Taking a look at some of my little known gems from Week 1 of the preason, including rookies Aaron Brown and Ellis Lankster.

Some news making headlines around the web on Thursday, August 13:

The Titans placed rookie WR Kenny Britt on the physically unable to perform list, just one day after the first-round draft pick signed a five-year, $12.25 million contract.

Britt reportedly is still recovering from a hamstring injury that the Titans medical staff wants to let rest for a few more days. Coach Jeff Fisher said Britt could begin practicing by the middle of the week and in time to play in next weekend’s Hall of Fame Game against the Buffalo Bills.

When the planning for this trip was in its early stages, one thing that was most important to us was having the opportunity to spend the Fourth of July holiday with our troops who are serving overseas in harm’s way. I think all five coaches on the tour would agree that July 4, 2009 was a day they will long remember.

Packers first-round pick DT B.J. Raji told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that he wants to avoid a lengthy holdout.

Among the many subjects I interviewed during the week before Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa, Fla., none was as insightful as Jerry Rice, who told me to look for Pittsburgh Steelers WR Santonio Holmes to be the difference-maker in the big game.

Michael Fabiano discusses the fantasy implications of the NFL Draft.

Michael Fabiano examines the impact fantasy players in the 2009 NFL rookie class.

It might not have any relevance to the possibility of WR Braylon Edwards being traded, but the Cleveland Browns have scheduled a workout for Rutgers wide receiver Kenny Britt next Friday — the eve of the NFL draft.

Rutgers’ top prospect, WR Kenny Britt and 11 other teammates showed off their skills in front of representatives from 27 NFL teams on Thursday, including Bears offensive coordinator Ron Turner.