No. 1 draft pick Justin Smith and 14-year veteran John Jackson cam e to blows in a red-zone drill in Sunday afternoon's practice.

        They got locked up on a pass play and Jackson wrestled Smith to the ground. Smith shoved Jackson, and Jackson took at least two swings at Smith's helmet.

        “It was a good day of practice, a good day,” said Smith. “Everything is left on the field, so it's no big deal.”

        Jackson said, “It's nothing personal. It's just when I get out there I get a short fuse.”

        ACHES AND PAINS: Quarterback Akili Smith, tight end Marco Battaglia and left tackle Richmond Webb were held out of the afternoon practice with minor injuries. Battaglia has a thigh bruise, and Smith's right shoulder was sore.

        BROWN'S TAKE: Brown likes what he has seen in the three minicamp practices.

        “We're bringing in a lot of new things here, not just players but systems,” he said. “There are a lot of changes going on. When you have that, you can look rough at first before they smooth out. Our guys are working hard. They're showing a good spirit.”

        THE RETURN: Linebacker Brian Simmons, who is coming back from a serious knee ligament injury in last season's opener, intercepted a pass and chased down a ball carrier from across the field.

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