MIN - GM hopes RB Adrian Peterson will be ready Week 1
Source: 1500ESPN.com - Tom Pelissero
Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman said the team hopes RB Adrian Peterson (knee) will be ready for the start of the regular season but will not rush his recovery to make it happen.
NE - QB Tom Brady explains workout attendance
Source: NFL Network - Albert Breer
New England Patriots QB Tom Brady said he was more involved in offseason workouts this year as opposed to previous years because he needed to make every day count with the decrease in the number of workouts allowed during an offseason.
GB - QB Aaron Rodgers participated in workouts
Source: NFL Network - Albert Breer
Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers was present for most of the offseason workouts this season and head coach Mike McCarthy said he is not sure if Rodgers missed any workouts.
HOU - QB Matt Schaub says he is recovered from injury
Source: HoustonTexans.com - Nick Scurfield
Houston Texans QB Matt Schaub said he is completely recovered from the Lisfranc injury he suffered last season and is working out in preparation for the start of training camp.
CHI - Holdout would not hurt RB Matt Forte
Source: ESPNChicago.com - Jeff Dickerson
Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher said he does not believe a holdout would hurt franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte's production once Forte returns to the field. 'That's not going to be an issue for him. Whether he misses training camp or not he keeps himself in great shape, he's one of the (best) conditioned guys on our team,' Urlacher said. 'He takes care of his body. He'll (report) in great shape. Whenever he gets there, he'll be ready to play football.
DEN - WR Demaryius Thomas says he will have to be better route runner
Source: NFL.com - Gregg Rosenthal
Denver Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas said he will have to improve on his running of all of the routes with QB Peyton Manning taking over as the starting quarterback. Thomas said he did not have to run all of the routes in his first few seasons in the NFL.
SF - Could keep two TEs on roster
Source: CSNBayArea.com - Matt Maiocco
The San Francisco 49ers may consider keeping only two tight ends on their final roster if DL Demarcus Dobbs shows the ability to be a blocking tight end in addition to being a defensive lineman.
TEN - Have not had extension talks with TE Jared Cook
Source: TitansInsider.com - Terry McCormick
The Tennessee Titans have not started contract extension talks with TE Jared Cook even though he is entering the final year of his contract. Cook said he would like to stay with the team but is not sure what his future will look like at this point. The team could place the franchise tag on him next offseason if they do on agree to an extension before free agency.
NE - Donte' Stallworth, WR Deion Branch may fight for one spot
Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Rodak
New England Patriots WRs Donte' Stallworth and Deion Branch may have to compete for one roster spot during training camp if the team decides to keep six wide receivers on the roster.
IND - Andrew Luck not concerned with contract
Source: NFL.com
Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck said he is confident a deal will get done before training camp opens. However, in the meantime, Luck continues to focus on learning the team's playbook. 'I focus on football, especially having missed so much (practice) time because of school,' said Luck. 'I didn't want very many distractions to make sure I catch up in terms of time with everybody else. My agent (Will Wilson) will handle (negotiations).
OAK - Remain interested in RB Cedric Benson
Source: ESPN.com - Bill Williamson
The Oakland Raiders continue to show interest in free-agent RB Cedric Benson (Bengals); however a signing is not imminent. The Raiders have salary cap and money issues and still have two draft picks left to sign. So, the team may have to do some maneuvering to sign Benson, and that could take time.
DAL - Brett Favre compares QB Tony Romo to himself
Source: The Dallas Morning News - Jon Machota
Retired NFL QB Brett Favre said Wednesday, June 27, that Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo closest resembles his style of play. 'Romo is probably more like me than any of those guys,' Favre said. 'I think way too much is cast upon him, good or bad. It's Dallas, and much is expected. He's carried those guys. I watched him last year. And I like Tony. I like the way he plays. I think at times he's underrated.
CHI - ILB Brian Urlacher wants to make Hall of Fame
Source: ESPNChicago.com - Jeff Dickerson
Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher said it will be important to him to earn a place in the Hall of Fame. Urlacher, who is still chasing a Super Bowl ring, wants to play two or three more seasons. 'It is (important to be a Hall of Famer),' Urlacher said. 'It's where you want to be. As a player you want to be the best at your position. I probably won't be the best ever because there are so many good middle linebackers, but I'd like to be right there at the top somewhere. I'd like to do some more things in my career and there are still some things I'd like to accomplish. It's debatable. The people who vote on that are media, right? As long as you don't upset them you should be okay.'
Source: 1500ESPN.com - Tom Pelissero
Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman said the team hopes RB Adrian Peterson (knee) will be ready for the start of the regular season but will not rush his recovery to make it happen.
NE - QB Tom Brady explains workout attendance
Source: NFL Network - Albert Breer
New England Patriots QB Tom Brady said he was more involved in offseason workouts this year as opposed to previous years because he needed to make every day count with the decrease in the number of workouts allowed during an offseason.
GB - QB Aaron Rodgers participated in workouts
Source: NFL Network - Albert Breer
Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers was present for most of the offseason workouts this season and head coach Mike McCarthy said he is not sure if Rodgers missed any workouts.
HOU - QB Matt Schaub says he is recovered from injury
Source: HoustonTexans.com - Nick Scurfield
Houston Texans QB Matt Schaub said he is completely recovered from the Lisfranc injury he suffered last season and is working out in preparation for the start of training camp.
CHI - Holdout would not hurt RB Matt Forte
Source: ESPNChicago.com - Jeff Dickerson
Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher said he does not believe a holdout would hurt franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte's production once Forte returns to the field. 'That's not going to be an issue for him. Whether he misses training camp or not he keeps himself in great shape, he's one of the (best) conditioned guys on our team,' Urlacher said. 'He takes care of his body. He'll (report) in great shape. Whenever he gets there, he'll be ready to play football.
DEN - WR Demaryius Thomas says he will have to be better route runner
Source: NFL.com - Gregg Rosenthal
Denver Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas said he will have to improve on his running of all of the routes with QB Peyton Manning taking over as the starting quarterback. Thomas said he did not have to run all of the routes in his first few seasons in the NFL.
SF - Could keep two TEs on roster
Source: CSNBayArea.com - Matt Maiocco
The San Francisco 49ers may consider keeping only two tight ends on their final roster if DL Demarcus Dobbs shows the ability to be a blocking tight end in addition to being a defensive lineman.
TEN - Have not had extension talks with TE Jared Cook
Source: TitansInsider.com - Terry McCormick
The Tennessee Titans have not started contract extension talks with TE Jared Cook even though he is entering the final year of his contract. Cook said he would like to stay with the team but is not sure what his future will look like at this point. The team could place the franchise tag on him next offseason if they do on agree to an extension before free agency.
NE - Donte' Stallworth, WR Deion Branch may fight for one spot
Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Rodak
New England Patriots WRs Donte' Stallworth and Deion Branch may have to compete for one roster spot during training camp if the team decides to keep six wide receivers on the roster.
IND - Andrew Luck not concerned with contract
Source: NFL.com
Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck said he is confident a deal will get done before training camp opens. However, in the meantime, Luck continues to focus on learning the team's playbook. 'I focus on football, especially having missed so much (practice) time because of school,' said Luck. 'I didn't want very many distractions to make sure I catch up in terms of time with everybody else. My agent (Will Wilson) will handle (negotiations).
OAK - Remain interested in RB Cedric Benson
Source: ESPN.com - Bill Williamson
The Oakland Raiders continue to show interest in free-agent RB Cedric Benson (Bengals); however a signing is not imminent. The Raiders have salary cap and money issues and still have two draft picks left to sign. So, the team may have to do some maneuvering to sign Benson, and that could take time.
DAL - Brett Favre compares QB Tony Romo to himself
Source: The Dallas Morning News - Jon Machota
Retired NFL QB Brett Favre said Wednesday, June 27, that Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo closest resembles his style of play. 'Romo is probably more like me than any of those guys,' Favre said. 'I think way too much is cast upon him, good or bad. It's Dallas, and much is expected. He's carried those guys. I watched him last year. And I like Tony. I like the way he plays. I think at times he's underrated.
CHI - ILB Brian Urlacher wants to make Hall of Fame
Source: ESPNChicago.com - Jeff Dickerson
Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher said it will be important to him to earn a place in the Hall of Fame. Urlacher, who is still chasing a Super Bowl ring, wants to play two or three more seasons. 'It is (important to be a Hall of Famer),' Urlacher said. 'It's where you want to be. As a player you want to be the best at your position. I probably won't be the best ever because there are so many good middle linebackers, but I'd like to be right there at the top somewhere. I'd like to do some more things in my career and there are still some things I'd like to accomplish. It's debatable. The people who vote on that are media, right? As long as you don't upset them you should be okay.'
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