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Important Notes From Pittsburgh Steelers First Day of OTAs
The Pittsburgh Steelers started their off-season training program today with the first day of OTAs or “organized team activities.” These team workouts are the first look at how the team is shaping up for 2013 and are just a stepping stone towards the start of the 2013 season. Training camp will be the best indication of where players are; especially young players and rookies...
Back in Silver and Black: Raiders sign Charles Woodson
May 21th wasn’t just another day at the Oakland Raiders’ Alameda facilities. As the players prepared for their second OTA practice, roughly a hundred Raider fans gathered around the entrance of the team’s headquarters with one person in mind. In the words of their own message that flew all over the internet via social media, they were there to “woo [...]
Amendola: Brady ‘darted me in the chest with one ball’
New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola learned Tuesday, the second day of organized team activities, just how talented of a quarterback Tom Brady is. Amendola and Brady worked out together this offseason in Southern California, but that doesn’t mean he’s use to catching a ball from the future Hall of Famer.
Packers' McCarthy: 'I wish (Sam Shields) was here'
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- It was a successful few months for the Green Bay Packers' front office, locking in long-term deals with quarterback Aaron Rodgers and outside linebacker Clay Matthews. But one player whose contract the team hasn't addressed yet is Sam Shields, and the 25-year-old cornerback let his dissatisfaction be known when he decided not to show up for the Packers...
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Secretive Romo procedure raises questions
IRVING, Texas In 1998, a Dallas Cowboys quarterback missed a minicamp due to a "minor surgery" to remove something from his back.
That was Troy Aikman. This is Tony Romo.
In terms of the flood of outrage and humor directed at Romo, who did not participate in the team's OTA's that began Tuesday and who might need a few more weeks to full recover, the difference...
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Ben Roethlisberger: ‘I’m here to win games’
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger talked on Tuesday after the team’s OTA session and said he’s excited to be the veteran leader in the quarterback room. “I’m excited to be that guy that is a leader for those guys,” said Roethlisberger,
Rookie defensive end Datone Jones is a perfect fit in Packers defensive scheme
San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick changed the way the Green Bay Packers think about defense. The read option that shredded the team’s defense last January scarred coach Mike McCarthy and defensive coordinator Dom Capers into changing the personnel to adapt to the growing trend. First round pick Datone Jones is the first building block through the draft in fighting...
Jolly says he will return to Packers next week
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- One year after being released from prison, Johnny Jolly is one week away from continuing his NFL career with the Green Bay Packers.
As the Packers began their offseason training activities this week, Jolly was absent. But as Green Bay went through Tuesday's practice, Jolly sent a tweet to a Packers fan saying that he would rejoin the team on May 28.
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Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger Says They Like Where Offense Is Going Headed Into 2013
Last year at about this time, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was referring to the new offense being installed by then-new offensive coordinator Todd Haley as the "Rosetta Stone Offense." Following the first OTA practice of the 2013 season on Tuesday, Roethlisberger was asked if he feels different about the offense now that he is entering his second year...
Dennis Allen hopes Raiders can sign Charles Woodson, safety finds the prospect of returning to Oakland 'intriguing'
As veteran safety Charles Woodson returns for a second visit with the Raiders, many black and silver fans are holding their breath, hoping Woodson returns. One of those fans also happens to be coach Dennis Allen, who along with the rest of Raider nation are keeping their fingers crossed.
“I want to do anything we can to help this team get better,” Allen said, via Steve Corkran...
Large crowd of Raiders fans show up to welcome Charles Woodson (Photo)
An Raiders fan posted a photo of a crowd of fans waiting for Charles Woodson to arrive in Oakland. @rapsheet Best fans in the NFL wouldn’t you agree!!! twitter.com/SJ82Ross/statu… — RatherUnique (@SJ82Ross) May 21, 2013 This is pretty impressive. Need NFL Tickets? The post Large crowd of Raiders fans show up to welcome Charles Woodson (Photo) appeared first on Pro Football Zone.
Cornerback Morris Claiborne says Monte Kiffin’s defense ‘isn’t what you think it is’
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Morris Claiborne has gotten a taste of new defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin’s defense, and he says ‘it isn’t what you think it is.'
Claiborne went on to say that there will be different elements that the defense won’t just fall into zones and keep the game in front of them.
He stated that there will be man to man sets, and that they will...
Brian Orakpo updates his face mask (Photo)
Washington Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo posted a photo on Twitter showing off his new face mask. IM BAAAACKKKKK…..RedskinNation StandUp #HTTR twitter.com/rak98/status/3… — Brian Orakpo (@rak98) May 21, 2013 I just wonder if Orakpo has a doctors note to wear the dark face shield during games or if he only wears that during practice. Nonetheless, he’s following the lead...
Russell Wilson: Percy Harvin is ‘off the charts’
Seattle Seahawks coaches and players are already impressed with their new talent at wide receiver as the first day of organized team activities got underway on Monday. Percy Harvin, who was acquired via trade with the Vikings, reportedly put a series of moves on third-year cornerback
Packers may have Johnathan Franklin return kicks
With Randall Cobb expected to have a larger role on offense the Packers will need to look for someone to replace him as a kick returner.
According to the Green Bay Press-Gazette, they Packers may look to rookie running back Johnathan Franklin to help them in the return game.
Over the past few weeks, another intriguing prospect has emerged in rookie running back Johnathan Franklin...
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Blank wants Ryan extension ASAP
Falcons owner Arthur Blank would prefer negotiations not to drag out and have quarterback Matt Ryan signed to a contract extension "as soon as possible.”
Why is someone like wide receiver Mark Harrison available to Patriots?--WEEI
Why is someone like wide receiver Mark Harrison available to Patriots?--WEEI: He’s a great read published by Christopher Price explaining why Mark Harrison was available for the Pats.
At first glance, the numbers jump off the page.
Wide receiver Mark Harrison was a three-year starter at Rutgers who finished his college career with 107 receptions for 1,769 yards and 18 touchdowns...
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