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Introducing Commitment Index - Part 1 - Over the Cap
“Team X may have mortgaged its future.” This phrase can frequently be found adjoining analysis of transactions in a variety of contexts, such as when (i) a team signs a free agent to a significant contract, (ii) a team signs one or more older players to large contracts, or (iii) a team renegotiates a player’s contract to free up cap room in the current year at the expense of shifting cap dollars into future years.
What you need to know from Tuesday's OTAs - NFL.com
The injury-prone Legion of Boom returns to the field, Philip Rivers says that retiring a Charger would be 'awesome' and Blake Bortles discovers a 'big difference' in his throwing motion.
Wilson, Bennett, Graham, Avril absent from first day of OTAs - May 26, 2015 | Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR
Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots tackles Jeremy Lane #20 of the Seattle Seahawks after
Seattle Seahawks kick off OTAs with more than football on their minds - Seattle Seahawks & NFL News
The Seattle Seahawks began organized team activities (OTAs) from the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on Tuesday, and though the sun broke through cloud cover during the nearly two-hour practice on the shores of Lake Washington, a host of off-the-field concerns — some more consequential than others — cast their own shadows on the day’s work.
Seahawks notebook: Kam Chancellor returning to full health; Kris Richard takes on new role - Seattle Seahawks & NFL News
Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor said Tuesday he feels better than he ever has entering a new season, attributing his health at the first day of organized team activities (OTAs) to his decision not to undergo surgery after injuring his knee just two days before Super Bowl XLIX.
Notes from Seahawks' first OTA of the offseason | HeraldNet.com - Seattle Sidelines
The Seahawks, most of them anyway, were on the field Tuesday for their first session of organized team activities of the year.
Seahawks begin OTAs minus some key contributors | The Seattle Times
Absent from the first of what are 10 voluntary workouts over the next three weeks were quarterback Russell Wilson, tight end Jimmy Graham, defensive ends Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett, linebacker Bruce Irvin and running back Marshawh Lynch — all starters.
Notes, quotes and video from Pete Carroll as Seahawks begin OTAs - Seattle Seahawks | 710 ESPN Seattle
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll met with the media after Tuesday's first Organized Team Activity, addressing a few notable absences, some new faces and a handful of players whose recoveries from injuries left them relegated to spectators. - Blog - 710 ESPN Seattle
Carroll: Contract talks haven't impacted Wilson's preparation - Seattle Seahawks | 710 ESPN Seattle
Russell Wilson's ongoing contract negotiations with the Seahawks had nothing to do with his absence from Tuesday's OTA, but it was still a topic when Pete Carroll addressed the media. - Blog - 710 ESPN Seattle
Impressions from OTAs: Absences, the center spot, Christine Michael, and more | The Seattle Times
Here are impressions of Seattle's OTA today from beat writers Jayson Jenks and Bob Condotta.
Seahawks, Russell Wilson Show Support During Cliff Avril, Jimmy Graham Losses | Seattle Seahawks
The trio were tending to personal matters during Tuesday's voluntary workouts.
Colin Kaepernick Unwisely Compares Self To Houston Floods
Colin Kaepernick’s hashtag of choice is #7tormsComing, which is a horrible sentence to write. The 49ers QB decided to use it again today with the Houston flash floods as a news peg, along with a photo of some local devastation. The message wasn’t only insensitive to the alphabet.
The Rams are building their offense around running back Todd Gurley | The MMQB with Peter King
In part because NFL news is never-ending, and in part because you just can never read enough about allegedly deflated footballs, one off-season story has gotten a small fraction of the attention it would have gotten during a quieter May.
Sizing up the playoff odds of the NFL's seven teams with new head coaches | SI.com
The latest NFL news, scores, stats, fantasy analysis, and mock drafts as well as the best NFL writers and photos from SI.com
Chris Clemons doesn’t take part in first Jaguars OTA | ProFootballTalk
The Jaguars had one healthy player fail to report for organized team activities last season and they had one player missing again on Tuesday as they kicked off this year's sessions.
Niners' Arik Armstead on critics: 'Fuel to the fire' - NFL.com
San Francisco 49ers rookie D-lineman Arik Armstead heard all the critics claim he didn't give consistent effort in college. Armstead dismissed the claims and said they only add fuel to his fire.
Blake Bortles: 'Big difference' in throwing mechanics - NFL.com
Blake Bortles said Tuesday he has noticed a "big difference" in his throwing mechanics after working with biometrics guru Tom House this offseason. Will the Jaguars' offense be among the most improved?
Foxx Gets Chance With Seahawks | NBC Connecticut
The Seahawks called Foxx to invite him for a workout, which coincided with his graduation ceremony at UConn.
Seahawks ready to get back on the field, answer questions about upcoming season | The Seattle Times
Numerous roster changes will be the focal point of OTA
Sports book installs Seahawks-Colts as the most likely matchup for Super Bowl 50 | ProFootballTalk
We used to approach pro football odds posts with the tack of "Gee whiz, can you believe those wacky oddsmakers are accepting bets on (insert topic here)?" Well, let's cut it out. The surprise now is if something isn't available to bet. We know it and you know it.
Insider Buzz: 49ers Express Concern About Colin Kaepernick's Offseason Workouts | Bleacher Report
The latest NFL news, rumors, scores, schedules, predictions, picks against the spread, free agent updates, power rankings, mock drafts and more
Seahawks, Jets and Eagles among NFL's most talented teams - NFL.com
It's a QB-obsessed league, but let's take the glamour boys out of the equation for a second. Bucky Brooks ranks top rosters -- QBs aside. One scary team: Brandon Marshall and Muhammad Wilkerson's Jets.
Cam Newton, Russell Wilson and the new cost of QB contracts - NFL
Six months after Miami Dolphins coach Joe Philbin wavered on Ryan Tannehill as his starting quarterback, the organization gave its QB a four-year extension averaging $19.25 million per season. That is the NFL's sixth-highest average.
Five things to watch as Seahawks head into OTAs - Seattle Seahawks | 710 ESPN Seattle
The Seahawks' offseason is no longer focused on personnel, but preparation.
All-Free Agent Team (Defense) | National Football Post
12 with something to prove as Seahawks kick off OTAs - Seattle Seahawks & NFL News
The Seattle Seahawks begin Phase 3 of the NFL’s offseason program when they kick of Organized Team Activities (OTAs) on Tuesday from the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton.