These guys are going to bust out on offense: there's no room for rookies on this team

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Patriots coaches have been working with ILB Monty Beisel for only a few months, but word is the team is enamored of the free-agent signee. Beisel is a Patriots kind of guy: He's coachable and hard-working. He also is willing to add 5 to 10 pounds of bulk so he can play inside on first downs and take on guards head-on. * QB Jeff Garcia, who was criticized for his lack of camaraderie by former Browns teammates, has shown a totally different side with the Lions. Detroit's talented young offensive players get together often for a social outing, whether it be dinner, drinks or going to a Pistons game. Garcia is one of the ringleaders in getting the group together, and, according to the younger players, Garcia fits right in. Garcia says he knows he has only a few years left and wants to enjoy the bonding process with his teammates. Though QB Joey Harrington joins the group on occasion, Garcia clearly is getting more "chemistry time" with his teammates, which might be a factor when the quarterback battle heats up in training camp. * There is speculation Raiders QB Rich Gannon, who is expected to retire, is talking with team owner Al Davis about finding a position for Gannon on the coaching staff or in the front office. Davis admires Gannon's understanding of the game and his preparation and work ethic. Those are traits that would serve the Raiders well in any capacity in which Gannon might serve. Look for Gannon to start out working with the quarterbacks. * One rising star in the personnel ranks is Panthers college scouting director Tony Seftli. The Seahawks showed some interest in him when they filled their team president role, and Softli was on a shortlist for the Dolphins' G.M. job. Softli is a good talent evaluator and an excellent communicator. A good year by the Panthers on the field could push him into a lofty front office job elsewhere next year. * The reaction among more than a few Browns players to OL Ross Verba's exit was along the lines of "Don't let the door hit you in the hip pads." Verba's unpredictable demeanor grated nerves, and some teammates saw him as selfish. * The Dolphins are having former USC DT Manuel Wright in for a visit in preparation for the July 14 supplemental draft. Wright opted for the supplemental draft after being declared academically ineligible for the 2005 season at USC. Some draftniks consider him a second- or third-round talent based on his play so far, but there are concerns about his work ethic. The Bengals and Eagles also have had Wright (6-6, 310) in for visits. Cincinnati could use him because DT Matthias Askew, a fourth-round pick in 2004, has been plagued by injuries. * One of the reasons the Broncos drafted three cornerbacks this year is because starter Lenny Walls will become a free agent after this season and his agent is Drew Rosenhaus. Walls has terrific upside, but he still has a lot to prove. If he has a big year, the Broncos will no doubt try to rework his deal long before next year's free-agent market opens. However, if Walls and Rosenhaus sense a chance to make a killing, Walls could be gone.--TSN correspondents