NFL Punchlines: Rashard Mendenall is Under Pressure to Perform Right Out of the Gate

Steven Jackson is just one of the Rams players who is unhappy with the benching of Marc Bulger. (Post Dispatch)

The Raiders are going to need each and every back in their stable. (San Fran Chronicle)

The NFL found no evidence that players on the Browns had purposely gouged at the eyes of Ravens RB Willis McGahee. (San Fran Chronicle)

The 49ers will retire Steve Young's jersey on October 5th. (SacBee)

There is some pressure for Rashard Mendenhall to perform, but if he doesn't he can't be considered a bust already, right? (Post Gazette)

Sorry for this in advance but there aren't many articles written about him: "Who? Matt Jones! Who? Matt Jones!" (Orlando Sentinel)

Favre's ankle looks better and he should be all systems go vs Arizona at home on Sunday. (Newsday)

Could not agree more: Now is the best time to trade in fantasy football. (Newsday)

Stopping Fitzgerald and Boldin is easier said than done. (Newsday)

The NFL has a good number of starting QB's that are over 30 years of age. (Tennessean)

Jim Brown wishes African-American football players would stop doing end zone dances. (KC Star)

Not only are the Chiefs terrible on the field, but now no one is watching them on TV either. (KC Star)

We thought Bob Sanders was out with an ankle injury. Why would he be having surgery on his knee? (Indy Star)

Patriots WR Troy Brown officially retired after 15-years and as the Pats all-time leader in receptions. (Hartford Courant)

Floyd Reese as Lions GM. Have you heard this anywhere before? (Detroit Free Press)

We are seeing a more mature and sophisticated Brandon Marshall on the football field this year. (Rocky Mountain News)

Carson Palmer is as upbeat as a QB in his situation can be. (Cincy Enquirer)

There will be no indictment against Cedric Benson on alcohol charges. These charges caused him to be released by the Bears this past summer. (Chicago Trib)

Roscoe Parrish's injuries will open the door for rookies Leodis McKelvin and James Hardy to have expanded roles. (Buffalo News)

Ravens safety Dawan Landry talks about his spinal injury. (Baltimore Sun)