• Torry Holt, when asked of his impressions of rookie Rams wide receiver Donnie Avery, the first receiver taken in the draft: "Right now, I don't have any impressions of Donnie Avery. ... Hopefully, during training camp he'll show me something." I think you just got served, Donnie Avery.

• Meanwhile, Harry Douglas, the 13th wide receiver picked in the draft, is making the biggest buzz at Falcons camp. To be fair, though, anyone who doesn't close their eyes, run in circles, and scream, "I LIKE FOOTBALL, I LIKE FOOTBALL, I LIKE FOOTBALL!" probably stands out in Falcons camp.

• That incident I mentioned a while back between James Hardy and his father was, according to Hardy, "blown out of proportion and has been very hurtful and frustrating for me and my father." He says the whole thing was a misunderstanding, and the situation was misinterpreted. And I probably should never have brought it up, with the details being so sparse. My apologies.

• Here's an argument that Bill Parcells could actually earn his way out of the Hall of Fame if the Dolphins continue to suck under his tutelage, which I don't think would be fair. Joe Montana never didn't really light it up in Kansas City, but I don't think you can hold that against him, either. I don't know why the same wouldn't apply to Parcells.

• Al Michaels, despite the NFL Network's best efforts, will not be calling games there on Thursday nights. I'd love to see Rich Eisen get a shot a the gig, as I think he's got a personality that would be perfect for play-by-play.

• Glendale found a way to lose money while hosting the Super Bowl. Sorry. I should have bought more t-shirts.

• Andre Johnson of the Houston Texans was unfortunately unable to convince Wal-Mart that underprivileged children deserve water.

• The Panthers are giving rookie RB Jonathan Stewart a shot to grab the kick returning job.

• And finally, the sad and disconcerting tale of a man described by Manhattan's District Attorney as "a recidivist transit grinder."

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