Around the NFL - May 31st, 2009

New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker backed off statements he made to SI's Peter King about how the Patriots' 2009 offense could be better than 2007's.

This is the year for Miami Dolphins wide receiver Ted Ginn to step up and be the team's #1 receiver.

New York Jets rookie long-snapper Anthony Harris has taken the long road to the NFL.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer says the team needs Chad Ochocinco.

Within Tony Grossi's column in the Cleveland Plain-Dealer, there's word that Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini has been a part-time DJ and the Browns are close to a lottery deal.

Improving on third downs and in the red zone are priorities for the Baltimore Ravens, writes Mike Preston of the Baltimore Sun.

Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame defensive tackle "Mean" Joe Greene has six Super Bowl rings, but made his first visit to the White House with the Steelers last week.

When he's not playing football, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Montell Owens plays a mean trumpet.

Tennessee Titans linebacker Josh Stamer is back to 100% following off-season surgery.

The Denver Broncos' new offensive system is difficult to learn.

Jack Hill, who has overseen the construction of all four stadiums and arenas in North Texas, doesn't know if he can top the new Dallas Cowboys' stadium.

Even after going through their 140,000-person waiting list, 4,000 of the most expensive seats in the New York Giants' new stadium are still available.

The Philadelphia Eagles will add former Cowboys defensive coordinator Brian Stewart to their coaching staff.

Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder tried to convince Jon Jansen to retire before the team released him on Friday.

After signing linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa, the Chicago Bears' front seven has no depth concerns, writes David Haugh of the Chicago Tribune.

Detroit Lions sixth-round running back Aaron Brown will need to show his versatility to win the third running back spot on the roster.

Green Bay Packers safety Atari Bigby wants to put 2008 in his rearview mirror.

Minnesota Vikings first round wide receiver Percy Harvin gives the team some Wildcat options.

Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff offers his early thoughts on the Falcons' 2009 draft class.

If Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme gets hurt, who is going to take his place?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Byron Leftwich is challenging Luke McCown for the team's starting job.

St. Louis Rams tight end Daniel Fells has impressed the coaches with his athleticism.

Today's Birthdays: Panthers receiver Jason Chery (24), Packers receiver Jordy Nelson (24), Giants defensive tackle Leger Douzable (23), and Redskins defensive tackle Lorenzo Alexander (26).