Audibles
Insider: Teams won't lose on purpose to get Luck
An NFL insider says that there's no way teams will lose intentionally, even with a prize like QB Andrew Luck available to the team with the worst record.
Insider: Al Davis was true 'godfather' of NFL
An NFL insider says that Al Davis worked hard to make the NFL into the king of professional sports.
Insider: Schottenheimer needs to keep it simple
An NFL insider says that the Jets' offense works best when coordinator Brian Schottenheimer keeps things simple.
Insider: Gailey a big reason for Bills' success
An NFL insider says that head coach Chan Gailey's understanding of matchups and the strengths and weaknesses of his personnel have been keys to the Bills' hot start.
Insider: Falcons GM Dimitroff knows how to win
An NFL insider tells PFW that the Falcons are in good hands with GM Thomas Dimitroff running the show because he knows what it takes to win.
Insider: Grossman isn't the answer as Redskins' QB
An NFL insider questions the Redskins' decision to name Rex Grossman as their starting quarterback.
Insider: Nix hasn't addressed Bills' greatest needs
An NFL insider says that Bills GM Buddy Nix has failed to upgrade the team's two most pressing areas of need — offensive line and the LB corps.
Insider: Jaguars' defensive fixes could be risky
An NFL insider says the Jaguars' free-agent additions to bolster the middle of their defense, including MLB Paul Posluszny, could be undone by injuries.
Insider: Richardson treats his Panthers well
An NFL insider says that owner Jerry Richardson's willingness to sign off on some solid personnel moves has made the Panthers a better team.
Insider: Pryor not worth high pick in supplemental draft
An NFL insider says that former Ohio State QB Terrelle Pryor has a lot to work on to become an NFL player and likely will get picked higher than he should in the supplemental draft.
Insider: Patriots targeting veteran wideout?
One NFL insider suspects that the Patriots will address their need for a downfield threat at the WR position with a veteran free agent.
Insider: Tagliabue 'could get deals done'
Ex-commissioner Paul Tagliabue was a deal maker, says one NFL insider in "Audibles," whereas current commish Roger Goodell "is just the messenger."
Insider: Steelers erred in testing Packers CB Williams
An NFL insider says he was surprised the Steelers elected to throw at Packers CB Tramon Williams on the failed fourth-down play late in Super Bowl XLV.
Insider: Smith not acting in best interest of league
An NFL insider says that NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith appears to be placing his political aspirations ahead of what's best for the players and owners.
Insider: Harbaugh's confidence a big plus
An NFL insider says that the confidence and swagger of head coaches like Jim Harbaugh helps instill a belief in their players that they will be successful.
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Way We Hear It
Jaguars announce some big changes
The Jaguars announced this week that they won't be very active in free agency and will transition to a zone-blocking system in 2013.
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Whispers
Was injury behind Schaub's late-season issues?
Matt Schaub didn't play his strongest ball of the season down the stretch. Was he nicked up in the final part of 2012?
