Says Bucs coach Jon Gruden, “If Warren Sapp doesn’t go into the Hall of Fame on the first ballot, you’d better check the IQ of the voters.”

Former Cowboys WR Frank Clarke calls himself “one of the luckiest people you ever imagined knowing.“

The Eagles feel good about their young linebackers.

Former Lions RB Kevin Jones’ knee is healthy enough that he can do a shuttle run on wet grass.

Falcons QB Matt Ryan says that during his month off, “I will not go more than two consecutive days without throwing before camp.”

Says Steelers CB Ike Taylor of his work with children, “You can take away a lot of stuff, but people definitely can’t take away a memory. And that’s what I’m trying to give back.”

The new contract for Buccaneers RB Earnest Graham may have prevented a training camp holdout.

Mr. Irrelevant visited the Playboy Mansion and referred to it as “a slice of heaven.”

One Canadian writer says the CFL is boring.

Says Chargers S Eric Weddle of players who get into off-field trouble, “You see every day guys getting suspended, things like that, but if you’re focused, stuff shouldn’t happen.”

Former 49ers and Lions coach Steve Mariucci would coach again, but his family is staying in the Bay Area.

The Chiefs could have interest in WR Koren Robinson.