MIA - Teammate believes Ryan Tannehill will start on bench
Source: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson
Miami Dolphins RB Reggie Bush said he believes QB Ryan Tannehill will start the season on the bench. Bush said it would allow Tannehill to learn by watching the veterans from the bench and be prepared for when he is called on to play.
PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger less accurate in red zone
Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger completed only 50 percent of his passes in the red zone last season which was down from his 64.7 percent completion percentage outside the red zone.
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The Steelers would like Roethlisberger to improve that number this year, and the design of Todd Haley's offense should help do that. Roethlisberger's favorite target in the red zone could change from week to week. Haley's system spreads the ball around to multiple targets.
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IND - Owner says deal with Andrew Luck close
Source: Twitter
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said on his Twitter page that the team is close to signing first-round draft choice QB Andrew Luck.
NE - TE Aaron Hernandez likely would look for WR money under tag
Source: The Boston Globe - Greg A. Bedard
New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez is expected to look for the wide receiver designation if the Patriots place the franchise tag on him next offseason. Hernandez would argue that he is more of a receiver than he is a tight end.
NE - Want WR Wes Welker to take less money
Source: The Boston Globe - Greg A. Bedard
The New England Patriots want franchise free-agent WR Wes Welker to take less money in a long-term contract in order to continue playing with QB Tom Brady. Welker would like a deal that guarantees him just below the $21 million he would get paid playing two years under the franchise tag.
IND - Top three picks not under contract
Source: The Indianapolis Star
The Indianapolis Colts have not signed first-round draft choice QB Andrew Luck, second-round draft choice TE Coby Fleener and third-round draft choice TE Dwayne Allen at this point.
CLE - Not expected to go after Josh Gordon
Source: ESPNCleveland.com - Tony Grossi
The Cleveland Browns are not expected to select Baylor WR Josh Gordon in the 2012 NFL supplemental draft because of his off-field issues.
NE - WR Wes Welker close to franchise record
Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss
New England Patriots WR Wes Welker will only need four receptions in 2012 to become the Patriots' all-time leader in receptions. Welker will only need six seasons to complete to the task and it took current leader WR Troy Brown 15 seasons to get his 557 catches as a Patriot.
NFL - Josh Gordon received third-round grade from one NFC team
Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Evan Silva
Baylor WR Josh Gordon is the highest-rated prospect available for this summer's Supplemental Draft. A source with knowledge of the situation said Saturday, July 7, that Gordon has generated a third-round supplemental draft grade from at least one club which plays in the NFC.
SF - A.J. Jenkins needs to build upper-body strength
Source: ProFootballWeekly.com - Dan Arkush
San Francisco 49ers WR A.J. Jenkins was inconsistent during organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp. Jenkins needs to work on building up his upper-body strength in order to hold up against aggressive press cornerbacks at the pro level, according to sources.
CLE - Unlikely to keep four RBs
Source: ESPNCleveland.com - Tony Grossi
Cleveland Browns RBs Brandon Jackson and Chris Ogbonnaya might be fighting it out for the No. 3 running back job behind rookie RB Trent Richardson and RB Montario Hardesty in training camp and the preseason. It is unlikely the Browns will keep four running backs on the roster, so Jackson and Ogbonnaya might not make the roster. However, if Hardesty suffers an injury, Jackson might end up as the primary backup with Ogbonnaya as the No. 3.
CLE - RB Montario Hardesty expected to be primary backup
Source: ESPNCleveland.com - Tony Grossi
Cleveland Browns RB Montario Hardesty is expected to serve as the primary backup to rookie RB Trent Richardson as long as he can remain healthy. If Hardesty suffers an injury, his roster spot might be in jeopardy.
SD - Melvin Ingram expected to be role player initially
Source: ProFootballWeekly.com - Kevin Fishbain
The San Diego Chargers are expected to use LB Melvin Ingram as a pass rusher in the nickel defense and as part of a rotation at outside linebacker.
Source: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson
Miami Dolphins RB Reggie Bush said he believes QB Ryan Tannehill will start the season on the bench. Bush said it would allow Tannehill to learn by watching the veterans from the bench and be prepared for when he is called on to play.
PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger less accurate in red zone
Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger completed only 50 percent of his passes in the red zone last season which was down from his 64.7 percent completion percentage outside the red zone.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ OUR VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
The Steelers would like Roethlisberger to improve that number this year, and the design of Todd Haley's offense should help do that. Roethlisberger's favorite target in the red zone could change from week to week. Haley's system spreads the ball around to multiple targets.
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IND - Owner says deal with Andrew Luck close
Source: Twitter
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said on his Twitter page that the team is close to signing first-round draft choice QB Andrew Luck.
NE - TE Aaron Hernandez likely would look for WR money under tag
Source: The Boston Globe - Greg A. Bedard
New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez is expected to look for the wide receiver designation if the Patriots place the franchise tag on him next offseason. Hernandez would argue that he is more of a receiver than he is a tight end.
NE - Want WR Wes Welker to take less money
Source: The Boston Globe - Greg A. Bedard
The New England Patriots want franchise free-agent WR Wes Welker to take less money in a long-term contract in order to continue playing with QB Tom Brady. Welker would like a deal that guarantees him just below the $21 million he would get paid playing two years under the franchise tag.
IND - Top three picks not under contract
Source: The Indianapolis Star
The Indianapolis Colts have not signed first-round draft choice QB Andrew Luck, second-round draft choice TE Coby Fleener and third-round draft choice TE Dwayne Allen at this point.
CLE - Not expected to go after Josh Gordon
Source: ESPNCleveland.com - Tony Grossi
The Cleveland Browns are not expected to select Baylor WR Josh Gordon in the 2012 NFL supplemental draft because of his off-field issues.
NE - WR Wes Welker close to franchise record
Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss
New England Patriots WR Wes Welker will only need four receptions in 2012 to become the Patriots' all-time leader in receptions. Welker will only need six seasons to complete to the task and it took current leader WR Troy Brown 15 seasons to get his 557 catches as a Patriot.
NFL - Josh Gordon received third-round grade from one NFC team
Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Evan Silva
Baylor WR Josh Gordon is the highest-rated prospect available for this summer's Supplemental Draft. A source with knowledge of the situation said Saturday, July 7, that Gordon has generated a third-round supplemental draft grade from at least one club which plays in the NFC.
SF - A.J. Jenkins needs to build upper-body strength
Source: ProFootballWeekly.com - Dan Arkush
San Francisco 49ers WR A.J. Jenkins was inconsistent during organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp. Jenkins needs to work on building up his upper-body strength in order to hold up against aggressive press cornerbacks at the pro level, according to sources.
CLE - Unlikely to keep four RBs
Source: ESPNCleveland.com - Tony Grossi
Cleveland Browns RBs Brandon Jackson and Chris Ogbonnaya might be fighting it out for the No. 3 running back job behind rookie RB Trent Richardson and RB Montario Hardesty in training camp and the preseason. It is unlikely the Browns will keep four running backs on the roster, so Jackson and Ogbonnaya might not make the roster. However, if Hardesty suffers an injury, Jackson might end up as the primary backup with Ogbonnaya as the No. 3.
CLE - RB Montario Hardesty expected to be primary backup
Source: ESPNCleveland.com - Tony Grossi
Cleveland Browns RB Montario Hardesty is expected to serve as the primary backup to rookie RB Trent Richardson as long as he can remain healthy. If Hardesty suffers an injury, his roster spot might be in jeopardy.
SD - Melvin Ingram expected to be role player initially
Source: ProFootballWeekly.com - Kevin Fishbain
The San Diego Chargers are expected to use LB Melvin Ingram as a pass rusher in the nickel defense and as part of a rotation at outside linebacker.
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