• The Broncos surprised some by extending soon-to-be 36-year-old C Casey Wiegmann's contract by a year, but sources said it's not a stretch to think the deal was also meant to send a message to the team. Wiegmann was unhappy with his contract situation prior to the extension and made his feelings public, threatening to retire if no new deal was given to him, but he handled himself in a respectful and professional manner. The new front-office team of head coach Josh McDaniels and GM Brian Xanders would like to see more players behave in a similar manner, rather than the style employed by disgruntled WR Brandon Marshall, who has not received a new contract and wants to be traded.

• The Chargers have become the latest team to implement the "Wildcat" offense into their attack. The team tested it out at its recent minicamp — calling it the "Frog," in reference to LaDainian Tomlinson, who played collegiately for the TCU Horned Frogs — using L.T. and WR Legedu Naanee at quarterback and lining up QB Philip Rivers out wide. Although the Bolts said they practiced it more to prepare their defense for the unusual look than anything else, they are still expected to use it on occasion this season.

• Word we're getting is that Bills WR and punt returner extraordinaire Roscoe Parrish wanted to be traded more than the club wanted to grant his wish. Parrish's already mild offensive contributions are expected to be reduced further, but the club is hesitant to part ways with such a dynamic special-teams performer without appropriate compensation. If an attractive opportunity does present itself before the midseason trading deadline, the Bills are still open to pulling the trigger.

• One man's troubles are another's fortunes. The recent announcement that Jets OLB Calvin Pace will sit out the first four regular-season games after testing positive for a banned substance is nothing short of a golden opportunity for 2008 rookie bust Vernon Gholston to make atonement. A strong preseason will go a long way in Gholston's bid to claim the vacancy.

• The way we hear it, the Ravens like the long-term potential of rookie TE Davon Drew, a fifth-round pick. Drew might not see much playing time in his first season with veterans Todd Heap and L.J. Smith on the roster, but he has flashed some ability early in offseason workouts. Drew is entering only his fourth season at tight end, having begun his collegiate career at East Carolina as a quarterback.

• The Ravens have not wasted any time in post-draft negotiations, agreeing to deals with four of their six draft picks as of July 5. We're hearing the club is not anticipating any issues in the negotiations with OT Michael Oher, their first-round pick, and OLB-DE Paul Kruger, their second-round pick.

• A Colts offensive line decimated by injuries a season ago should be roaring full bore at the start of training camp, with the possible exception of one key cog: OLG Ryan Lilja. Although Lilja is expected to return to full strength, multiple knee surgeries that cost him his entire 2008 season could prove problematic. If they do, expect to see an open competition at the spot, with as many as four reserves factoring into the equation.

• Don't be surprised if Titans C Kevin Mawae, who is coming off elbow surgery, doesn't get much, if any, playing time in preseason games, a source close to the club tells PFW. There is no doubting what Mawae is capable of, and keeping him healthy — and giving young Leroy Harris more work at center — would make sense. 

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