Truth & Rumors
Word is the Bears might be interested in Patriots holdout Deion Branch but are unwilling to surrender the high draft pick or pay the big-money contract to get that done. But if Cowboys coach Bill Parcells tires of Terrell Owens' act, he might be the answer for the Bears.
-- Chicago Sun-Times
From the division of the work during practice to the amount of their paychecks, the Titans are preparing Kerry Collins -- not Billy Volek -- to start as early as the season opener against the Jets. Collins was with offensive coordinator Norm Chow until 11 p.m., going over concepts and watching film. Collins was clearly rusty, but made some nice throws as well.
-- The Tennessean
Matt Leinart's preseason performances not only have boosted his confidence, they've increased the faith his teammates have in him, said coach Dennis Green. Green hasn't named Leinart the backup to Kurt Warner, but it'll be no surprise when he does.
-- Arizona Republic
J.P. Losman was officially named the Bills' starting quarterback Tuesday in a move that was reduced to a formality after the former first-round pick clearly emerged from a three-way battle this summer for the No. 1 job.
-- Buffalo News
