Column: Heady times for the NFL’s bottom feeders


              Houston Texans' Jake Hansen (49) and Dameon Pierce take part in a drill during an NFL football training camp practice Friday, July 29, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
            
              Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) walks over to the hill to greet fans during NFL football training camp in Flowery Branch, Ga., Friday, July 29, 2022. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
            
              Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility on Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
            
              Atlanta Falcons safety Richie Grant (27), rear, breaks up a pass intended for tight end Kyle Pitts (8) during NFL football training camp in Flowery Branch, Ga., Friday, July 29, 2022. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
            
              Houston Texans' Jacobi Francis sprays water on the back of his neck during an NFL football training camp practice Friday, July 29, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
            
              Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith conducts practice at NFL football training camp in Flowery Branch, Ga., Friday, July 29, 2022. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
            
              Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) throws a pass during an NFL football training camp practice Friday, July 29, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
            
              Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) runs the ball during a seven on seven drill at NFL football training camp in Flowery Branch, Ga., Friday, July 29, 2022. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
            
              Houston Texans coach Lovie Smith watches drills during an NFL football training camp practice Friday, July 29, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
            
              Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility on Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
            
              Houston Texans' Desmond King II takes a drink of water during an NFL football training camp practice Friday, July 29, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
            
              Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio, left, talks with coach Lovie Smith during an NFL football training camp practice Friday, July 29, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Column: Heady times for the NFL’s bottom feeders