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| Tarvaris Jackson has impressed everyone with the Vikings with his work in the early going, according to the Associated Press. "There’s no hesitation when he calls plays,” backup QB Gus Frerotte said. “He’s very confident with himself and how he’s handling himself in the huddle and with the other players. That’s really good to see. That’s all about being a leader and being a quarterback.” |
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| Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots | Saturday 6/7, 5:24 PM CT |
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| Updating an earlier report, Tom Brady's ankle is indeed better, but it still hasn't allowed him to return to lifting weights and he is also unable to jump, according to the Boston Globe. |
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| If the growing legal problems of Marshawn Lynch preclude him from starting the season with his teammates, it would appear that Fred Jackson would be the team's starter, according to Buffalo Rumblings. Dwayne Wright and Xavier Omon could also find themselves toting the rock. |
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| Troy Williamson continues to work extremely hard with the Jaguars coaches to ensure that he is firmly in the teams plans this season, according to MLB.com. "It's just a big weight lifted off him, all that pressure," receivers coach Todd Monken said. "It's still early, but we've been pleasantly surprised." |
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| Chad Henne, QB, Miami Dolphins | Saturday 6/7, 5:01 PM CT |
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| Chad Henne was the surprise starter under center on Saturday as he took snaps with the first team offense, according to the Sun Sentinel. Josh McCown and John Beck split reps with the second and third teams. |
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| Wes Welker, WR, New England Patriots | Saturday 6/7, 4:58 PM CT |
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| Wes Welker has missed the first two days of mandatory minicamp due to an undisclosed injury, according to the Boston Globe. Others who have missed practice would include: WR Kelley Washington, CB Ellis Hobbs, G Stephen Neal, OT Oliver Ross, TE Benjamin Watson, ILB Bo Ruud, DE Jarvis Green and DL Mike Wright. |
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| Cedric Benson's tumultuous off-season took yet another detour as he was arrested on Saturday morning and charged with driving while under the influence, according to the Associated Press. |
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| Thomas Jones is ready to put the frustration of last season behind him, according to the Associated Press. “Last year was a tough year,” Jones said. “I ended up 10th in the league in rushing with over 1,100 yards, but I mean, it was a tough year. We had a young team, and we had some bad breaks." |
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| Tank Williams is fitting in very well with the Patriots, according to the Boston Globe. He is making a solid impact on the practice field, and notably ran stride for stride with sparkplug Kevin Faulk, and intercepted a Tom Brady pass close to the sideline. Williams is a hard-hitter, and provides the Patriots with flexibility to use as a safety and sub-package linebacker. |
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| Ben Watson, TE, New England Patriots | Saturday 6/7, 3:10 PM CT |
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| Ben Watson is being held out of the Patriots' mini-camp this weekend, according to the Boston Globe. |
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| Ray Edwards, DE, Minnesota Vikings | Saturday 6/7, 2:34 PM CT |
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| Ray Edwards missed Friday's mini-camp practice due to a doctor's appointment, according to the Star Tribune. He was in attendance Saturday, but missed the first practice of the day, and likely won't take part in the second practice of the afternoon. Trainer Eric Sugarman told the staff there is something going on with Edwards, and defensive coordinator Leslie Frasier added, "They are doing some exams, trying to figure out what the problem is. We’re waiting to see exactly what’s happening with him. I think it’s something minor, it’s pre-cautionary, it’s minicamp."
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| Chad Johnson, WR, Cincinnati Bengals | Saturday 6/7, 2:26 PM CT |
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| Charges against Chad Johnson stemming from a comedy club incident have been dropped, according to WLWT.com. Johnson had been sued after comedy club attendees said he failed to deliver prizes promised as part of a raffle. Court documents show that a judge dismissed any claims that involved trips to out-of-town NFL games and other destinations, but Johnson still could be held accountable for a Lexus that clubgoers stated they had been promised. |
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| Amobi Okoye, DT, Houston Texans | Saturday 6/7, 2:18 PM CT |
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| Second-year defensive tackle Amobi Okoye has been the most improved player for the Texans through the off-season, according to the Houston Chronicle. Coach Gary Kubiak said, "I think he's the most improved player. He's a pretty dang good player to begin with but what you saw take place here over the course of the last three weeks, you saw a guy go from still having some of his rookie habits, they went away in one week and we haven't noticed them. I've been very impressed with the player he's become through OTAs."
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| Fred Taylor, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars | Saturday 6/7, 1:53 PM CT |
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| Fred Taylor is 32-years old, but hasn't lost his quickness during the Jaguars' two-day mini-camp and believes he is still on top of his game, according to Jaguars.com. Taylor commented, "I feel good. I feel real good. I can do it all still. I still think I’m an every-downs back, but because we have a guy the caliber of Maurice Jones-Drew, there’s no need for it."
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| Troubled linebacker Odell Thurman has been suspended indefinitely by the NFL for violating the substance abuse policy, and he will miss the 2008 season, according to SI.com. |
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| Nick Kaczur, G, New England Patriots | Saturday 6/7, 1:41 PM CT |
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| The Patriots have stated that Nick Kaczur will remain with the team despite his recent drug charges, according to SI.com. In case you missed it, Kaczur was arrested in New York State on April 27 after police said a small amount of OxyContin was found in his truck following a traffic stop. Kaczur then helped the DEA catch the man who was allegedly supplying him with the drug in a sting operation.
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| Bears' GM Jerry Angelo has hinted that Cedric Benson is in jeopardy of losing his job as a starting running back this season, according to ProFootballTalk.com. Angelo stated, following Benson's arrest for drunk driving, "There was alcohol involved, that’s all we know. We are certainly going to take this seriously. Disappointment is too often-used word when talking about Cedric Benson. The number one lessen of a player is to protect your job." |
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| Mark Bradley, WR, Kansas City Chiefs | Saturday 6/7, 1:22 PM CT |
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| Mark Bradley underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee earlier this month and is questionable for the start of training camp, according to the Chicago Tribune. The receiver lost 14 games due to injury his first two seasons and caught only six passes last year. Receivers' coach Darryl Drake said, "They cleaned it out. Nothing serious He'll be OK." |
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| Greg Wesley, S, Oakland Raiders | Saturday 6/7, 1:17 PM CT |
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| Greg Wesley was a surprise attendee at Friday's team mini-camp, according to the Kansas City Star. |
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| Ahmad Brooks, LB, San Francisco 49ers | Saturday 6/7, 12:15 PM CT |
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| Ahmad Brooks has accepted mediation on charges he punched a woman in the left eye, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. He is charged with misdemeanor assault, but Brooks did not appear at this morning’s arraignment in Boone District Court. His attorney presented a mediation agreement signed by both parties, according to the court office.
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| Michael Strahan is yet to make a official decision, but most believe that he will in fact retire before the start of training camp, according to ESPN.com. |
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| Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots | Saturday 6/7, 10:40 AM CT |
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| Tom Brady's ankle injury that he sustained in last season's playoffs is not an issue, according to the Boston Globe. |
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| Rookie Brandon Flowers (Virginia Tech) has been working with the first-team at right cornerback, according to the Topeka Capital Journal. |
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| The Texans are believed to be the most likely team to sign Rosevelt Colvin, according to ESPN.com. |
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| The legal troubles continue for Cedric Benson as he was arrested for drunk driving in Austin, Texas, according to the Austin American Statesman. Benson was reportedly stopped overnight at 5th and Colorado Streets for a traffic violation and refused a breathalyzer and blood test. Benson was arrested and taken to the Travis County Jail. He was released around 9 a.m this morning on bond, jail officials said.
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| Matt Birk, T, Minnesota Vikings | Saturday 6/7, 10:06 AM CT |
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| Offensive lineman Matt Birk has returned to the Vikings, according to the AP. He is looking for a contract extension, but stated, "I consider myself very lucky to be a part of this team and play football for a living. I’m very happy with my contract. I want to be here for as long as I play."
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| Ricky Williams remains the most impressive running back for the Dolphins in the off-season, according to the Sun-Sentinel. He is running hard and looks fast, as he has been routinely beating defenders to the outside on sweeps. |
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| Jason Taylor, DE, Washington Redskins | Saturday 6/7, 8:29 AM CT |
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| Jason Taylor met with Bill Parcells to talk about Taylor's future with the Dolphins, but the meeting reportedly did not end favorably, according to the Miami Herald. |
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| Erie County District Attorney Frank Clark now believes Bills' running back Marshawn Lynch was driving the vehicle involved in an alleged hit-and-run incident that injured a pedestrian last weekend, according to NFL.com. Clark said, "We're proceeding on the assumption that Lynch was driving the car." |
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| Kellen Clemens enjoyed a strong day of practice on Friday, as he threw a 20-yard dart that split the secondary to find Brad Miller in the end zone on a slant, according to the NY Daily News. |
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| Chad Pennington is reportedly favoring the right ankle he injured last season, according to the NY Daily News. |
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| Rookie receiver Marcus Henry (Kansas) has been inked to a multi-year deal, according to Newsday. Financial terms and the actual length of the deal were not diclosed. |
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