs’ hiring of offensive coordinator Charlie Weis.
Jerry McDonald, of the Oakland Tribune, is convinced that Ravens QBs coach Hue Jackson is a serious candidate for at least the Raiders’ offensive coordinator vacancy.
Despite a one-and-done postseason, Chargers players insist that their 2009 team was the best they’ve played on.
Cowboys G/C Montrae Holland, who was inactive for every game in ’09, will be the team’s only unrestricted free agent this offseason if there is no new CBA.
Giants DE Mathias Kiwanuka says “that would [stink]” if the NFLPA and owners can’t reach a new collective bargaining agreement.
Michael Lombardi of NFP suggests that the Eagles could find a taker for QB Michael Vick in Buffalo.
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr., who nailed the Redskins’ eventual No. 13 overall pick of Brian Orakpo at this time last year, has Washington selecting Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford in his latest mock draft.
His sophomore year was ultimately a disappointment, but Bears RB Matt Forte did join Walter Payton and Neal Anderson as the third player in franchise history to total over 1,400 yards in back-to-back seasons.
The Lions are not expected to trade WR Calvin Johnson this offseason.
Packers RB Ryan Grant was much better in 2009 than in 2008, especially in terms of long runs, yards-per-carry average, and ball security.
Vikings RB Adrian Peterson is studying game film of the team’s October 2008 matchup with New Orleans as he prepares to take on the Saints again Sunday night.
The Falcons have parted ways with team trainer Ron Medlin, who was with the organization for 16 years.
The agent for Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart declared his client’s Achilles’ tendon surgery “successful” and says Stewart should be ready for May minicamps.
Though Saints WR Robert Meachem (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday, he did participate in the pre-practice walkthrough.
Ex-Buccaneers Keenan McCardell and Ike Hilliard reportedly may be candidates to fill the team’s wide receivers coach vacancy.
While ESPN continues to push the idea that Cardinals QB Kurt Warner will retire, Warren Moon predicts Warner “will be healed up and ready to go again...in a month .”
Pat McPherson, formerly a Broncos assistant, is leaving Denver to coach the Seahawks’ tight ends.
Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, believes that CBs Shawntae Spencer and Tarell Brown, and FS Dashon Goldson are the only 49ers defensive backs guaranteed roster spots for 2010.
Rams OT Alex Barron led the league in penalties this regular season. Again.