#NFL News and Notes - August 6, 2010

On August 6, 2009, nine first round picks in the 2009 NFL Draft remained unsigned. So come in from that ledge, Bills and Seahawks fans.

Shalise Manza Young of the Boston Globe looks at the linebackers on the New England Patriots.

Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator George Edwards is encouraged by how quickly the team is adapting to the 3-4 system.

New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan stands by the praise he's had for Darrelle Revis' play, even if it hurts the team's leverage in negotiations.

Jake Grove and Joe Berger are battling for the Miami Dolphins' center job.

Baltimore Ravens safety Dawan Landry is emerging as a leader on defense, writes Edward Lee of the Baltimore Sun.

The Pittsburgh Steelers running game lacks depth, writes Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Cleveland Browns defensive linemen Shaun Rogers and Robaire Smith's gun-related arrests are still under review by the league office.

If healthy, Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Antwan Odom could change the complexion of the defense, writes Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez has been working on returning punts this summer.

Tennessee Titans rookie running baack LeGarrette Blount has made a positive impression in training camp.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard wined and dined his teammates during the off-season, writes Gene Frenette of the Florida Times-Union.

Richard Justice of the Houston Chronicle thinks the Houston Texans made the right call by extending Andre Johnson's contract.

The Kansas City Chiefs are working on a wildcat package, reports Kent Babb of the Kansas City Star.

Denver Broncos Pro Bowl linebacker Elvis Dumervil is scheduled to receive a second opinion on his pectoral injury in San Francisco today, reports Jeff Legwold of the Denver Post.

San Diego Chargers cornerback Brandon Hughes hit the weight room after being placed on injured reserve last summer.

Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable hasn't disclosed how he's going to use running backs Michael Bush and Darren McFadden this season.

Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Lofa Tatupu is preparing for his first season without his father, writes Danny O'Neil of the Seattle Times.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Scott McKillop will miss the season after tearing the ACL and patellar tendon in his left knee.

Arizona Cardinals coaches and personnel department continue to search for inside linebacker help.

For now, A.J. Feeley remains the top quarterback on the St. Louis Rams depth chart.

Green Bay Packers safety Atari Bigby will have surgery on his ankle and may not be ready for the season-opener.

With no margin of error, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Logan Payne is having an impressive camp.

Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson expects to be ready for the start of the regular season.

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris is healthy and expected to help improve the play of the front seven, writes Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marcus Spears will miss four-to-six weeks with a sprained MCL in his left knee.

New York Giants defensive tackle Jay Alford is frustrated by setbacks in his recovery from knee surgery, reports Mike Garafolo of The Star-Ledger.

Jonathan Tameri of the Philadelphia Inquirer recaps "Flight Night", the Philadelphia Eagles' practice at Lincoln Financial Field.

Washington Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth's MRI revealed no structural damage.

Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Dan Connor is getting help in his new role from Jon Beason.

Now that he knows his discipline, Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux is ready to focus on football, writes D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris stopped practice on Thursday to deliver a message about intensity and tempo.

Free agent wide receiver Mark Bradley agreed to terms with the New Orleans Saints.

Today's NFL birthdays: Bears safety Chris Harris (28) and rookie linebacker Matt Mayberry (23), Browns defensive end C.J. Mosley (27) and quarterback Seneca Wallace (30), Saints safety Pierson Prioleau (33), 49ers fullback Jehuu Caulcrick (27), Seahawks quarterback (28), free agents running back Cory Boyd (25), offensive tackles Marvel Smith (32) and Seth Wand (31), and cornerback Frank Walker (29).

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