Friday, Aug. 14, 2009

A New Orleans reporter experiences a day in the life of Saints head coach Sean Payton.

The battle between Tarvaris Jackson and Sage Rosenfels heats up a bit tonight.

A Seattle columnist says Patrick Kerney is not a replica of Grant Wistrom.

Lions RB Kevin Smith dropped weight to get faster.

Tom Brady's back, and that will make all the difference.

Michael Oher acquitted himself nicely in the Ravens' preseason opener.

There's still room on the talented Chargers team for the try-hard types.

Alge Crumpler is the lord of the dance.

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009

It's now or never for Ernest Wilford as he makes the transition to tight end.

The Chiefs need to see better play out of their safeties.

Donte Stallworth will sit out the enitre season.

It'll take some time for Brian Cushing to get back on the field.

The Packers have to lock lifting-addict LB A.J. Hawk out of the weight room.

Saints DE Will Smith says he has something to prove to himself this year.

A Dallas columnist will be watching the Cowboys' running backs closely in their preseason opener.

The Cardinals need RB Tim Hightower to do his best balancing act.

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009

Kevin Walter may get overshadowed by Andre Johnson, but that doesn't minimize his importance to the Texans.

Colts rookie QB Curtis Painter will have a lot of opportunities to showcase his game.

Those rookies who were drafted in April aren't the only ones itching to prove themselves in Denver.

Karl Malone's kid has opened eyes in Buffalo.

A Charlotte columnist calls WR Steve Smith the player the Panthers can least afford to lose.

Holding out was a nightmarish experience for Seahawks LB Aaron Curry.

A Chicago columnist says Bears CB Nathan Vasher needs to find his old self.

49ers QB Alex Smith says he's beyond his feud with former coach Mike Nolan.

Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009

Unhappy camper Leon Washington hasn't let his contract conundrum affect his play.

Brady Quinn's ability to chuck it downfield opens up offensive possibilities.

Mike Wallace is simply a blur.

Bill Belichick isn't exactly gushing over oft-injured Ben Watson.

LaDainian Tomlinson might see some preseason action for the first time since 2005.

Saints CB Malcolm Jenkins was feeling the heat in his debut at training camp.

Still a Super Bowl hero, Giants WR David Tyree is in danger of being cut.

A Chicago columnist says it's not time to panic about Bears DT Tommie Harris' sore knee.

Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt is constantly tweaking his playbook, even while in church.

Monday, Aug. 10, 2009

Former Raiders DE Derrick Burgess' first thought after being traded to New England: "They're winners."

The Ravens' deep D-line operates with friendly fire.

The Chiefs are hoping for many happy returns.

The Colts' new special-teams boss has quickly become a favorite of the players.

Dolphins backup QBs Chad Henne and Pat White are getting lots of reps.

Packers rookie DT B.J. Raji could arrive at camp soon.

The Rams might be without their top receiver for a month or more.

The Lions are sweating out training camp.

The 49ers still hope that TE Vernon Davis will come around.