OAK - Impressed with RB Darren McFaddenSource: ANG Newspapers - Steve Corkran Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said he is convinced RB Darren McFadden (foot) is nothing short of 100 percent and ready to pick up where he left off last season before a foot injury ended his season after only seven games. 'He looks extremely good to me,' Allen said. 'He looks fast. He looks explosive. He knows what to do. He knows how to do it. And as we all know the key is, can we keep this guy healthy? And if we can, I would expect him to have a good year.' KC - RB Jamaal Charles says he could play todaySource: The Kansas City Star - Adam Teicher Kansas City Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles (knee) all but guaranteed Wednesday, June 13, that he would be cleared to participate when training camp begins next month. 'I'm ready to put my cleats back on and punish everybody in my way,' Charles said. He said he felt so strong that he could play in a game today. Charles is scheduled to be examined by team doctors June 18, and he will either be cleared to participate or camp or not cleared. IND - Andrew Luck got most of reps during practiceSource: The Indianapolis Star - Phillip B. Wilson Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck received 95 percent of the snaps during practice Thursday, June 14, because they want to speed up his learning curve. PIT - WR Mike Wallace a no-show for minicampSource: CBSSports.com Pittsburgh Steelers restricted free-agent WR Mike Wallace did not show up for minicamp, which concluded Thursday, June 14. OAK - Denarius Moore will be ready for training campSource: ANG Newspapers - Steve Corkran Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said WR Denarius Moore (hamstring) will be fine and ready to roll by the start of training camp. WAS - Robert Griffin learning offense quicklySource: ProFootballTalk.com Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III has grasped the offensive scheme quicker than the team expected. Offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan said Griffin has been getting better every day this offseason and that he can make every throw that the team needs him to make. 'I don't think you have to be a coach to see how talented the guy is. I think everyone knows that, so there wasn't that much surprise there,' Shanahan said. 'But he's picked it up faster than I expected.' TB - RB LeGarrette Blount getting most of work with startersSource: PewterReport.com - Scott Reynolds Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB LeGarrette Blount has been getting the majority of the carries with the first-team offense during organized team activities and minicamp. RB Doug Martin has received some reps with the starters this offseason. NYJ - Tim Tebow sees time with startersSource: USAToday.com - Nate Davis New York Jets QB Tim Tebow received some snaps with the first-team offense during practice Thursday, June 14. Head coach Rex Ryan said offensive coordinator Tony Sparano wanted to see Tebow with the starters. The plays Tebow worked on with the starters were not on the wildcat formation or any other special formation. Ryan said Tebow's time with the starters should not be taken as a sign that Tebow will be threatening QB Mark Sanchez's starting job. CLE - Plan to keep QB Colt McCoy, QB Seneca WallaceSource: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland Browns president Mike Holmgren said the plan at this point is to keep QBs Colt McCoy and Seneca Wallace on the roster but indicated that the team may decide to change their plan later on. KC - Built to run in 2012Source: The Kansas City Star - Adam Teicher The Kansas City Chiefs are built to run the football in 2012. During the offseason, their three major additions - OL Eric Winston, RB Peyton Hillis and TE Kevin Boss - were aimed at helping the running game. Hillis should give the team a strong balance to RB Jamaal Charles (knee). If the Chiefs are able to get the football in the hands of Charles and Hillis at least 500 times this year, it should lead to a successful season. ARI - QB Kevin Kolb booed at Fan FestSource: NFL.com Arizona Cardinals fans booed QB Kevin Kolb during their 'Fan Fest 2012' Wednesday, June 13. HOU - Gary Kubiak, Rich Smith receive extensionsSource: The Associated Press The Houston Texans have agreed to contract extensions for both general manager Rick Smith and head coach Gary Kubiak, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. Terms of the deals were not disclosed. A formal announcement is expected Thursday, June 14. CIN - A.J. Green to work out with Larry FitzgeraldSource: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley Cincinnati Bengals WR A.J. Green is going to work out with Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald next month to help refine his route running. STL - QB Sam Bradford getting comfortable with offenseSource: StLouisRams.com - Nick Wagoner St. Louis Rams QB Sam Bradford said Wednesday, June 13, that he isn't all the way there learning the team's new offense, but likes that this season he has more time because of a full offseason program to learn. Most of this week has been a refresher course and a chance for he and his teammates to brush up on the offseason again before departing for the next five or six weeks. CAR - WR David Gettis believes he will be 100 percent for campSource: Charlotte Observer - Joseph Person Carolina Panthers WR David Gettis (knee) said he has been taking the rehab from his torn anterior cruciate ligament slowly this offseason because he wants to be careful with the injury. DAL - DeMarco Murray catching a lot of passesSource: DallasCowboys.com - Josh Ellis Dallas Cowboys second-year RB DeMarco Murray might play a larger role in the passing game this season. He has caught a lot of passes during summer workouts. KC - TE Tony Moeaki still working his way backSource: The Kansas City Star - Adam Teicher Kansas City Chiefs TE Tony Moeaki (knee) is still working his way back from a significant knee injury last year. IND - Delone Carter had thumb surgerySource: The Indianapolis Star - Phillip B. Wilson Indianapolis Colts RB Delone Carter (thumb) said he is about 80-85 percent healthy, but he plans to be ready for the start of training camp in late July. SEA - WR Sidney Rice injury updateSource: The Tacoma News Tribune - Eric D. Williams Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (shoulder) said that he's on pace to be ready for the opening of the regular season after undergoing two offseason shoulder surgeries. 'A lot of slipping out and popping out of place,' Rice said. 'Right now, they're supposed to be brand new shoulders, and we'll take it from here. Right now I've got to regain my strength in my shoulders and get ready for the season.' JAX - Justin Blackmon told to grow upSource: The Florida Times-Union - Tania Ganguli Jacksonville Jaguars WR Laurent Robinson pulled WR Justin Blackmon aside during the team's minicamp to offer some advice following Blackmon's DUI arrest. 'Just tell him, 'You gotta grow up,'' Robinson said. 'You know, NFL players are targets, you gotta stay low-key, low-profile and you know, just, everybody makes mistakes and you know he's gotta learn from it and just keep doing better.' NYJ - Tim Tebow responds to ILB Tedy BruschiSource: NFL.com Former NFL LB Tedy Bruschi said New York Jets QB Tim Tebow should just disappear and not talk so much to the media. In response, Tebow said he just does what he is told by the team. 'To be honest, I just do what I'm told - and this day (is) to talk to you (reporters), so I'm gonna talk to you,' Tebow said. 'And to be honest, I just go about it however the Jets set it up - the rules that they want us to (follow), who they want us to talk to, who they don't want us to talk to. And so I don't get paid enough to make all those decisions. I just do what I'm told and try to do it as best as I can.' WAS - Glowing words for WR Santana MossSource: Washington Examiner - John Keim Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan was raving about WR Santana Moss Wednesday, June 13. He called Moss one of the 'premier' slot receivers in the league.
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DET - Mikel Leshoure gets two-game suspensionSource: DetroitLions.com - Tim Twentyman The NFL will suspend Detroit Lions RB Mikel Leshoure two games for his two marijuana-related incidents this offseason. He will also be fined two additional game checks as part of the punishment. DEN - Deep throws still an issue for QB Peyton ManningSource: USAToday.com - Nate Davis Updating a previous item, Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning's velocity on deep throws hasn't quite returned after multiple neck surgeries cost him all of the 2011 season, but he does look sharp and accurate with intermediate throws. IND - Impressed with Andrew Luck's football smartsSource: NFL Network - Albert Breer Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano said QB Andrew Luck has already displayed the football knowledge of a veteran quarterback. 'Like we've said all along, he is off the charts, as far as football IQ,' Pagano said. 'There are no mental errors. The same thing we saw at rookie minicamp with what we gave him until coming back now, he hasn't missed a beat. He is a really bright kid. He is really focused and he is really driven. Obviously, the success he has had to this point, there is a reason behind all of that. It is because football is very, very important to him. GB - Committed to RB James Starks as primary RBSource: ESPN.com - Kevin Seifert The Green Bay Packers have committed to RB James Starks as their primary running back heading into training camp. Starks took first-team repetitions in workouts, while RB Alex Green (knee) appears to be the No. 2 guy. PIT - QB expects WR Mike Wallace to be at campSource: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger said he expects restricted free-agent WR Mike Wallace to report to training camp on time. Roethlisberger said he talks with Wallace but does not know what Wallace will do when camp starts. KC - WR Dwayne Bowe not at minicampSource: The Associated Press The Kansas City Chiefs opened their mandatory three-day minicamp Tuesday, June 12, without franchise free-agent WR Dwayne Bowe, who has not yet signed his tender. Bowe will be playing catch-up when he arrives and has to learn the new offense being installed by offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. OAK - Denarius Moore injuredSource: ANG Newspapers - Steve Corkran Oakland Raiders WR Denarius Moore (hamstring) suffered what appeared to be a right hamstring injury during practice Tuesday, June 12, although head coach Dennis Allen didn't seem overly concerned. 'He's going to be fine,' Allen said. 'We'll evaluate it. Usually those things take a couple of weeks or so, so we'll see where he's at.' NYJ - Tony Sparano impressed with QB Mark SanchezSource: KFFL.com New York Jets offensive coordinator Tony Sparano said he has been impressed with QB Mark Sanchez's leadership skills. 'One of the things is just that this guy has tremendous passion to learn and to get better,' Sparano said of Sanchez. 'He's not afraid of criticism, okay? I think that is important at that position.' WAS - Robert Griffin plans to build chemistry with receiversSource: ESPN.com - Dan Graziano Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III said he plans to work with his receiving corps during the down period between minicamp and training camp. 'We're all going to get together. We haven't planned it yet, but we are going to get together and throw,' Griffin said. 'It's important for us to be successful as a team, and working together like that is what you have to do. It's not to a massive scale or anything, but I've talked to a couple of the receivers to try to see if we can hook up and throw together just to stay in tune. But it's not official yet.' SF - Alex Smith's arm strongerSource: CBSSports.com San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith spent the offseason strengthening some of the smaller muscles in his shoulder, which has resulted in more arm strength. 'We don't have the gun out there timing it, but I do (see a stronger arm),' offensive coordinator Greg Roman said. BUF - WR Donald Jones seeing a lot of time in slotSource: BuffaloBills.com - Chris Brown Buffalo Bills WR Donald Jones has been seeing a lot of time as a slot receiver during offseason workouts even though he is considered the frontrunner for the No. 2 wide receiver job. STL - Teammate says team be will be leaning on Brian QuickSource: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Bryan Burwell St. Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson said WR Brian Quick will have stay in shape and learn the offense over the next six weeks prior to training camp because the offense will be leaning on him heavily this season. NYG - TE Travis Beckum adds weightSource: The Star-Ledger - Mike Garafolo New York Giants TE Travis Beckum said he has gained 20 pounds this offseason and is up to 242 pounds. He said it has been hard for him to put on weight and that feels better with the added weight. SEA - WR Golden Tate not catching passes during minicampSource: The Seattle Times - Danny O'Neil Seattle Seahawks WR Golden Tate (hand) has been running routes during team drills at minicamp this week but is not catching any passes because of his broken hand. He believes he will be ready when training camp starts. SEA - WR Sidney Rice not cleared for team drillsSource: The Seattle Times - Danny O'Neil Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (shoulders) has not been cleared to participate in team drills during minicamp this week but is confident that he will be ready for the start of the regular season. NO - Greg Romeus suffers torn ACLSource: WWLTV.com New Orleans Saints interim head coach Joe Vitt said DE Greg Romeus (knee) recently tore his anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament. It was not the same ACL he tore during his final college season. GB - CB Charles Woodson not a full-time safetySource: The Associated Press Green Bay Packers CB Charles Woodson is not likely to be making a full-time switch to safety for the upcoming season. Head coach Mike McCarthy did say Woodson's role in the defense is likely to change; however, McCarthy didn't provide specifics and estimated that any change would be a small one. 'Charles' role on our football team may change somewhere between six and eight percent compared to where he's played in the past,' McCarthy said. 'I don't want to really get too detailed schematically. Really, it's something we should watch and see - and let our opponents see. We're not recreating the wheel with him, that's for sure. I would define him as a playmaker in our defense. And it's our responsibility to make sure he's lined up in those positions to make plays.' BAL - ILB Ray Lewis changes workout to adjust to new offensesSource: The Baltimore Sun - Jeff Zrebiec Baltimore Ravens LB Ray Lewis has changed his workouts this offseason to adjust to more of the pass-first offenses in the league. 'There are no more true, true, true, physical, physical fullbacks that are going to come at me and sledgehammer all day. So, just adjust to the game, and as you see guys get older in their careers, you see a lot of people don't do that. And that was my thing this year. It was like, 'All right, the game is changing like that. Everybody wants to go with all these little five-wides and all this different stuff.' Just change with the game, and that was kind of my thought process,' Lewis said. NYG - Will use OLB Keith Rivers at different spotsSource: ESPNNewYork.com - Ohm Youngmisuk New York Giants LB Keith Rivers was working at weakside linebacker with the second-team defense during practice Tuesday, June 12, but defensive coordinator Perry Fewell said Rivers will be tried out at middle linebacker at some point. CHI - ILB Brian Urlacher expected to be ready for campSource: Chicago Sun-Times - Mark Potash Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (knee) was not on the field as offseason minicamp opened Tuesday, June 12, but he is expected to be ready for training camp. 'It's not a lot to explain. He's not ready to go yet,' head coach Lovie Smith said. 'He's on pace. Our plan was to take it slow with him. We know what Brian can do. He's right on pace (and) he should be able to get a good rest of his offseason in and be good to go for training camp.
 One of the most successful NFL teams of the last decade is no doubt the New England Patriots. The Patriots make no qualms about not running the ball that much.
The Patriots claimed free agent, Jake Ballard from waivers yesterday. This move may have some scratching their heads as they are already loaded with TE talent. They return the dynamic duo of Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez and they signed former Bronco, Daniel Fells. Ballard caught 38 passes for 604 yards and 4 touchdowns last season. He came through on several big games and has a Super Bowl ring. Ballard was injured in the Superbowl and has been recovering from an acl injury.
Adding another TE shows that the Patriots are going to create numerous mismatches by utilizing a 2 and maybe 3 TE set on some plays. Gronkowski and Hernandez are explosive TE's who are big and fast. Teams will have trouble on defense.
JAX - RB Maurice Jones-Drew will not attend minicampSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew will not be attending the team's mandatory minicamp that begins Tuesday, June 12, as he seeks a new contract. He could receive a maximum fine of $63,000 if he misses the entire minicamp, per the new collective bargaining agreement. DEN - QB Peyton Manning working his way backSource: USAToday.com - Nate Davis Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning's velocity isn't at top form during minicamp practices this week, but the quarterback and doctors are encouraged with his progress from multiple neck surgeries. IND - Andrew Luck returns to teamSource: The Associated Press Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck returned to the team Tuesday, June 12, for the first time in 5 1/2 weeks, and he had only one of his 16 passes hit the ground during workouts. The team is beginning their three-day mandatory minicamp. NYJ - TE Dustin Keller frustrated by lack of long-term dealSource: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini New York Jets TE Dustin Keller said Monday, June 11, that he would like to enter the season with the security of a long-term deal. 'It's a little frustrating,' Keller said. However, he added that he isn't terribly concerned because it is still early in the process. CLE - Brandon Weeden vows to sign before campSource: Akron Beacon Journal - Nate Ulrich Cleveland Browns QB Brandon Weeden reiterated Monday, June 11, that he will sign his rookie contract before training camp starts in late July. 'I'm ready to sign it,' Weeden said. 'I'm not gonna miss any time. I'm gonna sign before (training) camp. It's just nitpick stuff, but we'll get it done. I'll get it done. MIA - WR Chad Ochocinco receiving minimumSource: NFL.com - Gregg Rosenthal Miami Dolphins WR Chad Ochocinco will receive the veteran's minimum of $925,000 for his one-year deal. However, he can double that figure to just over $2 million through incentives, but he'll need to haul in 80 catches in order to do so. He caught only 15 balls last year. There is no guaranteed money in the deal. CLE - QB Seneca Wallace impressed with Brandon WeedenSource: The Associated Press Cleveland Browns backup QB Seneca Wallace, who doesn't think there is room for himself on the roster anymore, said QB Brandon Weeden has 'all the things you want in a quarterback.' Head coach Pat Shurmur hasn't officially named Weeden as the starter, although he's being groomed for that role. WAS - WR Pierre Garcon expected to have big yearSource: Twitter A Washington Redskins executive expects WR Pierre Garcon to have a big year with the team. CIN - CB Leon Hall ahead of scheduleSource: The Associated Press Cincinnati Bengals CB Leon Hall (Achilles') said he is ahead of schedule in his rehab, and he's hoping to be ready for training camp at the end of July. He's being limited to side work during minicamp this week after tearing his Achilles' Nov. 13 of last season. Hall has been running forward and backward without incident. NE - TE Jake Ballard claimed off waiversSource: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss The New England Patriots claimed TE Jake Ballard off waivers from the New York Giants Tuesday, June 12, according to Ballard's agent. NYJ - WR Santonio Holmes sitting out, other receivers nicked upSource: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini New York Jets WR Santonio Holmes (hamstring) is on the sidelines during the first day of mandatory minicamp Tuesday, June 12, with a tight hamstring. 'Obviously, I pushed the wideout group, in particular, a little too hard,' head coach Rex Ryan said. '... That's a mistake I made.' WRs Jeremy Kerley, Patrick Turner, Chaz Schilens and Stephen Hill are also nursing hamstring injuries. Hill didn't practice at all Tuesday. NYJ - Tim Tebow working with backupsSource: The Associated Press New York Jets QB Tim Tebow will take snaps with only the second-team offense during the team's three-day minicamp this week. QB Mark Sanchez will run the first-string offense. WR Santonio Holmes (hamstring) could be limited after straining his hamstring during organized team activities last week. IND - Speed has been priority for new GMSource: The Indianapolis Star - Phil Richards Indianapolis Colts general manager Ryan Grigson has stressed speed during his makeover of the team's roster. He signed free-agent WR Donnie Avery, who has blinding speed, and nabbed speedster WRs T.Y. Hilton and LaVon Brazill through the draft. In addition, TE Coby Fleener is a tight end in name, but he has elite speed. Free-agent CBs Cassius Vaughn and Justin King also have exceptional speed. 'At the end of the day you want people to be fast but also to play fast, and those guys play fast,' Grigson said. NYJ - CB Darrelle Revis shows upSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter New York Jets CB Darrelle Revis showed up to the team's mandatory minicamp Tuesday, June 12. BAL - DE Terrell Suggs not using crutchesSource: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley Baltimore Ravens LB Terrell Suggs (Achilles') is no longer using crutches, and he's expected to start his rehab at the team's facilities if his scar tissue is healed. Suggs continues to think he could be ready around midseason. LB Paul Kruger is filling for Suggs during the team's minicamp.
MIA - WR Chad Ochocinco signsSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter The Miami Dolphins signed free-agent WR Chad Ochocinco (Patriots) to a one-year deal Monday, June 11. MIN - WR Jerome Simpson officially suspended three gamesSource: KFFL.com The NFL has announced Minnesota Vikings WR Jerome Simpson has officially been suspended for the first three games of the 2012 season for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Simpson has also been fined an additional game check. He is eligible to participate in training camp and preseason games. TEN - OC does not see 25 touches per game for RB Chris JohnsonSource: The Tennessean - David Climer Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Chris Palmer said he does not think RB Chris Johnson will be getting 25 touches per game because that may not be the best think for the team to win games. 'To say you're going to get a guy 25 touches a game is pushing it,' Palmer said. 'That's 400 touches over the course of a season. He's certainly capable of that, but what does it mean for the team? Does it help us win? JAX - GM expects RB Maurice Jones-Drew to be at minicampSource: The Associated Press - Mark Long Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Gene Smith said he expects RB Maurice Jones-Drew will be present at minicamp this week even though he is seeking a new contract. JAX - Will not renegotiate RB Maurice Jones-Drew's dealSource: The Associated Press - Mark Long Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Gene Smith said the team will not renegotiate RB Maurice Jones-Drew's contract and expect Jones-Drew to fulfill the final two years of his contract. BUF - RB C.J. Spiller to still be third-down backSource: ESPN - John Clayton Buffalo Bills RB Fred Jackson is expected to be the featured back for the team on first and second downs this upcoming season, while RB C.J. Spiller can mix in on special packages and on passing downs. He can also line up in the backfield with Jackson on certain packages and try to catch defenses off guard with his speed. PIT - WR Mike Wallace could see reduced tenderSource: CBSSports.com The Pittsburgh Steelers could reduce the tender of restricted free-agent WR Mike Wallace by $2 million if he remains unsigned as of Friday, June 15. PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger notes offensive progressSource: NFL.com Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger said the new offense made progress throughout organized team activities. 'We've made some strides. Every day is a little bit better,' Roethlisberger said. 'I'm not saying I could go out and call a game myself right now but I understand when (Haley) calls a play I know what's going on for the most part. MIA - QB David Garrard working with first teamSource: South Florida Sun-Sentinel - Omar Kelly Miami Dolphins QB David Garrard was working with the first-team offense during organized team activities Monday, June 11. DAL - WR Dez Bryant to play smarter on special teamsSource: ESPNDallas.com - Tim MacMahon Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant said he is learning to play smarter when returning punts. Bryant said it's better to go down sometimes instead of always trying to make a big play and taking hits. 'I feel like I'm learning a little bit,' Bryant said. 'I know there's times that I should go down. I just feel like it's my job to try to score every time, every single play, but I'm learning that sometimes just go down. SEA - Contracts will not affect QB competitionSource: ProFootballTalk.com Although the Seattle Seahawks signed QB Matt Flynn to a three-year, $19 million contract with $10 million guaranteed this year, head coach Pete Carroll said he won't be thinking about contracts when he makes his decision about who will start. Instead, a decision will be based on who looks best over the summer. 'Draft picks and money and stuff like that is not going to play in the decision at all,' Carroll said. 'We're going to go with what it looks like through the competition and how they play, and the results of that, and how we feel about that. CAR - Would like to see WR Brandon LaFell startSource: ESPN.com - Pat Yasinskas The Carolina Panthers would like to see WR Brandon LaFell starting Week 1 but he has not been guaranteed the job. LaFell is expected to compete with WR David Gettis for the starting job if Gettis is healthy during training camp. NYG - TE Jake Ballard waivedSource: Giants.com - Michael Eisen The New York Giants have waived TE Jake Ballard (knee) because of a failed physical. BUF - WR Donald Jones has early lead for No. 2 WR jobSource: Twitter Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey said WR Donald Jones is currently the frontrunner for the No. 2 wide receiver job but there is a long way to go before the start of the season. BUF - Stevie Johnson works on sideSource: BuffaloBills.com - Chris Brown Buffalo Bills WR Stevie Johnson (groin, hamstring) worked on the sidelines by himself during organized team activities Monday, June 11. He was only running at half speed while working out. BUF - WR Brad Smith working exclusively at QBSource: BuffaloBills.com - Chris Brown Buffalo Bills WR Brad Smith has worked exclusively at quarterback since the start of offseason workouts. 'From every meeting I've had he's been in all my meetings,' said quarterbacks coach David Lee. 'He's a quarterback who happens to be a great special teams player and he plays a lot of receiver also, which is where he was used last year. But he still has a role at quarterback in this offense. KC - TE Kevin Boss not a fan of OaklandSource: NFL.com Kansas City Chiefs TE Kevin Boss said he has moved on to greener pastures after joining the team from the Oakland Raiders. 'I was in Oakland for such a short period of time that it wasn't really something where I really understood the whole Chiefs-Raiders rivalry,' Boss said. 'I just know now that I'm on the better side of the rivalry ... It's been a great transition and it's really been a blessing in disguise to have been moved on to greener pastures. WAS - S Brandon Meriweather expected to be favorite for SS jobSource: The Washington Times - Rich Campbell Washington Redskins FS Brandon Meriweather is expected to enter training camp as the favorite for the starting strong safety job.
PHI - QB Michael Vick a frequent visitor to facilitySource: NationalFootballPost.com - Dan Pompei Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick has spent a lot of time at the team's facility this offseason because he wants to be in top physical shape after a disappointing 2011 season. He is also working on the mental aspect of the game since he turned the ball over 18 times in 13 games last season. NE - Rob Gronkowski's deal unlikely to affect WR Wes WelkerSource: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss The New England Patriots' signing of TE Rob Gronkowski is not expected to affect long-term contract talks with WR Wes Welkerbecause the salary cap hits in the early years in Gronkowski's contract are low enough to fit Welker under the cap. SEA - QB situation too close to callSource: 710 ESPN Seattle - Liz Mathews Seattle Seahawks WR Doug Baldwin said Saturday, June 9, that right now it is hard to tell the distance between offseason acquisition QB Matt Flynn and last season's starter QB Tarvaris Jackson. GB - Alex Green may not be ready for start of campSource: Green Bay Press-Gazette - Pete Dougherty Green Bay Packers RB Alex Green (knee) said he is not sure if he will be ready to practice when training camp begins. Green could start camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list but it does not appear like the team believes he will start the season on the list. He has not been running at full speed at this point but has been able to do cutting drills. HOU - Could sign WR Mike Sims-WalkerSource: ProFootballWeekly.com - Arthur Arkush The Houston Texans may consider signing free-agent WR Mike Sims-Walker (Jaguars) this offseason if they want to add an experienced wide receiver. CLE - Believe Greg Little will play betterSource: NationalFootballPost.com - Dan Pompei The Cleveland Browns believe WR Greg Little will take a step forward in his play and production this season. The team thinks his drops last season were due to concentration issues and not that he has bad hands. Their expectations are part of the reason they did not add a wide receiver this offseason. MIA - Daniel Thomas says injuries hurt play in 2011Source: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson Miami Dolphins RB Daniel Thomas said knee and hamstring injuries affected his play last season and took some of his burst away. Thomas also said his lack of leg drive was the reason he averaged only 1.9 yards on average after contact. TB - QB Josh Freeman fine with run-first offenseSource: Tampa Bay Times - Stephen Holder Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Josh Freeman said he would not be opposed to having a run-first offense this season because it would allow him to throw against defenses that would be concentrating on stopping the run. Freeman said he also does not care what kind of offense the team uses as long as the team is winning games. BUF - Dorin Dickerson saw a lot of time during OTAsSource: BuffaloBills.com - Chris Brown Buffalo Bills TE Dorin Dickerson saw a lot of time on offense during organized team activities this offseason. Dickerson is seeing a lot of time because the coaches want to see if he can be a capable H-back in the offense. NYJ - May consider signing WR Braylon EdwardsSource: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini The New York Jets could consider signing free-agent WR Braylon Edwards (49ers) this offseason because they do not have a lot of experience at wide receiver behind WR Santonio Holmes. NE - Donte' Stallworth seeing time as returnerSource: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss New England Patriots WR Donte' Stallworth worked as a kick returner during organized team activities Thursday, June 8. Stallworth has not returned kicks in a regular season game since 2003. CAR - ILB Jon Beason willing to change positionsSource: The Associated Press Carolina Panthers LB Jon Beason said he is willing to move to outside linebacker if the team asks him to this season. Beason has been working at middle linebacker during organized team activities but may have to move to outside linebacker if the team wants LB Luke Kuechly to be the middle linebacker.
NO - Getting close to deal with QB Drew BreesSource: WWL.com - Krisitan Garic The New Orleans Saints are close to agreeing to a five-year deal with franchise free-agent QB Drew Brees. CLE - Brandon Weeden struggling with accuracySource: CBSSports.com Cleveland Browns QB Brandon Weeden has struggled with his accuracy recently during offseason workouts. He has underthrown several passes. CHI - RB Matt Forte speaks outSource: ESPNChicago.com - Michael C. Wright Chicago Bears franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte said Wednesday, June 6, that he's not looking to be the NFL's highest-paid running back, but seeking a long-term contract commiserate with his standing among other players around the league at his position. 'All you can ask for is respect, and you go out there and you do your best to earn it. Respect isn't given to anybody,' Forte said. 'You've got to earn it out there. So the way I go about playing the game, preparing for it and the way I play, I feel I have earned the respect.' NE - WR Chad Ochocinco releasedSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter The New England Patriots have released WR Chad Ochocinco. The team tried to trade him but released him when they could not find a trade partner. KC - RB Jamaal Charles to have knee examinedSource: The Kansas City Star - Adam Teicher Kansas City Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles (knee) will have his knee examined June 18, to determine if he is cleared to participate at the start of training camp. MIN - RB Toby Gerhart could get heavy workload earlySource: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Dan Wiederer Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier indicated RB Toby Gerhart may receive a heavy workload at the beginning of the season because of RB Adrian Peterson's (knee) knee. Frazier said the team wants Gerhart at a certain weight when he gets to training camp but do not want him to lose his speed. CLE - Coach says Trent Richardson starterSource: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland Browns head coach Pat Shurmur said it would be safe to say that RB Trent Richardson is the starting running back entering training camp. DAL - WR Dez Bryant wants to earn QB Tony Romo's trustSource: ESPNDallas.com - Tim MacMahon Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant said his goal is to earn the trust of QB Tony Romo and the coaching staff in order to receive the ball more often. 'As wideouts, it's our job to try our best to impress the quarterback, the head coach, the offensive coordinator, our wide receivers coach to show them that we're good enough to do this job,' Bryant said. 'The main thing is we've got to get the trust in Tony that we can beat this guy no matter what the situation is, (that) we can get it. We try to get that confidence so Tony will feel good throwing us the rock.' CIN - RBs to share carriesSource: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Joe Reedy Cincinnati Bengals RBs BenJarvus Green-Ellis and Bernard Scott will split carries this upcoming season. Scott doesn't have any idea how many carries he will get per game, but he does think the setup will work well. 'I think me and BenJarvus are going to be ready to handle how many carries they want to give us. I think it will be pretty even, but you never know,' Scott said. TEN - RB Chris Johnson says he's still top RBSource: The Associated Press Tennessee Titans RB Chris Johnson, who has packed on eight to nine pounds of muscle this offseason, insists he is still the top running back in the NFL. 'I just know when I have been through the same things as everyone as far as camp and being on the same page as my offensive line, I feel like I am the best back in the league,' Johnson said. CLE - Brandon Weeden getting most repsSource: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland Browns head coach Pat Shurmur said QB Brandon Weeden has received the most reps among the quarterbacks during organized team activities. GB - Randall Cobb could get bigger roleSource: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Tyler Dunne The Green Bay Packers may consider giving WR Randall Cobb a bigger role in the offense this season if he is able to get more comfortable with the offense. NYJ - Tim Tebow still seeing time on special teamsSource: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini New York Jets QB Tim Tebow is seeing time on special teams as a personal protector on the punt team during organized team activities Thursday, June 7. TEN - Schedule difficulty factors into QB decisionSource: The Tennessean - John Glennon Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak said Wednesday, June 6, that the difficulty of the early schedule is at least a factor in the choice of starting quarterback between QBs Matt Hasselbeck and Jake Locker. CHI - TE Kellen Davis looks for increase in productionSource: ESPNChicago.com - Jeff Dickerson Chicago Bears TE Kellen Davis is looking for a dramatic increase in production under new offensive coordinator Mike Tice. 'I'd like to have between 40-60 catches at least,' Davis said. 'I'm hoping to get out there and put some numbers up. TEN - Kendall Wright has been learning different spotsSource: The Tennessean - Jim Wyatt The Tennessee Titans have had WR Kendall Wright work at each of the outside wide receiver positions during organized team activities so he can learn how to play at those spots. NO - QB Luke McCown signedSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter The New Orleans Saints have signed free-agent QB Luke McCown (Jaguars), according to his agent. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. TEN - Kendall Wright could be used as returnerSource: TitansInsider.com - Terry McCormick Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak has not ruled out the possibility of using WR Kendall Wright as a kick and punt returner this season. SF - Unlikely to try RB Anthony Dixon at FBSource: CSNBayArea.com - Matt Maiocco The San Francisco 49ers are not expected to try RB Anthony Dixon out at fullback because he does not fit the profile of a fullback since he tries to avoid contact. Dixon will have to perform well during training camp in order to make the final roster. DAL - DeMarco Murray trying to prove himselfSource: ESPNDallas.com - Todd Archer Dallas Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray said he is not satisfied despite having a strong rookie campaign in 2011. Murray wants to continue to prove himself. 'The approach is the same,' Murray said. 'At the end of the day I'm still the fifth or sixth running back taken last year, third-round pick, looked over by many and I'm still working to get better. I'm not a veteran. I haven't been here for many years, so I'm trying to work hard every day and prove to myself that I belong here.' JAX - DE Aaron Kampman releasedSource: Twitter The Jacksonville Jaguars released DL Aaron Kampman Thursday, June 7.
I have been playing fantasy football since 2000. Back then, I was just a casual player who only played for fun. Once I got out of the military and was able to watch all the football I wanted, I grew obsessed with fantasy football. I can remember one year, I was in 6 leagues. Because I was just a casual player, I didn't win.
In 2006, I felt it was time to take fantasy more seriously as I knew I could win some money. I did a Google search on fantasy tips and I came across Footballguys.com. I paid $25.95 for the subscription and had no clue what I was getting into. The 1st thing that impressed me is that I got a daily e-mail giving me news on NFL players. The 2nd thing was their drafting tool, Draft Dominator. This mammoth is a drafting tool that pretty much let's you know who you should draft and when. After I completed my drafts, I plugged my team into their Rate My Team feature and Whamo! I got a complete and detailed analysis of my players. They gave me my chances (in %) of making the playoffs in 3 categories: With Great Inseason Management, With Good Inseason Management, and With No Inseason Management. Not only do I still use this feature for my teams but I like to plug in the competition's team as well!
Now that I had all of this information, I was ready for the season to start. But wait, Footballguys wasn't finished yet. I received rankings of who I should start based on projected performances. I also got Passing and Rushing matchups. On gameday, prior to the 1st game, I received an email of all the injuries and last minute lineup changes.
The crazy thing is they even have a contest where you can create a team of any player(s) you want at the beginning of the season. You lock them in for the season and watch them work. There are prizes for the top teams and the winner gets $35,000. After 4 years, I have finally figured out a good strategy that should pay off this year. Most importantly, it's free to play (if you have a subscription)!
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I have already paid for my 2012-2013 season and I am ready to continue my winning ways. I will be looking to add to the Barber Shops Trophy Room!
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