"No names were dropped but it wasn't too hard to figure out who running back Cedric Benson and left tackle Andrew Whitworth had in mind when asked Wednesday about some of the differences between last year's offense and this year's version.

It might be only one game into the season, but the absence of high-profile wide receivers Chad Ochocinco and Terrell Owens on the team doesn't bother Benson or Whitworth.

"Sad to say, as much as I love you guys (media), sometimes stars are born from y'all, not necessarily success on the football field," he said. "Some guys run their mouths a lot or say a lot of things so they get a lot of attention. It doesn't mean they always play football the way it is supposed to be played.""