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So far, $600 million has been spent on the Dallas Cowboys’ new stadium.
The absence of Jason Taylor could mean the Dolphins will rely more on Joey Porter for pass-rushing responsibilities.
Will the Dolphins some day give Taylor a fitting send-off?
At age 29, Eagles RB Brian Westbrook doesn’t have much leverage in asking for a new contract.
Life isn’t easy for marginal players at training camp time.
Can Patriots coach Bill Belichick make sure the Patriots don’t have a Super Bowl hangover?
At least one of the Patriots’ four quarterbacks should expect to be out of work in a month.
Redskins V.P. of football operations Vinny Cerrato said he is “100 percent confident [Jason Taylor will] play more than one year.” [Editor’s note: The only thing we’re 100 percent confident about is that anyone who says they are 100 percent confident about anything is tempting fate.]
Said Redskins CB Shawn Springs after Antwaan Randle El beat him in 7-on-7 drills, “He got me today, and this evening I’ll try to come back and get him.”
Jay Mariotti makes the case that Kyle Orton should be and will be the Bears’ starting quarterback.
Says Lions S Caleb Campbell of criticism over playing in the NFL instead of joining his fellow West Point graduates, “People are going to say what they’re going to say. You can’t take it personally at all. I made a decision to play football.”
The Packers are thin in the middle of the defensive line.
Brandon Jackson is the leading candidate for the No. 2 running back job behind Ryan Grant in Green Bay.
Says Ravens LB Nick Greisen, “Either you’re fighting to get a starting spot, or if you get a starting spot you’re fighting to keep it. You can never be too content with anything that you’ve done.”
Says Ravens LB Ray Lewis of entering his 13th season, “Your decline only starts when you stop having the energy. My energy for it is more now than when I was a young kid.”
The big question in Falcons camp is whether rookie QB Matt Ryan can be ready to start on opening day.
Says Steelers cornerback Bryant McFadden of full contact practices in training camp, “Nothing can really simulate when you have on pads.”
A look inside an NFL contract.
The Buccaneers will have a crowded backfield in training camp.
The Rams still need to sign three draft picks: WR Donnie Avery, CB Justin King and LB David Vobora.
The Chargers have high expectations for LB Anthony Waters.
A look at the Panthers’ keys to a successful season.
July 21st, 2008 at 8:52 am
It seems to me that the big question with the Falcons is whether or not they’re st00pid enough to start their potential future franchise QB on opening day as a rookie behind a highly-questionable O-line (47 sacks surrendered in 2007).
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July 21st, 2008 at 9:02 am
After drafting O’Connell that high, it’s doubtful that the Pats let him go unless he’s an epic failure in camp, and they likely would risk passing him through waivers on the way to the practice squad.
So, it comes down to Cassell v. Gutierrez. Since Cassell is the “incumbent” with a lot of experience in the Pats’ system, Gutierrez has to perform exceptionally well in the pre-season to earn the spot. I doubt, though, that the Pats would simply cut either of them, though neither of them would likely bring more than a 4th round pick in a trade. Except, perhaps, with the Bucs (heh).
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July 21st, 2008 at 9:55 am
@MaineMan, I agree with your assessment. O’Connell is the no.2 QB for the Pats on opening day. I have a feeling that they aren’t too happy with Cassell, he seems to be the odd man out in the equation if you ask me. Although, I really don’t understand why they are so upset with him. He made one poor play against Miami and was picked off by a future Hall of Famer.
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July 21st, 2008 at 10:04 am
As a long-time Panther homer, I’ve read the list of keys to a successful season and noticed that “divine intervention” is missing. And considering that I’m an atheist, that’s saying something.
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July 21st, 2008 at 5:53 pm
I think all the people saying that Caleb Campbell made the wrong choice REALLY discourages high schoolers from entering West Point.
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