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San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks war wages on - NFL.com
The off-the-field chess match between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks took another turn this week, emphasizing an offseason cold war set to boil over in the NFC West.

Countdown to Training Camp: 15 questions in 15 days — Who starts at right guard? | Seahawks Blog | Seattle Times
We’ll continue our countdown to the July 25 beginning of training camp examining what may be the biggest question on the offensive line — who starts at right guard? Seattle’s offensive line has been completely remade under the Pete Carroll regime, emerging last year as one of the best in the NFL, helping pave the [...]

Projecting Some Stats For Russell Wilson - 12th Man Rising - A Seattle Seahawks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
Jun 12, 2013; Renton, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) and quarterback Brady Quinn (10) do a drill following minicamp practice at

49ers Camp Preview: Tight Ends
San Francisco’s tight ends come into focus next in our “49ers Camp Preview” series.

RGIII reportedly surprising Redskins with his progress - NFL.com
The Washington Redskins reportedly have yet to set a time or date to clear Robert Griffin III and his surgically repaired knee, but one source says the quarterback "smashes" every test given to him by the team.

Mike Ditka: Aaron Rodgers 'is the best' QB in NFL - NFL.com
Mike Ditka has watched hundreds of quarterbacks come and go in his day. Asked who rules the roost right now, the legendary Chicago Bears coach pointed to the Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers -- without apology.

Kellen Winslow Jr.'s goal: 100 catches for New York Jets - NFL.com
What will Kellen Winslow Jr. be able to offer the New York Jets in 2013? If you ask the former star tight end, he has plenty left in the tank.

Chip Kelly is prepared for everything, even scheduling practices to coincide with game times | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo! Sports
From the blog Shutdown Corner: Of all the great storylines in the NFL that will play out over the next couple months before Week 1, the Philadelphia Eagles' experiment has to be the most interesting. It bears repeating that Chip Kelly's resume is very unique … Continue reading →

Under-the-radar stars | National Football Post
These players don't get enough national publicity.

Still no decision on Ahmad Brooks charges | ProFootballTalk
Ten days ago, prosecutors supposedly were "close" to deciding whether to charge 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks for assaulting a teammate with a beer bottle. With no developments since July 3, either no decision has been made -- or prosecutors quietly have decided not to charge him.

PFT Preseason Power Rankings No. 24: Tampa Bay Buccaneers | ProFootballTalk
Maybe it’s something in the NFC South water. But like their neighbors the Panthers, the Buccaneers are a team that it’s hard to find a consensus on this offseason. On one hand, they aggressively addressed their biggest weakness from last year.

PFT Preseason Power Rankings No. 23: Miami Dolphins | ProFootballTalk
Dolphins General Manager Jeff Ireland didn't hear no a lot this offseason. The team had been the bridesmaid many times in the last few years when pursuing players and coaches, but they landed plenty of big game this offseason.

2013 NFL Preview: NFC West | Audibles - SI.com
With training camps about to begin, we take a division-by-division look at where each team stands heading into the 2013 season. One way or another, be it San Francisco or Seattle, the NFC West will be a favorite when the experts make their Super Bowl picks in August.

Seahawks and Super Bowl dreams: A word of caution | Jerry Brewer | The Seattle Times
The potential is real. The Seahawks aren’t just a trendy preseason Super Bowl pick because it sounds good. But what if this is just another good year on the way to The Year?