A quick look at some of the stories on the radar on Tuesday:

• Chris Johnson insists 2,500 yards is realistic, writes Jim Wyatt.

• Anthony Gonzalez isn’t sure about his role with the Colts, and also isn’t sure he was given an opportunity to win his starting job back, writes Mike Chappell.

• Ravens RT Jared Gaither is still unsure when he’ll be able to return to practice, writes Edward Lee.

• The Dolphins started preparing for the regular-season opener without LT Jake Long, who sat out practice Monday with a left knee injury, writes Omar Kelly.

• Falcons CB Dunta Robinson would rather see Charlie Batch under center than Dennis Dixon when he faces the Steelers on Sunday.

• Bill Belichick isn’t sure — or rather, won’t say — how Jarrad Page fits in with the Patriots, writes Ian Rapoport.

• Lions GM Martin Mayhew says QB Matthew Stafford has improved in every aspect of the game.

• Bears coach Lovie Smith and GM Jerry Angelo remain confident in the team’s offensive line, writes Sean Jensen.

• Browns coach Eric Mangini expects Jerome Harrison to seize the opportunity as the Browns’ No. 1 back.

• The departure of Patrick Crayton opens the door for Kevin Ogletree, writes Charean Williams.

• Brandon Jacobs is happy with his role for the Giants after all, despite comments last week that suggested he wasn’t, writes Mike Garafolo.

• Fred Jackson practiced on Monday and looks likely to play in the season opener, writes Chris Brown.

• The burden will fall on Rashard Mendenhall in Pittsburgh this season, writes Ron Cook.

• Michael Bush returned to practice on Monday, but his status for the Raiders is still uncertain, writes Steve Corkran.

• Marcus Spears will be back in the starting lineup when the Cowboys open the season, writes Todd Archer.

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