I don’t mean to sound like the Grim Reaper, but out of respect and personal admiration for Rex Ryan, Jets fans need to temper the optimism that has gone out of control.

My Sirius Radio co-host Jim Miller put it best when he stated that at this time last year, the Colts hid Peyton Manning from the media so well that he may as well have been in a witness protection program.

The Williams Wall — Vikings DTs Pat Williams and Kevin Williams — is still waiting for closure on a pending four-game suspension from the league. But instead of dwelling on “what if,” the pair is focused on getting ready for the 2009 NFL season.

Broncos DE Jarvis Moss returned to Broncos training camp for the team’s lone workout on Tuesday after taking time off to ponder retirement.

One of the perks of being a Super Bowl winner is getting some extra time off during training camp.

With injuries mounting around the league, one free agent to watch is offensive tackle Levi Jones. Jones has been drawing interest from several teams, according to sources. Baltimore and Washington are among teams to suffer injuries to tackles recently, and Jones is looking for the opportunity to start.

Cardinals QB Matt Leinart is fighting for his job. And not the starting quarterback job, either. The Associated Press is reporting that Leinart is locked in a battle with Brian St. Pierre for the No. 2 quarterback spot behind starting QB Kurt Warner.

Veteran WR Amani Toomer joined his Chiefs teammates for practice on Tuesday afternoon, shortly after signing a deal with the team.

Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson feared the worst when an offensive lineman hit his leg during practice over the weekend. A fear that could only be matched by those dreading another round of Brett Favre-watch.

Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth returned to practice Tuesday after missing two days for treatment on his left knee.

As part of my 15-team training camp tour, I was able to take in a day of practices from the New England Patriots camp. Here are my 10 oberservations on Vince Wilfork, Joey Galloway and the rest of Bill Belichick‘s training camp.

Browns WR Braylon Edwards continues to sit out practice with an undisclosed injury. Cleveland coach Eric Mangini has refused to reveal the nature of Edwards’ injury and reiterated on Tuesday that Cleveland’s top playmaker will be on the field when he is medically cleared by the Browns’ training staff.

Ravens OT Adam Terry will be placed on season-ending injured reserve because of chronic problems with his right knee that will require further surgery.

Texans starting center Chris Myers left Tuesday morning’s practice with what appeared to be an ankle injury. The 6-4, 299-pound fifth-year pro from the University of Miami was taken off the field on a cart.

The Raiders raised eyebrows and surprised some when they picked Maryland WR Darrius Heyward-Bey with the seventh overall selection in the 2009 NFL Draft. The team could be open for more scrutiny if Heyward-Bey continues to struggle in training camp.