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Training camp!! Ahhhh!
Offensive lineman coaches clinic shows camaraderie of position group | The MMQB with Peter King
Offensive line is the least glamorous position in the NFL, and coaching it is not a star turn either. But amid the anonymity is a group bond that extends beyond team borders. Welcome to the annual Coaches of Offensive Linemen clinic
The NFL's league leaders in important obscure stats. | SportsonEarth.com : Mike Tanier Article
Most fans can tell you who led the NFL in passing, rushing or sacks last year. But there are dozens of important statistics that are so hard to find that even NFL experts are unaware of them. Here are the NFL's leaders in the obscure but meaningful.
An inferno from a SPARQ: How the Steelers focused on athleticism in 2014 - Behind the Steel Curtain
The Steelers are tight-lipped when it comes to methods of scouting. Based on the results of the players the team selected in the 2014 NFL Draft, it appears advanced analytics may have played a part in their evaluation.
Andrew Luck No. 1 in ranking of top 25 players under 25 - NFL - ESPN
It's great to be young in the NFL, but if you're a general manager, possessing talented young players is even better. Young talent is relatively cheap. Great young talent is productive and has a future.
Inside Training Camp: Everything Changes When the Pads Go On | Bleacher Report
Back in spring, I talked about the importance of offseason practice sessions for NFL clubs as they installed the playbook, drilled technique and began their prep work for the 2014 season.
You want answers? With NFL camps opening, there are only 32 questions | FOX Sports
No NFL team â not even the defending Super Bowl champion â enters training camp with everything figured out. For the next five weeks, clubs will try to find solutions for the holes they couldn't address in the offseason. They will hope injuries don't befall star players or decimate the roster. And they will use preseason games as dress rehearsals for what's to come. Here is a look at the biggest question facing each NFL team as training camps get into full swing.
Kaepernick on Sherman: 'We get to see 'em twice this year' | CSN Bay Area
Crabtree has not had much to say, and Kaepernick said that’s how the 49ers handle their business. "I think this team and all of us don’t take the approach of talking about it," Kaepernick said Wednesday. "We want to go out on the field and handle our business that way – go about it that way. And we get to see 'em twice this year."
Seattle Seahawks' camp preview: Defensive backs - ESPN
Before training camp begins on Friday, here’s my continuing look (by position) at how the Seattle Seahawks stack up going in and whether the team is improved or not as good as it was a year ago.
Richard Sherman, Patrick Peterson lead the NFL's best cornerbacks - NFL - SI.com
There's no doubt that this is a renaissance era for the cornerback position. With the NFL turning into more and more of a passing league with every year, the best cornerbacks are worth more than ever -- no matter where on the field they play. Our six top players at the position all play outside for the most part, but the addition of two slot defenders jibes with a predominant NFL trend.
FOOTBALL OUTSIDERS: Innovative Statistics, Intelligent Analysis | Sidney Rice: What Could Have Been?
The name Rice will always be synonymous with great wide receiver, but what if we're not talking about Jerry? Sidney Rice announced his retirement at the age of 27 on Wednesday. After a seven-year career plagued by injuries, the one-time Pro Bowl wide receiver released a statement on the Seahawks' official site about his decision.
Rams spotlight turns to first-round picks : Sports
Among the Rams’ 2014 draft class, seventh-rounder Michael Sam has garnered more headlines than anyone because of the history-making nature of his quest to become the first openly-gay player to make an NFL regular-season roster.
Browns may use Manziel in a specialty package | ProFootballTalk
"We’ve already talked about it," Pettine said regarding the possibility of using both Manziel and Brian Hoyer in the same game. "We’ve already installed elements of it in the spring. We ran some of the zone-read stuff in practice and Kyle [Shanahan] incorporated some of the mobile quarterback elements of what he did in Washington. We’re still going to go back to the beginning in pads, but as we get going, some of the stuff that’s more game-plan-specific that we don’t want to show, we might work on in our walk-throughs as opposed to a public practice."
Seahawks don’t seem to be inclined to give Lynch a raise | ProFootballTalk
It was quite the coincidence, or perhaps not a coincidence at all, that Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch called former teammate Michael Robinson while Robinson was spending several hours on the air at NFL Network and told Robinson that Lynch plans to hold out.
Five things to watch as Seahawks start training camp - Seattle Seahawks & NFL News
The Seattle Seahawks officially begin the defense of their Super Bowl XLVIII title when they kick off training camp on Friday. No more talk about free agency or speculating whom the Hawks should take in the draft; it’s time for the players to lace up their cleats, strap on their helmets and get to work.
Hard to Compare Marshawn Lynch and Jamaal Charles - Over the Cap
While we already have discussed the Marshawn Lynch contract on the site in the past I thought in light of his holdout that we could use this as an opportunity to look at certain distinctions between contract situations. On it’s face the immediate reaction to Lynch holding out is that Jamaal Charles got a raise and thus the Seahawks should follow the pattern to give Lynch what he deserves. However, the two contract situations are very different.
Seahawks don’t seem to be inclined to give Lynch a raise | ProFootballTalk
It was quite the coincidence, or perhaps not a coincidence at all, that Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch called former teammate Michael Robinson while Robinson was spending several hours on the air at NFL Network and told Robinson that Lynch plans to hold out.
Marshawn Lynch holdout puts Seahawks in a tough position | Jerry Brewer | The Seattle Times
Marshawn Lynch has decided to take his demand for a pay raise to another threat level. Lynch will be the dreaded camp holdout. Until this complicated situation is resolved, the Seahawks’ bid to win another championship is in a fragile state.
Michael Robinson: Marshawn Lynch will holdout from training camp - July 24, 2014 | SPORTS RADIO KJR
"The guy has been the face of this franchise since the day he stepped in that door — it’s been Beast Mode," Robinson said. "Just from my knowledge of it, he has been the face of the franchise, Pete (Carroll), (general manager) John (Schneider) have made no qualms about saying that. And he’s just like ‘I just want to be paid like it.’ I think the devaluation of the (running) back doesn’t help his case, the fact that he has two years let on his deal doesn’t help his case, which I’ve expressed to him.
11 things you can see at Seahawks training camp | Seahawks | The Seattle Times
The Seahawks open training camp Friday, another step forward in their attempt to defend their Super Bowl title. And because of that Super Bowl victory, it took only 45 minutes for the Seahawks to sell out tickets to their open training camp practices this season.
Five things to watch as Seahawks start training camp - Seattle Seahawks & NFL News
The Seattle Seahawks officially begin the defense of their Super Bowl XLVIII title when they kick off training camp on Friday. No more talk about free agency or speculating whom the Hawks should take in the draft; it’s time for the players to lace up their cleats, strap on their helmets and get to work.
Seahawks training camp roster and projected 53 man | Seahawks Insider - The News Tribune
With camp opening, here’s who will be there with a projection of who will stay there.
Seahawks open training camp with a lot to prove
Winning the Super Bowl is one thing. Defending a Super Bowl title is something completely different, as the Seahawks are about to discover as they opened training camp on Thursday and will practice for the first time on Friday.
Morrell Presley signed; Jared Smith, Chase Dixon waived
The Seahawks made three roster moves on Thursday, adding wide receiver Morrell Presley and waiving offensive lineman Jared Smith and tight end Chase Dixon.
Seattle Seahawks Blog - Hawk Blogger: Five Players Who Could Change The Seahawks Season
Ending a season by winning a Super Bowl is hard to beat. There is something special, though, about the start of every football season. New faces join the team. Players get older. Some get better. Some get worse. New names emerge from obscurity, and familiar names sometimes fade into the sunset. As terrific as the Seahawks were in 2013, there are some players who were either unavailable, unused or simply not on the team who could have a significant impact on the coming season. Here are five such players to keep an eye on.
Welcome to Thunderdome: Position battles at Seahawks training camp - Seattle Seahawks | 710 ESPN Seattle
It's that time of year when the NFL is made to sound like Thunderdome.
Seattle Seahawks 2014 Outlook
Find out what NFL Now's Dave Dameshek's bold predictions are for the Seahawks' 2014 season. Follow your favorite players and teams around the clock with video personalized to you with
Inside Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson's California warmups
Take a sneak peek at the annual pre-training-camp workout Russell Wilson hosts for members of the Seattle Seahawks offense in Hermosa Beach, California.
Andre Ellington tops young breakout player list for 2014 - Revenge of the Birds
Cardinals fans have been expecting this.
Jim Harbaugh, you wonderful weirdo - Niners Nation
Jim Harbaugh had a brief media session today after the team's morning walkthrough. I started tweeting quotes that I thought were memorable, funny, or downright bizarre before I quickly realized...I'm going to need a lot more space.
Under 25 Power Rankings: Rams On Top! - Turf Show Times
Scott Kacsmar of Football Outsiders & ESPN dropped his power rankings of all teams' players under 25 years of age. The Rams stand alone.
NFC West Preview: St. Louis Rams - Turf Show Times
As our division breakdown comes to a conclusion, there is still one NFC West team to preview for the forthcoming season...the St. Louis Rams
Turf Show Radio: July 24. The Return! - Turf Show Times
Those hallowed notes once embodied the goofy pre-mechanization of the NFL and the Rams. Now, they mean one thing. Turf Show Radio's starting.
NFC West Preview: St. Louis Rams - Turf Show Times
As our division breakdown comes to a conclusion, there is still one NFC West team to preview for the forthcoming season...the St. Louis Rams
Team preview: Arizona Cardinals | National Football Post
Is another 10-win campaign on the horizon for Bruce Arians’ crew?
A day to forget: 14 things we learned Thursday in camp - NFL.com
In what should have been a happy first day of training camp for 11 teams, Ray Rice, Marshawn Lynch and Justin Blackmon's off-the-field stories ruled Thursday. What else can we take away from Thursday?
2014 NFL Training Camp Battles: Who will help Sam Bradford? - CBSSports.com
A look at the key NFC West training camp battles.
Niners' Aldon Smith plans to meet with Roger Goodell - NFL.com
Aldon Smith was sentenced last week. The 49ers linebacker said he now expects to meet with Commissioner Roger Goodell prior to being handed any punishment. Smith said he has been sober since September.
2014 fantasy sleepers | National Football Post
Looking for value? These 30 players are currently selling at bargain prices.
NFL Conversations | National Football Post
An agent of 28 years shares his thoughts on Dungy’s Sam comment, Hard Knocks and two teams that could be on the move.
Given Chad Henne’s track record, the Blake Bortles Watch has begun in Jacksonville | The MMQB with Peter King
Throughout the preseason Andy Benoit will provide in-depth breakdowns of all 32 teams, in reverse order of 2013 finish. Today, the Jacksonville Jaguars … OFFENSE In just his second year on the job, Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell might be coming off the best offseason in the ...
Quarterback Wins: Outlier Seasons — FootballPerspective.com
The 1998 season was one of my favorite years in NFL history. It was also a pretty weird one. We had Terrell Davis rushing for 2,000 yards, rookies Randy Moss and Fred Taylor making defenses look silly, and a quartet of old quarterbacks stun the football world. Doug Flutie came out of nowhere Canada to lead the Bills to a 7-3 record after being out of the NFL for nine years. Randall Cunningham, who had retired after the ’96 season, came off the bench in ’98 to produce one of the best backup seasons in NFL history. The other two quarterbacks are the stars of this post.
Aldon Smith says he’s remained sober, expects to meet with Goodell soon | ProFootballTalk
With word of Ravens running back Ray Rice's two-game suspension being announced on Thursday, we may be drawing closer to learning what kind of discipline the league has in store for 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith.
Questionable By The Dozen - Draft Analysis - Rotoworld.com
Going round by round, Patrick Daugherty takes a look at 12 out-of-whack ADPs.