No Britt as Titans open training camp (AP)

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Coach Jeff Fisher had hoped the Tennessee Titans would have their top draft pick on the field for the first practice of training camp. Friday there was no Kenny Britt in sight. Fisher now is hoping to have the receiver around Saturday. "It looks like things have fallen into place around him, so I'm optimistic.

Deal done, 2nd overall pick Smith hits Rams field (AP)

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A day after the St. Louis Rams took Jason Smith with the second pick of the draft, the offensive tackle vowed to be in training camp on time. On Friday, he wore No. 77 as he took the field for the first full-squad workout under new coach Steve Spagnuolo. Smith made it just under the wire, signing a five-year contract Thursday.

Harrison went against coaches on Super Bowl INT (AP)

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One of the greatest plays in Super Bowl history apparently resulted from Steelers linebacker James Harrison's guess work, not the Pittsburgh coaches' game plan. Harrison revealed while reporting to training camp on Friday that he didn't follow his coaches' orders on his 100-yard interception return touchdown that ended the first half against Arizona on Feb.

Harrison went against coaches on Super Bowl INT (PA SportsTicker)

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By ALAN ROBINSON AP Sports Writer

Sanchez gets slight edge in Jets’ QB battle (AP)

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Score Round 1 to the rookie. Mark Sanchez received the slight edge from coach Rex Ryan on Friday in the first practice of what could be a summer-long competition with Kellen Clemens to be the New York Jets' starting quarterback. "It probably wasn't the best day in throwing completions, but I thought Sanchez had a really good day," Ryan said after the morning practice.

Without Favre, Jackson-Rosenfels audition resumes (AP)

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The starting quarterback job was again his to seize, but Tarvaris Jackson didn't exactly jump for joy. Brett Favre's decision to remain retired rocked the Minnesota Vikings and returned the competition to Jackson and Sage Rosenfels, but when his buddies checked in with him after hearing the news earlier this week Jackson surprised them with his lack of excitement.

Kubiak looks to take Texans to next level (PA SportsTicker)

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By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer

Eagles have super hopes on first day of camp (AP)

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Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Darren Howard(notes), left, talks with linebacker Omar Gaither(notes) during the morning session of NFL football training camp at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa., on Friday, July, 31, 2009.

Donovan McNabb took a knee next to Brian Westbrook on the sideline and watched the end of practice while enthusiastic fans shouted praise from just a few yards away. "Hey Donny, this is our year," one man yelled. "We gotta win it all, baby! You hear me?" Expectations are high -- as usual -- for the Philadelphia Eagles this season.


Without Favre, Jackson-Rosenfels audition resumes (PA SportsTicker)

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By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer

Chiefs face first test under fiery Haley (AP)

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Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley answers a reporters questions during a news conference at NFL training camp in River Falls, Wis., Friday, July 31, 2009.

The Kansas City Chiefs didn't get a leisurely day of meetings and meals to kick off training camp. They ran. Not just a shake-out-the-cobwebs run. A timed run, the last part of their pre-camp physicals. Don't make time, don't practice Saturday. Clearly, this isn't the pat-on-the back, glad-to-see-you greeting the Chiefs got from coach Herm Edwards.