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Training camp.

Houston Needs a QB, San Francisco Needs a Defense, and More: The Six Biggest NFL Training Camp Questions «
For a handful of NFL teams, training camp has already begun, and come August 2, all 32 will have kicked into full gear. So let’s forget about deflated balls and demolished cell phones and look to what lies ahead. Here are some questions that’ll need answering over the next month.

FOOTBALL OUTSIDERS: Innovative Statistics, Intelligent Analysis | 2014 YAC+
Last week we looked at receiving plus-minus, which estimates how many passes a receiver caught above average adjusted for where the pass was thrown. Since that stat is based on the point of the catch, we found that the quality of the quarterback was significant in the results. It's no surprise that the leading wide receivers in 2014 were receiving passes from the likes of Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, and Aaron Rodgers while the bottom were stuck with Blake Bortles, Josh McCown, and Zach Mettenberger.

Who's No. 1? - Draft Analysis - Rotoworld.com
Patrick Daugherty examines 10 candidates for this year's No. 1 overall pick, including Eddie Lacy, Le'Veon Bell and DeMarco Murray.

Fantasy football: Five position battles to watch during NFL training camp
With training camps kicking off across the NFL, battles for limited starting -- and reserve -- spots will be important plot lines through the summer. Here are five important battles to watch.

Green Bay Packers financial report provides peek into NFL business | The MMQB with Peter King
The Packers’ annual financial report is the only public peek into the NFL’s books, and this year’s summary revealed some eye-popping numbers for a league battling crises at every turn. Plus, why the denial of Tom Brady’s appeal was not a surprise and what’s next in the never-ending Deflategate saga

Highlighting the Best Rookie vs. Vet Battles in NFL Training Camps | Bleacher Report
The latest NFL news, rumors, scores, schedules, predictions, picks against the spread, free agent updates, power rankings, mock drafts and more

Forget Deflategate, Eric Berry Beating Cancer Is the NFL Story to Care About | Bleacher Report
Kansas City Chiefs news, rumors, scores, schedules, predictions, picks against the spread, free agent updates, power rankings, mock drafts and more

Jen Welter on Becoming NFL's 1st Female Coach: 'It's an Opportunity to Inspire' | Bleacher Report
The latest NFL news, rumors, scores, schedules, predictions, picks against the spread, free agent updates, power rankings, mock drafts and more

Minnesota court hands off Brady case to New York | ProFootballTalk
NFL 1, NFLPA 0. On Tuesday, the NFL immediately filed in federal court in Manhattan a lawsuit seeking confirmation of the arbitration award that suspended Patriots quarterback Tom Brady for four games. On Wednesday, the NFLPA filed a competing lawsuit in Minnesota.

Luke Kuechly: Contract will get done when it gets done | ProFootballTalk
The Panthers were busy on the contract extension front this offseason as they struck deals with quarterback Cam Newton, linebacker Thomas Davis and tight end Greg Olsen.

Tom Brady throws Samsung under the bus, iPhone reaps $733K benefit - CBSSports.com
There were probably some sad faces at Samsung's headquarters after Tom Brady's Deflategate statement was released on Wednesday.

LeGarrette Blount reportedly fails conditioning test - NFL.com
Running back LeGarrette Blount was the lead runner for the Super Bowl champion Patriots down the stretch last season. On Thursday, he reportedly failed a conditioning test.

Veteran LB Keith Rivers retiring from NFL - NFL.com
Veteran linebacker Keith Rivers is retiring from the NFL after seven seasons split among the Bengals, Giants and Bills.

2015 Fantasy Football: Top 12 TEs (Preview) - Seattle - Scout
Senior Fantasy Football Expert Shawn Childs will help you win your Fantasy league. This is a free preview of his PREMIUM article! To read the full write-up, follow the link at the bottom which will direct you to the Premium article.

Five positional battles to watch in camp - Seattle - Scout
Of course, everyone wants to see how All-Pro tight end Jimmy Graham fits into Seattle's offense and there is plenty of intrigue at cornerback with Cary Williams taking over opposite Richard Sherman. But these two players are assured starting roles. Which players are in for the fights of their lives in training camp to earn regular season playing time?

Warren Moon on Russell Wilson: Seahawks should keep him “happy,” not “mess with his mind” -- and have a deal done already | The News Tribune
Warren Moon thinks the Seahawks should beware not to “mess with the mind” of Russell Wilson entering the coming season.

The Seattle Seahawks’ Last Hurrah? - Oregon Sports News
As one of the younger teams in the NFL — atop the heap in terms of recent success — the Seattle Seahawks are thought to be one of the few teams that can rightfully claim to be a dynasty-in-the-making. Perhaps.

12 key questions as Seattle Seahawks kick off training camp - Seattle Seahawks & NFL News
The Seattle Seahawks begin their quest for a third straight Super Bowl appearance on Thursday, when players report to the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton for training camp. The first practice takes place the following morning.

NFL Power Rankings: Pre-training camp edition - 12th Man Rising - A Seattle Seahawks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
NFL Power Rankings. These rankings are based on roster moves this offseason and the current state of everyone's roster talent.

Hawk Mail: What You Didn't Know About The O Line | Seattle Seahawks
Much of the excitement at Training Camp will come from people throwing, catching and defending the ball, but perhaps nothing will be more important between now and the start of the regular season, than what happens with a young, athletic offensive line.

Top stats to know: Seahawks Training Camp - Stats & Info - ESPN
Stats & Info takes a look at the statistical storylines behind the Seahawks' training camp.

‘It’s going to be a beautiful show': Seahawks WR Doug Baldwin on what fans can expect to see | Q13 FOX News

Seahawks' Bennett a top 5 defensive end, according to Madden 16 | FOX Sports
Seahawks' Bennett a top 5 defensive end, according to Madden 16

Seahawks DT Jesse Williams Climbs Seattle's Space Needle As Preview Of 'Base 2 Space' Event | Seattle Seahawks
The 832-stair climb is open to the public this October with all donations benefiting cancer research.

Five Things To Know Before Seahawks Training Camp Opens | Seattle Seahawks
A look at five ways the Seahawks are different in 2015 than they were last year

Justin Forsett grades his tape from 2014 Ravens season - NFL - SI.com
Justin Forsett agreed to analyze five of his plays from the 2014 season with me for a deeper dive into how he turned it all around in a system that's perfect for his skill set.

Introducing VCR: Value/Cap Ratio, a ROI Metric for the NFL
Value/Cap Ratio (VCR) captures the intersection between the inherent value of a players contributions and his effect on the team salary cap.

Chris Clemons doesn’t report to Jaguars camp for personal reasons | ProFootballTalk
The Jaguars aren't having very good luck this offseason with pass-rushers. First-rounder Dante Fowler Jr. tore his ACL on his first day of OTAs, and now Chris Clemons is a no-show for camp.

Seahawks offseason report: Reloaded NFC champs ready to reclaim crown?
The core is back, and newcomers like TE Jimmy Graham should only make Seattle stronger.