NFP Sunday Blitz

Heckert says Phil Taylor “will be back” in 2012

It’s rare that one set of remarks from a team executive gives rise to three separate blurbs.  But it’s late May and things are slow and Browns G.M. Tom Heckert said a lot of interesting things at the 33rd annual Akron Browns Backers dinner on Monday night. Besides, it’s nearly 2:00 a.m. ET and I…

Bills go from 3-4 to 4-3 in measured fashion, and look formidable

Coaches love a defensive scheme and change. Via Bill Parcells, Pat Kirwan says disaster often ensues. Acquiring the right parts (and landing FA Mario Williams helps) first, then changing is the key, as have the Bills.

Jenkins thinks Brees’ absence will help defense learn new system

Optimists see half-empty glasses as half full.  Eternal optimists see fully-empty glasses as an opportunity to fill the glass. And that’s the attitude that Saints defensive back Malcolm Jenkins brings to Brees-free OTAs in New Orleans. Barring a loaves-and-fleur-de-lis miracle, quarterback Drew Brees won’t be present for the launch of the practice portion of the…