Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith knows that playoff success will ultimately define his tenure with the team. In four seasons under Smith, the Falcons are 43-21, but are 0-3 in the postseason. ‘I think ultimately we are both going to be judged on success in the postseason,’ Smith said. ‘There have been a lot of teams and a lot of players that have broken through and gotten that first win. That’s why we are doing everything in our power to figure out how to get that done.’
Falcons | Mike Smith knows he is judged by playoffs

Pittsburgh Steelers WR Antonio Brown said he would like to continue fielding punts this upcoming season. ‘I definitely want to do punt returns,’ Brown said. ‘I want to get another record to match my receiving and return numbers.’
Steelers | Antonio Brown wants to return punts

Baltimore Ravens FS Ed Reed was noncommittal Wednesday, July 11, about his status for the upcoming season. He is physically prepared to play this season, but insists he is ‘still thinking things through.’ He is slated to report to training camp July 25, but he eluded to the possibility of a holdout. ‘The only way we protect ourselves, the only way a player gets what he wants is by holding out,’ Reed said. ‘So if Ray Rice doesn’t show up, so be it. If Joe Flacco didn’t show up and got a contract, so be it.’
Ravens | Ed Reed continues to hint at possible holdout

Miami Dolphins WR Chad Ochocinco might still have a burst of speed at age 34; however, he lacks discipline at the receiver position, according to one longtime general manager. ‘His best asset is his ability to get separation on routes,’ the general manager said. ‘But you want a disciplined receiver to be in the right spots, and that’s not what this guy is. I would not have touched him. His personality issues are not going to change. I don’t know if he’s ever going to get it.’
NFL | Former executive says Chad Ochocinco not disciplined

Green Bay Packers WR Donald Driver said he expects to play two more seasons in the NFL. ‘I’m going to play two more years, this one, then next year, then I’m completely done,’ Driver said. ‘(I’m) gonna put my cleats on the shelf and do something different.’
Packers | Donald Driver wants to play two more seasons