NFL.com senior columnist Thomas George checked in from Georgetown, Ky., where he writes the Bengals are practicing like they have something to prove.

NFL Network’s Scott Hanson checked in from a very hot (see heat index of 100 degrees) New Orleans Saints training camp on Monday with a one-on-one interview with RB Reggie Bush.

The 49ers have a lot of uncertainty heading into their preseason opener against the Broncos on Friday. Coach Mike Singletary has yet to name a starting quarterback. First-round draft pick Michael Crabtree is nowhere to be found. And star MLB Patrick Willis has yet to return to practice after suffering a strained ankle on the first day of training camp and his status for Friday is uncertain.

Another day of training camp for the New York Giants, and another update on the progress of the teams’ receiving corps.

Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier cites the improvement of Cedric Griffin as the reason the Vikings will have two of the top corners in the NFL heading into the season.

Jets coach Rex Ryan singled out third-year WR Chansi Stuckey during his media session on Monday as a player who stood out during practice, and also had strong praise for second-year LB Vernon Gholston.

As training camp practices and news conferences wind down, here’s a quick look at some of Monday’s news, including the latest on injuries to Chris Wells, Donnie Avery and Felix Jones.

Don’t hit the panic button in Detroit, but it looks as though star WR Calvin Johnson is battling a jammed thumb that is keeping him out of practice.

One fantasy owner nearly broke his own thumb after reading that Lions WR Calvin Johnson was spotted wearing a cast.

Terrell Owens has an impressive debut with the Buffalo Bills.

A little T.O., and some other things that caught my eye thus far.

Bud Adams and Ralph Wilson, pioneers and founding fathers of the AFL, just shared a few minutes together … and then Mr. Adams started dancing in the end zone.

Some of liked it, some think I’m nuts, and thanks to all for reading it. These subjective exercises always spawn debate, and the only things better than talking about NFL football is watching it.

Thomas George provides some observations from the Cleveland Browns scrimmage being held in Cleveland Browns Stadium.

The Associated Press reports that thousands of hopeful Lions fans stood outside Ford Field in the rain Saturday before going inside to watch the team’s first scrimmage.