Donovan McNabb made good progress this week while coming back from a broken rib, but he isn’t yet ready to play, league sources told NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora, so Kevin Kolb will be Eagles’ starting QB in their Sunday home opener against the Saints.

From the moment I boarded my flight from Atlanta to Dallas for Sunday’s Giants-Cowboys game, I knew the NFC East showdown would be more of an event — an “I was there moment.”

Antonio Bryant didn’t travel with the team today, according to the Buccaneers’ Web site, meaning Tampa Bay will be without its No. 1 wide receiver in Sunday’s game against Buffalo.

Dolphins starting LB Akin Ayodele is listed as questionable for Monday night’s matchup with the Colts. Ayodele was a full participant in Thursday and Friday practices, but he was held out today with what the team described as a back injury.

The Chargers announced that they have placed Jamal Williams on season-ending injured reserve, leaving them with Ogemdi Nwagbuo as the only defensive tackle on the roster.

Former Broncos TE Shannon Sharpe, just days away from his induction into the team’s Ring of Fame, offered a few choice words directed toward disgruntled Denver WR Brandon Marshall.

Jets DT Kris Jenkins has missed some practice time this week with a back injury and is listed as questionable on the team’s injury report, but the star tackle will face the Patriots, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

Panthers QB Jake Delhomme should be a lot better, the Cardinals face a tough road test and the Rams might have something up their sleeves for the Redskins on Sunday.

As expected, Giants CB Aaron Ross will miss his second consecutive game with a hamstring injury. The Giants will also be without the services of DE Chris Canty, as reported by NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora. Canty strained his calf during practice on Wednesday and will miss a game for the first time in his five-year NFL career.

Buccaneers WR Antonio Bryant, who’s still recovering from offseason knee surgery, is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game vs. the Bills.

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Chiefs QB Matt Cassel will be a game-time decision for the second consecutive week. Cassel, who’s nursing a sprained left knee, is officially listed as questionable for the Chiefs’ matchup with the AFC West rival Raiders.

Eagles QB Donovan McNabb (fractured rib) hasn’t been completely ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Saints. He’s officially listed as doubtful on Philadelphia’s injury report and hasn’t been able to practice all week. Kevin Kolb would start at QB if McNabb isn’t able to go.

Bo Scaife, the Titans’ leading receiver last season, will be sidelined in Week 2, the result of a knee injury suffered on what the tight end described as a “cheap shot” from Steelers LB Jerome Harrison in Week 1. Scaife caught five passes for 48 yards in that game.

I’m always amazed at the ridiculous emphasis placed on “trash talking.” Trash talking has been a part of the fabric of sports. I direct my ire at the media, who make such comments out to be a violation of some sacred trust of civility. In actuality, trash talking is a time honored tradition whose sanctity has been violated by players being forced to talk to the media.