The Cowboys likely would have cut LB Akin Ayodele in training camp if they hadn’t traded him to the Dolphins.

Giants QB Eli Manning had a 25-minute meeting with President Bush.

The Dolphins waived QB Matt Baker three months after signing him.

Said Hall of Fame lineman Jackie Slater of the Patriots drafting his son, “I just can’t tell you how good it made me feel.”

Contract negotiations between the Titans and DT Albert Haynesworth are at a standstill.

Raiders RB Dominic Rhodes says when he restructured his contract this off-season, he knew the Raiders would cut him if they drafted Darren McFadden.

Says Eagles G.M. Tom Heckert of sixth-round pick Andy Studebaker, “Nobody ever heard of this kid, but then his workout started popping up on You Tube and next thing you know, he got super hot.”

Giants GM Jerry Reese has learned in the last couple months that, “if you win a Super Bowl, then people start saying you’re smarter than you really are.”

The Bears could be interested in one of the quarterbacks who doesn’t make the Buccaneers’ roster.  [Editor’s note:  But not Brian Griese.]

Says Purdue coach Joe Tiller of his former tight end, Jets first-round pick Dustin Keller, “His first couple years, he wouldn’t block Molly Putz. He was allergic to blocking, but he improved as he got older.”

The Ravens are looking to add big receivers.

The Packers will have a training camp battle at long snapper.

The Steelers say they drafted Dennis Dixon as a quarterback and have no plans to move him to wide receiver.

Is there a danger of unrealistic expecations among Vikings fans?

Texans rookie LT Duane Brown probably won’t be ready to block Colts DE Dwight Freeney as a rookie.

The Falcons have learned their lesson and won’t tie their marketing campaigns to one player.