CLE - Believe Josh Gordon can be No. 1 WR
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
Cleveland Browns general manager Tom Heckert said the team believes WR Josh Gordon has the ability to become a No. 1 wide receiver in the NFL. Gordon is expected to compete for the starting wide receiver job opposite Greg Little during training camp.
SF - WR Randy Moss can still make an impact?
Source: NFL.com
San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs said WR Randy Moss is motivated to prove people wrong this upcoming season. Moss received great reviews during offseason workouts. 'His motivation level is high,' Jacobs said. 'I think Moss has a chip on his shoulder. I've spoken to him a lot, and he starts off everything with, 'Just wait.' He's got a chip on his shoulder, he's ready to go out there and show everybody that he can play still.'
CLE - Planned on getting Josh Gordon in second-round
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
Cleveland Browns general manager Tom Heckert said the team planned on using their second-round draft choice on WR Josh Gordon no matter where they were slotted during the NFL supplemental draft. The Browns was the second team to choose in each round based on a lottery.
NYG - TE Bear Pascoe expected to enter camp as starter
Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Ohm Youngmisuk
New York Giants TE Bear Pascoe is expected to enter training camp as the starting tight end and could be used more in the offense if TE Martellus Bennett is not comfortable with the offensive system when the season starts.
NYG - RB Brandon Jacobs explains why he did not re-sign
Source: The Star-Ledger - Jorge Castillo
San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs said he did not re-sign with the New York Giants because he was offered more money by the 49ers. Jacobs said he and the Giants were a couple hundred of thousand dollars apart in contract talks.
NO - QB Drew Brees optimistic about a new deal
Source: NFL.com
New Orleans Saints franchise free-agent QB Drew Brees is optimistic he will sign a long-term deal by the July 16 deadline. 'I'm an eternal optimist, so I'm still very confident a deal will get done by Monday,' Brees said. 'I think I've been around this league long enough to understand how this works at times. In a lot of cases, it does go down to the wire, and you need a stopping point in order to bring everyone together and make sure it can get done. That stopping point is Monday, so let's hope we get something done by then.'
MIA - WR Chad Ochocinco coming along
Source: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson
Miami Dolphins WR Chad Ochocinco looked good in offseason workouts, making a few acrobatic catches. However, the key is how quickly he will be able to learn the offense after having just four and a half weeks to study, all the while getting married and having a reality television show at the same time. One longtime NFL general manager had good and bad words on Ochocinco. 'His best asset is his ability to get separation on routes,' the anonymous GM said. 'But you want a disciplined receiver to be in the right spots, and that's not what this guy is. I would not have touched him. His personality issues are not going to change. I don't know if he's ever going to get it.'
PHI - Bryce Brown expected to get a lot of reps during camp
Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com - Dave Spadaro
Philadelphia Eagles RB Bryce Brown is expected to receive significant snaps behind RBs LeSean McCoy and Dion Lewis during training camp.
MIA - Former executive says WR Chad Ochocinco not disciplined
Source: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson
Miami Dolphins WR Chad Ochocinco might still have a burst of speed at age 34; however, he lacks discipline at the receiver position, according to one longtime general manager. 'His best asset is his ability to get separation on routes,' the general manager said. 'But you want a disciplined receiver to be in the right spots, and that's not what this guy is. I would not have touched him. His personality issues are not going to change. I don't know if he's ever going to get it.'
ARI - WR Larry Fitzgerald pushing Michael Floyd
Source: USAToday.com
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald has been pushing WR Michael Floyd to get his offseason training regimen into gear. Fitzgerald scolded Floyd via Twitter for skipping workouts; however, Floyd appeared to have received the message as he has resumed workouts this week.
DAL - DeMarco Murray confirms he's ready to go
Source: The Dallas Morning News - Jon Machota
Dallas Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray (ankle) reiterated Wednesday, July 11, in a chat that he is healthy and he does not expected to be limited in training camp. 'The ankle is doing great,' Murray said. 'I'll be able to do whatever the coaches want me to do.'
CLE - GM expects first-round picks to be at camp
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
Cleveland Browns general manager Tom Heckert said he has not talked with the agents for RB Trent Richardson and QB Brandon Weeden lately but is confident deals can be done with both before the start of training camp.
PHI - QB Trent Edwards may not get many reps in camp
Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com - Dave Spadaro
Philadelphia Eagles QB Trent Edwards may have trouble getting significant snaps during training camp since there will only be one full practice a week during camp.
NFL - Larry Lumpkin runs a 4.69 in 40-yard dash
Source: Scout.com - Aaron Wilson
Carson-Newman LB Larry Lumpkin posted times of 4.69 and 4.72 seconds in the 40-yard dash during his workout Wednesday, July 11, in front of a handful of NFL teams, according to a league source. The running surface at Lumpkin's high school in Alabama was muddy due to recent storms, per a source. Lumpkin also recorded 27 reps in the 225-pound bench press.
PHI - QB Michael Vick excited for upcoming season
Source: Philadelphia Daily News
Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick said there is so much optimism surrounding the team that he cannot wait to begin the 2012 season. 'Usually I don't want to go to camp,' Vick said. 'That part I will admit. But this year, I feel like we're going to have fun with it. We're going to really enjoy it and make the most out of it. I'm excited. Like I said, I have never been this excited for a season.'
ATL - Jerry Rice a fan of Julio Jones
Source: ProFootballTalk.com
Former NFL WR Jerry Rice is a fan of Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones and believes Jones will have a breakout campaign in 2012. 'I love this kid,' Rice said. 'He's awesome. He's big, he's fast ... I think he's gonna have a breakout season this coming year.'
ATL - Mike Smith knows he is judged by playoffs
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - D. Orlando Ledbetter
Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith knows that playoff success will ultimately define his tenure with the team. In four seasons under Smith, the Falcons are 43-21, but are 0-3 in the postseason. 'I think ultimately we are both going to be judged on success in the postseason,' Smith said. 'There have been a lot of teams and a lot of players that have broken through and gotten that first win. That's why we are doing everything in our power to figure out how to get that done.
GB - WR Donald Driver wants to play two more seasons
Source: NFL.com
Green Bay Packers WR Donald Driver said he expects to play two more seasons in the NFL. 'I'm going to play two more years, this one, then next year, then I'm completely done,' Driver said. '(I'm) gonna put my cleats on the shelf and do something different.'
MIN - WR Percy Harvin won't play in 2013 with no deal
Source: 1500ESPN.com - Tom Pelissero
Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin has dropped his trade demand, and intends to report to minicamp and play the regular season. However, he has made it clear he expects a new deal after this season. He is due only $655,000 in base salary this season, plus a $27,500 workout bonus. The final year of his deal is loaded with escalators designed to grease the wheels on renegotiation - $375,000 of which Harvin unlocked as a rookie to push his base salary to $1,550,000 and another $2.825 million available.
MIA - WR Legedu Naanee trying to hold off youngsters
Source: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson
Miami Dolphins WR Legedu Naanee looked good in the offseason program, and he has a good change to wind up as one of the team's top four receivers. However, he still needs a strong training camp and preseason, as he tries to hold off WRs Roberto Wallace and Marlon Moore, who are believed to be on the roster bubble.
BAL - S Ed Reed continues to hint at possible holdout
Source: The Baltimore Sun - Matt Vensel
Baltimore Ravens FS Ed Reed was noncommittal Wednesday, July 11, about his status for the upcoming season. He is physically prepared to play this season, but insists he is 'still thinking things through.' He is slated to report to training camp July 25, but he eluded to the possibility of a holdout. 'The only way we protect ourselves, the only way a player gets what he wants is by holding out,' Reed said. 'So if Ray Rice doesn't show up, so be it. If Joe Flacco didn't show up and got a contract, so be it.'
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
Cleveland Browns general manager Tom Heckert said the team believes WR Josh Gordon has the ability to become a No. 1 wide receiver in the NFL. Gordon is expected to compete for the starting wide receiver job opposite Greg Little during training camp.
SF - WR Randy Moss can still make an impact?
Source: NFL.com
San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs said WR Randy Moss is motivated to prove people wrong this upcoming season. Moss received great reviews during offseason workouts. 'His motivation level is high,' Jacobs said. 'I think Moss has a chip on his shoulder. I've spoken to him a lot, and he starts off everything with, 'Just wait.' He's got a chip on his shoulder, he's ready to go out there and show everybody that he can play still.'
CLE - Planned on getting Josh Gordon in second-round
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
Cleveland Browns general manager Tom Heckert said the team planned on using their second-round draft choice on WR Josh Gordon no matter where they were slotted during the NFL supplemental draft. The Browns was the second team to choose in each round based on a lottery.
NYG - TE Bear Pascoe expected to enter camp as starter
Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Ohm Youngmisuk
New York Giants TE Bear Pascoe is expected to enter training camp as the starting tight end and could be used more in the offense if TE Martellus Bennett is not comfortable with the offensive system when the season starts.
NYG - RB Brandon Jacobs explains why he did not re-sign
Source: The Star-Ledger - Jorge Castillo
San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs said he did not re-sign with the New York Giants because he was offered more money by the 49ers. Jacobs said he and the Giants were a couple hundred of thousand dollars apart in contract talks.
NO - QB Drew Brees optimistic about a new deal
Source: NFL.com
New Orleans Saints franchise free-agent QB Drew Brees is optimistic he will sign a long-term deal by the July 16 deadline. 'I'm an eternal optimist, so I'm still very confident a deal will get done by Monday,' Brees said. 'I think I've been around this league long enough to understand how this works at times. In a lot of cases, it does go down to the wire, and you need a stopping point in order to bring everyone together and make sure it can get done. That stopping point is Monday, so let's hope we get something done by then.'
MIA - WR Chad Ochocinco coming along
Source: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson
Miami Dolphins WR Chad Ochocinco looked good in offseason workouts, making a few acrobatic catches. However, the key is how quickly he will be able to learn the offense after having just four and a half weeks to study, all the while getting married and having a reality television show at the same time. One longtime NFL general manager had good and bad words on Ochocinco. 'His best asset is his ability to get separation on routes,' the anonymous GM said. 'But you want a disciplined receiver to be in the right spots, and that's not what this guy is. I would not have touched him. His personality issues are not going to change. I don't know if he's ever going to get it.'
PHI - Bryce Brown expected to get a lot of reps during camp
Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com - Dave Spadaro
Philadelphia Eagles RB Bryce Brown is expected to receive significant snaps behind RBs LeSean McCoy and Dion Lewis during training camp.
MIA - Former executive says WR Chad Ochocinco not disciplined
Source: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson
Miami Dolphins WR Chad Ochocinco might still have a burst of speed at age 34; however, he lacks discipline at the receiver position, according to one longtime general manager. 'His best asset is his ability to get separation on routes,' the general manager said. 'But you want a disciplined receiver to be in the right spots, and that's not what this guy is. I would not have touched him. His personality issues are not going to change. I don't know if he's ever going to get it.'
ARI - WR Larry Fitzgerald pushing Michael Floyd
Source: USAToday.com
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald has been pushing WR Michael Floyd to get his offseason training regimen into gear. Fitzgerald scolded Floyd via Twitter for skipping workouts; however, Floyd appeared to have received the message as he has resumed workouts this week.
DAL - DeMarco Murray confirms he's ready to go
Source: The Dallas Morning News - Jon Machota
Dallas Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray (ankle) reiterated Wednesday, July 11, in a chat that he is healthy and he does not expected to be limited in training camp. 'The ankle is doing great,' Murray said. 'I'll be able to do whatever the coaches want me to do.'
CLE - GM expects first-round picks to be at camp
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
Cleveland Browns general manager Tom Heckert said he has not talked with the agents for RB Trent Richardson and QB Brandon Weeden lately but is confident deals can be done with both before the start of training camp.
PHI - QB Trent Edwards may not get many reps in camp
Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com - Dave Spadaro
Philadelphia Eagles QB Trent Edwards may have trouble getting significant snaps during training camp since there will only be one full practice a week during camp.
NFL - Larry Lumpkin runs a 4.69 in 40-yard dash
Source: Scout.com - Aaron Wilson
Carson-Newman LB Larry Lumpkin posted times of 4.69 and 4.72 seconds in the 40-yard dash during his workout Wednesday, July 11, in front of a handful of NFL teams, according to a league source. The running surface at Lumpkin's high school in Alabama was muddy due to recent storms, per a source. Lumpkin also recorded 27 reps in the 225-pound bench press.
PHI - QB Michael Vick excited for upcoming season
Source: Philadelphia Daily News
Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick said there is so much optimism surrounding the team that he cannot wait to begin the 2012 season. 'Usually I don't want to go to camp,' Vick said. 'That part I will admit. But this year, I feel like we're going to have fun with it. We're going to really enjoy it and make the most out of it. I'm excited. Like I said, I have never been this excited for a season.'
ATL - Jerry Rice a fan of Julio Jones
Source: ProFootballTalk.com
Former NFL WR Jerry Rice is a fan of Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones and believes Jones will have a breakout campaign in 2012. 'I love this kid,' Rice said. 'He's awesome. He's big, he's fast ... I think he's gonna have a breakout season this coming year.'
ATL - Mike Smith knows he is judged by playoffs
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - D. Orlando Ledbetter
Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith knows that playoff success will ultimately define his tenure with the team. In four seasons under Smith, the Falcons are 43-21, but are 0-3 in the postseason. 'I think ultimately we are both going to be judged on success in the postseason,' Smith said. 'There have been a lot of teams and a lot of players that have broken through and gotten that first win. That's why we are doing everything in our power to figure out how to get that done.
GB - WR Donald Driver wants to play two more seasons
Source: NFL.com
Green Bay Packers WR Donald Driver said he expects to play two more seasons in the NFL. 'I'm going to play two more years, this one, then next year, then I'm completely done,' Driver said. '(I'm) gonna put my cleats on the shelf and do something different.'
MIN - WR Percy Harvin won't play in 2013 with no deal
Source: 1500ESPN.com - Tom Pelissero
Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin has dropped his trade demand, and intends to report to minicamp and play the regular season. However, he has made it clear he expects a new deal after this season. He is due only $655,000 in base salary this season, plus a $27,500 workout bonus. The final year of his deal is loaded with escalators designed to grease the wheels on renegotiation - $375,000 of which Harvin unlocked as a rookie to push his base salary to $1,550,000 and another $2.825 million available.
MIA - WR Legedu Naanee trying to hold off youngsters
Source: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson
Miami Dolphins WR Legedu Naanee looked good in the offseason program, and he has a good change to wind up as one of the team's top four receivers. However, he still needs a strong training camp and preseason, as he tries to hold off WRs Roberto Wallace and Marlon Moore, who are believed to be on the roster bubble.
BAL - S Ed Reed continues to hint at possible holdout
Source: The Baltimore Sun - Matt Vensel
Baltimore Ravens FS Ed Reed was noncommittal Wednesday, July 11, about his status for the upcoming season. He is physically prepared to play this season, but insists he is 'still thinking things through.' He is slated to report to training camp July 25, but he eluded to the possibility of a holdout. 'The only way we protect ourselves, the only way a player gets what he wants is by holding out,' Reed said. 'So if Ray Rice doesn't show up, so be it. If Joe Flacco didn't show up and got a contract, so be it.'
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