NYG - WR Hakeem Nicks' Week 1 availability in question
Source: NFL.com - Brian McIntyre
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin said WR Hakeem Nicks' (foot) availability for Week 1 could be in question because the estimated recovery time from his fractured foot is close to the start of the regular season.
NYG - WR Hakeem Nicks out around 12 weeks for broken foot
Source: Giants.com - Michael Eisen
New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks (foot) fractured the fifth metatarsal of his right foot during organized team activities Thursday, May 24, and is expected to miss around 12 weeks. He is scheduled to undergo surgery Friday, May 24, to repair the fracture.
TEN - No timetable for naming starting QB
Source: The Tennessean - John Glennon
Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Chris Palmer said the team does not have a definite timetable on when they want to name a starting quarterback. "We've not put a time schedule on it," Palmer said. "I think [head coach Mike Munchak] will sit and talk with the offensive coaches. I think [general manager Ruston Webster] will come down and talk with the coaches, and I think we'll come to a conclusion as soon as we can." Palmer said the competition will help QBs Matt Hasselbeck and Jake Locker elevate their play.
NYJ - QB Mark Sanchez a fan of Tony Sparano
Source: CBSSports.com
New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez said he is a fan of new offensive coordinator Tony Sparano, particularly his approach with players. 'Coach Sparano is very matter of fact, to the point. There are no gray areas,' Sanchez said.
STL - QB Sam Bradford still dealing with sore ankle
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Kathleen Nelson
St. Louis Rams QB Sam Bradford (ankle) said he is still experiencing soreness from the sprained ankle he suffered last season. 'It's getting there,' Bradford said. 'It seems to feel better every week. There's less soreness, more things I can do. I think it's definitely on the right track.'
BAL - Optimistic a RB Ray Rice deal will get done
Source: NFL.com
There is hope among those in the Baltimore Ravens organization that a long-term deal with franchise free-agent RB Ray Rice can be hammered out, though it might not happen until July.
CHI - QB Jay Cutler impressed with WR Devin Hester
Source: Chicago Tribune - Fred Mitchell
Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler has been impressed with WR Devin Hester during offseaso workouts. Cutler said Hester is having the best camp of the team's receivers thus far.
MIA - QB Matt Moore says team does not need go-to WR
Source: Palm Beach Post - Brian Biggane
Miami Dolphins QB Matt Moore said the team will not need a go-to receiver under offensive coordinator Mike Sherman's offense because all the receivers move to different spots on every play.
NYJ - Tim Tebow seeing time on special teams
Source: CBSSports.com
New York Jets QB Tim Tebow saw time on special teams, protecting the punter, in addition to working as a backup quarterback, during organized team activities Thursday, May 24.
CHI - Could give QB Jay Cutler new deal before RB Matt Forte
Source: Chicago Tribune - David Haugh
The Chicago Bears could possibly award QB Jay Cutler a long-term deal before disgruntled franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte. If the Bears budget at least $20 million in guarantees to one offensive back, investing in Cutler is smarter money than Forte. Cutler has two years remaining on a five-year, $50 million extension he signed in 2009.
BAL - QB Joe Flacco accepts more pressure to perform
Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley
Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco understands there will be more pressure on the offense to perform in 2012, particularly with the injury to LB Terrell Suggs (Achilles') and FS Ed Reed apparently not committed to football. 'I hope it does put more pressure on us,' Flacco said. 'I feel like we need that pressure. I feel like I want that pressure on us. I feel like we need to become a better offense and we need to become somebody that goes out there and puts points on the board week in and week out and is really responsible for winning a lot of games. If it does put pressure on us, I'm all for it.'
SF - Alex Smith impressed with receivers
Source: The Associated Press
San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith has been impressed with the team's new additions at wide receiver: WRs Randy Moss, Mario Manningham and A.J. Jenkins. 'It's like waking up on Christmas,' Smith said. 'You have a lot of new toys out there, new presents.' Head coach Jim Harbaugh added Smith has done a good job of distributing the ball during workouts. 'Alex has really been, in the two days out here, has been spreading the ball very well,' Harbaugh said. 'He's got a lot of options. That's been evident, too, for two days.'
PIT - Want QB Ben Roethlisberger to stay in pocket
Source: NFL.com
New Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley is trying to teach QB Ben Roethlisberger to play more from the pocket. Roethlisberger said he is still adjusting to the new scheme. 'I know that I'm supposed to get rid of the ball, stay in the pockets and not get hits,' Roethlisberger said. 'I guess I better learn where the protections are coming from so I don't get hit.' The offense is also expected to feature the running game more. The Steelers have added fullbacks and more tight ends on the field.
DAL - QB Tony Romo says window not closing
Source: ESPNDallas.com - Tim MacMahon
Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo does not believe the team's sense of urgency has increased despite owner and general manager Jerry Jones expressing concern that the current roster's window to contend for a title is closing. 'It's not closing,' Romo said. 'I think there's a sense of urgency every year that you play, whether it's your first year in the league or your 22nd. You never know when all that stuff is going to happen, so you just play every year as if it's an urgent day. Forget about thinking about the end of the year or two months away. You've got to get better today. Whether you're a rookie or an 11-year veteran around here, you've got to do that same approach.'
CHI - WR Brandon Marshall and QB Jay Cutler have chemistry
Source: CBSSports.com
Chicago Bears WR Brandon Marshall feels he and QB Jay Cutler see the field the same type of way, which helps them during the course of a game when things break down and they are forced to wing it. 'We seem to be on the same page when we do that and that's what the great ones do,' Marshall said of his connection with his quarterback.
DAL - WR Kevin Ogletree on the bubble?
Source: The Dallas Morning News - David Moore
If Dallas Cowboys WR Kevin Ogletree does not emerge as the team's No. 3 wide receiver out of training camp, he may not make the final roster. He likely isn't valuable enough as a special teams player to hold down a spot.
CIN - Andy Dalton more vocal
Source: CBSSports.com
Cincinnati Bengals QB Andy Dalton has displayed more vocal leadership this offseason as he has become more comfortable with his role. 'Early on last year you do kind of feel things out,' Dalton said, 'but I feel like I've gotten to the point where I can be more vocal out there.'
MIA - QB David Garrard eager to prove owner wrong
Source: NFL.com
Miami Dolphins QB David Garrard said he is eager to prove owner Stephen Ross wrong regarding his perception that QB Matt Moore will likely be the Week 1 starting quarterback. 'That's just more fuel for me. It's somebody else I have to try and prove wrong,' Garrard said. 'The owner is the owner. He can make all of the comments that he wants. I am never going to dispute him, but I'll just let my play on the field go out and show for it.'
BAL - Expect S Ed Reed to play in 2012
Source: Carroll County Times - Aaron Wilson
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh fully expects FS Ed Reed to play this upcoming season. 'Ed is a guy that I really trust and really care about,' Harbaugh said. 'I believe in him. There's been no indication that he's not going to play this year as far as I'm concerned.'
KC - Dontari Poe on with starters during practice
Source: KCChiefs.com - Josh Looney
Kansas City Chiefs DT Dontari Poe worked with the first-team defense during organized team activities Thursday, May 24.
NO - Martez Wilson seeing time at DE
Source: CBSSports.com
New Orleans Saints LB Martez Wilson saw plenty of time during organized team activities Thursday, May 24, at defensive end.
Source: NFL.com - Brian McIntyre
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin said WR Hakeem Nicks' (foot) availability for Week 1 could be in question because the estimated recovery time from his fractured foot is close to the start of the regular season.
NYG - WR Hakeem Nicks out around 12 weeks for broken foot
Source: Giants.com - Michael Eisen
New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks (foot) fractured the fifth metatarsal of his right foot during organized team activities Thursday, May 24, and is expected to miss around 12 weeks. He is scheduled to undergo surgery Friday, May 24, to repair the fracture.
TEN - No timetable for naming starting QB
Source: The Tennessean - John Glennon
Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Chris Palmer said the team does not have a definite timetable on when they want to name a starting quarterback. "We've not put a time schedule on it," Palmer said. "I think [head coach Mike Munchak] will sit and talk with the offensive coaches. I think [general manager Ruston Webster] will come down and talk with the coaches, and I think we'll come to a conclusion as soon as we can." Palmer said the competition will help QBs Matt Hasselbeck and Jake Locker elevate their play.
NYJ - QB Mark Sanchez a fan of Tony Sparano
Source: CBSSports.com
New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez said he is a fan of new offensive coordinator Tony Sparano, particularly his approach with players. 'Coach Sparano is very matter of fact, to the point. There are no gray areas,' Sanchez said.
STL - QB Sam Bradford still dealing with sore ankle
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Kathleen Nelson
St. Louis Rams QB Sam Bradford (ankle) said he is still experiencing soreness from the sprained ankle he suffered last season. 'It's getting there,' Bradford said. 'It seems to feel better every week. There's less soreness, more things I can do. I think it's definitely on the right track.'
BAL - Optimistic a RB Ray Rice deal will get done
Source: NFL.com
There is hope among those in the Baltimore Ravens organization that a long-term deal with franchise free-agent RB Ray Rice can be hammered out, though it might not happen until July.
CHI - QB Jay Cutler impressed with WR Devin Hester
Source: Chicago Tribune - Fred Mitchell
Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler has been impressed with WR Devin Hester during offseaso workouts. Cutler said Hester is having the best camp of the team's receivers thus far.
MIA - QB Matt Moore says team does not need go-to WR
Source: Palm Beach Post - Brian Biggane
Miami Dolphins QB Matt Moore said the team will not need a go-to receiver under offensive coordinator Mike Sherman's offense because all the receivers move to different spots on every play.
NYJ - Tim Tebow seeing time on special teams
Source: CBSSports.com
New York Jets QB Tim Tebow saw time on special teams, protecting the punter, in addition to working as a backup quarterback, during organized team activities Thursday, May 24.
CHI - Could give QB Jay Cutler new deal before RB Matt Forte
Source: Chicago Tribune - David Haugh
The Chicago Bears could possibly award QB Jay Cutler a long-term deal before disgruntled franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte. If the Bears budget at least $20 million in guarantees to one offensive back, investing in Cutler is smarter money than Forte. Cutler has two years remaining on a five-year, $50 million extension he signed in 2009.
BAL - QB Joe Flacco accepts more pressure to perform
Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley
Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco understands there will be more pressure on the offense to perform in 2012, particularly with the injury to LB Terrell Suggs (Achilles') and FS Ed Reed apparently not committed to football. 'I hope it does put more pressure on us,' Flacco said. 'I feel like we need that pressure. I feel like I want that pressure on us. I feel like we need to become a better offense and we need to become somebody that goes out there and puts points on the board week in and week out and is really responsible for winning a lot of games. If it does put pressure on us, I'm all for it.'
SF - Alex Smith impressed with receivers
Source: The Associated Press
San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith has been impressed with the team's new additions at wide receiver: WRs Randy Moss, Mario Manningham and A.J. Jenkins. 'It's like waking up on Christmas,' Smith said. 'You have a lot of new toys out there, new presents.' Head coach Jim Harbaugh added Smith has done a good job of distributing the ball during workouts. 'Alex has really been, in the two days out here, has been spreading the ball very well,' Harbaugh said. 'He's got a lot of options. That's been evident, too, for two days.'
PIT - Want QB Ben Roethlisberger to stay in pocket
Source: NFL.com
New Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley is trying to teach QB Ben Roethlisberger to play more from the pocket. Roethlisberger said he is still adjusting to the new scheme. 'I know that I'm supposed to get rid of the ball, stay in the pockets and not get hits,' Roethlisberger said. 'I guess I better learn where the protections are coming from so I don't get hit.' The offense is also expected to feature the running game more. The Steelers have added fullbacks and more tight ends on the field.
DAL - QB Tony Romo says window not closing
Source: ESPNDallas.com - Tim MacMahon
Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo does not believe the team's sense of urgency has increased despite owner and general manager Jerry Jones expressing concern that the current roster's window to contend for a title is closing. 'It's not closing,' Romo said. 'I think there's a sense of urgency every year that you play, whether it's your first year in the league or your 22nd. You never know when all that stuff is going to happen, so you just play every year as if it's an urgent day. Forget about thinking about the end of the year or two months away. You've got to get better today. Whether you're a rookie or an 11-year veteran around here, you've got to do that same approach.'
CHI - WR Brandon Marshall and QB Jay Cutler have chemistry
Source: CBSSports.com
Chicago Bears WR Brandon Marshall feels he and QB Jay Cutler see the field the same type of way, which helps them during the course of a game when things break down and they are forced to wing it. 'We seem to be on the same page when we do that and that's what the great ones do,' Marshall said of his connection with his quarterback.
DAL - WR Kevin Ogletree on the bubble?
Source: The Dallas Morning News - David Moore
If Dallas Cowboys WR Kevin Ogletree does not emerge as the team's No. 3 wide receiver out of training camp, he may not make the final roster. He likely isn't valuable enough as a special teams player to hold down a spot.
CIN - Andy Dalton more vocal
Source: CBSSports.com
Cincinnati Bengals QB Andy Dalton has displayed more vocal leadership this offseason as he has become more comfortable with his role. 'Early on last year you do kind of feel things out,' Dalton said, 'but I feel like I've gotten to the point where I can be more vocal out there.'
MIA - QB David Garrard eager to prove owner wrong
Source: NFL.com
Miami Dolphins QB David Garrard said he is eager to prove owner Stephen Ross wrong regarding his perception that QB Matt Moore will likely be the Week 1 starting quarterback. 'That's just more fuel for me. It's somebody else I have to try and prove wrong,' Garrard said. 'The owner is the owner. He can make all of the comments that he wants. I am never going to dispute him, but I'll just let my play on the field go out and show for it.'
BAL - Expect S Ed Reed to play in 2012
Source: Carroll County Times - Aaron Wilson
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh fully expects FS Ed Reed to play this upcoming season. 'Ed is a guy that I really trust and really care about,' Harbaugh said. 'I believe in him. There's been no indication that he's not going to play this year as far as I'm concerned.'
KC - Dontari Poe on with starters during practice
Source: KCChiefs.com - Josh Looney
Kansas City Chiefs DT Dontari Poe worked with the first-team defense during organized team activities Thursday, May 24.
NO - Martez Wilson seeing time at DE
Source: CBSSports.com
New Orleans Saints LB Martez Wilson saw plenty of time during organized team activities Thursday, May 24, at defensive end.
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