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05/25 Titans WR Kendall Wright wants more YAC; QB Jake Locker healed up for OTAs
Titans wide receiver Kendall Wright led the Titans in receptions last season with 64. He also had the most yards after contact among Titans receivers, 341. But Wright isn't satisfied with that total. Heading into his second season, he wants more. "Once I catch it, I know I can do a lot of things after the catch," Wright said via Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean. "That is my personal emphasis -- I just... [Read More]
Titans wide receiver Kendall Wright led the Titans in receptions last season with 64. He also had the most yards after contact among Titans receivers, 341. But Wright isn't satisfied with that total. Heading into his second season, he wants more. "Once I catch it, I know I can do a lot of things after the catch," Wright said via Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean. "That is my personal emphasis -- I just... [Read More]
05/25 Rams Report: QB Sam Bradford 'clicking' with TE Jared Cook; WR Tavon Austin getting carries
According to Joe Lyons of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Rams quarterback Sam Bradford and tight end Jared Cook "seem to be clicking" during organized team activities. The Rams signed the 26-year-old Cook to a five-year, $35 million deal in March, and he is expected to be a big part of the offense this season. Lyons also saw first-round wide receiver Tavon Austin line up in the backfield and take a... [Read More]
According to Joe Lyons of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Rams quarterback Sam Bradford and tight end Jared Cook "seem to be clicking" during organized team activities. The Rams signed the 26-year-old Cook to a five-year, $35 million deal in March, and he is expected to be a big part of the offense this season. Lyons also saw first-round wide receiver Tavon Austin line up in the backfield and take a... [Read More]
05/25 Chiefs HC Andy Reid compares TE Travis Kelce to Jeremy Shockey
The Chiefs signed tight end Anthony Fasano to a four-year, $16 million contract during the offseason, and they still have Tony Moeaki taking up a spot at that position, too. But head coach Andy Reid wants third-round rookie Travis Kelce to compete for the starting job. And he should end up with that job if he's anything like the player to whom Reid compares him. Reid told the Kansas City Star on ... [Read More]
The Chiefs signed tight end Anthony Fasano to a four-year, $16 million contract during the offseason, and they still have Tony Moeaki taking up a spot at that position, too. But head coach Andy Reid wants third-round rookie Travis Kelce to compete for the starting job. And he should end up with that job if he's anything like the player to whom Reid compares him. Reid told the Kansas City Star on ... [Read More]
05/24 Patriots WR Aaron Dobson gets compared to Larry Fitzgerald
NFL Films' Greg Cosell told the Boston Globe on Friday that he sees a little bit of Larry Fitzgerald when he watches Patriots second-round rookie wide receiver Aaron Dobson. "This is going to sound crazy, but I thought that his size/hand combination at times, reminded me of Larry Fitzgerald," Cosell said. "He's not Larry Fitzgerald, obviously, but he's a big kid who can move very well with really... [Read More]
NFL Films' Greg Cosell told the Boston Globe on Friday that he sees a little bit of Larry Fitzgerald when he watches Patriots second-round rookie wide receiver Aaron Dobson. "This is going to sound crazy, but I thought that his size/hand combination at times, reminded me of Larry Fitzgerald," Cosell said. "He's not Larry Fitzgerald, obviously, but he's a big kid who can move very well with really... [Read More]
05/24 Titans WR Kenny Britt 'got serious' this offseason
Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt is entering his fifth season in the NFL, so I guess this is a story about "better late than never." From the Tennessean's Jim Wyatt: "By all accounts, Britt got serious this offseason. After a squabble with police in his native New Jersey, he trained in California and showed up for the start of the offseason program in good shape, impressing coaches and teammates.... [Read More]
Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt is entering his fifth season in the NFL, so I guess this is a story about "better late than never." From the Tennessean's Jim Wyatt: "By all accounts, Britt got serious this offseason. After a squabble with police in his native New Jersey, he trained in California and showed up for the start of the offseason program in good shape, impressing coaches and teammates.... [Read More]
05/24 Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart 'very limited' in OTAs; WR Steve Smith playing young
Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said running back Jonathan Stewart was "very limited" during organized team activities this week, doing only some stretching and working on a stationary bike. Stewart is more than four months removed from arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle, but he is expected to be ready for training camp. Ankle and feet ailments have been consistent problems for Stewart during h... [Read More]
Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said running back Jonathan Stewart was "very limited" during organized team activities this week, doing only some stretching and working on a stationary bike. Stewart is more than four months removed from arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle, but he is expected to be ready for training camp. Ankle and feet ailments have been consistent problems for Stewart during h... [Read More]
05/24 49ers WRs A.J. Jenkins, Quinton Patton, Ricardo Lockette: Let the best man win
Michael Crabtree is gone until late November at the very least, so who is going to pick up the slack? 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh will find his guy among those three mentioned in the title. "We'll put [A.J.] Jenkins, [Quinton] Patton, Ricardo Lockette at the same position and let them compete and emerge," Harbaugh said in a Friday radio interview. "The good news is somebody will emerge because ... [Read More]
Michael Crabtree is gone until late November at the very least, so who is going to pick up the slack? 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh will find his guy among those three mentioned in the title. "We'll put [A.J.] Jenkins, [Quinton] Patton, Ricardo Lockette at the same position and let them compete and emerge," Harbaugh said in a Friday radio interview. "The good news is somebody will emerge because ... [Read More]
05/24 Steelers will use some zone-blocking concepts
It didn't work for the Raiders last year. The Jaguars will see if it works for them this year. And the Steelers are also going to test it out. It's a zone-blocking run scheme, and while the Steelers won't make a full change from their years as power run offense, they want to mix it up in an effort to confuse defenses and keep their offensive line fresh. Now they have to figure out which of their r... [Read More]
It didn't work for the Raiders last year. The Jaguars will see if it works for them this year. And the Steelers are also going to test it out. It's a zone-blocking run scheme, and while the Steelers won't make a full change from their years as power run offense, they want to mix it up in an effort to confuse defenses and keep their offensive line fresh. Now they have to figure out which of their r... [Read More]
05/24 Cardinals RB Ryan Williams was scared to run in games last year
It must have been tough for Ryan Williams to admit that, but it made for a great piece written by Scott Bordow of AZCentral Sports. Williams missed his entire 2011 rookie season with a ruptured right patellar tendon. He was physically ready to return in 2012, but mentally, it was a different story. On Sept. 16, Williams' Cardinals were playing the Patriots. On a toss play out to the right, Willia... [Read More]
It must have been tough for Ryan Williams to admit that, but it made for a great piece written by Scott Bordow of AZCentral Sports. Williams missed his entire 2011 rookie season with a ruptured right patellar tendon. He was physically ready to return in 2012, but mentally, it was a different story. On Sept. 16, Williams' Cardinals were playing the Patriots. On a toss play out to the right, Willia... [Read More]
05/24 Patriots uncertain about TE Rob Gronkowski's back injury
Rob Gronkowski's fourth forearm surgery in the past half year was deemed a total success earlier this week. The best news coming out of the surgery was that it doesn't look like a fifth will be needed. But Gronkowski and Patriots fans can't really take a deep breath as a back operation still looms. Gronkowski is expected to return to the OR in about three weeks for that operation. As for how long ... [Read More]
Rob Gronkowski's fourth forearm surgery in the past half year was deemed a total success earlier this week. The best news coming out of the surgery was that it doesn't look like a fifth will be needed. But Gronkowski and Patriots fans can't really take a deep breath as a back operation still looms. Gronkowski is expected to return to the OR in about three weeks for that operation. As for how long ... [Read More]
05/24 Browns RB Trent Richardson, TE Jordan Cameron nursing injuries
The Browns are playing it safe with two of their more important offensive weapons. Running back Trent Richardson and tight end Jordan Cameron are injured, and both might be held out until June minicamp or later, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Richardson has a pulled shin muscle, and head coach Rob Chudzinski said he will sit out the rest of this month's practices and "may miss" that min... [Read More]
The Browns are playing it safe with two of their more important offensive weapons. Running back Trent Richardson and tight end Jordan Cameron are injured, and both might be held out until June minicamp or later, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Richardson has a pulled shin muscle, and head coach Rob Chudzinski said he will sit out the rest of this month's practices and "may miss" that min... [Read More]
05/24 Seahawks TE Anthony McCoy tears Achilles tendon
You can lump the Seahawks' Anthony McCoy into the NFL's growing crowd of big, athletic tight ends who can create mismatches. But he won't be doing much of anything for about the next six months or so. McCoy underwent surgery Thursday to repair a partially torn Achilles tendon. The injury occurred during Monday's practice. McCoy, 25, has caught just 31 passes in his three-year career.... [Read More]
You can lump the Seahawks' Anthony McCoy into the NFL's growing crowd of big, athletic tight ends who can create mismatches. But he won't be doing much of anything for about the next six months or so. McCoy underwent surgery Thursday to repair a partially torn Achilles tendon. The injury occurred during Monday's practice. McCoy, 25, has caught just 31 passes in his three-year career.... [Read More]
05/24 Redskins TE Fred Davis on track for training camp following torn Achilles
Washington Redskins tight end Fred Davis, who had his Achilles' tendon repaired in late October, told reporters during the team's OTA session on Thursday that he's "right on schedule" for a training camp return. "I feel good," Davis aid. "I'm running routes, making cuts, doing drills, running at my normal speed. I'm just working on more explosion. I feel like I'm at about 90-percent." Barring any ... [Read More]
Washington Redskins tight end Fred Davis, who had his Achilles' tendon repaired in late October, told reporters during the team's OTA session on Thursday that he's "right on schedule" for a training camp return. "I feel good," Davis aid. "I'm running routes, making cuts, doing drills, running at my normal speed. I'm just working on more explosion. I feel like I'm at about 90-percent." Barring any ... [Read More]
05/24 Redskins WR Pierre Garcon recovering from labrum surgery
Pierre Garcon underwent surgery for a torn labrum after the season, the Redskins wide receiver revealed on Thursday during an interview on ESPN's "NFL Live. "It was a small surgery; it wasn't nothing major," Garcon said while coach Mike Shanahan deemed the recovery "unbelievable" during the team's OTA.The former Colt did not specify which shoulder was injured. He is expected to be ready for traini... [Read More]
Pierre Garcon underwent surgery for a torn labrum after the season, the Redskins wide receiver revealed on Thursday during an interview on ESPN's "NFL Live. "It was a small surgery; it wasn't nothing major," Garcon said while coach Mike Shanahan deemed the recovery "unbelievable" during the team's OTA.The former Colt did not specify which shoulder was injured. He is expected to be ready for traini... [Read More]
05/23 Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch DUI hearing postponed
Delays, delays and more delays in the legal matters surrounding Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch's DUI from July of 2012. First, a motion to suppress evidence was continued to July 5 rather than be heard on Wednesday. Now instead of going to trial on June 21 as originally expected, no court date is set. The longer this is delayed, the greater chance Lynch could miss some portion of training... [Read More]
Delays, delays and more delays in the legal matters surrounding Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch's DUI from July of 2012. First, a motion to suppress evidence was continued to July 5 rather than be heard on Wednesday. Now instead of going to trial on June 21 as originally expected, no court date is set. The longer this is delayed, the greater chance Lynch could miss some portion of training... [Read More]
05/23 Lions WR Nate Burleson participating in OTAs; RB Mikel Leshoure sitting out
Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson wasn't expected to be on a football field until July as he continued his rehab following surgery to fix a broken leg. He admits that he is not at full strength, but he was taking part in organized team activities earlier this week. "It's as healed up as it's going to get," Burleson said of his repaired right leg, via The Detroit News. "The good thing about being ... [Read More]
Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson wasn't expected to be on a football field until July as he continued his rehab following surgery to fix a broken leg. He admits that he is not at full strength, but he was taking part in organized team activities earlier this week. "It's as healed up as it's going to get," Burleson said of his repaired right leg, via The Detroit News. "The good thing about being ... [Read More]
05/23 Steelers TE Heath Miller says 'there's a chance' he can play entire season
Steelers tight end Heath Miller spoke to the media on Wednesday for the first time since tearing three ligaments in his right knee in Week 16 last season. During the press conference, Miller said he is running but not at full speed. Miller also said "there's a chance" that he can play by Week 1, but it's a little too early to draw conclusions. "It's a long time before training camp, so that's a l... [Read More]
Steelers tight end Heath Miller spoke to the media on Wednesday for the first time since tearing three ligaments in his right knee in Week 16 last season. During the press conference, Miller said he is running but not at full speed. Miller also said "there's a chance" that he can play by Week 1, but it's a little too early to draw conclusions. "It's a long time before training camp, so that's a l... [Read More]
05/23 Giants HC Tom Coughlin on absent WR Hakeem Nicks: 'He should be here'
Here is the good news: For once, an injury isn't the reason why Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks is missing football activities. He underwent a scope on his left knee more than two months ago, but Nicks said Tuesday that he feels good physically. Alas, Nicks wasn't present for organized team activities on Wednesday, and a source has told Yahoo's Jason Cole that the absence has to do with Nicks' c... [Read More]
Here is the good news: For once, an injury isn't the reason why Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks is missing football activities. He underwent a scope on his left knee more than two months ago, but Nicks said Tuesday that he feels good physically. Alas, Nicks wasn't present for organized team activities on Wednesday, and a source has told Yahoo's Jason Cole that the absence has to do with Nicks' c... [Read More]
05/22 49ers WR Michael Crabtree tears Achilles
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree suffered a torn Achilles tendon while participating in organized team activities on Tuesday. He will undergo what may be season-ending surgery. There has been no official word from the organization at this time. This injury places added pressure on the development of second year wideout AJ Jenkins and rookie Quinton Patton. Mario Manningham and t... [Read More]
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree suffered a torn Achilles tendon while participating in organized team activities on Tuesday. He will undergo what may be season-ending surgery. There has been no official word from the organization at this time. This injury places added pressure on the development of second year wideout AJ Jenkins and rookie Quinton Patton. Mario Manningham and t... [Read More]
05/21 Cardinals WR Michael Floyd has made a 'big leap' this offseason
I mean, Michael Floyd has probably done plenty of big leaps, physically, during the offseason. But this is more in the figurative sense from AZCardinals.com's Darren Urban. "...[A]s I have noted before, it looks like Michael Floyd has made a big leap -- at least at this point in the offseason -- from Year One to Year Two," Urban wrote. Floyd didn't do much as a rookie last year before busting ou... [Read More]
I mean, Michael Floyd has probably done plenty of big leaps, physically, during the offseason. But this is more in the figurative sense from AZCardinals.com's Darren Urban. "...[A]s I have noted before, it looks like Michael Floyd has made a big leap -- at least at this point in the offseason -- from Year One to Year Two," Urban wrote. Floyd didn't do much as a rookie last year before busting ou... [Read More]
05/21 Expectations remain high for Browns WR Josh Gordon
Many people inside and outside of the Browns' organization think a big year is coming from wide receiver Josh Gordon. Count in the Cleveland Plain Dealer's Terry Pluto. "The game comes outrageously easy for Josh Gordon as he glides down the field," Pluto wrote Saturday. "If Gordon keeps his concentration and work ethic at NFL caliber, he could have a breakout season in the new 'throw it downfield... [Read More]
Many people inside and outside of the Browns' organization think a big year is coming from wide receiver Josh Gordon. Count in the Cleveland Plain Dealer's Terry Pluto. "The game comes outrageously easy for Josh Gordon as he glides down the field," Pluto wrote Saturday. "If Gordon keeps his concentration and work ethic at NFL caliber, he could have a breakout season in the new 'throw it downfield... [Read More]
05/21 Patriots QB Tom Brady: 'I've never felt better throwing the football'
Tom Brady will turn 36 in August, and his receiving corps has been overhauled. He will have something to prove with that new cast of characters come September. But at least he feels good throwing the ball in May. Actually, better than good. "Going into my 14th year, I have never had more confidence in how I am throwing the football," Brady said to Sports Illustrated's Peter King over the weekend.... [Read More]
Tom Brady will turn 36 in August, and his receiving corps has been overhauled. He will have something to prove with that new cast of characters come September. But at least he feels good throwing the ball in May. Actually, better than good. "Going into my 14th year, I have never had more confidence in how I am throwing the football," Brady said to Sports Illustrated's Peter King over the weekend.... [Read More]
05/20 Broncos RB Willis McGahee skips opening day of OTAs
Despite speculation that Willis McGahee's hold on the starting job - or a job at all - with the Broncos is tenuous, the veteran running back skipped Monday's OTA in Denver. It's not unusual for the 31-year-old veteran to miss a portion of the voluntary workouts, though he was the only non-injured veteran not in camp. The Broncos have an overflow of options in the backfield after drafting Wisconsin... [Read More]
Despite speculation that Willis McGahee's hold on the starting job - or a job at all - with the Broncos is tenuous, the veteran running back skipped Monday's OTA in Denver. It's not unusual for the 31-year-old veteran to miss a portion of the voluntary workouts, though he was the only non-injured veteran not in camp. The Broncos have an overflow of options in the backfield after drafting Wisconsin... [Read More]
05/20 Fifth forearm surgery unlikely for Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski
On Monday, Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent his fourth surgery on his broken forearm. According to beat writer Ben Volin, a league source confirmed the "surgery went well, infection appears to be gone and a fifth surgery is unlikely at this point." The fear was that if infection lingered, doctors would be unable to put a new plate in the arm this time, requiring another surgery.... [Read More]
On Monday, Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent his fourth surgery on his broken forearm. According to beat writer Ben Volin, a league source confirmed the "surgery went well, infection appears to be gone and a fifth surgery is unlikely at this point." The fear was that if infection lingered, doctors would be unable to put a new plate in the arm this time, requiring another surgery.... [Read More]
05/20 Redskins reportedly changing offense to help QB Robert Griffin III
Last year the Redskins option-read offense frequently dominated under rookie QB Robert Griffin III, but changes are expected for 2014 because "Griffin wasn't happy about being exposed often on designed running plays," reports Jason Reid with the Washington Post. The former Heisman Trophy winner underwent knee surgery in January and is hoping to return for Washington's season opener against the Eag... [Read More]
Last year the Redskins option-read offense frequently dominated under rookie QB Robert Griffin III, but changes are expected for 2014 because "Griffin wasn't happy about being exposed often on designed running plays," reports Jason Reid with the Washington Post. The former Heisman Trophy winner underwent knee surgery in January and is hoping to return for Washington's season opener against the Eag... [Read More]
05/19 Buccaneers 'not against' starting rookie QB Mike Glennon in Week 1
Forget Mike Glennon possibly replacing Josh Freeman during the season. Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano told Dan Pompei of the National Football Post that Glennon could be his starting quarterback coming out of training camp. "But our situation will be only if [Glennon] is needed. Or if he wins the job," Schiano said. "Look, I'm not against that. We have a strong quarterback. It's not like we'r... [Read More]
Forget Mike Glennon possibly replacing Josh Freeman during the season. Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano told Dan Pompei of the National Football Post that Glennon could be his starting quarterback coming out of training camp. "But our situation will be only if [Glennon] is needed. Or if he wins the job," Schiano said. "Look, I'm not against that. We have a strong quarterback. It's not like we'r... [Read More]
05/19 Browns' plans for TE Jordan Cameron: 'Throw to him a lot'
The Jordan Cameron hype machine keeps charging forward, this time with the help of the Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot. Here's what she wrote in her latest mailbag column on Saturday: "The Browns really like tight end Jordan Cameron as their starting tight end and plan to throw to him a lot. Cameron was targeted on plenty of deep balls in OTAs." ... [Read More]
The Jordan Cameron hype machine keeps charging forward, this time with the help of the Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot. Here's what she wrote in her latest mailbag column on Saturday: "The Browns really like tight end Jordan Cameron as their starting tight end and plan to throw to him a lot. Cameron was targeted on plenty of deep balls in OTAs." ... [Read More]
05/19 After 12 NFL seasons, someone has finally taught Eagles QB Michael Vick how to carry the ball
Apparently. You would think that some coach -- Dan Reeves? Jim Mora Jr? Andy Reid? -- would teach one of the most dangerous running quarterbacks in the history of football how to carry the ball while running. But Vick said Eagles head coach Chip Kelly finally got it done. "Chip told me how to run with the football the other day," Vick said in a radio interview last week. "He tought me how to run ... [Read More]
Apparently. You would think that some coach -- Dan Reeves? Jim Mora Jr? Andy Reid? -- would teach one of the most dangerous running quarterbacks in the history of football how to carry the ball while running. But Vick said Eagles head coach Chip Kelly finally got it done. "Chip told me how to run with the football the other day," Vick said in a radio interview last week. "He tought me how to run ... [Read More]
05/19 Cardinals QB Carson Palmer 'still has it'
The Cardinals wouldn't have traded for and then signed 33-year-old Carson Palmer if they believed he could no longer throw the deep ball. So far, head coach Bruce Arians likes what he has seen from Palmer. Most importantly, Arians said Palmer can still launch it. "He's tough as nails," Arians said about Palmer on Sunday in an ESPN interview. "As good a deep-ball thrower as I've ever seen. I mean ... [Read More]
The Cardinals wouldn't have traded for and then signed 33-year-old Carson Palmer if they believed he could no longer throw the deep ball. So far, head coach Bruce Arians likes what he has seen from Palmer. Most importantly, Arians said Palmer can still launch it. "He's tough as nails," Arians said about Palmer on Sunday in an ESPN interview. "As good a deep-ball thrower as I've ever seen. I mean ... [Read More]
