Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Roy Williams is using comments by Deion Sanders to help motivate him this season.

New York Giants tight end Travis Beckum must remain healthy to fill the larger role in the offense expected of him, writes Mike Garafolo of The Star-Ledger.

Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Mike McGlynn expects to play on Sunday.

Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley's loose lips drew the ire of head coach Mike Shanahan, reports Rich Campbell of the Free Lance-Star.

Carolina Panthers head coach John Fox has faith in right tackle Geoff Schwartz, who'll start in place of Jeff Otah on Sunday.

Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey is looking for good things from Matt Ryan this season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman is embracing his leadership role, writes Rick Stroud of the St. Petersburg Times.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees says winning close games at the beginning of the season is huge.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald expects to produce despite a lack of work with quarterback Derek Anderson during training camp.

The San Francisco 49ers prepared for a loud crowd at Qwest Field on Sunday.

Seattle Seahawks running back Justin Forsett is the team's best chance for explosive plays in the running game, running backs coach Sherman Smith said.

The St. Louis Rams' front seven has gotten bigger this off-season, reports Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Greg Bedard of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel writes that the jury is still out on the Green Bay Packers' secondary.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress discussed the offense's performance against the Saints on Friday.

Detroit Lions undrafted rookie cornerback Aaron Berry is expected to be the team's nickel cornerback, reports Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.

Chicago Bears safeties Danieal Manning and Chris Harris know that it's only a matter of time before Major Wright supplants one of them, writes Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune.

The Indianapolis Colts defense has the potential to be special this season.

Tennessee Titans safety Donnie Nickey's versatility has kept him with the team for an eighth season, writes Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean.

Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels is excited to get back on the field.

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio is expecting improvement from his second-year players.

Miami Dolphins cornerback Jason Allen has his chance to prove he's deserving of a starting job.

An early morning meeting between Neil Schwartz and New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan helped end Darrelle Revis' contract holdout, writes Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News.

New England Patriots safety Patrick Chung will be matched up against Bengals first-round tight end Jermaine Gresham on Sunday.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards has a lot to prove this season, Sal Maiorana of the Democrat & Chronicle writes.

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs' road to redemption begins against Jets left tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson.

Pittsburgh Steelers first-round center Maurkice Pouncey doesn't play like a rookie, writes Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl return specialist Josh Cribbs is improving as a receiver.

With a four-game suspension looming, Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Antwan Odom will start on Sunday against New England.

The Kansas City Chiefs have a lot riding on 2008 sixth-round offensive tackle Barry Richardson, writes Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star.

Continuity won't be an attribute the Denver Broncos offensive line brings to the field on Sunday against the Jaguars.

The Oakland Raiders' top defensive priority is to slow down Titans running back Chris Johnson.

San Diego Chargers defensive coordinator Ron Rivera has emphasized disguising the team's blitz packages, writes Scott Bair of the North County Times.

Today's NFL birthday: Ravens safety Ed Reed (32), Panthers wide receiver Dwayne Jarrett (24), Bears quarterback Caleb Hanie (25), Cowboys seventh-round defensive end Sean Lissemore (23), free agent wide receiver Maurice Price (25) and defensive end Ty Steinkuhler (25), and my nephew Spencer (17).