#NFL News and Notes - September 23, 2010
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Buffalo Bills players voted unanimously to allow the NFLPA to decertify.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was frustrated by his second half performance last week.
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan is fed up with his team's off-field issues and let them know it during a team meeting on Wednesday.
Miami Dolphins inside linebacker Channing Crowder returned to practice on Wednesday.
How the Baltimore Ravens prepare for the Browns offense won't be affected by Cleveland's quarterback situation, writes Jamison Hensley of the Baltimore Sun.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch will get the start against the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Cleveland Browns running back James Davis believes he could receive an opportunity to give the offense a spark.
The Cincinnati Bengals expect the passing game to gel, writes Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Making third downs difficult is a goal of the Indianapolis Colts' defense, writes Phil Richards of the Indianapolis Star.
New York Giants linebacker Keith Bulluck disputes the Tennessee Titans' claim that they were interested in retaining him this off-season.
Quarterback Todd Bouman is happy to be back with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Houston Texans defensive end Mario Williams is off to a hot start in his fifth NFL season, writes Jeffrey Martin of the Houston Chronicle.
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley discussed the balancing act he's doing with the team's backfield.
Ortonmania is taking hold in Denver, writes Mike Klis of the Denver Post.
San Diego Chargers first-round running back Ryan Mathews is optimistic that his high ankle sprain won't keep him out of Sunday's game in Seattle.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Bruce Gradkowski will make the start on Sunday against Arizona.
Seattle Seahawks second-round wide receiver Golden Tate isn't making assumptions about his playing time, writes Dave Boling of the Tacoma News Tribune.
San Francisco 49erst third-round linebacker NaVorro Bowman may make his first NFL start on Sunday against Kansas City.
Arizona Cardinals running back Beanie Wells appears closer to making his 2010 debut.
St. Louis Rams wide receivers Mardy Gilyard and Brandon Gibson are pushing for increased playing time, writes Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Former Green Bay Packers general manager Ron Wolf was visiting his son at Lambeau Field on Tuesday.
After failing to acquire Vincent Jackson on Wednesday, the Minnesota Vikings wide receiver position is even more unsettled, writes Judd Zulgad of the Star Tribune.
Detroit Lions linebacker Zack Follett failed his post-concussion tests, and is questionable to play on Sunday against Minnesota.
Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman has a knack for forcing fumbles.
A struggling running game is contributing to the Dallas Cowboys' offensive woes, writes Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Two years after his own arrest, New York Giants offensive tackle Kareem McKenzie has become more vocal about the dangers of drunk driving.
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid defended his quarterback decision on Wednesday.
The Washington Redskins offensive line has some question marks heading into Week 3.
Carolina Panthers second-round quarterback Jimmy Clausen is used to being in the spotlight, writes Darin Gantt of the Charlotte Observer.
Limiting the Saints' big-play offense is a goal of the Atlanta Falcons defense this week.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Tanard Jackson's selfishness hurts his teammates, writes Gary Shelton of the St. Petersburg Times.
New Orleans Saints rookie running back Chris Ivory is preparing as if he'll play on Sunday against Atlanta.
Today's NFL birthdays: Bills quarterback Brian Brohm (25) and guard Kraig Urbik (25), Broncos defensive lineman Marcus Thomas (25), Vikings left tackle Bryant McKinnie (31), Raiders defensive end Matt Shaughnessy (24), Eagles fullback Leonard Weaver (28), Rams tight end Daniel Fells (27), Titans running back Chris Johnson (25) and cornerback Ryan Mouton (24), free agent linebacker Louis Green (31), running back Rafael Little (24), and wide receiver Jamarko Simmons (24).

