1.  Defensive line coach Bill Kollar, who in 1996 granted Dronett's wish and released him, said the key is that Dronett keeps his center of gravity down.

2.  Defensive line coach Doug Smith will coach the offensive line, and offensive line coach Mike Barry will assist Riley.

3.  Defensive line coach Earl Leggett also stayed in bed.

4.  Defensive line coach Floyd Peters expects fierce competition, though not necessarily sophisticated competition.

5.  Defensive line coach John Blake did that late in the first half against the Packers.

6.  Defensive line coach John Blake left at the end of the regular season to take the head coaching job at the University of Oklahoma.

7.  Defensive line coach John Blake said Lett told him that he would miss practice but didn't say why.

8.  Defensive line coach John Blake said stopping Heyward and the running game is as important as slowing down the Falcons' passing game.

9.  Defensive line coach Odell Haggins hopes the strength comes in numbers this season.

10.  Defensive line coach Romeo Crennel will interview with the Chargers and Jets, though he already may have received an offer from the Patriots.