Cowboys coach Wade Phillips says he’s optimistic about his wide receivers.

Says Cowboys DE Marcus Spears of criticism that he hasn’t lived up to expectations, “It doesn’t bother me any more.”

Dolphins vice president of football operations Bill Parcells has a strong professional relationship with Packers G.M. Ted Thompson.

The Jets have added another tight end.

Redskins coach Jim Zorn is best buddies with his former Seahawks teammate, Hall of Fame WR Steve Largent.

Bengals S Marvin White is looking to enter the starting lineup on a permanent basis after starting three games as a rookie.

Says Packers LB Nick Barnett of winning the Super Bowl, “We definitely feel that it’s a realistic achievement for us with the guys we have in the locker room and what we achieved last year.”

The defensive line is Packers coach Mike McCarthy’s greatest concern.

More than 20 years after he retired, former Bears RB Walter Payton is still respected by today’s NFL rookies.

Says Bears coach Lovie Smith of the time before training camp, ”Here is the time to go to the Bahamas, go to Hawaii or just hang out and do nothing, spend time with family.  You let your mind get away from football a little bit.”

Vikings S Darren Sharper says becoming a TV color commentator is his main goal.

Safety looks like one of the Texans’ most competitive positions.

Falcons WR Harry Douglas wants to be a lawyer when he’s done playing.

Falcons WR Brian Finneran says his knee is finally feeling good.

Hall of Fame Bears RB Gale Sayers almost became a Kansas City Chief.

Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden has offered praise for LT Donald Penn.

Buccaneers QB Luke McCown remembers all the mistakes he’s made.