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Chandler will fight like a 'stubborn dog' for reps
BY DAN BEGNOCHEBuffalo Bills tight end Scott Chandler is only four and a half months removed from knee surgery, but he was already back on the field running some routes with his team on Thursday.If he has it his way, his reps will only increase. (photo: Doug Kerr, Flickr)Over the past two years, the veteran has hit his stride in Buffalo, pulling in more than 900 yards and 12 touchdowns...
Brady says Welker wasn't a factor in new contract
BY NICK ST. DENISTom Brady doesn't consider himself a part-time general manager for the New England Patriots.So when signing a new contract in February that would extend his stay in Foxborough but save the team up-front money, he didn't make any suggestions about the team's free agency plans. (photo: cerebusfangirl, Flickr)Not even suggestions that would improve the...
Keller reaffirms desire to be in Miami long-term
BY NICK ST. DENISDustin Keller made an annual trip to South Beach during his five years with the New York Jets and opted for a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins this offseason.Keller, however, plans on making his next arrangement with the team a little longer. (photo: Billtacular, Flickr)"This definitely is where I want to be for the long term, but I just want to prove...
Belichick no longer America's highest-paid coach
BY NICK ST. DENISWell, it was a good run.For the last two years, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick had been the highest-paid coach in America. But according to Forbes, Belichick is now runner-up to New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton.Payton is salaried at $8 million, while Belichick is reportedly slated to make $7.5 million a year -- the same as Kansas City Chiefs head coach...
Pettine says Williams is adapting nicely to safety
BY DAN BEGNOCHEMike Pettine summed up his game plan for the Buffalo Bills defense in one word Wednesday: flexibility.One Bill who's trying to prove he can fit that mold is defensive back Aaron Williams. (photo: Jeffrey Beall, Flickr)Williams, who is entering his third season with the team, was recently thrown into the safety role by Pettine after a disappointing run at the cornerback...
Geno's hiring Jay Z's agency not 'an image thing'
BY NICK ST. DENISGeno Smith made a splash when he fired his agents after the 2013 NFL Draft. Perhaps unintentionally, Smith made another when he opted to hire Roc Nation -- Jay Z's new agency -- to represent him.It's not a big deal to Smith, but the New York spotlight that was thrust upon him when the Jets selected him in the second round inevitably made his next move newsworthy...
Amendola not worried about Welker comparisons
BY NICK ST. DENISAll season long, New England Patriots receiver Danny Amendola will be compared to the guy he replaced in Denver Broncos receiver Wes Welker. (photo: Jeffrey Beall, Flickr)But for now, Amendola is trying to put that aside."That's not something I need to worry about," he said Tuesday, via ESPN Boston. "I'm worried about the playbook and getting...
Joe Namath promises Mark Sanchez will be 'a different guy'
Joe Namath isn't necessarily finished with guarantees. The Hall-of-Famer and lone Super Bowl-winning New York Jets quarterback, while being interviewed at a United Way event Tuesday, acutely set up shop in Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez's corner."I promise you you'll see a different guy (this year)," Namath said, via the NY Daily News. "I believe you'...
Jake Ballard's long-awaited return going well so far
While the surgeries seem like they'll never end for the New England Patriots' tight end crew, Jake Ballard isn't showing any signs of distress.The 25-year-old was back on the field for the first time since his debilitating knee injury almost a year and a half ago, and according to Field Yates of ESPNBoston.com, nothing has indicated he would have any further setbacks...
Dolphins' rookie cornerback Jamar Taylor out at least a month
The Miami Dolphins hope the new players they acquired through free agency and the draft will help their secondary play improve from last season.One of those additions, second-round pick Jamar Taylor, will miss four-to-six weeks after undergoing sports hernia surgery, according to The Miami Herald's Barry Jackson.Taylor was one of two cornerbacks taken by Miami in consecutive...
Reshad Jones's desire to report to Dolphins' OTAs wavering
Unhappy with his contract situation, Miami Dolphins safety Reshad Jones skipped his team's offseason conditioning sessionon Monday, signalling what could be a bumpy summer for the two parties.But according to The Miami Herald's Armando Salguero, Jones has decided to report after being reassured that contract talks would take place "eventually."According to Salguero...
Antonio Allen welcomes 'healthy competition' with Josh Bush
Veteran safety Dawan Landry will fill the void in the New York Jets' defensive backfield left by his brother, LaRon. But the other starting centerfield job is up for grabs.2012 draft picks Antonio Allen and Josh Bush are sharing reps at safety during offseason activities as defensive coordinator Dennis Thurman and head coach Rex Ryan decide who will set up shop as the starter...
Kyle Love on release from Patriots: 'That's how they do business'
Kyle Love was a productive and relatively inexpensive cog on the New England Patriots' defensive line, but he was no longer in the team's plans as of last week.The Patriots released the fourth-year player after he was diagnosed with diabetes. While Love landed on his feet days later by signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars, he wasn't surprised about getting cut by his...
Owens visit could shake up Bills' special teams
Unrestricted free agent Montell Owens visited the Buffalo Bills Monday, and the special teams squad would certainly like to see him return with a signed contract.According to Chris Brown of buffalobills.com, the running back was in town a quick meeting, though he left without a contract in place. The 29-year-old is a stud on special teams, and his services could be equally as useful...
Egnew clearly trying to shake 'soft' perception
A teammate of Michael Egnew called the young Miami Dolphins tight end a "p---y" and "not a football player" earlier this year, with another coworker saying "he should have been cut."That, just months after being publicly ripped by his offensive coordinator on HBO's Hard Knocks. So Egnew is trying to toughen up.According to Barry Jackson of the Miami...
Manuel: Bills' offense 'easier to learn' than FSU's
Less than month after being drafted by the Buffalo Bills, E.J. Manuel says his new offense is a piece of cake.“It’s easier to learn than the offense I learned at Florida State,” the first-round quarterback recently told Sirius XM NFL radio. "To be honest, it’s a true West Coast-type progression offense and that’s really what I wanted coming through the pre-draft process...
With Woods, Bills' draft class nearly locked up
The Buffalo Bills are almost out of the Woods. Awful pun.The Bills have agreed to terms with second-round receiver Robert Woods, as first reported by ESPN's James Walker. With that, Buffalo has all but one of its eight 2013 picks -- first-round quarterback E.J. Manuel -- locked up. Woods can now focus on taking the Bills' No. 2 receiver gig opposite Stevie Johnson.The former...
Tom Brady: If you're done learning, move on
Tom Brady is arguably the greatest quarterback of all time, but he's not done yet. And not because he hasn't accomplished enough already -- he still has a lot to learn."Once you feel like you're done learning, you might as well move on," Brady recently told SI's Peter King. Brady, a three-time Super Bowl winner who has thrown for 44,806 yards and 334 touchdowns...
Willie Colon expects Jets to oust Mike Goodson
The New York Jets have yet to make a move regarding running back Mike Goodson, who was recently arrested on weapons and drug charges.One of Goodson's new teammates -- and no, not an anonymous one -- told the NY Daily News Saturday that Goodson won't be a Jet for long. "It's one of the things where it's zero-tolerance with stuff like that," offensive lineman...
Patriots' reserve tight ends poised for meaningful snaps
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski's offseason has gone from bad to worse.Not long after learning he would need a fourth surgical procedure on his left forearm, Gronkowski found out he would "probably" need surgery on an injured disc in his back, according to a report by ProFootballTalk.com. The All-Pro tight end is seeking a second opinion from spine specialist...
Doug Whaley on E.J. Manuel: 'This guy has a presence'
Doug Whaley took command of the Buffalo Bills Thursday via his promotion to general manager, and he thinks his new quarterback is plenty capable of taking command of their offense."When you spend two minutes with the guy, you know this guy has a presence," Whaley said. of E.J. Manuel. "He has a presence on and off the field. "We are excited for everything EJ brings...
Dolphins' returner Marcus Thigpen setting lofty goals
Marcus Thigpen returned a kick and a punt for touchdowns last season. He's hoping that's just the start.Thigpen, a former Canadian Football Leaguer and second-year NFLer, has his sights set high for what he hopes is an illustrious career in the big leagues. “My goal is to get at least seven returns for touchdowns on kick returns and punt returns combined,” Thigpen told...
Steve Smith: Mark Sanchez sucks; Sanchez: I wish him success
Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith doesn't think much of Mark Sanchez. Sanchez doesn't think much of it.Wednesday, Smith took a shot at the New York Jets' much-maligned quarterback. "He sucks," Smith told a Charlotte radio station. "I wouldn't let Mark Sanchez throw me a paper bag sandwich." Thursday, Sanchez was asked about Smith's comments...
Drafted rookie signings in the division so far
BY NICK ST. DENISThe Buffalo Bills have signed six of their eight draft picks, most recently second-round linebacker Kiko Alonso. Only first-round quarterback E.J. Manuel and second-round receiver Robert Woods remain without a deal. (photo: Neon Tommy, Flickr)Fourth-round linebacker Jelani Jenkins is the Miami Dolphins' highest pick signed, with a defensive back and a kicker...
Two AFC East teams, zero snaps for Garrard
BY NICK ST. DENISDavid Garrard fell just short of the regular season last year during his stint with the Miami Dolphins. That was a lot further than he got with the New York Jets.Garrard, who signed with the Jets in March, has reportedly opted to retire from football thanks to a nagging knee injury. (photo: Paul Robinson, Flickr)Entering the 2012 preseason, Garrard was the favorite...
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