The Bills’ rookies took a bus tour of Buffalo on Tuesday.

One columnist in Dallas thinks people are being too tough with Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton.

Says Dolphins DE Jason Taylor, “I’m in five times better shape right now than I was the year I won Defensive Player of the Year.”

Says Giants G Chris Snee of whether being the coach’s son-in-law affects his contract negotiations, “I don’t see why that would factor into it. It’s not like they’re doing me a favor. Whatever I get I’ve earned.”

Patriots WR Chad Jackson thinks this is his year to shine.

Eagles rookie WR DeSean Jackson wants to assure everyone in Philadelphia that he’s not Terrell Owens or Freddie Mitchell.

The Jets have added a pair of cornerbacks.

Redskins rookie TE Fred Davis apologized to teammates and the front office for missing a minicamp practice this month.

The Ravens cut one cornerback and signed another.

Devin Hester’s contract continues to be a subject of conversation in Chicago.

Bengals WR Jerome Simpson was a surprise second-round pick, but his college coach promises he’ll succeed in the NFL.

Lions WRs Mike Furrey and Shaun McDonals likely won’t catch as many passes now that offensive coordinator Mike Martz is gone.

Browns defensive coordinator Mel Tucker describes his approach as “physical, mistake-free, high-effort, high-intensity, team defense.”

Steelers rookie RB Rashard Mendenhall hasn’t fully healed from a hamstring injury, but he says, “I feel good. We’re taking it day-by-day.”

Says Packers rookie QB Brian Brohm, “I’m preparing as if I’m going to be playing. I think that’s the way every player needs to look at it.”

Texans owner Bob McNair is disappointed that Houston’s Super Bowl bid isn’t getting more support.

NFL officials probably won’t be thrilled to learn that the general manager of the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis considers the Super Bowl comparable to the Indy 500.

The lawyer for Vikings OT Bryant McKinnie hopes to get his client into a pre-trial diversion program.

Undrafted rookie Paul Smith is hoping to become the Jaguars’ third-string quarterback.

Says Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff of signing QB Matt Ryan, “It shows that we are being aggressive. Not only were we aggressive in the draft, but we also feel we’re aggressive getting our players signed.”

The agent for DT Albert Haynesworth, the Titans’ franchise player, says of the owners opting out of the labor deal, “I don’t think it changes things at all. It certainly doesn’t change the fact Albert wants to remain a Titan and would like to execute a long-term contract.”

The Panthers’ front office wouldn’t want an uncapped year.

Broncos LB D.J. Williams is happy to be playing on the weak side.

OT Willie Roaf is now a member of the Saints’ Hall of Fame.

Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe thinks QB Brodie Croyle is looking good.

Bucs TE Alex Smith is in good shape after suffering an ankle injury.

The three teams in California are struggling with stadium financing.

But the 49ers say Tuesday’s opt-out vote won’t affect their $916 million stadium deal in Santa Clara.

Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin and DT Darnell Dockett are skipping organized team activities while they hope to secure long-term contracts.

No matter what the owner says, Rams fans have reasons to worry about the status of their team.

The Seahawks are moving G Rob Sims from left to right.

Says Chargers coach Norv Turner of LB Anthony Waters, “He’s got a lot to learn. I expect Anthony to have an impact and contribute, whether it’s on special teams, whether it’s on first-down defense or an eight-man front defensive package.”