NFL Punchlines: Rashard Mendenhall is Getting His Darnell Jefferson On

Bucs rookie CB Aqib Talib has earned the nickel corner spot to start the season, just as the organization hoped he would. (Tampa Trib)

For a 4th round pick who is injury prone Michael Bush seems to expect a lot from his employer, the Raiders. (San Fran Chronicle)

Rashard Mendenhall is getting his Darnell Jefferson on. (Post-Gazette)

A look inside the mind of Eagles defensive coordinator, Jim Johnson. (Philly Inquirer)

The unsung hero of the football team: the equipment manager. (Philly Inquirer)

Finally: Jeremy Shockey will make his Saints debut in the final preseason game vs the Dolphins. (Times-Picayune)

Jerry Porter is likely to miss the season opener because he is still recovering from hamstring surgery. There is a real shocker. (Miami Herald)

Lofa Tatupu left last night's game with a knee injury and will have an MRI today. (Miami Herald)

Just as Peyton Manning returns to practice his center Jeff Saturday is out with an injury of his own. (Indy Star)

Are the Cowboys as good as having 13 pro bowlers suggests they are? (Dallas Morning News)

Another Bears player is upset with how the organization has handled his contract situation. Welcome to the party, Ricky Manning Jr. (Chicago Trib)