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Oakland Raiders running back Taiwan Jones (22) in action against the Detroit Lions during a preseason NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

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Bills coach Chan Gailey wasn’t happy with the team’s pass protection on Saturday night.

A projected 53-man roster for the Dolphins leaves room for waiver wire acquisitions.

Patriots RB Stevan Ridley is focusing on pass protection right now.

DT Sione Pouha says he’ll be ready for the Jets’ opener.

The job of backing up Ravens RB Ray Rice may fall to more than one man.

Said Bengals coach Marvin Lewis when asked if he was worried about the running game, “I’m not. We’re not going to come out and run the wishbone in the preseason. We’re still going to try to evaluate the quarterback.”

Browns WR Josh Gordon said he gained confidence from his play against the Eagles.

Mike Bires of the Beaver County Times takes a whack at the final Steelers roster.

Texans coach Gary Kubiak spoke to his team about the importance of ball control.

The play of QB Andrew Luck couldn’t obscure the fact that the Colts couldn’t run the ball or stop the Redskins from running it.

Gene Frenette of the Florida Times-Union thinks the Jaguars schedule should provide RB Maurice Jones-Drew with incentive to return to work.

Taylor Thompson is still making the transition to tight end for the Titans.

The trade for CB Champ Bailey is one of the best in the history of the franchise.

Coach Romeo Crennel isn’t planning huge changes for the Chiefs defense.

Raiders RB Taiwan Jones had a strong outing on Saturday night.

LB Larry English is finally making a case for a bigger role in the Chargers defense.

Cowboys WR Dwayne Harris felt good after picking up 118 receiving yards against the Rams.

WR Ramses Barden picked the right time to show the Giants he’s capable of having a big game.

Tough choices on the defensive line are on the horizon for the Eagles.

Brandon Banks wasn’t returning kicks for the Redskins in the first half on Saturday.

Brandon Hardin’s injury could have the Bears shopping for safety help.

The Lions were pleased with the play of their offensive line.

It looks like LB Dezman Moses has done enough to earn a spot on the Packers.

Sage Rosenfels doesn’t regret choosing to stay with the Vikings as a third quarterback.

Taking a look at some remaining Falcons position battles.

Panthers RB Mike Tolbert thinks his body type works to his advantage.

Penalties were a problem for the Saints again on Saturday.

A clock counting down to Week One has helped create a sense of urgency around the Buccaneers.

Running the ball is one way the Cardinals can mitigate their quarterbacking issues.

Saturday was a rough one for the Rams secondary.

Said 49ers RB Frank Gore, “We want to win. We got a taste of it last year, and it feels good. We want to keep that taste in our mouth. As long as we stay together and be one, we’ll keep that taste in our mouth.”

Seahawks TE Anthony McCoy has opened some eyes with impressive performances in the preseason.