SD - RB LaDainian Tomlinson to sign and retire
Source: ESPN
LaDainian Tomlinson (Jets), an unrestricted free agent, will sign with the San Diego Chargers Monday, June 18, and announce his retirement from the NFL.
CLE - WR Mohamed Massaquoi ready for breakout year?
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Terry Pluto
Cleveland Browns head coach Pat Shurmur raved about WR Mohamed Massaquoi (concussion, foot) earlier in minicamps, and team president Mike Holmgren also apparently likes what he sees. 'I think he's ready to have a breakout year,' Holmgren said. The president indicated Massaquoi has been bothered by concussions over the past two years, and he was slowed by a foot ailment last summer coming into training camp. It appears Massaquoi is healthy and ready to compete.
SD - RB Ryan Mathews ready to be feature back
Source: North County Times
San Diego Chargers RB Ryan Mathews is excited about the opportunity to be the team's feature back. 'I can't wait to take the challenge head on. I just really can't wait to get out there and work and show what I can do,' Mathews said. Mathews has focused on improving his ability as a third-down back during the offseason, as he was rarely on the field during third downs due to his struggles in pass protection. Running backs coach Ollie Wilson said Mathews is 'getting there' with his protection, noting he is there from a technique standpoint but the team won't have a real good idea until they put the pads on and are in live settings.
NE - Plenty of questions at RB
Source: ESPN.com - James Walker
The New England Patriots must rely on their running game this season to complement the passing attack. However, it is still very uncertain who will carry the load heading into training camp. RBs Joseph Addai, Stevan Ridley, Shane Vereen and Danny Woodheadcombine for nine career starts for the Patriots. None have stood out on their own in offseason workouts, and the team might be hoping for strength by committee. 'We're not really focused on who's going to be the guy or anything like that; we're just trying to help each other out and learn together,' Ridley said. 'One person is not going to get it done all the way through the season and we know that, so we have to be able to depend on everybody.'
CLE - Greg Little targeted most in OTAs, minicamp
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Terry Pluto
Cleveland Browns WR Greg Little was targeted with 121 passes during the team's organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamps. TE Benjamin Watson was second on the list, followed by WR Mohamed Massaquoi.
NE - FB might be used more this season
Source: ESPN.com - James Walker
New England Patriots FBs Tony Fiammetta and Spencer Larsen will likely be battling for one fullback position in training camp.
CLE - Joshua Cribbs to be busy on special teams
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Terry Pluto
Cleveland Browns WR Joshua Cribbs is expected to see heavy duty on special teams this season. The team is hopeful that WRs Joshua Cooper or Jordan Norwood will step up as the third receiver behind WRs Greg Little and Mohamed Massaquoi rather than Cribbs serving as the No. 3 WR.
GB - Brandon Saine might keep backup RB job warm
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette - Pete Dougherty
Green Bay Packers RB Brandon Saine did well in spot duty last season when called upon, but he still has work to do to become a regular productive player. As it stands, he might only serve as the No. 2 RB until RB Alex Green (knee) is regular for a full-time workload.
GB - OLB Clay Matthews was dealing with minor hamstring issue
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette - Pete Dougherty
Green Bay Packers LB Clay Matthews (hamstring) pulled out of practice on the first day of organized team activities (OTAs) due to a twinge in his hamstring, and he did not practice from that point forward as a precaution.
GB - Nick Perry is one to watch
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette - Pete Dougherty
Green Bay Packers LB Nick Perry will transition from 4-3 defensive end to a 3-4 stand-up outside linebacker.
Source: ESPN
LaDainian Tomlinson (Jets), an unrestricted free agent, will sign with the San Diego Chargers Monday, June 18, and announce his retirement from the NFL.
CLE - WR Mohamed Massaquoi ready for breakout year?
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Terry Pluto
Cleveland Browns head coach Pat Shurmur raved about WR Mohamed Massaquoi (concussion, foot) earlier in minicamps, and team president Mike Holmgren also apparently likes what he sees. 'I think he's ready to have a breakout year,' Holmgren said. The president indicated Massaquoi has been bothered by concussions over the past two years, and he was slowed by a foot ailment last summer coming into training camp. It appears Massaquoi is healthy and ready to compete.
SD - RB Ryan Mathews ready to be feature back
Source: North County Times
San Diego Chargers RB Ryan Mathews is excited about the opportunity to be the team's feature back. 'I can't wait to take the challenge head on. I just really can't wait to get out there and work and show what I can do,' Mathews said. Mathews has focused on improving his ability as a third-down back during the offseason, as he was rarely on the field during third downs due to his struggles in pass protection. Running backs coach Ollie Wilson said Mathews is 'getting there' with his protection, noting he is there from a technique standpoint but the team won't have a real good idea until they put the pads on and are in live settings.
NE - Plenty of questions at RB
Source: ESPN.com - James Walker
The New England Patriots must rely on their running game this season to complement the passing attack. However, it is still very uncertain who will carry the load heading into training camp. RBs Joseph Addai, Stevan Ridley, Shane Vereen and Danny Woodheadcombine for nine career starts for the Patriots. None have stood out on their own in offseason workouts, and the team might be hoping for strength by committee. 'We're not really focused on who's going to be the guy or anything like that; we're just trying to help each other out and learn together,' Ridley said. 'One person is not going to get it done all the way through the season and we know that, so we have to be able to depend on everybody.'
CLE - Greg Little targeted most in OTAs, minicamp
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Terry Pluto
Cleveland Browns WR Greg Little was targeted with 121 passes during the team's organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamps. TE Benjamin Watson was second on the list, followed by WR Mohamed Massaquoi.
NE - FB might be used more this season
Source: ESPN.com - James Walker
New England Patriots FBs Tony Fiammetta and Spencer Larsen will likely be battling for one fullback position in training camp.
CLE - Joshua Cribbs to be busy on special teams
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Terry Pluto
Cleveland Browns WR Joshua Cribbs is expected to see heavy duty on special teams this season. The team is hopeful that WRs Joshua Cooper or Jordan Norwood will step up as the third receiver behind WRs Greg Little and Mohamed Massaquoi rather than Cribbs serving as the No. 3 WR.
GB - Brandon Saine might keep backup RB job warm
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette - Pete Dougherty
Green Bay Packers RB Brandon Saine did well in spot duty last season when called upon, but he still has work to do to become a regular productive player. As it stands, he might only serve as the No. 2 RB until RB Alex Green (knee) is regular for a full-time workload.
GB - OLB Clay Matthews was dealing with minor hamstring issue
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette - Pete Dougherty
Green Bay Packers LB Clay Matthews (hamstring) pulled out of practice on the first day of organized team activities (OTAs) due to a twinge in his hamstring, and he did not practice from that point forward as a precaution.
GB - Nick Perry is one to watch
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette - Pete Dougherty
Green Bay Packers LB Nick Perry will transition from 4-3 defensive end to a 3-4 stand-up outside linebacker.
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