11.  Any phone company that puts loyalty above flexibility is destined for the morgue.

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

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

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

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

16.  Defensive line: When Chad Eaton plays well in the middle, it creates opportunities for the linebackers.

17.  Defensive lineman Carl Simpson,who suffered a hip injury in the crash, could be cleared to return to practice this week.

18.  Defensive lineman Daniel Pryor of Compton College has not met the necessary entrance requirements and is not expected to enroll for the fall semester.

19.  Defensive lineman Ennis Davis of Reseda plays at the most-experienced position on the team.

20.  Defensive lineman Erik Gardner (knee) was in shoulder pads and shorts for the first time since being injured in the season opener against Boise State.