Says Cowboys WR Terrell Owens, “I’ve always been high on myself as far as my character, no matter how people may try to tear it down.”

Cowboys coach Wade Phillips made a Pacman Jones interception the last play of Tuesday’s practice.

Says Giants WR Amani Toomer, “I felt like last season, I wouldn’t say I was disappointed, but I felt like I didn’t have the season I wanted to have at the beginning of the year.”

Giants LB Mathias Kiwanuka is feeling good.

The Bills expect to have at least seven new significant contributors on defense this season.

Bill Parcells says Dolphins LB Akin Ayodele is “going to be a male model” when he retires from football.

Says Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland of signing rookies, “Why not get them early? That was kind of our philosophy since we got here. Let’s do something different. … Our mantra has been to develop a sense of urgency.”

Is Jets TE Chris Baker this year’s version of Pete Kendall?

Ravens coach John Harbaugh thinks G Ben Grubbs is going to be a good one.

Says Eagles QB Donovan McNabb, “I don’t expect to be going anywhere any time soon.  Maybe some people want me going.  That’s the better half of the people in Philadelphia.”

Eagles S Brian Dawkins says he’s in much better shape now than he was last season.

Bengals DE Frostee Rucker is looking to change perceptions.

Says Redskins coach Jim Zorn of CB Shawn Springs’ absence from OTAs, “We’re still wondering where Shawn is, but he knows what he’s doing.  We’re still trying to reach him.”

Lions DT Shaun Cody knows that more sacks will translate into a bigger contract.

As they celebrate their 75th anniversary, the Lions are celebrating the players who wore No. 75.

Jaguars WR Mike Walker is looking good after spending his entire rookie season on injured reserve.

Jaguars defensive coordinator Gregg Williams missed Tuesday’s OTAs while he watched his son graduate from Princeton.

Says Titans offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger of the competition at left guard, “I don’t even know who’s in there, there’s not much difference.”

Said Vikings RB Chester Taylor of reporting to OTAs after skipping the first two weeks, “It’s not like I wasn’t working out and doing the things I need to do to improve while I was away.  I feel fine and it was good to be out here with my team today.”

The lawyer for Vikings OT Bryant McKinnie is still awaiting word about whether his client can enter a pre-trial diversion program.

Broncos DE Ebenezer Ekuban is frustrated that his Achilles injury isn’t healing more quickly.

Broncos WR Rod Smith has still not made his retirement official.

Panthers S Terrence Holt thinks his brother Torry will be his teammate some day.

Says Saints WR Skyler Green of getting a chance to play for his hometown team, “This is very special. I can’t wait for the opportunity to come out on the football field.  When it does, I’ll make the best of it.”

Says first-round DT Sedrick Ellis of the status of his contract negotiations, “I don’t even think there’s been any discussions.”

A local radio host is bashing the Buccaneers for signing TE Jerramy Stevens.

A season ticket holder who sued the Chargers last year over their playoff refund policy has reached an undisclosed settlement with the team.

Says Rams coach Scott Linehan of WR Drew Bennett, “Drew’s got an opportunity now to really step up his game, and he knows that.  So, the expectation is that he takes advantage of it and has a great year for us.”

Says 49ers offensive coordinator Mike Martz of quarterbacks’ throwing motions, “We never fool with that — just as long as they keep the [motion] tight and compact. It’s hard to imagine a quarterback in the NFL who doesn’t have a good motion.”

Coach Mike Nolan won’t talk about anyone who’s not at the 49ers’ OTAs.

Four Seahawks are wearing mohawks.

Rain is driving the Seahawks indoors.