Whether the Patriots will put QB Tom Brady under center for tonight’s preseason game is still up in the air.
Says Bills coach Dick Jauron of training camp, “Once you get into the routine it’s really fun, for a coach anyway. . . . In some ways you don’t look forward to the end of it.”
Dolphins coach Tony Sparano says LB Quentin Moses is making strides.
Jets rookie CB Dwight Lowery has a chance to win a spot in the starting lineup.
Cowboys CB Pacman Jones will start tonight.
Giants coach Tom Coughlin says he’ll play his starters for at least a half in the third preseason game.
Tony Hunt will make his debut as a fullback for the Eagles tonight.
The Redskins’ linebackers are at less than 100 percent.
Says Ravens TE Daniel Wilcox of his toe injury, “I was in pain every day. It’s a very humbling experience to have something so small take away so much. Without my toe, I can’t run, I can’t cut, and I can’t jump. I can barely walk.”
Asked if playing for the Browns is different than playing for the Lions, DT Shaun Rogers said, ”Yeah, we wear orange and they wear blue.”
Says Bengals backup QB Ryan Fitzpatrick of the preseason, “This is the one time of the year I know I am going to get to play.”
Steelers TE Cody Boyd will have arthroscopic shoulder surgery Monday.
Lions QB Drew Stanton suffered a thumb injury in practice, but it is not considered serious.
The Packers are thin at defensive tackle, but GM Ted Thompson is not concerned.
Vikings WR Bernard Berrian expects to play Saturday even though he’s been slowed by turf toe.
Says Texans K Kris Brown, “When you stand around and watch practice, which I do a lot of, it’s amazing the talent level that we’ve been able to get to in such a short time.”
The Colts are looking at shuffling their offensive line.
Even without rookie DE Derrick Harvey, the Jaguars think they’ve improved their pass rush.
Says Titans DT Tony Brown of not getting recognized, “To be perfectly honest with you, I really don’t care at all, because people don’t have to know my name.”
Fans in Atlanta won’t be able to watch the Falcons’ preseason game on live television; it’s only on tape delay.
Panthers K John Kasay has competition but says he’s not thinking about it.
Says Saints TE Jeremy Shockey, “I feel pretty good about the week. I’m not 100 percent or anything, but there has been progress made.”
Buccaneers WR Joey Galloway still isn’t ready to play.
Nate Webster and Niko Koutouvides are still battling to become the Broncos’ starting middle linebacker.
Chiefs K Connor Barth knows a single missed field goal could cost him a job.
Raiders return man Johnnie Lee Higgins needs to learn to hold onto the ball.
Says Chargers TE Antonio Gates of finally getting back on the practice field for a full workout, “I was rusty; I hadn’t had any contact since last January. But I was excited to be out there. I had been anxious to get back out there, so it felt good.”
Cardinals WR Sean Morey knows he’ll never feel secure that he has a roster spot.
Before Steven Jackson showed up, Antonio Pittman was the Rams’ top running back — but Pittman still says he’s glad Jackson is back.
Seahawks WR Courtney Taylor is closing in on earning a starting job.
Note: We have separate one-liners for the Bears and 49ers today.
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