After being the target of widespread criticism for several offseason developments with the Broncos, new head coach Josh McDaniels has his players well-prepared, says one NFL insider in this week's "Audibles."

One NFL insider says the shortage of young quarterbacks with star power could hurt the league's popularity in the years to come. Read about this and more in our "Audibles" from insiders around the league.

In this week's "Audibles," one NFL insider can't understand why the Packers used a top-10 draft pick on B.J. Raji and now are playing him out of position — at defensive end rather than nose tackle.

Facing a number of problem areas on his team entering training camp, Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum has made several astute personnel moves that address those needs, according to one NFL insider in a new edition of "Audibles."

In this edition of "Audibles," one NFL insider says the Rams are going out of their way to disguise the fact that 2008 second overall pick Chris Long has been a bust.

"Now it all makes sense why (Bill) Belichick wanted Julius Peppers in the offseason. He was going to a "40" (front). He had (Jerod) Mayo inside and that was it. He knew he got about as much out of Junior ...

According to one NFL insider, Bears OLT Orlando Pace hasn't been able to handle the defensive ends he has faced recently, even those who aren't that quick.

The Broncos' loss of QB Jay Cutler during the offseason was the result of owner Pat Bowlen failing in the vetting process, according to one NFL insider, in this edition of "Audibles."

The Vikings paid much more than necessary to sign Brett Favre, says one NFL source, and the Seahawks did the same for Edgerrin James. Also in this week's Audibles, another anonymous source says the Giants paid $100 million to ...

"(Bills owner) Ralph Wilson wanted to bring greater visibility to the organization. That was the motivation behind the Terrell Owens signing. … What they overlooked was all the headaches that he is going to bring. He's a locker-room lawyer who ...

In Audibles, one NFL insider says that Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger is not well-liked by his teammates.

Will the Vikings de-emphasize their running game and star RB Adrian Peterson if Brett Favre signs on the dotted line? Read what an NFL insider says in our Audibles from around the league.

"Tampa Bay is a team on the outs. They got off to a great start last year and then faded. They have a lot of glaring weaknesses on the roster.

The following quotes are from NFL scouts, coaches and front-office personnel, speaking on the condition of anonymity. Ex-Chiefs TE Tony Gonzalez - "The biggest steal

The following quotes are from NFL scouts, coaches and front-office personnel, speaking on the condition of anonymity. Eagles rookies Jeremy Maclin and LeSean McCoy -

The following quotes are from NFL scouts, coaches and front-office personnel, speaking on the condition of anonymity. Texas Tech WR Michael Crabtree "If (WR) Michael

The following quotes are from NFL scouts, coaches and front-office personnel, speaking on the condition of anonymity. Panthers DE Julius Peppers "I could see Julius