Some football fans believe that the legacy of Bill Parcells often casts a shadow over just what occurs with the Dolphins. But according to NFL.com senior columnist Thomas George, general manager Jeff Ireland and coach Tony Sparano have been vital to the success of the defending AFC East champions.

In an effort to help prepare you for your fantasy drafts, Michael Fabiano examines the best and worst schedules against the pass and run, based on last season’s final defensive totals.

Several prominent hold outs do not seem close to reaching a resolution. Get the latest from Jason La Canfora.

Snoop Dogg was in da house at the Baltimore Ravens training camp Thursday, watching from the sideline before helping the team end practice with a chant he borrowed from linebacker Ray Lewis.

Just got done talking to Rams rookie James Laurinaitis. What an impressive guy.

This is my third training camp this year (New Orleans and Minnesota) and though I’m just getting things started, the tempo and gusto of the Rams practice I just witnessed is pretty intense.

Pat Kirwan got a real good feel for the Browns after his visit on Wednesday.

Some observations from Thomas George at Dolphins camp as storms continue to hit South Florida.

Random thoughts, on football and beyond.

Judge refused to block the start of leaglized lottery gambling on NFL games in Delaware

Falcons second-year wide receiver Harry Douglas will miss the season after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in his knee at practice Wednesday.

Pat Kirwan attended Jets training camp and made some observations about coach Rex Ryan and the QB competition between Kellen Clemens and Mark Sanchez.

After being knocked down, bloodied and bruised last season, the Bengals appear ready to get up off the canvas and fight back in 2009.

According to NFL.com senior columnist Thomas George, new Buccaneers coach Raheem Morris is preaching that his players must yearn to “be your best self” every day.

NFL.com senior writer Steve Wyche was in Mankato, Minn., checking out Vikings training camp. Wyche says Minnesota’s QB situation — even without Brett Favre in the mix — is still intriguing. Tarvaris Jackson returned to the practice field for the first time since spraining his left knee, and Sage Rosenfels looked comfortable at the helm of the first-team offense.