The Framingham Heart Study in Framingham, Mass. the longest running cardiovascular research project in the country saw a major funding stream slashed by $4 million this year after lawmakers couldn't agree on a sequester replacement. Some of the effects have already been felt.Davis knows another round of mixed reviews could hurt his chances to earn the No. 2 job behind Ryan before the Sept. 8 season opener at New Orleans.

Can't remember a team that has improved as much in one offseason at least on paper as the Chiefs. After a 214 season, they get Andy Reid as coach, trade for quarterback Alex Smith, resign wide receiver Dwayne Bowe, and go on a freeagency spending binge, signing cornerbacks Dunta Robinson and Sean Smith, wide receiver Donnie Avery, tight end Anthony Fasano and taking Central Michigan tackle Eric Fisher with the No. 1 overall pick.That was three weeks ago. I've been coaching upwards of 20 years and that's what we do, we coach and players have inputRandy