Inside Dish: Simms, Bucs at a standstill

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The Bills insist rumors that CB Ashton Youboty might be traded toCleveland are false, but don't rule out the possibility. The Billsstockpiled talent at cornerback this offseason -- Leodis McKelvinwas one of three picked up in the draft, and Will James wasacquired in free agency -- and the Browns are desperate for cornerhelp. . . .
Look for a different Mike Tomlin in his second season with theSteelers. After feeling his way last year in transition from BillCowher, Tomlin should be more assertive and demanding this season.He won't be as demonstrative as Cowher, but Tomlin has already beentougher with players. . . .
It is unlikely that this will be a make-or-break season for Lionspresident Matt Millen. The team's biggest problem in his sevenyears at the helm has been a lack of consistency in scouting andcoaching, and now that Millen and coach Rod Marinelli have finallylaid out a strategy, owner William Clay Ford will be hesitant tostart from scratch again if the team struggles this year. . . .
Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren hasn't lost any of his passion headinginto his final season. After the team's final minicamp practice,"Mike chewed us out a good amount," QB Matt Hasselbeck says. . . .
DT Albert Haynesworth, the Titans' unsigned franchise player,skipped the offseason program -- and the team isn't happy about it.Had he shown up instead of opting to work out on his own, he mighthave the long-term deal he wants by now. . . .
Redskins RB Clinton Portis has had one of his best offseasons sincehe came into the league in 2002. But the real test will be trainingcamp. His disdain for practice has annoyed teammates in the past.If he takes part in every workout and does so without complaint,he'll win new respect from coaches and teammates.