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Raiders | Cable believes Murphy can be very good
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Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:17:45 -0700
Steve Wyche, of NFL.com, reports Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable said he believes WR Louis Murphy can be a very good player in the NFL. "He has all the makings to be a very special football player at this level -- mainly because he was impressive on a daily basis. We really think we found one," Cable said.
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:07:19 -0700
NewsChannel5.com reports retired QB Steve McNair was found shot to death in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, July 4, according to police. Police said McNair suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head. According to Don Aaron of the Metro Nashville Police Department, no suspects have been taken into custody. Several people were being taken to police headquarters for questioning. KFFL sends their condolences to McNair's family and friends.
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:54:13 -0700
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports there is a chance the Chicago Bears only keep two quarterbacks on their final roster but likely will have three on the roster because of the unproven nature of QB Caleb Hanie and QB Brett Basanez.
Lions | A. Smith will need to show return skills to make roster
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Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:39:57 -0700
Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions RB Antone Smith will need to show some skills as a return man if he wants to make the final roster. He will be competing with RB Aveion Cason and RB Aaron Brown for the No. 3 running back job.
Lions | Fonoti saw time at center during offseason
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Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:39:44 -0700
Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions OG Toniu Fonoti saw time at center with the second-team offense during offseason workouts. He likely will have to show he can be effective at guard and center to make the final roster.
Texans | Okam hoping to compete for starting job
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Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:26:16 -0700
HoustonTexans.com reports Houston Texans DT Frank Okam said he hopes to compete for one of the starting defensive tackle spots during training camp.
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:15:10 -0700
HoustonTexans.com reports Houston Texans DT Frank Okam lost about 25 pounds during the offseason.
Jaguars | Do not appear interested in Brooks
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Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:14:52 -0700
Gene Frenette, of the Florida Times-Union, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars do not appear interested in unrestricted free-agent LB Derrick Brooks (Buccaneers).
Broncos | McDaniels has high hopes for Moreno
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Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:11:57 -0700
Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels envisions RB Knowshon Moreno as a three-down back.
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:04:35 -0700
Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports Denver Broncos WR Eddie Royal could have a similar effect in head coach Josh McDaniels' system this season as New England Patriots WR Wes Welker did while McDaniels served as offensive coordinator with the Patriots.
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Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:54:09 -0700
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago Bears will look to get a long-term contract done with QB Jay Cutler, perhaps during the upcoming season. They will likely need to make a move in October, in order to take advantage of cap room and apply money to this season. Although Cutler has three more seasons under contract, he has a $12 million roster bonus in 2012 that the team would probably like to avoid.
Chiefs | Could use spread offense again this season
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Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:47:41 -0700
Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Chiefs are expected to enter this season using QB Matt Cassel in a Pro Style, drop-back offense. However, the team may also continue using the spread offense and its quick release as they did in 2008.
Chargers | Cromartie thought about shutting himself down last season
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Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:28:06 -0700
Sam Farmer, of the Los Angeles Times, reports San Diego Chargers CB Antonio Cromartie said he considered calling it a season after suffering a fractured hip in Week 1 of last season. Cromartie said he couldn't turn and break on the ball the way he's accustomed to doing. "I did a couple of times," Cromartie said. "Just sitting out the rest of the season or sitting out until I was capable to play at 100 percent."
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:16:19 -0700
Sam Farmer, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Oakland Raiders QB Jeff Garcia believes he should be the team's starting quarterback this season, even though he is No. 2 on the depth chart behind QB JaMarcus Russell. "Not knocking JaMarcus or anybody else on the team, but I have a belief in my own abilities," Garcia said in a phone interview. "(That has) me feeling I am the best quarterback on the team. That's just how I approach the game."
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:04:20 -0700
Casey Pearce, of Chargers.com, reports San Diego Chargers DT Jamal Williams said he feels as good as he has in years heading into training camp. "I'll always tell people that I feel good, but right now, I'm not feeling the aches and pains or bumps and bruises," Williams said. "I'm feeling great, feeling fantastic. I'm just ready to rock and roll and get this thing started."
Ravens | Webb able to play multiple positions
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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:44:45 -0700
Geoff Peckham, of BaltimoreRavens.com, reports Baltimore Ravens CB Lardarius Webb could be able to play cornerback or safety for the Ravens.
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:04:17 -0700
Mark Cannizzaro, of the New York Post, reports the New York Jets likely will not sign unrestricted free-agent WR Plaxico Burress (Giants), according to ESPN's John Clayton.
Jets | Ryan believes Gholson can be big part of defense
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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:03:59 -0700
Mark Cannizzaro, of the New York Post, reports New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said he believes LB Vernon Gholston can be a big part of the team's defense this season. "He realizes now that this is it. We all know he's strong. He's all that kind of stuff. Now lets see it on the field. I think he's starting to show that. I just know he's going to be a big part of what we do and a big part of our success," Ryan said.
Jets | Murrell, Trusnik could see more time while Pace out
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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:55:08 -0700
Mark Cannizzaro, of the New York Post, reports New York Jets LB Marques Murrell and LB Jason Trusnik could see more playing time while LB Calvin Pace serves his four-game suspension.
Cowboys | Stanback says he will be ready for camp
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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:46:40 -0700
Nick Eatman, of DallasCowboys.com, reports Dallas Cowboys WR Isaiah Stanback (knee) said he will be ready for the start of training camp.
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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:21:19 -0700
The Associated Press reports United Football League commissioner Michael Huyghue said the league is willing to allow unrestricted free-agent QB Michael Vick play for one of its teams as long as he is past his legal issues.
Bills | Maybin could compete for starting job
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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:35:29 -0700
Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills DE Aaron Maybin could compete for a starting job during training camp if he shows he can defend the run on a consistent basis.
Bills | Byrd expected to see increased reps during camp
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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:32:00 -0700
Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills FS Jairus Byrd is expected to get a lot of reps during training camp because he missed a majority of the offseason workouts.
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:31:15 -0700
Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills FS Jairus Byrd has a chance to start at free safety this season if he performs well during training camp.
Lions | Darby likely will play 20 snaps per game
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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:09:13 -0700
Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions DT Chuck Darby likely will play 20 snaps per game at defensive tackle this season.