CHI - RB Matt Forte mentions two RB deals that he like to receive
Source: CSNChicago.com - John Mullin
Chicago Bears franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte indicated he would like a deal similar to the ones Philadelphia Eagles RB LeSean McCoy and Houston Texans RB Arian Foster signed this offseason. McCoy signed a five-year deal worth $45 million with $20.7 million in guaranteed money. Foster signed a four-year deal worth $41 million with $20.5 million in guaranteed money.
DET - Several RBs competing for roster spot
Source: DetroitLions.com - Tim Twentyman
Detroit Lions RB Joique Bell, Stephfon Green and Keiland Williams and FB James Bryant will compete for the No. 4 running back spot in the roster. WR Stefan Logan could also be a candidate for that spot since the team has several wide receivers that are expected to make the team.
NYG - WR Hakeem Nicks starting to run
Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Ohm Youngmisuk
New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks (foot) said he started to run a few weeks ago and believes he will definitely be ready for the start of the regular season. 'I started running about two weeks [ago] but the coaches don't really want me to force the issue right now so I still haven't started running yet. They want me to just take my time with it -- they feel like that's what's best. So right now I'm just taking my time with it … But I'll definitely be ready for the season,' Nicks said.
OAK - Could sign RB Cedric Benson soon
Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Vittorio Tafur
The Oakland Raiders have a good chance to sign free-agent RB Cedric Benson (Bengals) at some point in the next few weeks.
MIN - Christian Ponder bulks up this offseason
Source: ProFootballWeekly.com
Minnesota Vikings QB Christian Ponder has added 20 pounds of good weight this offseason to get ready for the season. He is also working on becoming more of a leader on the team.
CAR - WR Brandon LaFell entering camp as top pick for No. 2 WR job
Source: ProFootballWeekly.com
The Carolina Panthers coaching staff were pleased with how WR Brandon LaFell has performed during offseason workout and he appears to be the frontrunner for the No. 2 wide receiver job entering training camp.
WAS - RB Tim Hightower believed to be favorite for RB job
Source: ProFootballWeekly.com
Washington Redskins RB Tim Hightower (knee) is believed to be the favorite for the starting running back job even though he is still coming back from a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
ATL - WR Roddy White likes look of offense
Source: AtlantaFalcons.com - Daniel Cox
Atlanta Falcons WR Roddy White said the offense looked really good working with offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter's new scheme during offseason workouts. 'We look real good right now, I'm not going to lie,' White said. 'The past three or four years, this is the best I've been around since I've been here and seen the cumulative group on the field.
SEA - QB competition to last well into camp
Source: ESPN.com - Mike Sando
Although Seattle Seahawks QB Tarvaris Jackson is expected to receive the first-team reps at the start of training camp, the team's quarterback competition will last well into camp and preseason games.
DET - WR Calvin Johnson stronger, faster
Source: Detroit Free Press
Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson has looked stronger and faster during offseason practices, according to WR Nate Burleson. 'I know it sounds corny,' Burleson said. 'You wouldn't think a guy like that could come back and get better, but he does ... That's pretty much all that counts. He probably dropped a little bit of weight, so he's in extremely good shape. I see him in the weight room, so I know he's stronger. And on the field he's yards ahead of us in conditioning drills; he's still running past guys easily.
DET - Riley Reiff expected to have chance to win either OT job
Source: DetroitLions.com - Tim Twentyman
Detroit Lions OT Riley Reiff saw time at left tackle and right tackle during offseason workouts and is expected to compete for both starting tackle jobs during training camp.
MIA - TE Anthony Fasano could see reduced role in 2012
Source: Palm Beach Post - Brian Biggane
Miami Dolphins TE Anthony Fasano could have a reduced role this season because the team's new west coast offense because it calls for players to be quick off the line and Fasano is considered as a blocker first.
WAS - Roy Helu could have limited role
Source: ProFootballWeekly.com
Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu could be limited to 10 to 15 carries a game this season because the team is concerned about his durability.
MIN - WR Devin Aromashodu may not make final roster
Source: 1500ESPN.com - Tom Pelissero
Minnesota Vikings WR Devin Aromashodu may not make the final roster this season if the team's younger wide receivers are able to develop during training camp.
MIN - WR Michael Jenkins could be on roster bubble
Source: 1500ESPN.com - Tom Pelissero
Minnesota Vikings WR Michael Jenkins could be in the roster bubble during training camp because he is scheduled make $2.5 million this season and the team likely will not want to pay him that price if he is a backup.
MIN - Greg Childs could get playing time early
Source: 1500ESPN.com - Tom Pelissero
Minnesota Vikings WR Greg Childs is considered the top candidate to take WR Jerome Simpson's playing time in the first three games of the regular season while Simpson serves his suspension.
NYJ - Time running out for Joe McKnight?
Source: The Star-Ledger – Jenny Vrentas
New York Jets RB Joe McKnight understands 2012 will be a make-or-break year for him with the team. 'Yeah, it's a big year. If it I don't get it this year, it will probably be it for me,' McKnight said. 'That's how I think, I'm not saying (anything). Because it's, what, three years? After the first year, you should really have it down pat. I just have to wait and find out, see how it pans out.
NYJ - Tim Tebow understands he needs to get better
Source: ProFootballTalk.com
New York Jets QB Tim Tebow said he wants to become a starting quarterback again; however, he said he believes he has to get better at everything about playing quarterback in the NFL. 'I think understanding offense very well, that'll be a key. And just continuing to work on fundamentals,' Tebow said. 'My biggest weakness has probably been fundamentals. The offense we ran at Florida, I had great fundamentals for that, with my feet. Now, being under center, playaction, seven-step drops, being in the pocket, it's different. The great quarterbacks aren't necessarily super-athletic, but they have great rhythm and timing because of their feet ... Sometimes I want to go so fast, so having rhythm and timing is something I need to work on every day.
DAL - Will do talking on the field
Source: The Dallas Morning News
Dallas Cowboys DL Jay Ratliff said the team will do less talking this upcoming season. Instead, the team will be more focused performing on the field. 'We're not going to sit here and talk about what we're going to do this year or all the expectations everyone else has for us,' Ratliff said. 'I think the attitude for us this year needs to be we're going to be quiet. To put it bluntly, we're going to shut up, not say a thing and do our jobs.
NO - Drew Bress supports concussion testing for youths
Source: The Associated Press
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees has teamed up with PACE (Protecting Athletes Through Concussion Education), a program that provides free concussion testing for more than 3,300 middle and high schools and youth sports organizations. 'Any time you can educate young kids and their parents, especially in regards to concussions and raise awareness, is vital,' Brees said. 'It's helping them to understand the symptoms and the treatments for concussions and the baseline tests, how you would test to see if someone did have a concussion, making a comparison to the baseline testing such as in the PACE program.
CHI - WR Brandon Marshall critical of former receiver coaches
Source: NFL.com
Chicago Bears WR Brandon Marshall said he has yet to play under a good receivers coach during his pro career. 'To be honest (when I arrived in Miami) I was like, 'You know, I need some coaching. Right now I'm coming off my natural ability.' ... I haven't had a good coach as far as that receiving position since I've been in the NFL,' Marshall said. 'As far as technique and someone who understands the game, the last time I had a good receiving coach was D.J. McCarthy in college.
DEN - Ryan Clady looking forward to conventional offense
Source: NFL.com
Denver Broncos OT Ryan Clady said he is excited to be playing in a more conventional offense after blocking for QB Tim Tebow last season in a more run-heavy offense. 'It's kind of going back to what we did before, for the most part, before Tebow was the quarterback, just more conventional offense,' Clady said. 'It's a little different. We will probably pass the ball a little more and (be) more of a balanced offense. But I'm excited to see what is going to happen, and I'm excited for the future.'
SD - TE Antonio Gates can still have impact
Source: ESPN.com - Bill Williamson
If San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates can stay healthy, he could be good for roughly 70 receptions and 10 touchdowns in 2012.
DET - DE Everette Brown thinks he is with right team
Source: DetroitLions.com - Tim Twentyman
Detroit Lions DE Everette Brown believes the Lions are the right fit for him because his speed-rush style fits in the team's defensive system.
Source: CSNChicago.com - John Mullin
Chicago Bears franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte indicated he would like a deal similar to the ones Philadelphia Eagles RB LeSean McCoy and Houston Texans RB Arian Foster signed this offseason. McCoy signed a five-year deal worth $45 million with $20.7 million in guaranteed money. Foster signed a four-year deal worth $41 million with $20.5 million in guaranteed money.
DET - Several RBs competing for roster spot
Source: DetroitLions.com - Tim Twentyman
Detroit Lions RB Joique Bell, Stephfon Green and Keiland Williams and FB James Bryant will compete for the No. 4 running back spot in the roster. WR Stefan Logan could also be a candidate for that spot since the team has several wide receivers that are expected to make the team.
NYG - WR Hakeem Nicks starting to run
Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Ohm Youngmisuk
New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks (foot) said he started to run a few weeks ago and believes he will definitely be ready for the start of the regular season. 'I started running about two weeks [ago] but the coaches don't really want me to force the issue right now so I still haven't started running yet. They want me to just take my time with it -- they feel like that's what's best. So right now I'm just taking my time with it … But I'll definitely be ready for the season,' Nicks said.
OAK - Could sign RB Cedric Benson soon
Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Vittorio Tafur
The Oakland Raiders have a good chance to sign free-agent RB Cedric Benson (Bengals) at some point in the next few weeks.
MIN - Christian Ponder bulks up this offseason
Source: ProFootballWeekly.com
Minnesota Vikings QB Christian Ponder has added 20 pounds of good weight this offseason to get ready for the season. He is also working on becoming more of a leader on the team.
CAR - WR Brandon LaFell entering camp as top pick for No. 2 WR job
Source: ProFootballWeekly.com
The Carolina Panthers coaching staff were pleased with how WR Brandon LaFell has performed during offseason workout and he appears to be the frontrunner for the No. 2 wide receiver job entering training camp.
WAS - RB Tim Hightower believed to be favorite for RB job
Source: ProFootballWeekly.com
Washington Redskins RB Tim Hightower (knee) is believed to be the favorite for the starting running back job even though he is still coming back from a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
ATL - WR Roddy White likes look of offense
Source: AtlantaFalcons.com - Daniel Cox
Atlanta Falcons WR Roddy White said the offense looked really good working with offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter's new scheme during offseason workouts. 'We look real good right now, I'm not going to lie,' White said. 'The past three or four years, this is the best I've been around since I've been here and seen the cumulative group on the field.
SEA - QB competition to last well into camp
Source: ESPN.com - Mike Sando
Although Seattle Seahawks QB Tarvaris Jackson is expected to receive the first-team reps at the start of training camp, the team's quarterback competition will last well into camp and preseason games.
DET - WR Calvin Johnson stronger, faster
Source: Detroit Free Press
Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson has looked stronger and faster during offseason practices, according to WR Nate Burleson. 'I know it sounds corny,' Burleson said. 'You wouldn't think a guy like that could come back and get better, but he does ... That's pretty much all that counts. He probably dropped a little bit of weight, so he's in extremely good shape. I see him in the weight room, so I know he's stronger. And on the field he's yards ahead of us in conditioning drills; he's still running past guys easily.
DET - Riley Reiff expected to have chance to win either OT job
Source: DetroitLions.com - Tim Twentyman
Detroit Lions OT Riley Reiff saw time at left tackle and right tackle during offseason workouts and is expected to compete for both starting tackle jobs during training camp.
MIA - TE Anthony Fasano could see reduced role in 2012
Source: Palm Beach Post - Brian Biggane
Miami Dolphins TE Anthony Fasano could have a reduced role this season because the team's new west coast offense because it calls for players to be quick off the line and Fasano is considered as a blocker first.
WAS - Roy Helu could have limited role
Source: ProFootballWeekly.com
Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu could be limited to 10 to 15 carries a game this season because the team is concerned about his durability.
MIN - WR Devin Aromashodu may not make final roster
Source: 1500ESPN.com - Tom Pelissero
Minnesota Vikings WR Devin Aromashodu may not make the final roster this season if the team's younger wide receivers are able to develop during training camp.
MIN - WR Michael Jenkins could be on roster bubble
Source: 1500ESPN.com - Tom Pelissero
Minnesota Vikings WR Michael Jenkins could be in the roster bubble during training camp because he is scheduled make $2.5 million this season and the team likely will not want to pay him that price if he is a backup.
MIN - Greg Childs could get playing time early
Source: 1500ESPN.com - Tom Pelissero
Minnesota Vikings WR Greg Childs is considered the top candidate to take WR Jerome Simpson's playing time in the first three games of the regular season while Simpson serves his suspension.
NYJ - Time running out for Joe McKnight?
Source: The Star-Ledger – Jenny Vrentas
New York Jets RB Joe McKnight understands 2012 will be a make-or-break year for him with the team. 'Yeah, it's a big year. If it I don't get it this year, it will probably be it for me,' McKnight said. 'That's how I think, I'm not saying (anything). Because it's, what, three years? After the first year, you should really have it down pat. I just have to wait and find out, see how it pans out.
NYJ - Tim Tebow understands he needs to get better
Source: ProFootballTalk.com
New York Jets QB Tim Tebow said he wants to become a starting quarterback again; however, he said he believes he has to get better at everything about playing quarterback in the NFL. 'I think understanding offense very well, that'll be a key. And just continuing to work on fundamentals,' Tebow said. 'My biggest weakness has probably been fundamentals. The offense we ran at Florida, I had great fundamentals for that, with my feet. Now, being under center, playaction, seven-step drops, being in the pocket, it's different. The great quarterbacks aren't necessarily super-athletic, but they have great rhythm and timing because of their feet ... Sometimes I want to go so fast, so having rhythm and timing is something I need to work on every day.
DAL - Will do talking on the field
Source: The Dallas Morning News
Dallas Cowboys DL Jay Ratliff said the team will do less talking this upcoming season. Instead, the team will be more focused performing on the field. 'We're not going to sit here and talk about what we're going to do this year or all the expectations everyone else has for us,' Ratliff said. 'I think the attitude for us this year needs to be we're going to be quiet. To put it bluntly, we're going to shut up, not say a thing and do our jobs.
NO - Drew Bress supports concussion testing for youths
Source: The Associated Press
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees has teamed up with PACE (Protecting Athletes Through Concussion Education), a program that provides free concussion testing for more than 3,300 middle and high schools and youth sports organizations. 'Any time you can educate young kids and their parents, especially in regards to concussions and raise awareness, is vital,' Brees said. 'It's helping them to understand the symptoms and the treatments for concussions and the baseline tests, how you would test to see if someone did have a concussion, making a comparison to the baseline testing such as in the PACE program.
CHI - WR Brandon Marshall critical of former receiver coaches
Source: NFL.com
Chicago Bears WR Brandon Marshall said he has yet to play under a good receivers coach during his pro career. 'To be honest (when I arrived in Miami) I was like, 'You know, I need some coaching. Right now I'm coming off my natural ability.' ... I haven't had a good coach as far as that receiving position since I've been in the NFL,' Marshall said. 'As far as technique and someone who understands the game, the last time I had a good receiving coach was D.J. McCarthy in college.
DEN - Ryan Clady looking forward to conventional offense
Source: NFL.com
Denver Broncos OT Ryan Clady said he is excited to be playing in a more conventional offense after blocking for QB Tim Tebow last season in a more run-heavy offense. 'It's kind of going back to what we did before, for the most part, before Tebow was the quarterback, just more conventional offense,' Clady said. 'It's a little different. We will probably pass the ball a little more and (be) more of a balanced offense. But I'm excited to see what is going to happen, and I'm excited for the future.'
SD - TE Antonio Gates can still have impact
Source: ESPN.com - Bill Williamson
If San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates can stay healthy, he could be good for roughly 70 receptions and 10 touchdowns in 2012.
DET - DE Everette Brown thinks he is with right team
Source: DetroitLions.com - Tim Twentyman
Detroit Lions DE Everette Brown believes the Lions are the right fit for him because his speed-rush style fits in the team's defensive system.
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