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Junior Galette talks smack about Ahmad Brooks in Saints rant on girlfriend's Twitter - Niners Nation
This is so random.

2015 fantasy football rankings: Which Arizona Cardinals are in the Top 200? - Revenge of the Birds
Fantasy football rules, because yeah.

2015 Rams Roster Preview: DE Eugene Sims, The Rams' Forgotten Defensive Linemen - Turf Show Times
Although Sims is not a starter, he is still a vital part of the defense.

2015 Rams Roster Preview: DE William Hayes Heads Into Contract Year With High Hopes - Turf Show Times
Now heading into his eighth NFL season, Hayes is a mainstay on the St. Louis line. Is this his last go round with the Rams?

Greg Cosell's NFL Classroom: Evaluating quarterbacks with 'Jaws' | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo Sports
From Yahoo Sports: Nothing is more important and gets more attention in the NFL than evaluating quarterbacks. And it's one of the hardest aspects of the game.

If Russell Wilson stands firm, will the Seattle Seahawks give in? | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo Sports
From Yahoo Sports: It's almost impossible to quantify what Russell Wilson's monetary worth is, vis a vis the Seattle Seahawks' salary cap. And that has stopped nobody from debating it.

Bob McNair: We’re not asking quarterbacks to be superheroes | ProFootballTalk
The Texans will resume the quarterback competition between Brian Hoyer and Ryan Mallett when training camp gets underway, but the fact that they're having a competition is all anyone needs to hear to know that there's no franchise quarterback in Houston this season.

Panthers G.M. says he won’t negotiate any contracts in-season | ProFootballTalk
While other quarterbacks have dragged their business from coast to coast this offseason, Panthers quarterback Cam Newton quietly got a big deal out of General Manager Dave Gettleman. And it's a good thing he did it when he did, because Gettleman wasn't going to let it drag on. The Panthers G.

Mike Pettine won’t close door on Terrelle Pryor playing QB down the road | ProFootballTalk
When Terrelle Pryor was released by the Bengals last month, it led him to make a change that many people think is necessary for him to have a lasting career in the NFL.

NFL releases list of fines for 2015 season | ProFootballTalk
NFL players who want to budget for fines during the 2015 season now know how much money they need to set aside. The league has released the list of fines for offenses committed on the field this season. The most expensive fines are for fighting and physical contact with officials.

Washington Redskins' pass rush could be boosted by grandmaster Joe Kim
Washington hopes grandmaster Joe Kim, who has worked with several NFL teams, can provide techniques that help defenders get to the QB.

49ers DL Quinton Dial Will Be Playing for Fallen Fan in Home Opener
Firday's Niners Daily covers defensive lineman Quinton Dial's pledge to dedicate the 49ers home opener to a fallen fan.

Seattle Seahawks: did they improve? - 12th Man Rising - A Seattle Seahawks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
Did the Seattle Seahawks improve this offseason? That question was raised by our Detroit Lions affiliate, and the answer might surprise you.

Monday Round-Up: Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett Named 2014-15 Big 12 Male Athlete Of The Year | Seattle Seahawks
A daily link round-up of what's "out there" about your Seattle Seahawks

Source: Browns cut Tory Slater | National Football Post
The Cleveland Browns cut undrafted former West Georgia defensive lineman Tory Slater, according to a source.

'Madden 16's' best possible starting offense, headlined by Aaron Rodgers - SBNation.com
These are the top-rated offensive players in the upcoming game. Would this be the best offense ever?

Russell Wilson faces pressure to sign a deal before training camp - NFL
Russell Wilson is taking a risk if he decides not to sign a long-term deal with the Seahawks. John Clayton writes that the QB simply doesn't have the leverage.

NFC West power rankings: Seahawks lead the way among linebackers - Revenge of the Birds
Continuing our team rankings by position, the division champs are tops at this position, too.