NFL News and Notes - July 5, 2010
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Albert Breer of the Boston Globe looks at the Tom Brady contract issue.
New York Jets fourth-round running back Joe McKnight has modified his off-season workouts.
Former Miami Dolphins and Cleveland Browns quarterback Archie Roberts is now screening retired NFL players for heart disease.
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Chris Carr is planning for life after football.
Gene Collier of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette thinks the Pittsburgh Steelers have dropped to a six-win team due to the events of the off-season.
Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson is on Roger Goodell's radar screen.
Indianapolis Colts president Bill Polian isn't expecting a quick deal with quarterback Peyton Manning.
The late Steve McNair was remembered by his fans on Sunday, the anniversary of his death.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Chris Chambers opposes an 18-game season.
Former San Diego Chargers head coach Don Coryell belongs in the Hall of Fame, writes Bob Matthews of the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle.
Tom Martinez, the personal passing coach to Tom Brady, thinks the Oakland Raiders ruined JaMarcus Russell.
New York Giants third-round safety Chad Jones is several procedures on his left leg away from his NFL future being determined.
The Philadelphia Eagles deny that they're planning to release Michael Vick.
After once losing his personal fortune, former Washington Redskins head coach Joe Gibbs is helping educate current NFL players on guarding their finances.
Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning News looks at the Dallas Cowboys' running back situation.
New Orleans Saints seventh-round quarterback Sean Canfield is getting used to his new city.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers second-year quarterback Josh Freeman is taking on a larger role in the community, writes Rick Stroud of the St. Petersburg Times.
Former Carolina Panthers safety Mike Minter still wants the head coaching job at UNC-Charlotte.
Detroit Lions fullbacks will need to do more than block, writes Carlos Monarrez of the Detroit Free Press.
Minnesota Vikings center John Sullivan is looking to build off his first season as a starter, writes Chip Scoggins of the Star Tribune.
The national media isn't sold on the Green Bay Packers' ability to go deep into the playoffs this season.
Chicago Bears cornerback Corey Graham believes he's fully recovered from a broken ankle in college.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald was humbled in India this off-season.
Former San Francisco 49ers linebacker Jim Kovach is starting a company that does genetic testing that may prevent brain injuries.
Seattle Seahawks personnel executive Scot McClougan has a different outlook on his career, writes Albert Breer of the Boston Globe.
Today's NFL birthdays: Panthers safety Aaron Francisco (27), Broncos wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (29), Dolphins safety Jason Allen (27) and guard Richie Incognito (27), Saints tight end David Thomas (27), Giants guard Kevin Boothe (27), Jets tight end Ben Hartsock (30), Raiders defensive end Quentin Groves (26), Rams punter Donnie Jones (30), Redskins seventh-round center Erik Cook (23), free agent defensive lineman John Faletoese (24), and offensive lineman Nick Jones (25).

