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| 1. | Patriots | Tom Brady confident | (KFFL) New England Patriots QB Tom Brady said he is more confident with his arm and throwing mechanics than ever before. | 15 minutes |
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| 2. | Miami rookie Gillislee in running to start | (TheHuddle) Miami Dolphins rookie RB Mike Gillislee is expected to compete with RBs Lamar Miller and Daniel Thomas for the starting running back job during offseason workouts and training camp. Analysis: The 208-pound Gillislee, a fifth-round selection out of in-state Florida, isn't as fast as Miller or as big as Thomas (230 pounds), but he's a solid combo of the 2 incumbents and definitely will have his shot at the No. 1 job with neither of the vets having asserted themselves so far in their brief time in the league. | 9 hours | |
| 3. | Steelers' Bell must master offense to start | (TheHuddle) Pittsburgh Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell's chance at starting this season will be determined by how quickly he will be able to pick up the offense. If Bell struggles to learn the offense, RB Jonathan Dwyer or RB Isaac Redman could start. Analysis: Rookie running backs typically can slide right into starting roles at the next level, provided -- and here's the big if -- they can get a quick handle on the vital skill of pass protection/blitz pickup. That's the challenge here for Bell, the second back selected in the draft. | 9 hours | |
| 4. | Cameron could have big role in Browns' attack | (TheHuddle) The Cleveland Browns plan to throw a lot to TE Jordan Cameron this season. Cameron has been targeted on several deep passes during organized team activities. Analysis: The Browns have only had one TE post 50 or more catches since Kellen Winslow Jr.'s 82-grab season in 2007, and Cameron -- who hauled in 20 passes for 226 yards and a a TD in 2012 -- will take aim at the mark this season. | 9 hours | |
| 5. | Manuel is only Bills' pick without a deal | (TheHuddle) Buffalo Bills QB EJ Manuel, the team's first-round pick at No. 16 overall in the 2013 NFL Draft, is the club's only unsigned draft pick following the agreement on a 4-year deal with second-round pick WR Robert Woods on Sunday, May 19. Analysis: Striking an early deal with Woods is a plus, but getting Manuel signed is the most important item on Buffalo's to-do list due to the steep learning curve for rookie QBs. And to be certain, Manuel will need every edge he can get if he has any chance of beating out vets Kevin Kolb and Tavaris Jackson for the starting job. | 9 hours | |
| 6. | Gronk will undergo surgery Monday | (TheHuddle) New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (forearm, back) is scheduled to undergo surgery Monday, May 20, on his injured forearm. The doctors are expected to take cultures from his forearm to see if the infection is still there. If there is no infection, the plate in his forearm will be replaced and Gronkowski would start a 10- to 11-week rehab process. The plate will not be replaced if there is still signs of an infection. Analysis: Best case scenario here is that Gronk returns early in training camp, but there's the possibility of a lingering infection and also... (More) | 9 hours | |
| 7. | Woodson open to joining Lions | (TheHuddle) Free-agent DB Charles Woodson (Packers) said he is willing to sign with the Detroit Lions if he is comfortable with the salary. Analysis: Add another suitor to the list for Woodson, who suddenly has gained quite a bit of leverage over the past week with the Broncos, Panthers, Raiders, Giants and now the Lions showing interest. | 9 hours | |
| 8. | Texans | Brooks Reed is 100 percent | (KFFL) Houston Texans LB Brooks Reed (groin) said Sunday, May 19, that he is healthy for the beginning of the team's organized team activities (OTAs), and he said he is "100 percent." Reed said he has been running and lifting weights for the past three weeks and the groin hasn't given him any trouble. | 11 hours | |
| 9. | Steelers | Uncertain if Troy Polamalu will attend | (KFFL) Pittsburgh Steelers SS Troy Polamalu has a history of blowing off the voluntary portion of spring drills to train with his guru, Marv Marinovich, in the Los Angeles area. Last season, Polamalu went through most of the spring practice with his teammates - and then missed nine games with injuries. It's uncertain if Polamalu will attend organized team activities (OTAs), which begin Tuesday, May 21. | 11 hours | |
| 10. | Steelers | New faces on defense | (KFFL) When organized team activities (OTAs) open Tuesday, May 21, the Pittsburgh Steelers will have at least three new faces among the starters. LB Jason Worilds is in for the departed James Harrison (Bengals) at outside lineback, NT Steve Mclendon is in for free-agent Casey Hampton at nose tackle, and CB Cortez Allen takes over for CB <... (More) | 11 hours | |
| 11. | Steelers | Emmanuel Sanders projected to start | (KFFL) Pittsburgh Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders is projected to take over the spot of departed WR Mike Wallace (Dolphins) at split end, at least for one year. | 11 hours | |
| 12. | Redskins | Have crowded backfield | (KFFL) The Washington Redskins have seven running backs on the roster right now, with only RB Alfred Morris guaranteed of a job in Washington this season. Based on the current roster, it appears RB Evan Royster will be battling Jawan Jamison, and RB Roy Helu Jr. will be battling Chris Thompson for the two running back spots behind Morris. | 11 hours | |
| 13. | Browns | Confident in Travis Benjamin | (KFFL) The Cleveland Browns feel confident WR Travis Benjamin and RB Dion Lewis can handle the return duties, which is why fan favorite WR Joshua Cribbs (Raiders) (knee) was allowed to leave via free agency without much effort to re-sign him. Plus, Cribbs is 30, and there are concerns about his knee. | 11 hours | |
| 14. | Browns | Like speed of Dion Lewis | (KFFL) The Cleveland Browns like the speed of RB Dion Lewis, especially as a third-down back. Lewis might also be in the mix to return kicks. | 11 hours | |
| 15. | Browns | Thaddeus Lewis not expected to make team | (KFFL) Cleveland Browns QB Thaddeus Lewis is not expected to make the team following the signing of QB Brian Hoyer. QB Brandon Weeden is expected to be the starter, with QB Jason Campbell as the backup and Hoyer as the third QB. | 11 hours | |
| 16. | Bills sign Robert Woods to 4-year contra... | (Rotoworld) Bills signed second-round WR Robert Woods to a four-year contract. Analysis: Not dissimilar in play style from Stevie Johnson, Woods is an incredibly quick-footed possession type receiver who should be able to move all around the formation, playing both outside positions and in the slot. Considered NFL-ready after playing in USC's pro-style scheme, Woods shouldn't struggle to win a starting job as a rookie. He's more likely to struggle for consistent fantasy value, projecting as no more than a WR4/5 amid suspect quarterback play. | 13 hours | |
| 17. | Brooks Reed shows up to OTAs healthy | (Rotoworld) Texans OLB Brooks Reed reported to OTAs at 100 percent following offseason surgery on his groin. Analysis: Reed had the surgery in late January after a groin injury cost him four games last season. Although there have been rumors of Reed moving to inside linebacker this year, he's more likely to open the season playing outside across from Whitney Mercilus unless rookies Sam Montgomery or Trevardo Williams come along much faster than expected. Reed will be a 2013 candidate for 6-9 sacks. | 14 hours | |
| 18. | Cardinals | Coach high on Carson Palmer | (KFFL) Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians said he likes the deep pass QB Carson Palmer will be able to bring to the team. "He's tough as nails. As good a deep-ball thrower as I've ever seen. I mean really accurate on the deep ball. He still has it. What he did last year with the [Oakland Raiders], in a crazy situation, I thought was very, very impressive," Arians said. | 15 hours | |
| 19. | 2 expected to compete for Fins' No. 3 WR job | (TheHuddle) Miami Dolphins WRs Brandon Gibson and Armon Binns are expected to compete for the No. 3 wide receiver job during offseason workouts and training camp. Analysis: Gibson, who hit career highs with 691 receiving yards and 5 TDs with the Rams last season, would seem at first glance to be the odds-on favorite over Binns, who has 24 career receptions, but neither figures to set the fantasy world afire playing behind Mike Wallace and Brian Hartline in one of the league's lesser-regarded passing attacks. | 16 hours | |
| 20. | Progress slow in Giants' talks with Cruz | (TheHuddle) The New York Giants are making slow progress in contract talks with restricted free-agent WR Victor Cruz on a long-term contract. The two sides are expected to resume negotiations this week. Analysis: Slowly but surely the talks seem to be picking up steam as the Giants look to extend the deal of a highly productive wideout who ranks ninth in receptions (168), fifth in receiving yards (2,628) and eighth in TD grabs (19) in the league over the past 2 seasons. | 16 hours | |
| 21. | Jets' teammate says Goodson might be cut | (TheHuddle) New York Jets OG Willie Colon said he does not think RB Mike Goodson will remain with the team after being arrested earlier this week on drug and weapons charges. 'It's one of the things where it's zero-tolerance with stuff like that,' Colon said. 'It's sad. Mike could have been huge for us.' Analysis: It remains to be seen if Goodson's run with the Jets is over before it really began, but in any case, the news is a boon for the fantasy stock of Chris Ivory, another offseason RB addition for the squad. | 16 hours | |
| 22. | Charlie Batch won't retire this offseaso... | (Rotoworld) Free agent QB Charlie Batch says he has no plans to retire this offseason. Analysis: Now 38 years old, Batch will keep his phone on in case a team gets desperate for an in-season quarterback addition. We wouldn't expect him to be signed before Week 1. "I'm not closing the door," said Batch. "I'm open to whatever is out there for me." Batch is also interested in working in an NFL front office. | 16 hours | |
| 23. | Broncos | DC thinks Rahim Moore over playoff performance | (KFFL) Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio said he believes FS Rahim Moore has gotten over his struggles during the Divisional round of the playoffs. CB Champ Bailey said Moore is over the playoff game and is ready for the 2013 season. | 16 hours | |
| 24. | Buccaneers | Several in mix for No. 3 WR job | (KFFL) Tampa Bay Buccaneers WRs Tiquan Underwood, Kevin Ogletree, Steve E. Smith and Chris Owusu are expected to be candidates for the No. 3 wide receiver job. | 16 hours | |
| 25. | Eagles' WR Avant works with defense | (TheHuddle) Philadelphia Eagles WR Jason Avant saw some time as a defensive back during organized team activities this week. Avant does not believe his work with the defense clouds his future with the team. Analysis: Avant, entering his 8th season in Philly, appears to have plateaued somewhat with 51, 52 and 53 catches, respectively, over the past 3 seasons. The Andy Reid offense is out, though, and the Chip Kelly regime is moving in, and it'll be interesting to see how that shakes out for a deep Eagles WR corps that includes Avant, DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, Riley Cooper an... (More) | 16 hours | |
| 26. | Bucs' coach not counting out rookie Glennon | (TheHuddle) Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano said he believes QB Mike Glennon can play quickly and has not ruled out the possibility of Glennon taking over the starting job from QB Josh Freeman. 'We have a starting quarterback. It's not like we're looking to find a starter. But competition is competition. Mike Glennon is a fierce competitor. I knew that when he was coming out of high school. Now being able to work with him a little, you can see it on the practice field,' Schiano said. Analysis: Freeman, ... (More) | 16 hours | |
| 27. | Eagles waive RB Maysonet | (Rotoworld) Eagles waived RB Miguel Maysonet. Analysis: The undrafted rookie out of Stony Brook became superfluous when Philly signed Felix Jones. Maysonet was a worthwhile pickup at 5-foot-9, 209 with 4.59 wheels and some power. He figures to find a new home before training camp. | 16 hours | |
| 28. | Buccaneers | Three DTs to compete for starting job | (KFFL) Tampa Bay Buccaneers DTs Akeem Spence, Derek Landri and Gary Gibson will compete for the starting nose tackle job during offseason workouts and training camp. | 16 hours | |
| 29. | NFL | Charlie Batch not retiring | (KFFL) Free-agent QB Charlie Batch (Steelers) said he is not ruling out playing for a team this season. | 16 hours | |
| 30. | Benn, Cooper likely competing for roster spot | (TheHuddle) Philadelphia Eagles WRs Riley Cooper and Arrelious Benn may have to compete for one roster spot during training camp. Both are bigger receivers who can block and play special teams. Analysis: Benn, a second-round pick of the Bucs in 2010, was the odd-man out with Tampa's signing of Vincent Jackson last year, and he'll now try to unseat Cooper, who has 5 TD catches in only 10 career starts. | 16 hours | |
| 31. | Browns' Weeden, Gordon showing chemistry | (TheHuddle) Cleveland Browns QB Brandon Weeden indicated that he and WR Josh Gordon are jelling nicely at organized team activities (OTAs). 'I have so much confidence in him. I'm not afraid to throw at any corner with him,' Weeden said. 'He's that good.' Analysis: Gordon, a 2nd-round supplemental draft pick last summer, may still be flying under the radar even after finishing third among rookie wideouts in receptions (50), third in receiving yards (805) and tied for second in TD grabs (5) in 2012. With Gordon and Weeden now having a season under their belts, they figure to prod... (More) | 16 hours | |
| 32. | Steelers | Jerricho Cotchery could have bigger role early | (KFFL) Pittsburgh Steelers WR Jerricho Cotchery could have a bigger role early in the season as a possession receiver if TE Heath Miller (knee) is not ready to play. | 16 hours | |
| 33. | Chris Cook wants to shadow No. 1 receive... | (Rotoworld) Vikings CB Chris Cook is asking the coaching staff to let him shadow opposing No. 1 receivers this year. Analysis: The Vikings have dabbled with this in the past, although Cook has been unable to stay healthy and establish himself in the "shadow corner" role. They'll probably give him another shot at it in 2013, while Xavier Rhodes attends to No. 2 wideouts as a rookie. Cook hopes the coaches will let him match up with Calvin Johnson, Brandon Marshall, and Jordy Nelson in the NFC North. | 17 hours | |
| 34. | Lions | Charles Woodson open to joining team | (KFFL) Free-agent DB Charles Woodson (Packers) said he is willing to sign with the Detroit Lions if he is comfortable with the salary. | 17 hours | |
| 35. | Redskins | Four RBs likely to compete for roster spots | (KFFL) Washington Redskins RBs Roy Helu, Evan Royster, Chris Thompson and Jawan Jamison are expected to compete for two roster spots during offseason workouts and training camp. Helu and Thompson are expected to compete for one spot while Royster and Jamison are expected to compete for the other roster spot. | 17 hours | |
| 36. | Vikings | Chris Cook wants to shadow top receivers | (KFFL) Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook said he would like to shadow opponents' top receivers this season. | 17 hours | |
| 37. | Eagles | Michael Vick says coach helps with ball security | (KFFL) Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick said head coach Chip Kelly has helped him with his ball security by showing him a new way to hold the ball. "The other day, I broke out in the pocket, and the first thing Chip told me was to tuck the football," Vick said. "So I showed him how I was running with it, and he looked at it and he knocked the ball right out of my hands. And he was like, 'Hold it like this.' And what he told me felt comfortable. I had a tighter grip on the football. That should secure that problem as long as I work on it." | 17 hours | |
| 38. | Alfred Morris | (RotoWire) The Redskins' running back pecking order behind Morris has yet to be determined, csnwashington.com reports. Analysis: The report suggests that the key upcoming positional battles on that front appear to be Evan Royster against (228th overall pick) Jawan Jamison, along with Roy Helu against fifth-rounder Chris Thompson. In any case, until there is more clarity with regards to how the team's RB depth will shake out, it's going to be difficult for early drafters to accurately peg the team's depth options behind Morris. | 17 hours | |
| 39. | Steelers | Le'Veon Bell's understanding of offense will decide role | (KFFL) Pittsburgh Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell's chance at starting this season will be determined by how quickly he will be able to pick up the offense. If Bell struggles to learn the offense, RB Jonathan Dwyer or RB Isaac Redman could start. | 17 hours | |
| 40. | Dolphins | Mike Gillislee will compete for starting job | (KFFL) Miami Dolphins RB Mike Gillislee is expected to compete with RBs Lamar Miller and Daniel Thomas for the starting running back job during offseason workouts and training camp. | 17 hours | |
| 41. | Thad Lewis won't make Browns final 53 | (Rotoworld) Browns QB Thaddeus Lewis is not expected to make the 53-man roster. Analysis: Perhaps the Pat Shurmur favorite will resurface with Shurmur in Philly, where they are collecting QBs. The Browns don't believe Lewis' arm is strong enough for Rob Chudzinski's vertical passing attack, even to function as a backup. Brandon Weeden, Jason Campbell, and Brian Hoyer are ahead of him on the depth chart. | 18 hours | |
| 42. | Cowboys | Will Allen could start | (KFFL) Dallas Cowboys SS Will Allen will compete for one of the starting safety jobs during training camp and has a chance to win of the jobs. | 18 hours | |
| 43. | Rob Gronkowski | (RotoWire) Gronkowski is slated to undergo a fourth procedure on his left forearm Monday, the Boston Herald reports. Analysis: Gronkowski, who also may need back surgery this offseason, must first have his arm issue addressed, with Monday's procedure slated to determine whether or not the infection in his arm has completely cleared up. If so, the next step would entail replacing the plate currently in his forearm with a new one. Once that happens, the tight end is looking at a 10-11 week recovery period. In any case, things will need to proceed smoothly (with both his arm and back) going forward in order for Gronkowski to be ready to go co... (More) | 18 hours | |
| 44. | Dolphins | Have not considered extension for Reshad Jones | (KFFL) The Miami Dolphins have not discussed the possibility of signing SS Reshad Jones to a contract extension at this point. Jones is entering the final year of his contract. | 18 hours | |
| 45. | Browns | Dion Lewis could have a few roles | (KFFL) Cleveland Browns RB Dion Lewis could be used as a third-down back because the team likes his speed. The team could also consider using him as a kick returner. | 18 hours | |
| 46. | Browns | Not convinced about Thaddeus Lewis' arm | (KFFL) The Cleveland Browns front office does not think QB Thaddeus Lewis' arm is strong enough to be a starter. | 18 hours | |
| 47. | Browns | Jordan Cameron could have big role in offense | (KFFL) The Cleveland Browns plan to throw a lot to TE Jordan Cameron this season. Cameron has been targeted on several deep passes during organized team activities. | 18 hours | |
| 48. | Patriots | Rob Gronkowski will undergo surgery Monday | (KFFL) New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (forearm, back) is scheduled to undergo surgery Monday, May 20, on his injured forearm. The doctors are expected to take cultures from his forearm to see if the infection is still there. If there is no infection, the plate in his forearm will be replaced and Gronkowski would start a 10- to 11-rehab process. The plate will not be replaced if there are still signs of an infection. | 18 hours | |
| 49. | Browns | Jason Campbell expected to be favorite for No. 2 QB job | (KFFL) Cleveland Browns QB Jason Campbell is expected to enter training camp as the favorite for the No. 2 quarterback job but will have to compete with QB Brian Hoyer for the role. | 19 hours | |
| 50. | NFL | David Garrard struggled with longer passes | (KFFL) Retired QB David Garrard (knee) was struggling with deeper passes during New York Jets offseason workouts this offseason because his knee prevented him to drive the ball. Garrard did well on his shorter routes during the workouts. He did miss some workouts earlier this offseason because of the injury. | 19 hours | |
| 51. | Gronkowski undergoing 4th arm surgery Mo... | (Rotoworld) The Boston Herald confirms Rob Gronkowski's fourth left-forearm surgery will take place Monday at Massachusetts General Hospital. Analysis: Dr. Jesse Jupiter is expected to perform the procedure, with Patriots team Dr. Thomas Gill on hand. The surgeons will take "cultures" from Gronk's arm. If the cultures come back infection-free, a new plate will replace the one already in Gronkowski's arm and he'll begin a 10-11 week recovery timetable. If the cultures show Gronk's infection has lingered, "it's back to square one" and Gronkowski will likely miss regular seas... (More) | 19 hours | |
| 52. | Patriots | May not pursue John Abraham | (KFFL) The New England Patriots may not show interest in free-agent DE John Abraham (Falcons) if he is looking for a deal similar to the two-year, $8.75 million deal San Diego Chargers DE Dwight Freeney received. | 19 hours | |
| 53. | Patriots | Brandon Spikes have not been present this offseason | (KFFL) New England Patriots LB Brandon Spikes has not spent a lot of time with the team during their offseason program. It is not known if he will be present for organized team activities this week. | 19 hours | |
| 54. | Markus Wheaton behind the learning curve | (Rotoworld) The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette anticipates third-round WR Markus Wheaton entering camp behind the "learning curve" because Oregon State's late graduation will keep him away from the Steelers until June 14. Analysis: NFL rules prohibit players who haven't graduated from college from participating in full-squad offseason workouts until they do. Wheaton did take part in rookie camp, but he'll essentially miss all of OTA season. It's a reminder that Wheaton isn't a serious candidate to compete for a starting job as a rookie. | 19 hours | |
| 55. | Jets | Did not show interest in Brian Hoyer | (KFFL) The New York Jets did not express interest or make an offer to Cleveland Browns QB Brian Hoyer before he signed with the Browns. | 19 hours | |
| 56. | Titans | Think they can do more with Delanie Walker | (KFFL) The Tennessee Titans believe they will be able to do more with TE Delanie Walker this season than what they did with TE Jared Cook last season. The team believes Walker can line up on the outside but also be an inline blocker in the running game and run more traditional tight end routes. | 19 hours | |
| 57. | Buccaneers | Coach not ruling out Mike Glennon starting | (KFFL) Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano said he believes QB Mike Glennon can play quickly and has not ruled out the possibility of Glennon taking over the starting job over QB Josh Freeman. "We have a starting quarterback. It's not like we're looking to find a starter. But competition is competition. Mike Glennon is a fierce competitor. I knew that when he was coming out of high school. Now being able to work with him a little, you can see it on the practice field," Schiano said. | 19 hours | |
| 58. | Weeden 'surprised' by Brian Hoyer signin... | (Rotoworld) Brandon Weeden admits he was "surprised" by the Browns' signing of Brian Hoyer. Analysis: "I was surprised, but that's the nature of the beast," Weeden said. "It's part of this business, and if you start worrying about it, that's too much to worry about." Hoyer's addition is an undeniable sign the Browns don't believe they're set at quarterback, but despite GM Mike Lombardi's noted admiration for the former Patriot, he's not a legitimate threat to Weeden. Between Weeden, Hoyer and Jason Campbell, the deck is still stacked in Weeden's favor. Hoyer's addi... (More) | 20 hours | |
| 59. | Roy Helu competing with Chris Thompson? | (Rotoworld) CSN Washington believes Roy Helu and No. 154 pick RB Chris Thompson are competing for the same roster spot. Analysis: The same is true of Evan Royster and No. 228 pick Jawan Jamison. Thompson and Helu are both change-of-pace type runners, while Royster and Jamison rely more on vision and power. Jamison is the longest shot of the four, but Helu's roster spot will very much be in danger if he doesn't report to camp 100 percent healthy and stay 100 percent healthy. | 21 hours | |
| 60. | Vick: Kelly taught me how to properly ru... | (Rotoworld) Michael Vick says new Eagles coach Chip Kelly "taught" him how to properly hold the football while running. Analysis: The 10-year veteran was apparently being serious. "The other day, I broke out in the pocket, and the first thing Chip told me was to tuck the football," Vick said. "So I showed him how I was running with it, and he looked at it and he knocked the ball right out of my hands. And he was like, `Hold it like this.' And what he told me felt comfortable. I had a tighter grip on the football. That should secure that problem as long as I work on it.&q... (More) | 21 hours | |
| 61. | T-Rich not facing criminal charges | (Rotoworld) Trent Richardson isn't expected to face criminal charges after being accused of assault by two women in a civil lawsuit. Analysis: The Elyria, Oh. district attorney's office has declined to pursue charges because of "conflicting statements and a lack of evidence." It suggests the suit is little more than a thinly-veiled money grab. From a football perspective, it's a dead issue for T-Rich. | 21 hours | |
| 62. | League laying off Jimmy Haslam 'for now' | (Rotoworld) League and team sources tell SI's Don Banks that the FBI's investigation into Browns owner Jimmy Haslam's truck-stop company Pilot Flying J is unlikely to affect his ownership "for now." Analysis: Per Banks, there's "there's no real sense the sky is falling in Cleveland," or that Haslam's legal troubles will "seriously imperil" his ownership. That's true, but it's also true the FBI has yet to press charges. It's been barely one month since their surprise raid of Haslam's company. What we know for sure is that the investigation shouldn't affect the Browns this season. All bets are off beyond that. | 21 hours | |
| 63. | TE Egnew doing MMA, learning to 'compete... | (Rotoworld) Dolphins TE Michael Egnew has taken up mixed martial arts this offseason, and believes it's helped him "learn how to compete." Analysis: It's a good thing Egnew is learning how to compete, because he clearly didn't know how to as a rookie. "I expect to play this year," Egnew said. "I've gotten stronger. I'm absolutely ready." Just one year removed from being the No. 78 overall pick, Egnew is buried on the depth chart. Dustin Keller is the starter, while fourth-rounder Dion Sims should be the primary blocker. Egnew's camp will be all about saving his ros... (More) | 22 hours | |
| 64. | Report: Titans like Walker more than Coo... | (Rotoworld) According to the National Football Post's Dan Pompei, the Titans believe they can "get more out of Delanie Walker than they did Jared Cook." Analysis: Yikes. Per Pompei, the Titans plan to play Walker "for more snaps than they played Cook." That's not far-fetched since Walker is a far superior blocker, but stone-handed, he's half the receiver. Nevertheless, the Titans believe Walker can split out wide and "(create) mismatches." That's hard to do for a 6-foot-0 tight end. The Titans have been overly optimistic bordering on aimless with their offseason mov... (More) | 22 hours | |
| 65. | Report: Jets 'really wanted' Brian Hoyer | (Rotoworld) ESPN Cleveland reports the Jets "really wanted" QB Brian Hoyer before he signed with the Browns. Analysis: It's not surprising. With David Garrard headed to the beach and Mark Sanchez's roster spot up in the air, the Jets have perilously little depth behind second-round pick Geno Smith. Despite a media-inflated reputation, however, Hoyer isn't any more proven than Greg McElroy. He's attempted just 65 more regular-season passes. | 22 hours | |
| 66. | Schiano 'not against' Mike Glennon start... | (Rotoworld) Coach Greg Schiano believes third-round pick Mike Glennon was the best quarterback in the draft, and is "not against" him beating out Josh Freeman for the Bucs' starting job. | 22 hours | |
| 67. | Spikes staying away from Pats headquarte... | (Rotoworld) ESPN Boston reports ILB Brandon Spikes "hasn't been seen much" since the start of the Patriots' offseason program. Analysis: It's an interesting strategy for a player going into the final year of his rookie contract, but there have been no reports Spikes is planning to skip this week's "voluntary" OTAs. Going on 26, Spikes is coming off his strongest campaign. He started 14 games last season, grading out as Pro Football Focus' No. 9 inside linebacker. Spikes offers little on passing downs, but could put himself in position for a nice payday with a similarly strong... (More) | 23 hours | |
| 68. | Browns targeted Jordan Cameron deep in O... | (Rotoworld) According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Browns plan to throw to TE Jordan Cameron "a lot," and targeted him on "plenty of deep balls" in OTAs. Analysis: It's the Rod Chudzinski recipe at tight end, and reason for legitimate excitement over Cameron's 2013 fantasy prospects. Cameron can seal his status as a high-upside TE1 candidate with a strong camp and preseason. He has the talent to take advantage of his golden opportunity. | 23 hours | |
| 69. | Geno Smith the 'preferred candidate' for... | (Rotoworld) ESPN New York considers Geno Smith the heavy favorite to win the Jets' quarterback competition. Analysis: Reporter Rich Cimini believes Smith will beat out Mark Sanchez as long as he "proves capable of running the offense." The more intriguing question is whether the Jets prefer Sanchez or Greg McElroy to be Smith's backup. Sanchez needs Smith to have a horrid camp to be guaranteed a roster spot. Otherwise, we believe new GM John Idzik has the stones to cut Sanchez loose despite his fully guaranteed $8.5 million salary. | 23 hours | |
| 70. | David Garrard was struggling to drive ba... | (Rotoworld) ESPN New York reports David Garrard was struggling to "drive the ball" on longer passes before his retirement. Analysis: Garrard had been missing workouts, and "bounced some passes." In other words, his knee troubles weren't only evident to him. The Jets' main quarterback question is no longer "who will start," but "Mark Sanchez or Greg McElroy?" The Jets deemed McElroy a better option than Sanchez down the stretch last season, and could do so again unless they can't stomach the idea of releasing a player guaranteed $8.5 million. In terms of sk... (More) | 23 hours | |
| 71. | Goodson's Jets future a 'major question ... | (Rotoworld) ESPN New York considers Mike Goodson's future with the Jets a "major question mark." Analysis: Goodson's Friday arrest on weapons and marijuana charges would have any player on the hot seat - not just a reserve running back - but reporter Rich Cimini believes he could have time on his side. The Jets still owe Goodson nearly half of his $1 million signing bonus, and it would reportedly be "harder to recoup the money" if he was cut before the legal process plays out. The legal process will take months in this instance. For now, Goodson remains Chris Ivory's backup, ... (More) | 23 hours | |
| 72. | Dwight Freeney agrees to terms | (TheHuddle) The San Diego Chargers have agreed to terms with free-agent DE Dwight Freeney on a two-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed. Analysis: Freeney can still get after the passer, and in San Diego he'll have a couple opportunities to hit former teammate Peyton Manning. | 1 day | |
| 73. | Titus Young dealing with mental issues | (TheHuddle) Detroit Lions LB Stephen Tulloch said he was with free-agent WR Titus Young on an airplane and that Young showed him a document that explained the mental disorder Young is dealing with. "He's aware of the situation that he's dealing with and he showed me a paper and we went over it and I looked over it, and I understand it," Tulloch said. "A lot of people laugh about it and ke-ke-ke about it, but it's real. He has head issues, and the Titus Young when he came in as a rookie and the More) | 1 day | |
| 74. | Cowboys rookie CB Webb making an impact | (Rotoworld) The Dallas Morning News expects fourth-round CB B.W. Webb to "make an impact" this season. Analysis: Webb wasn't drafted to be a starter, but he should see immediate playing time in nickel and dime packages. The Cowboys view Webb as the eventual replacement for current slot corner Orlando Scandrick. Webb has generated a ton of buzz since minicamp and shouldn't have any trouble finding his way on the field as a rookie. | 1 day | |
| 75. | Panthers | Want Drayton Florence to be mentor | (KFFL) Carolina Panthers secondary coach Steve Wilks wants CB Drayton Florence to not only serve as an on-field leader and contributor, but help the younger players as well. | 1 day | |
| 76. | Panthers | Charles Godfrey expected to start at FS | (KFFL) The Carolina Panthers were busy re-stocking their secondary during the offseason, but it appears FS Charles Godfrey will serve as the team's starting free safety. | 1 day | |
| 77. | Chargers LB English could take on bigger... | (Rotoworld) The Union-Tribune San Diego confirms OLB Larry English is a candidate for an expanded role. Analysis: The Chargers are desperate for linebackers with Melvin Ingram (ACL surgery) out for the year. Dwight Freeney was signed on Saturday and will replace Ingram in a pass-rushing role, but English is still expected to see an increase in defensive snaps. The 16th overall pick in 2009, English has been a massive bust to this point. He had a career-low 1.5 sacks in 14 games last season. | 1 day | |
| 78. | Browns counting on McFadden as Week 1 st... | (Rotoworld) ESPN Cleveland expects third-round CB Leon McFadden to be the Browns' Week 1 starter at right cornerback. Analysis: McFadden was viewed by most teams as a slot corner during the pre-draft process, but the Browns plan start him opposite Joe Haden in their 3-4 defense. With only Buster Skrine currently ahead of him on the depth chart, he'll be forced into significant playing time as a rookie. McFadden is undersized and will likely struggle in coverage against bigger receivers. | 1 day | |
| 79. | Hoyer could compete for Browns' backup j... | (Rotoworld) ESPN Cleveland "wouldn't rule out" Brian Hoyer winning the Browns' backup quarterback job. Analysis: Hoyer's two-year deal contains just $250,000 in guaranteed money, so he still needs to compete for a roster spot. But with the support of GM Mike Lombardi, it's not impossible he could make Jason Campbell expendable if the Browns decide not to carry three quarterbacks. ESPN Cleveland's Tony Grossi believes the Browns will keep both Hoyer and Campbell. | 1 day | |
| 80. | Carrington made strides at defensive tac... | (Rotoworld) Bills DL Alex Carrington averaged a pressure every 10 pass rushes last season. Analysis: Carrington benefitted from the Bills' transition to a 4-3 defense, and he was an effective rotational lineman behind Kyle Williams and Marcell Dareus. His role in new DC Mike Pettine's system remains unclear with the addition of Alan Branch. Carrington previously played both defensive end and outside linebacker in Buffalo's 3-4 scheme. | 1 day | |
| 81. | Dolphins hoping for breakout from FS McC... | (Rotoworld) The South Florida Sun-Sentinel confirms Kelcie McCray is "in the mix" for the Dolphins' free safety job. Analysis: McCray went undrafted in 2012 and spent his entire rookie season on injured reserve, but the Dolphins are counting on him to take a big step forward now that he's finally healthy. There aren't any other current options after Miami didn't address safety in the draft. McCray will compete for a starting role with Chris Clemons and Jimmy Wilson in training camp. | 1 day | |
| 82. | Texans | Will monitor Randy Bullock's work at camp | (KFFL) Houston Texans PK Randy Bullock (groin) said the team will monitor the amount of kicking he does early on because he coming back from a groin injury. | 1 day | |
| 83. | Browns | Four QBs expected to go to camp | (KFFL) The Cleveland Browns are expected to take QBs Brandon Weeden, Jason Campbell, Brian Hoyer and Thaddeus Lewis to training camp this season. | 1 day | |
| 84. | Chargers could clear $1.5M by cutting Ro... | (Rotoworld) The Chargers could save $1.5 million against the cap by releasing Eddie Royal. Analysis: Royal and Robert Meachem were signed to multi-year contracts last spring, and both were colossal busts in 2012. Royal was always battling a hamstring injury, and he finished the season with just 23 grabs for 234 yards and a touchdown in ten games played. The Chargers have depth at receiver, and the team could use some money to go get a free agent left tackle like Max Starks. | 1 day | |
| 85. | NFL | Titus Young dealing with mental issues | (KFFL) Detroit Lions LB Stephen Tulloch said he was with free-agent WR Titus Young (Rams) on an airplane and that Young showed him a document that explained the mental disorder Young is dealing with. "He's aware of the situation that he's dealing with and he showed me a paper and we went over it and I looked over it, and I understand it," Tulloch said. "A lot of people laugh about it and ke-ke-ke about it, but it's real. He has head issues, and the Titus Young when he came in as a rookie and the More) | 1 day | |
| 86. | Giants | Slow progress in talks with Victor Cruz | (KFFL) The New York Giants are making slow progress in contract talks with restricted free-agent WR Victor Cruz on a long-term contract. The two sides are expected to resume negotiations this week. | 1 day | |
| 87. | Talks 'moving slowly' between Cruz, Gian... | (Rotoworld) Profootballtalk reports that contract extension talks between the Giants and restricted free agent Victor Cruz are "moving slowly." Analysis: Talks are expected to resume this week, a source tells PFT's Mike Florio. Cruz has yet to sign his one-year, $2.879 million tender, and he has reportedly lowered his contract demands "much closer" to $8 million annually after previously seeking $10-11 million per year. Cruz hasn't shown up for OTAs. | 1 day | |
| 88. | Cowboys' goal is to make Frederick the c... | (Rotoworld) The Cowboys' goal is to make No. 31 overall pick Travis Frederick the starting center as a rookie. | 1 day | |
| 89. | Teammate thinks Mike Goodson will be rel... | (Rotoworld) Jets LG Willie Colon believes the team will release Mike Goodson following his arrest on Friday morning. Analysis: "It's one of the things where it's zero-tolerance with stuff like that," Colon said. "It's sad. Mike could have been huge for us. He wasn't around a lot, so I didn't really get to see him a lot. For the most part, I was kind of anticipating seeing how he was going to do in OTAs. A lot of guys were upset. They knew the type of ballplayer (he was)." The Jets guaranteed Goodson nearly $2 million two months ago, so we're not quite sure this is the e... (More) | 1 day | |
| 90. | Browns | Brandon Weeden surprised by QB addition | (KFFL) Cleveland Browns QB Brandon Weeden said he was surprised with the team's signing of QB Brian Hoyer but understands it is a part of the business. "I was surprised, but that's the nature of the beast," Weeden said. "It's part of this business and if you start worrying about it, that's too much to worry about. That's my mentality going forward." | 1 day | |
| 91. | Chargers | Coach thinks Dwight Freeney fits defense | (KFFL) San Diego Chargers head coach Mike McCoy said he believes DE Dwight Freeney will be a perfect fit for the team's defense because of his pass-rush ability. | 1 day | |
| 92. | Jets | Teammate does not think Mike Goodson will stay | (KFFL) New York Jets OG Willie Colon said he does not think RB Mike Goodson will remain with the team after being arrested earlier this week. "It's one of the things where it's zero-tolerance with stuff like that," Colon said. "It's sad. Mike could have been huge for us." | 1 day | |
| 93. | Patriots | Tavon Wilson working with Adrian Wilson | (KFFL) New England Patriots SS Tavon Wilson said he has been working with SS Adrian Wilson this offseason in order to learn from the veteran. "He's been a great player in this league for a long time, and I'm glad we brought him over," Wilson. "I can learn a lot from Adrian, all the things he knows. I've been working closely with him so far and trying to soak up everything I can from him." | 1 day | |
| 94. | Dolphins | Jimmy Wilson could push for starting job | (KFFL) Miami Dolphins S Jimmy Wilson could push SS Chris D. Clemons for the starting free safety job during training camp. | 1 day | |
| 95. | Dolphins | Two CBs may be eased into camp | (KFFL) The Miami Dolphins may ease CBs Brent Grimes (Achilles') and Richard Marshall (back) into training camp because both are recovering from serious injuries. | 1 day | |
| 96. | Dolphins | Three LBs could compete for starting job | (KFFL) Miami Dolphins LBs Koa Misi, Jelani Jenkins and Josh Kaddu may compete for the starting strongside linebacker job during training camp. | 1 day | |
| 97. | Dolphins | Two expected to compete for No. 3 WR job | (KFFL) Miami Dolphins WRs Brandon Gibson and Armon Binns are expected to compete for the No. 3 wide receiver job during offseason workouts and training camp. | 1 day | |
| 98. | Cowboys | Brandon Carr used to new coordinators | (KFFL) Dallas Cowboys CB Brandon Carr has played for four different defensive coordinators in his five years in the league. Defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin will be his fifth coordinator to work under. "I've been playing for different coaches, different schemes pretty much my whole career in the NFL," Carr said. "I feel like it's kind of adding to my versatility. It's all about learning and trying to grasp whatever's thrown at me." | 1 day | |
| 99. | Jason Avant | (RotoWire) Avant has spent practice time on defense, CSN Philadelphia's Geoff Mosher reports. Analysis: Avant's roster spot has been assumed to be safe, but it's probably not a good sign that he's getting looks at a position other than receiver. Given his lack of speed, Avant was almost certainly getting snaps of safety, but the team already has all of Kenny Phillips, Patrick Chung, Nate Allen, Kurt Coleman, Earl Wolff and Colt Anderson at that spot, and Avant won't make the roster as a backup safety on a five-year, $18 million contract. With all of Arrelious Benn, Damaris Johnson, Greg Salas and Riley Cooper behind Jeremy Maclin and DeSean... (More) | 1 day | |
| 100. | Eagles | Clay Harbor thinks versatility will help | (KFFL) Philadelphia Eagles TE Clay Harbor indicated he hopes seeing some time at outside linebacker during organized team activities will help his chances to make the final roster because of his versatility. Harbor said he is still a tight end but is learning linebacker for emergency purposes. | 1 day |