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AFC East Notebook: Tannehill praises athletic receivers; scariest position groups

Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports / Reuters

Every Friday, theScore's NFL editors will bring you a roundup of everything you need to know from around the division with the AFC East Notebook.

New York Jets

Scary position groups. NFL.com's Bucky Brooks rates two of the Jets' defensive position groups among the NFL's 10 scariest units.

Marshall moves in with Smith. New Jets wideout Brandon Marshall is serious about building chemistry with presumed starting quarterback Geno Smith. So serious that Marshall has moved into Smith's home in New Jersey.

Colon bothered by lack of accountability. Jets veteran guard Willie Colon isn't backing down from comments he made earlier this year calling out teammates for a lack of accountability.

Miami Dolphins

Tannehill praises athletic receivers. Ryan Tannehill says he's excited to work with a revamped receiving corps he believes is the most athletic group the Dolphins have had since he joined the team.

OTAs observations. Andy Cohen of the Dolphins' official website is attending OTAs and shares his thoughts on Ndamukong Suh, DeVante Parker and more.

Jobs up for grabs. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald breaks down the position battles underway at Dolphins OTAs.

Buffalo Bills

Bills move Graham to safety. Corey Graham is still listed as a cornerback on the Bills' official depth chart, but he has spent the bulk of OTAs and minicamp at safety. Rex Ryan says the move helps ensure the Bills have their "best 11 on the field."

D-line feared. NFL.com's Bucky Brooks rates the Bills' defensive line as the second-most frightening position group in the NFL.

Ryan blasts Williams. Rex Ryan isn't happy that guard Chris Williams is skipping voluntary workouts – and he wants everyone to know he isn't happy.

New England Patriots

No jersey numbers at OTAs. In what is becoming a tradition, the Patriots are choosing to practice without jersey numbers at OTAs. Players say it forces them to learn their teammates names.

Texans on "Hard Knocks" could reveal how Patriots conduct business. With recent news that the Houston Texans will feature on HBO's "Hard Knocks," Doug Kyed of NESN speculates seeing Texans coach Bill O'Brien, a former Patriots coordinator, behind the scenes could give fans a glimpse of "the Patriot way."

Brady replaced Manning for "Entourage" cameo. The director of the "Entourage" movie says Eli Manning was originally slated for a cameo but backed out at the last minute. Stepping up to take his place? Tom Brady.

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