The Saints might have two Heisman Trophy winners in their backfield this season … or they might not. By the time they sign first-round draft pick Mark Ingram, they could already have cut ties with Reggie Bush – who is still under contract but might be asked to take a paycut or be released.

NFL players players are no stranger to the squared circle, but who are the best to have come from the NFL to excel in professional wrestling? Who else is going to answer this question?

Kyle Kosier joined Marc Colombo as injured starters on the Cowboys’ offensive line.

I can understand the love affair between Rex Ryan and his players, but he is not affraid to work them hard.

The Patriots’ offseason program began Monday, and though LB Adalius Thomas wasn’t present for the voluntary workouts, he remains on the team … for now.

Jets FS Kerry Rhodes (knee) was added to the team’s injury report Thursday, while DT Shaun Ellis returned, taking part in a limited portion of the practice.

Jets CB Lito Sheppard and WR Brad Smith will not be active against the Dolphins. Sheppard and Smith are both battling quadriceps injuries.

NFL Network’s Jason LaCanfora reports that Jets WRs Jerricho Cotchery and David Clowney, along with DE Shaun Ellis and LB Bart Scott, are expected to play against the Dolphins on Sunday. CB Lito Sheppard remains very doubtful.

Neither defensive star is on the cusp of a new deal, but contract talks are ongoing.

A quick spin around some match-ups as kickoff appraoches. The Browns held another negotiating session with WR Josh Cribbs, with a face-to-face session with his agent conducted Saturday in Cleveland. The sides continue to make “good progress” toward a deal.

A tip of the old ball cap to coach Rex Ryan for the job and decisions he has made thus far for the New York Jets.

Some lesser-known young players will be sought after as teams face the reality of having to make some tough cuts next month.

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

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.

After Rex Ryan took the New York Jets’ head-coaching job in January, he didn’t wait long to bring in some of his guys — players he coached when he was the Baltimore Ravens’ defensive coordinator.