Giants DE Justin Tuck is looking to end the season in Tampa.

Says Redskins TE Chris Cooley, “Season openers set a real standard for your team.”

Says Cowboys WR Terrell Owens, “I did a lot of shoulder presses this summer.  I think I will be ready to shoulder the load.”

Eagles RB Brian Westbrook likes the confidence displayed by rookie WR DeSean Jackson.

Bills veteran Terrence McGee doesn’t mind sharing the return duties with rookie Leodis McKelvin.

Dolphins coach Tony Sparano says WR Greg Camarillo will play a bigger role in the offense.

Patriots TE Jason Pociask is using every minute of every day to learn the offense after being claimed off waivers from the Jets.

Jets DE Shaun Ellis was limited in practice with a hand injury, but he’s expected to play Sunday.

Says Ravens coach John Harbaugh of when S Ed Reed might return, “I wouldn’t even speculate on it.  It’s got to be worked out on its own time frame.”

Says Bengals DE Antwan Odom of the foot injury that slowed him down over the summer, “No pain, no soreness, nothing. I taped it up and it didn’t bother me a bit. No restrictions. I just tape it up and go.”

Browns RB Jamal Lewis returned to practice for the first time since pulling a hamstring in a preseason game more than two weeks ago; he hopes to be ready for the Cowboys.

Says new Steelers TE Sean McHugh, “The biggest thing right now [is] getting that playbook down. You’ve kind of got to de-program yourself from what you know and kind of learn it all over again.”

Bears TE Desmond Clark participated fully in practice for the first time in two weeks.

The Lions are committed to the run.

Vikings WR Bernard Berrian says his toe feels better and he expects to play in the opener.

The Packers’ players have an average age of 25.57 years old, meaning they could be the youngest team in the league for the third straight year.

Says Colts coach Tony Dungy of having an inexperienced player replace C Jeff Saturday, “We’re not going to really change anything. You just have to have confidence in the guys you have.”

Says Texans coach Gary Kubiak of RB Steve Slaton, “He has a chance to be a heck of a player. How quick he gets to that point may have a lot to do with how far we go. We’re going to count on him.”

Titans coach Jeff Fisher says his defense is getting ready to play a quarterback in the Jaguars’ David Garrard who makes good decisions.

Says Jaguars RB Fred Taylor of the shooting of teammate Richard Collier, “He wasn’t doing anything wrong. It was a Monday. Tuesday is his day off. It’s perfectly fine to go out. People just react and judge and pre-judge before they get all the facts.”

New Falcons CB Domonique Foxworth expects to play in the opener.

Panthers DE Julius Peppers loves what he sees from this year’s defense.

Saints coach Sean Payton wants to start fast.

Bucs FB B.J. Askew says QB Jeff Garcia has shown his character this off-season.

Broncos QB Jay Cutler says of quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates, “Yeah, we yell at each other, we get mad at each other, that’s how it is. It’s the profession, there’s so much pressure, the expectations are so high, and I think we both want to win.”

Chiefs rookie Dantrell Savage thinks the fans are the reason he made the 53-man roster.

Raiders coach Lane Kiffin wants to open up the offense.

Replacing LT Marcus McNeill won’t be easy for the Chargers.

Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt is concerned about what 49ers RB Frank Gore will do in the opener.

49ers offensive coordinator Mike Martz hasn’t always been pleasant to work with.

Rams S Eric Bassey was added to the practice squad after clearing waivers.

Seahawks starting OT Sean Locklear likely will not play in the season opener against the Bills.