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Kyle Love fires back at Patriots: ‘That’s how they run their business up there’
Former New England Patriots defensive tackle Kyle Love is happy being a Jacksonville Jaguar, but he’s not surprised he’s one now.
Love stated that he wasn’t surprised by his release from the team stating, ‘that’s how they run their business up there.’
“I was never out of shape — I participated every day so I don’t know where that came from,” Love said, via...
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...
Browns sign sixth round pick safety Jamoris Slaughter
The Browns announced via their website the signing of rookie safety Jamoris Slaughter, their sixth-round pick out of Notre Dame. Slaughter tore his Achilles tendon and missed the majority of the 2012 season.
Slaughter started 19 games for the Fighting Irish and figures into the safety competition for the Browns.
Mike Wilkening of Profootballtalk.com writes:
‘Among the Browns’...
Pete Carroll addresses Seahawks recent issues: ‘Unfortunately if you go wrong, you get popped and that’s how this thing works’
Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll talked about the recent rash of incidents that has upset the balance of his team.
The Seahawks were becoming a role model franchise with innovative views on personnel, and the nurturing environment that seemed to mold players into do the right things.
However, lately the up and coming Seahawks have struggles with performance enhancing drug...
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...
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...
Offensive lineman Gabe Carimi is betting on himself as he stays away from offseason training activities
Chicago Bears 2011 NFL Draft pick Gabe Carimi has drawn a lot of attention for not participating in Marc Trestman’s first offseason training program.
There has been speculation that Carimi could be on the bubble and that attending the program would help him get his footing for training camp.
However, Carimi has taken the opposite stance, staying away and clearing his mind of...
Rahim Moore would welcome Charles Woodson to Broncos: ‘I hope that we get him because I'm all about competition’
The story of Rahim Moore and the blown coverage in the 12012 AFC Divisional game is well known. Moore has been battling through an offseason of 'bad comments’ and regaining his confidence to go back out there and finish the job. The courting of veteran safety Charles Woodson puts Moore in a tough place. He wants to redeem himself, but if a player of Woodson’s ilk comes...
Norv Turner quiets the noise around Brian Hoyer: ‘He’s a guy that has been with some good teams in backup situations’
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Norv Turner’s job is hard enough trying to get Brandon Weeden up to speed in his offense, and evaluating Jason Campbell. He now has to field questions about third string pickup Brian Hoyer, a darling of general manager Mile Lombardi. Since signing Hoyer, there have been reports of doom for Weeden, that it is an ominous sign for the second...
Seahawks quarterback John Portis arrested for DUI
Seattle Seahawks John Portis who is expected to compete for the backup quarterback job, was arrested on suspicion of DUI earlier this month, and will face a court date after blood tests indicated a level above the legal limit amount, according to Philly.com.
Portis was pulled over for speeding on May 5th, and was tested with a blood alcohol level of .092, higher than Washington...
Marshawn Lynch absent from Seahawks offseason training activities
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch was the only healthy scratch at Seahawks OTAs.
Coach Pete Carroll didn’t have a reason for his absence, but he indicated the absence could take a while, he expressed hope Lynch could return by the team's final week OTAs.
"This is voluntary," Pete Carroll said, via Gregg Rosenthal of the NFL..com.
"That's...
Bucs GM set eyes on Revis as soon as he blew out his knee
Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Darrelle Revis was the focus of Monday's “NFL Total Access." His rehabilitation from his ACL injury looks to be on track and he has almost all of his mobility back.
General manager Mark Dominik is patting himself on the back as of late after pulling off the trade to get Revis, a plan he had in mind many months ago.
“Quite frankly...
The day Chip Kelly taught Michael Vick how to hold a football
The Philadelphia Eagles new head coach Chip Kelly is quickly becoming a legend in Philly even before coaching his first NFL game. We hear how great everything is going and how excited players are to be blessed with the opportunity to play for the chosen one. Even veteran QB Michael Vick is praising his new boss, and learning new things as if he were wet behind the ears. "...
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Chargers have Te'o on gag order?
Chargers director of public relations Bill Johnston said that the team is trying to shield Manti Te'o from the media so the rookie can remain "focused on becoming a Charger."
Peyton Manning all for adding Charles Woodson
Free agent safety Charles Woodson met with the Denver Broncos last week, but left without a deal. He said previously that he wants to play for a contender, so back to Denver it might be if both sides can agree. He's visited with ther teams, but Denver still looks to be the logical choice.
Quarterback Peyton Manning recently had his contract altered to save the team some money...
Rams ink former Jaguars TE Zach Potter
According to the NFL’s Monday transaction report, the St. Louis Rams have signed TE Zach Potter.
Potter is entering his fifth year in the NFL and had played in all 16 of the Jaguars' games in 2012, with only 2 catches for 6 yards (199 snaps).
The move adds depth to the position, and he'll likely compete for a spot behind Jared Cook and Lance Kendricks, reports PFT.
Tyler Wilson and Matt Flynn shine on first day of offseason training activities
According to Steve Corkran of the Mercury News, rookie quarterback Tyler Wilson and veteran Matt Flynn shined on the first day off offseason training activities.
In a five man competition, the two set themselves apart by being sharp for most of the practice.
Last year’s number two quarterback Terrell Pryor looked shaky and at times didn’t throw a tight spiral and struggled...
Rookie running back Marcus Lattimore intends to be Frank Gore’s shadow: ‘I know they’re going to lead me in the right direction’
San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Marcus Lattimore has endured two knee surgeries, after his second he got a phone call from Frank Gore.
Gore called him to give the young runner support; Gore himself had two knee surgeries while in college.
Lattimore listened and took the advice to keep working hard ad as fate would have it; the 49ers drafted him in the fourth round.
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Steelers sign sixth round pick linebacker Vince Williams
The Steelers announced via their website that sixth-round pick Vince Williams has agreed to a contract with the team.
A physical player at inside linebacker, Williams is viewed as a possible long-term solution to Larry Foote.
Williams will try to stick with the team earning a role on special teams.
Josh Alper of Profootballtalk.com writes:
‘Williams wasn’t invited to...
Alex Smith runs the ‘pistol’ offense in offseason training activities, team wants QB to be dual threat
The new Philadelphia Eagles coach Chip Kelly had interest in Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith while he was still with the San Francisco 49ers.
Kelly felt Smith had the athletic ability to run the read option offense, well, so does the former Eagles now turned Chief coach Andy Reid.
Smith ran a similar offense with Urban Meyer while in college at the University of Utah...
Norv Turner on Brandon Weeden: ‘I don’t know that there’s a lot of guys in a certain sense last year would have great success’
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Norv Turner isn’t ready to throw Brandon Weeden out with the bath water.
The quarterback guru who has guided great passers in the likes of Troy Aikman and Phillip Rivers, now is putting his focus on Weeden.
Turner feels that Weeden’s rookie season didn’t have much of a chance, and that expectations on him are magnified by the first...
Eagles wide open cornerback competition set to heat up: ‘We don't set the depth chart, they do’
The Philadelphia Eagles are reshaping their whole roster, and one area that is getting a complete makeover is the cornerback position.
Coach Chip Kelly is looking for who will separate themselves from the pack, take control of the starter’s job.
Gone are Nnamdi Asomugha and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, two high profile corners who didn’t fare well in the two years they were...
Packers’ rookie running backs hope to provide powerful combination
Green Bay Packers rookie running backs Eddie Lacey and Johnathan Franklin want to put the power back into the team’s dormant rushing attack.
That is what the Packers are looking for in the drafting of Lacy out of Alabama in the second round and Franklin out of UCLA in the fourth round.
Aaron Rodgers has had to air it out and the effects are slowly showing.
In a playoff loss...
Pete Carroll starting to come under fire for PED violations
Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll has been lauded for his program of taking players who have had issues inn the past and giving them second chances.
In the wake of the seventh player testing positive for performance enhancing drugs.
The heat is starting to come down on the coach who bolted from USC just before major violations were found and penalties were levied.
According...
The gift that keeps on giving: Manning's contract alteration gives Broncos more cap space
So far, things are panning out well for the Denver Broncos' relationship with star quarterback Peyton Manning.
Some questioned their pursuit of the former Colts signal caller and their willingness to give him such a huge contract while the after effects of his neck injuries didn't quite make him a shoe-in for longevity in Denver. But that's all in the past, as last...
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