The roof on Toronto’s Rogers Centre is likely to be closed if the weather is bad when the Bills play there.

Cowboys QB Tony Romo is keeping an eye on news of a potential Pacman Jones trade.

Jets fans at the draft will go home happy if the team takes Arkansas RB Darren McFadden.

Last year FOX complained that it only got eight Cowboys games; this year the network is scheduled to have ten, although that could change with flexible scheduling.

The Dolphins, Falcons, Lion, Chiefs and Rams are the five NFL teams without any prime-time games on the schedule.

The Giants play three of their first four games at home — where they haven’t won since October.

New England’s schedule looks easy, but talking about 16-0 again seems excessive.

Says Redskins QB Jason Campbell of the schedule, “Our first three NFC East games, all on the road, that’s just wild.  When I saw that earlier in the day, I was kind of surprised.  I don’t know if I’ve ever seen that before.”

How will Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter feel about the Eagles playing on Thanksgiving on NFL Network?

Says Ravens director of college scouting Eric DeCosta, “This is probably the most critical draft we’ve ever had based on our needs on this team, based on our record last year and where we want to get to.”

Have the Bengals fallen out of favor with the television networks?

The Bears should send the schedule-makers a thank-you card.

Says Texans coach Gary Kubiak of finding a left tackle, “You’ve got to protect your quarterback; you’ve got to protect your franchise.”

The Texans will play the first Monday Night game in franchise history on December 1.

Said coach Romeo Crennel of the Browns’ schedule, “We are excited for our fans, the city of Cleveland and the Browns organization that we will have the opportunity to be showcased in front of a national audience on several occasions.”

Can the Lions reach QB Jon Kitna’s stated goal of ten wins?

The Steelers visited Tuesday with free agent TE Kyle Brady.

Hotels and ticket brokers in and around Green Bay do big business after the Packers’ schedule is released.

Retired (maybe) Packers QB Brett Favre will appear on The Late Show With David Letterman on April 24.

The Vikings haven’t started better than 2-2 in coach Brad Childress’ first two seasons and will have a hard time doing so this year.

A couple of receivers and a couple of small-college players visited Indianapolis for pre-draft meetings.

When Falcons K Jason Elam was at the University of Hawaii, he went to a Pro Bowl practice and got tips from Morten Andersen.

Says Falcons coach Mike Smith of the absence of DB Jimmy Williams from Tuesday’s team activity, “Jimmy was not here today and, of course, these are optional.  This is not a mandatory one.”

Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio says the team will definitely not draft a quarterback or wide receiver in the first round.

Says Titans coach Jeff Fisher, “I am pleased with the way the schedule lays out this year from a functional standpoint.  It is always special to start at home against a division rival.”

Panthers G.M. Marty Hurney says he thinks highly of Boston College QB Matt Ryan.

Says Chargers coach Norv Turner of the team’s multiple prime-time games, “We should start practicing at night.”

The Broncos have visits scheduled with Illinois RB Rashard Mendenhall and Boston College OT Gosder Cherilus.

Says Broncos LB D.J. Williams of moving between weak, middle and strong side linebackers, “Changing every year kind of stunts your growth.”

The Saints only play at the Superdome three times in the last eleven weeks of the season.

Says Chiefs coach Herm Edwards of coming back from a 4-12 season, “We’ve got to learn to win again.”

Weather conditions should be favorable for the Raiders this season.

Former Bucs WR David Boston has a hearing scheduled for today related to his DUI arrest last year.

The Seahawks were left off the Monday night schedule for the first time since 2003.

Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt calls the team’s presence in prime time “a sign of respect for the progress we’ve made.”

The Rams face five playoff teams in the first seven games.