HOU - Have not had contract talks with QB Matt Schaub
Source: The Sports Xchange - Len Pasquarelli
The Houston Texans have not had serious contract extension talks with QB Matt Schaub at this point but are expected to do so later this summer.
CLE - Jordan Cameron is team's future at TE
Source: ESPNCleveland.com - Tony Grossi
Cleveland Browns TE Jordan Cameron is considered the team's future at tight end. TE Benjamin Watson is in the final year of his contract, so Cameron is therefore likely to see a bigger role in the offense, not TE Evan Moore.
NYJ - Stephen Hill working on his route running
Source: The Sports Xchange - Len Pasquarelli
New York Jets WR Stephen Hill said he has been working on his route running this offseason because he only ran a limited number of routes during college. 'There are adjustments, reads on the run, all the fine-tuning stuff, and you've got to develop a connection (with the quarterback). You can have all the (physical) skills in the world, but you have to get the mental and technique things down even more,' Hill said.
MIA - Clyde Gates struggling with offense
Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel - Omar Kelly
Miami Dolphins WR Clyde Gates struggled during offseason workouts because he is having a hard time picking up the team's new west coast offense. He likely will be in a competition for the final receiver spot on the roster when training camp begins.
NFL - QB Daunte Culpepper says career over
Source: Orlando Sentinel - Craig Castille
Free-agent QB Daunte Culpepper (Lions) said he does not expect to play again and has moved on with his life. 'As far as me playing, I think I am done," Culpepper said. 'That part of my book is closed. The next chapter is, I have kids and I will be coaching them.
CHI - Have taken out seven-step drops for QBs
Source: FOXSports.com - Alex Marvez
Chicago Bears OT Gabe Carimi said offensive coordinator Mike Tice has taken out the seven-step drop for the quarterbacks from the playbook. The change is expected to help the offensive line block for QB Jay Cutler better.
NE - TE Daniel Fells did not take part in offseason program
Source: ESPNBoston.com - Field Yates
New England Patriots TE Daniel Fells (ankle) is still considered the leader for the third tight end job, although he did not take part in organized team activities (OTAs) or minicamp. Undrafted rookie TE Tyler Urban and TE Alex Silvestro are the only challengers to Fells.
MIA - WR Brian Hartline was absent due to appendectomy
Source: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson
Miami Dolphins WR Brian Hartline (appendectomy) said Saturday, June 30, that he is recovering from an appendectomy, but he is expected to be fine for training camp.
CLE - H-back battle might get heated
Source: ESPNCleveland.com - Tony Grossi
Cleveland Browns FB Owen Marecic is the incumbent at the position, but he is viewed as a mostly blocking fullback. TE Brad Smelley has the versatility as a pass receiver, but he is not a true lead blocker. Lastly, TE E. Alex Smith is also in the mix for H-back duties. Two of those players might not make the 53-man roster.
NYG - DT Chris Canty wants to be leader
Source: The Star-Ledger - Mike Garafolo
New York Giants DL Chris Canty (knee) said Saturday, June 30, that he wants to make his teammates better through his performance, and be a leader in the locker room. Canty was able to post a career-high four sacks, but he said he is looking for bigger and better things in 2012.
SF - More on Aldon Smith
Source: CSNBayArea.com - Matt Maiocco
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers LB Aldon Smith (abdomen, shoulder) suffered minor stab wounds at a house party Saturday, June 30. The wounds occurred as Smith attempted to break up a fight, and he likely was stabbed by a pocketknife. The location of the wounds are believed to be in his shoulder and abdomen.
Source: The Sports Xchange - Len Pasquarelli
The Houston Texans have not had serious contract extension talks with QB Matt Schaub at this point but are expected to do so later this summer.
CLE - Jordan Cameron is team's future at TE
Source: ESPNCleveland.com - Tony Grossi
Cleveland Browns TE Jordan Cameron is considered the team's future at tight end. TE Benjamin Watson is in the final year of his contract, so Cameron is therefore likely to see a bigger role in the offense, not TE Evan Moore.
NYJ - Stephen Hill working on his route running
Source: The Sports Xchange - Len Pasquarelli
New York Jets WR Stephen Hill said he has been working on his route running this offseason because he only ran a limited number of routes during college. 'There are adjustments, reads on the run, all the fine-tuning stuff, and you've got to develop a connection (with the quarterback). You can have all the (physical) skills in the world, but you have to get the mental and technique things down even more,' Hill said.
MIA - Clyde Gates struggling with offense
Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel - Omar Kelly
Miami Dolphins WR Clyde Gates struggled during offseason workouts because he is having a hard time picking up the team's new west coast offense. He likely will be in a competition for the final receiver spot on the roster when training camp begins.
NFL - QB Daunte Culpepper says career over
Source: Orlando Sentinel - Craig Castille
Free-agent QB Daunte Culpepper (Lions) said he does not expect to play again and has moved on with his life. 'As far as me playing, I think I am done," Culpepper said. 'That part of my book is closed. The next chapter is, I have kids and I will be coaching them.
CHI - Have taken out seven-step drops for QBs
Source: FOXSports.com - Alex Marvez
Chicago Bears OT Gabe Carimi said offensive coordinator Mike Tice has taken out the seven-step drop for the quarterbacks from the playbook. The change is expected to help the offensive line block for QB Jay Cutler better.
NE - TE Daniel Fells did not take part in offseason program
Source: ESPNBoston.com - Field Yates
New England Patriots TE Daniel Fells (ankle) is still considered the leader for the third tight end job, although he did not take part in organized team activities (OTAs) or minicamp. Undrafted rookie TE Tyler Urban and TE Alex Silvestro are the only challengers to Fells.
MIA - WR Brian Hartline was absent due to appendectomy
Source: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson
Miami Dolphins WR Brian Hartline (appendectomy) said Saturday, June 30, that he is recovering from an appendectomy, but he is expected to be fine for training camp.
CLE - H-back battle might get heated
Source: ESPNCleveland.com - Tony Grossi
Cleveland Browns FB Owen Marecic is the incumbent at the position, but he is viewed as a mostly blocking fullback. TE Brad Smelley has the versatility as a pass receiver, but he is not a true lead blocker. Lastly, TE E. Alex Smith is also in the mix for H-back duties. Two of those players might not make the 53-man roster.
NYG - DT Chris Canty wants to be leader
Source: The Star-Ledger - Mike Garafolo
New York Giants DL Chris Canty (knee) said Saturday, June 30, that he wants to make his teammates better through his performance, and be a leader in the locker room. Canty was able to post a career-high four sacks, but he said he is looking for bigger and better things in 2012.
SF - More on Aldon Smith
Source: CSNBayArea.com - Matt Maiocco
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers LB Aldon Smith (abdomen, shoulder) suffered minor stab wounds at a house party Saturday, June 30. The wounds occurred as Smith attempted to break up a fight, and he likely was stabbed by a pocketknife. The location of the wounds are believed to be in his shoulder and abdomen.