Aug. 3, 2008

 The Cowboys are experimenting with using both Marion Barber and Felix Jones in the same backfield — one formation that has Barber as a fullback and Jones lined up behind him, and another where Barber is in a one-back formation and Jones flexes out. The Cowboys hope to create matchup problems and confuse defenses with these formations.

 Cowboys SS Roy Williams is starting to play with his old swagger and aggressiveness, per secondary coach Dave Campo. Williams admitted this offseason that he didn’t feel comfortable in the team’s defensive scheme, but he appears to be playing with more confidence thus far in camp.

 With all of the Giants’ injuries at wideout, Michael Jennings — considered a long shot to make the roster — has been terrific and could find his way onto the team. He has made more than one spectacular catch in practice and can help out as a returner.

 So far, the Redskins are more than tickled with DE Jason Taylor’s play. Despite skipping all of the Dolphins’ offseason workouts, Taylor reportedly is in top condition and has impressed coaches and teammates alike with his work ethic.