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Falcons’ Dan Quinn: Players, officials face ‘learning curve’ when it comes to roughing-the-passer penalty

What’s the reaction when a play like the one for which Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews was penalized shows up on the screen? “There’s definitely some eye-rolling that goes on, other than (from) the quarterbacks, obviously,” Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn told Jim Miller and Pat Kirwan on Movin’ The Chains.

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Falcons’ Dan Quinn: Players, officials face ‘learning curve’ when it comes to roughing-the-passer penalty

What’s the reaction when a play like the one for which Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews was penalized shows up on the screen? “There’s definitely some eye-rolling that goes on, other than (from) the quarterbacks, obviously,” Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn told Jim Miller and Pat Kirwan on Movin’ The Chains.

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Taylor Gabriel: Bears show they’re ‘changing the culture’

Beating the Seattle Seahawks, 24-17, at Soldier Field Monday night for their first victory of the season carried a larger impact beyond the won-loss column for the Chicago Bears. As far as wide receiver Taylor Gabriel was concerned, it was an ideal time and place to showcase the new and improved Bears under first-year coach Matt Nagy.

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Taylor Gabriel: Bears show they’re ‘changing the culture’

Beating the Seattle Seahawks, 24-17, at Soldier Field Monday night for their first victory of the season carried a larger impact beyond the won-loss column for the Chicago Bears. As far as wide receiver Taylor Gabriel was concerned, it was an ideal time and place to showcase the new and improved Bears under first-year coach Matt Nagy.

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Dante Fowler: ‘Definitely a confidence boost’ for Jaguars to beat Patriots

Dante Fowler is realistic about the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 31-20 victory against the New England Patriots Sunday. Although it was a rematch of the teams in the 2017 AFC Championship Game, the winner did not advance to the Super Bowl.

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Dante Fowler: ‘Definitely a confidence boost’ for Jaguars to beat Patriots

Dante Fowler is realistic about the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 31-20 victory against the New England Patriots Sunday. Although it was a rematch of the teams in the 2017 AFC Championship Game, the winner did not advance to the Super Bowl.

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Dion Lewis on Titans’ task vs. Texans: ‘We’ve just got to hit our keys this week and we’ll be successful’

Dion Lewis knows that after the Tennessee Titans’ season-opening loss at Miami, the path to improvement only gets more difficult. That’s because the highly versatile running back and his Titans’ teammates know that they’ll be facing a solid defense when the Houston Texans visit Nashville.

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Dion Lewis on Titans’ task vs. Texans: ‘We’ve just got to hit our keys this week and we’ll be successful’

Dion Lewis knows that after the Tennessee Titans’ season-opening loss at Miami, the path to improvement only gets more difficult. That’s because the highly versatile running back and his Titans’ teammates know that they’ll be facing a solid defense when the Houston Texans visit Nashville.

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Chris Thompson: Adrian Peterson keeps Redskins’ running backs ‘positive all the time’

Chris Thompson can’t deny being awestruck when he suddenly found himself a teammate of a childhood hero after Adrian Peterson joined the Washington Redskins. Now that they’re part of the same offensive backfield, they are using their respective skills to complement each other in an effort to help the Redskins succeed.

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Chris Thompson: Adrian Peterson keeps Redskins’ running backs ‘positive all the time’

Chris Thompson can’t deny being awestruck when he suddenly found himself a teammate of a childhood hero after Adrian Peterson joined the Washington Redskins. Now that they’re part of the same offensive backfield, they are using their respective skills to complement each other in an effort to help the Redskins succeed.

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Chris Godwin: Ryan Fitzpatrick ‘does a great job’ allowing Bucs’ playmakers a chance to make a play

It isn’t only 13-plus years of experience that Ryan Fitzpatrick has going for him in his role as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ starting quarterback. It’s also the ability to deliver difference-making plays, as he did in throwing for 417 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Bucs to their stunning 48-40 victory in last Sunday’s season-opener against the New Orleans Saints.

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Chris Godwin: Ryan Fitzpatrick ‘does a great job’ allowing Bucs’ playmakers a chance to make a play

It isn’t only 13-plus years of experience that Ryan Fitzpatrick has going for him in his role as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ starting quarterback. It’s also the ability to deliver difference-making plays, as he did in throwing for 417 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Bucs to their stunning 48-40 victory in last Sunday’s season-opener against the New Orleans Saints.

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Randall Cobb on winning TD for Packers: ‘You better not get caught’

Aaron Rodgers is touted as the hero for the Green Bay Packers’ remarkable comeback victory against the Chicago Bears Sunday night, and no one would dispute that. After leaving the field in the second quarter with a knee injury, Rodgers not only returned in the third quarter but even while clearly hobbling he still managed to lead the Packers from a 20-0 deficit to a 24-23 victory. He threw for 286 yards and three touchdowns. But it was his final scoring throw, a 75-yard connection with Randall Cobb, that decided the outcome. And Cobb’s role in the play can’t be overlooked.

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Randall Cobb on winning TD for Packers: ‘You better not get caught’

Aaron Rodgers is touted as the hero for the Green Bay Packers’ remarkable comeback victory against the Chicago Bears Sunday night, and no one would dispute that. After leaving the field in the second quarter with a knee injury, Rodgers not only returned in the third quarter but even while clearly hobbling he still managed to lead the Packers from a 20-0 deficit to a 24-23 victory. He threw for 286 yards and three touchdowns. But it was his final scoring throw, a 75-yard connection with Randall Cobb, that decided the outcome. And Cobb’s role in the play can’t be overlooked.

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Vance Joseph on Broncos’ close win: ‘Our standard has to be higher’

Don’t get Vance Joseph wrong. He’s thrilled that his Denver Broncos opened the season with a victory. It’s just that the Broncos’ coach knew, based on what the stat sheet reflected, his team could have done better than just get by the Seattle Seahawks, 27-24.

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Vance Joseph on Broncos’ close win: ‘Our standard has to be higher’

Don’t get Vance Joseph wrong. He’s thrilled that his Denver Broncos opened the season with a victory. It’s just that the Broncos’ coach knew, based on what the stat sheet reflected, his team could have done better than just get by the Seattle Seahawks, 27-24.

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Joe Schobert: Browns’ tie ‘leaves a pretty disappointing taste in our mouths’

On some level, the Cleveland Browns had to view Sunday’s 21-21 season-opening tie with the Pittsburgh Steelers as a plus. After all, the Browns were 0-16 last year and 1-15 in 2016. Avoiding a loss out of the gate had to be viewed as progress, right?

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Joe Schobert: Browns’ tie ‘leaves a pretty disappointing taste in our mouths’

On some level, the Cleveland Browns had to view Sunday’s 21-21 season-opening tie with the Pittsburgh Steelers as a plus. After all, the Browns were 0-16 last year and 1-15 in 2016. Avoiding a loss out of the gate had to be viewed as progress, right?

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DeSean Jackson on Buccaneers’ game plan: ‘I don’t want to spill the beans, but we’re going to be taking some shots’

The biggest disappointment for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season was their 5-11 finish. On top of that, however, there was the frustration players such as wide receiver DeSean Jackson felt over the inability to consistently make the game-changing big plays he and the rest of the Bucs’ passing game were capable of producing.

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DeSean Jackson on Buccaneers’ game plan: ‘I don’t want to spill the beans, but we’re going to be taking some shots’

The biggest disappointment for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season was their 5-11 finish. On top of that, however, there was the frustration players such as wide receiver DeSean Jackson felt over the inability to consistently make the game-changing big plays he and the rest of the Bucs’ passing game were capable of producing.

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Chris Long on Eagles’ opening win: ‘If not for our red-zone defense, that game’s a lot different’

The Philadelphia Eagles successfully began the defense of their Super Bowl championship in large measure because their defense came up big in Thursday night’s 18-12 victory against the Atlanta Falcons.

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Chris Long on Eagles’ opening win: ‘If not for our red-zone defense, that game’s a lot different’

The Philadelphia Eagles successfully began the defense of their Super Bowl championship in large measure because their defense came up big in Thursday night’s 18-12 victory against the Atlanta Falcons.

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Christian Kirksey on reason for Browns’ excitement: ‘You can see the competitive attitude’

Christian Kirksey has started 32 consecutive games at linebacker for the Cleveland Browns. The team only won one of them. So why is Kirksey so enthusiastic about the 2018 season, which the Browns open Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers?

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Christian Kirksey on reason for Browns’ excitement: ‘You can see the competitive attitude’

Christian Kirksey has started 32 consecutive games at linebacker for the Cleveland Browns. The team only won one of them. So why is Kirksey so enthusiastic about the 2018 season, which the Browns open Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers?

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Quandre Diggs: New Lions deal ‘doesn’t matter … I’m always going to have that chip on my shoulder’

After signing a contract extension with the Detroit Lions that makes him one of the highest-paid safeties in the NFL, Quandre Diggs wanted to make one thing clear. He will not be seeing himself any differently than he did before signing the three-year deal reportedly worth up to $20.4 million.

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Quandre Diggs: New Lions deal ‘doesn’t matter … I’m always going to have that chip on my shoulder’

After signing a contract extension with the Detroit Lions that makes him one of the highest-paid safeties in the NFL, Quandre Diggs wanted to make one thing clear. He will not be seeing himself any differently than he did before signing the three-year deal reportedly worth up to $20.4 million.

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Rob Ninkovich on Tom Brady: ‘He’s still got a lot left in the tank’

Now that he’s 41 years old, Tom Brady is seen as entering overtime of a career in which he has established himself as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. Some people thought he should, and even expected he would, have walked away after another MVP and Super Bowl season last year.

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Rob Ninkovich on Tom Brady: ‘He’s still got a lot left in the tank’

Now that he’s 41 years old, Tom Brady is seen as entering overtime of a career in which he has established himself as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. Some people thought he should, and even expected he would, have walked away after another MVP and Super Bowl season last year.

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Wesley Woodyard: ‘When your coach is a linebacker, you’ve got to come to work prepared to work’

Wesley Woodyard is entering his 11th season as an NFL linebacker, his fifth with the Tennessee Titans. For Woodyard, however, the preparation has felt noticeably different.

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Wesley Woodyard: ‘When your coach is a linebacker, you’ve got to come to work prepared to work’

Wesley Woodyard is entering his 11th season as an NFL linebacker, his fifth with the Tennessee Titans. For Woodyard, however, the preparation has felt noticeably different.

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Mark Dominik: Aaron Donald deal with Rams ‘where I thought it would be’

Former NFL General Manager Mark Dominik wasn’t the least bit surprised by the monster, six-year, $135-million contract the Los Angeles Rams gave defensive tackle Aaron Donald Friday. While co-hosting on the SiriusXM Blitz, Dominik said he saw the annual average of $22.5 million as being right what he thought it would be.

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Mark Dominik: Aaron Donald deal with Rams ‘where I thought it would be’

Former NFL General Manager Mark Dominik wasn’t the least bit surprised by the monster, six-year, $135-million contract the Los Angeles Rams gave defensive tackle Aaron Donald Friday. While co-hosting on the SiriusXM Blitz, Dominik said he saw the annual average of $22.5 million as being right what he thought it would be.

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Tyler Lockett: Seahawks show ‘trust and faith’ in him with contract extension

Tyler Lockett and Paul Richardson are still friends even if they’re no longer teammates. But when they were teammates for the Seattle Seahawks, the receivers had an understanding that one of them would likely remain while the other went elsewhere. In March, Richardson signed a free-agent deal with the Washington Redskins. On Wednesday, Lockett, who has doubled as a highly effective returner, signed a three-year, $31.8 million contract extension with the Seahawks.

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Tyler Lockett: Seahawks show ‘trust and faith’ in him with contract extension

Tyler Lockett and Paul Richardson are still friends even if they’re no longer teammates. But when they were teammates for the Seattle Seahawks, the receivers had an understanding that one of them would likely remain while the other went elsewhere. In March, Richardson signed a free-agent deal with the Washington Redskins. On Wednesday, Lockett, who has doubled as a highly effective returner, signed a three-year, $31.8 million contract extension with the Seahawks.

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Mark Tauscher: Aaron Rodgers’ record deal doesn’t guarantee he’ll be with Packers beyond four years

Former offensive tackle Mark Tauscher, who was Aaron Rodgers’ teammate for the last six of his 11 seasons with the Packers (2000-2010), has seen this movie before. He was a rookie with the Packers when Rodgers’ predecessor, Brett Favre, signed a long-term deal that presumably would keep him in Green Bay forever. Then he watched him play for two other teams before retiring.

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Mark Tauscher: Aaron Rodgers’ record deal doesn’t guarantee he’ll be with Packers beyond four years

Former offensive tackle Mark Tauscher, who was Aaron Rodgers’ teammate for the last six of his 11 seasons with the Packers (2000-2010), has seen this movie before. He was a rookie with the Packers when Rodgers’ predecessor, Brett Favre, signed a long-term deal that presumably would keep him in Green Bay forever. Then he watched him play for two other teams before retiring.

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Jonathan Hankins: ‘I believe I’ll be with a team pretty soon’

Free-agent defensive tackle Jonathan Hankins isn’t sweating the fact he remains unemployed with the start of the NFL regular season just around the corner. Hankins is confident he will wind up with a team for which he expects to be a good fit in the near future.

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Jonathan Hankins: ‘I believe I’ll be with a team pretty soon’

Free-agent defensive tackle Jonathan Hankins isn’t sweating the fact he remains unemployed with the start of the NFL regular season just around the corner. Hankins is confident he will wind up with a team for which he expects to be a good fit in the near future.

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Rich McKay on enforcement of lowering-helmet rule: ‘No question there’s going to be a little bit of growing pains’

It won’t happen overnight. The NFL knew that from the very beginning when it put in its new rule banning the lowering of helmet before contact. Everyone involved in the game is going to face challenges dealing with it, something that has already been seen during the preseason. But Atlanta Falcons president Rich McKay, chairman of the league’s Competition Committee, believes the coaching, the playing and officiating will all find their way to a level of efficiency that should make controversy surrounding the rule dissipate in time.

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Rich McKay on enforcement of lowering-helmet rule: ‘No question there’s going to be a little bit of growing pains’

It won’t happen overnight. The NFL knew that from the very beginning when it put in its new rule banning the lowering of helmet before contact. Everyone involved in the game is going to face challenges dealing with it, something that has already been seen during the preseason. But Atlanta Falcons president Rich McKay, chairman of the league’s Competition Committee, believes the coaching, the playing and officiating will all find their way to a level of efficiency that should make controversy surrounding the rule dissipate in time.

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T.J. Houshmandzadeh on Bengals’ John Ross: ‘I look for him to have a pretty good year’

Among those who had to have been pleased to see Cincinnati receiver John Ross on the other end of a 57-yard touchdown bomb in Sunday’s preseason game against Buffalo was someone who himself once caught passes for the Bengals. But T.J. Houshmandzadeh wasn’t merely happy for a member for the team on which he spent eight of his 11 NFL seasons. His reaction was more along the lines of a teacher seeing a student apply what he learned.

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T.J. Houshmandzadeh on Bengals’ John Ross: ‘I look for him to have a pretty good year’

Among those who had to have been pleased to see Cincinnati receiver John Ross on the other end of a 57-yard touchdown bomb in Sunday’s preseason game against Buffalo was someone who himself once caught passes for the Bengals. But T.J. Houshmandzadeh wasn’t merely happy for a member for the team on which he spent eight of his 11 NFL seasons. His reaction was more along the lines of a teacher seeing a student apply what he learned.

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Gil Brandt on learning of HOF contributor candidacy: ‘I almost drove off the highway’

If Gil Brandt isn’t talking about football on SiriusXM NFL Radio or writing about it for NFL.com, he’s busy researching it one way or another. And it was while he was driving home from the facility of the Dallas Cowboys, with whom he built an iconic career as a player-personnel chief, that Brandt received a phone call Thursday informing him that he had been chosen as a contributor candidate — along with Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen — for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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Gil Brandt on learning of HOF contributor candidacy: ‘I almost drove off the highway’

If Gil Brandt isn’t talking about football on SiriusXM NFL Radio or writing about it for NFL.com, he’s busy researching it one way or another. And it was while he was driving home from the facility of the Dallas Cowboys, with whom he built an iconic career as a player-personnel chief, that Brandt received a phone call Thursday informing him that he had been chosen as a contributor candidate — along with Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen — for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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Bills’ quarterbacks have ‘all worked well together’ in competition

Josh Allen’s start in Sunday’s preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals — the third and typically the tune-up for the regular season — seems to strongly indicate that he will keep the job for the Sept. 9 opener at Baltimore. But along the way, the Bills have had something that General Manager Brandon Beane said has been exceptional: three QBs who have been cohesive in Allen, Nathan Peterman and AJ McCarron.

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Bills’ quarterbacks have ‘all worked well together’ in competition

Josh Allen’s start in Sunday’s preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals — the third and typically the tune-up for the regular season — seems to strongly indicate that he will keep the job for the Sept. 9 opener at Baltimore. But along the way, the Bills have had something that General Manager Brandon Beane said has been exceptional: three QBs who have been cohesive in Allen, Nathan Peterman and AJ McCarron.

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Junior Galette: ‘I got tape of me beating the best of the best’

This week, the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks kicked the tires on free-agent defensive end Junior Galette. The Oakland Raiders did so last March. Galette, who previously turned down an offer from the Rams because he opted to take care of his sick mother, is still searching.

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Junior Galette: ‘I got tape of me beating the best of the best’

This week, the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks kicked the tires on free-agent defensive end Junior Galette. The Oakland Raiders did so last March. Galette, who previously turned down an offer from the Rams because he opted to take care of his sick mother, is still searching.

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Clinton Portis: Signing of Adrian Peterson ‘perfect for the Washington Redskins’

Clinton Portis isn’t troubled by the fact Adrian Peterson is 33 years old. Portis, a former standout running back for the Washington Redskins, believes Peterson can still make a significant contribution to his former team.

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Clinton Portis: Signing of Adrian Peterson ‘perfect for the Washington Redskins’

Clinton Portis isn’t troubled by the fact Adrian Peterson is 33 years old. Portis, a former standout running back for the Washington Redskins, believes Peterson can still make a significant contribution to his former team.

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Mike Pereira doesn’t see helmet rule being ‘that much of an issue once the regular season starts’

Coaches, players, fans and media are weighing in largely with a dim view of both the all-encompassing nature of the NFL’s new rule that prohibits all players from lowering their head upon making contact and the aggressive manner in which it is being enforced. Even with all of the controversy, however, former league vice president of officiating Mike Pereira doesn’t believe it will be a problem once the regular season begins.

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Mike Pereira doesn’t see helmet rule being ‘that much of an issue once the regular season starts’

Coaches, players, fans and media are weighing in largely with a dim view of both the all-encompassing nature of the NFL’s new rule that prohibits all players from lowering their head upon making contact and the aggressive manner in which it is being enforced. Even with all of the controversy, however, former league vice president of officiating Mike Pereira doesn’t believe it will be a problem once the regular season begins.

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Blake Bortles ‘just tweaking things’ as Jaguars’ QB prepares for the season

Before last season, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ quarterback had to do a major overhaul of his mechanics. The repairs paid off in helping Bortles lead the Jaguars all the way to the AFC Championship Game. Through the offseason and during the Jaguars’ training camp this summer, Bortles has been able to concentrate more on smaller, but no less important, details to sharpen his play even further. He and the Jaguars are hoping for an even larger pay off this season.

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Blake Bortles ‘just tweaking things’ as Jaguars’ QB prepares for the season

Before last season, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ quarterback had to do a major overhaul of his mechanics. The repairs paid off in helping Bortles lead the Jaguars all the way to the AFC Championship Game. Through the offseason and during the Jaguars’ training camp this summer, Bortles has been able to concentrate more on smaller, but no less important, details to sharpen his play even further. He and the Jaguars are hoping for an even larger pay off this season.

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Jon Gruden: ‘Raiders will get the title of the most reps in training camp this year’

As Jon Gruden wrapped up the first training camp since his return to head-coaching after nine years away from the sidelines, he’s certain of one thing. The practice hours logged by his Oakland Raiders are second to none in the NFL. Now, he hopes that will translate well once they begin playing games that count.

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Jon Gruden: ‘Raiders will get the title of the most reps in training camp this year’

As Jon Gruden wrapped up the first training camp since his return to head-coaching after nine years away from the sidelines, he’s certain of one thing. The practice hours logged by his Oakland Raiders are second to none in the NFL. Now, he hopes that will translate well once they begin playing games that count.

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LeGarrette Blount: Matt Patricia will make sure Lions are ‘one of the best-conditioned teams in the NFL’

Although LeGarrette Blount worked on the offensive side of the ball, he managed to form a bond with then-defensive coordinator Matt Patricia on the New England Patriots from 2014 to 2016. It’s a relationship that has carried over to this year, with the two reuniting on the Detroit Lions — Patricia as head coach and Blount as a veteran running back with an uncanny knack for helping his teams win Super Bowls.

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LeGarrette Blount: Matt Patricia will make sure Lions are ‘one of the best-conditioned teams in the NFL’

Although LeGarrette Blount worked on the offensive side of the ball, he managed to form a bond with then-defensive coordinator Matt Patricia on the New England Patriots from 2014 to 2016. It’s a relationship that has carried over to this year, with the two reuniting on the Detroit Lions — Patricia as head coach and Blount as a veteran running back with an uncanny knack for helping his teams win Super Bowls.

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Tyreek Hill on Patrick Mahomes as Chiefs’ QB: ‘There’s going to be a whole lot of big plays this year’

Tyreek Hill has more than one reason to be excited about entering his third season with the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Tyreek Hill on Patrick Mahomes as Chiefs’ QB: ‘There’s going to be a whole lot of big plays this year’

Tyreek Hill has more than one reason to be excited about entering his third season with the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Ryan Tannehill: ‘Different feeling coming into this camp’ with Dolphins

This is no ordinary training camp for Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill.

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Ryan Tannehill: ‘Different feeling coming into this camp’ with Dolphins

This is no ordinary training camp for Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill.

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Vance Joseph: Broncos look to unleash ‘defense full of pass-rushers’

A year ago, the Denver Broncos’ defense improved an area of weakness, but it wasn’t strong in the place that is supposed to be its greatest strength: rushing the passer.

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Vance Joseph: Broncos look to unleash ‘defense full of pass-rushers’

A year ago, the Denver Broncos’ defense improved an area of weakness, but it wasn’t strong in the place that is supposed to be its greatest strength: rushing the passer.

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Matt Ryan: Falcons’ offense ‘way ahead of where we were last year’

With an eventual offseason behind him, Matt Ryan has been focused on a training camp that has allowed him and the rest of the Atlanta Falcons’ offense to thrive on being in the same offense for the second year in a row.

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Matt Ryan: Falcons’ offense ‘way ahead of where we were last year’

With an eventual offseason behind him, Matt Ryan has been focused on a training camp that has allowed him and the rest of the Atlanta Falcons’ offense to thrive on being in the same offense for the second year in a row.

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A.J. Green on Bengals: ‘We know that what we’ve got here is something great’

Most prognosticators aren’t expecting a whole lot from the Cincinnati Bengals this season. You don’t hear them mentioned as a popular pick to win the AFC North or even reach the playoffs as a wild-card. But Bengals standout receiver A.J. Green thinks the rest of the NFL is in for a big surprise.

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A.J. Green on Bengals: ‘We know that what we’ve got here is something great’

Most prognosticators aren’t expecting a whole lot from the Cincinnati Bengals this season. You don’t hear them mentioned as a popular pick to win the AFC North or even reach the playoffs as a wild-card. But Bengals standout receiver A.J. Green thinks the rest of the NFL is in for a big surprise.

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Luke Kuechly: Panthers’ D won’t ‘miss a beat’ with Dontari Poe replacing Star Lotulelei

The Carolina Panthers’ defense appeared to take two major hits in the offseason with the free-agent departure of defensive tackle Star Lotulelei to the Buffalo Bills and the four-game suspension of outside linebacker Thomas Davis for PEDs. Luke Kuechly doesn’t quite see it that way.

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Luke Kuechly: Panthers’ D won’t ‘miss a beat’ with Dontari Poe replacing Star Lotulelei

The Carolina Panthers’ defense appeared to take two major hits in the offseason with the free-agent departure of defensive tackle Star Lotulelei to the Buffalo Bills and the four-game suspension of outside linebacker Thomas Davis for PEDs. Luke Kuechly doesn’t quite see it that way.

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Alex Smith on facing Josh Norman in Redskins practice: ‘If you slip up at all, he’s going to make you pay’

Day after day, practice after practice, they make each other better. Alex Smith, the new Washington Redskins’ quarterback who is known for his precision, realizes he has to be at the very top of his game every time he faces cornerback Josh Norman.

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Alex Smith on facing Josh Norman in Redskins practice: ‘If you slip up at all, he’s going to make you pay’

Day after day, practice after practice, they make each other better. Alex Smith, the new Washington Redskins’ quarterback who is known for his precision, realizes he has to be at the very top of his game every time he faces cornerback Josh Norman.

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Mike Zimmer says ‘accuracy’ part of what attracted Vikings to Kirk Cousins

So what was it? What part of Kirk Cousins’ game was the most attractive to the Minnesota Vikings when they decided to sign him to a three-year, $84-million contract? Mike Zimmer, the Vikings’ coach, was as enamored by what Cousins didn’t do then what he did do. And what he did a good job of avoiding was mistakes with his throws.

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Mike Zimmer says ‘accuracy’ part of what attracted Vikings to Kirk Cousins

So what was it? What part of Kirk Cousins’ game was the most attractive to the Minnesota Vikings when they decided to sign him to a three-year, $84-million contract? Mike Zimmer, the Vikings’ coach, was as enamored by what Cousins didn’t do then what he did do. And what he did a good job of avoiding was mistakes with his throws.

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Josh Allen on QB education with Bills: ‘Ultimately, it’s through trial and tribulation’

For Josh Allen, virtually every moment at the Buffalo Bills’ training camp has felt like being in a classroom. Whether he’s on the field or sitting in a meeting, the rookie quarterback finds himself learning something new all the time. And much of that learning comes from making mistakes.

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Josh Allen on QB education with Bills: ‘Ultimately, it’s through trial and tribulation’

For Josh Allen, virtually every moment at the Buffalo Bills’ training camp has felt like being in a classroom. Whether he’s on the field or sitting in a meeting, the rookie quarterback finds himself learning something new all the time. And much of that learning comes from making mistakes.

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Philip Rivers on Chargers’ second year in L.A.: ‘There’s a lot more comfort’

There were so many unknowns and a great deal of trepidation throughout the Chargers’ organization before the team’s move from San Diego to Los Angeles last year. The biggest immediate change was training camp, which went from the club’s former headquarters in San Diego to Costa Mesa, Calif. Adjusting to that was a big deal and set the tone for an entire year of adjustment.

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Philip Rivers on Chargers’ second year in L.A.: ‘There’s a lot more comfort’

There were so many unknowns and a great deal of trepidation throughout the Chargers’ organization before the team’s move from San Diego to Los Angeles last year. The biggest immediate change was training camp, which went from the club’s former headquarters in San Diego to Costa Mesa, Calif. Adjusting to that was a big deal and set the tone for an entire year of adjustment.

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Todd Bowles on Jets’ QB battle: ‘We’ll go by practice every day’

Todd Bowles has a matter-of-fact perspective on the New York Jets’ quarterback situation. He sees himself and the Jets’ other coaches evaluating the competitors daily before picking a starter from Josh McCown, Teddy Bridgewater and recently signed first-round draft pick Sam Darnold. “They’re battling it out and we just monitor it and we’ll go by practice every day and see what happens at the end of the preseason,” Bowles told Bruce Murray and Erik Coleman at the Jets’ training camp in Florham Park, N.J., Sunday, a day before Darnold agreed to a deal and report to camp.

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Todd Bowles on Jets’ QB battle: ‘We’ll go by practice every day’

Todd Bowles has a matter-of-fact perspective on the New York Jets’ quarterback situation. He sees himself and the Jets’ other coaches evaluating the competitors daily before picking a starter from Josh McCown, Teddy Bridgewater and recently signed first-round draft pick Sam Darnold. “They’re battling it out and we just monitor it and we’ll go by practice every day and see what happens at the end of the preseason,” Bowles told Bruce Murray and Erik Coleman at the Jets’ training camp in Florham Park, N.J., Sunday, a day before Darnold agreed to a deal and report to camp.

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Akiem Hicks: Bears aim to meet ‘super-high expectation’ for defense

After ranking 10th in the NFL last season, the Chicago Bears’ defense has established a fairly lofty standard for itself. Akiem Hicks, a defensive end for the Bears the past two years, believes the unit not only can play up to that level again this season, but also show improvement.

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Akiem Hicks: Bears aim to meet ‘super-high expectation’ for defense

After ranking 10th in the NFL last season, the Chicago Bears’ defense has established a fairly lofty standard for itself. Akiem Hicks, a defensive end for the Bears the past two years, believes the unit not only can play up to that level again this season, but also show improvement.

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Jason Garrett: Cowboys QB Dak Prescott ‘continues to get better in all aspects of the game’

Dak Prescott performed better as a rookie in 2016 than he did last year. But that doesn’t have Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett worried about his quarterback’s ability to find that form again.

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Jason Garrett: Cowboys QB Dak Prescott ‘continues to get better in all aspects of the game’

Dak Prescott performed better as a rookie in 2016 than he did last year. But that doesn’t have Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett worried about his quarterback’s ability to find that form again.

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49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk can see NFL moving towards non-contact practices

Kyle Juszczyk had embarked on his NFL career a few years before the Ivy League, in which he played while at Harvard, decided to ban contact in practices. The move was ne as a safety measure to help reduce head trauma suffered by players. With training camps opening around the league, it is something Juszczyk can see becoming a part of the way he and others prepare for games at the professional level.

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49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk can see NFL moving towards non-contact practices

Kyle Juszczyk had embarked on his NFL career a few years before the Ivy League, in which he played while at Harvard, decided to ban contact in practices. The move was ne as a safety measure to help reduce head trauma suffered by players. With training camps opening around the league, it is something Juszczyk can see becoming a part of the way he and others prepare for games at the professional level.

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Tom Coughlin on Jaguars QB Blake Bortles: ‘I like the way he responds to adversity’

Tom Coughlin has no doubt the Jacksonville Jaguars have the right man at quarterback in Blake Bortles. Bortles proved plenty of his doubters wrong with his strong showing in the playoffs last January, nearly guiding the Jaguars to the Super Bowl. Coughlin, the Jaguars’ executive vice president of football operations, sees that and plenty of other reasons that Bortles can allow the Jags to remain a contender.

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Tom Coughlin on Jaguars QB Blake Bortles: ‘I like the way he responds to adversity’

Tom Coughlin has no doubt the Jacksonville Jaguars have the right man at quarterback in Blake Bortles. Bortles proved plenty of his doubters wrong with his strong showing in the playoffs last January, nearly guiding the Jaguars to the Super Bowl. Coughlin, the Jaguars’ executive vice president of football operations, sees that and plenty of other reasons that Bortles can allow the Jags to remain a contender.

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Ben Watson on Saints teammate Drew Brees: ‘I would call him almost a visionary’

Ben Watson is beginning his second stint with the New Orleans Saints, so he is more than familiar with his iconic teammate, Drew Brees. But Brees, who is entering his 18th NFL season, never ceases to amaze Watson, who is in his 15th year in the league.

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Ben Watson on Saints teammate Drew Brees: ‘I would call him almost a visionary’

Ben Watson is beginning his second stint with the New Orleans Saints, so he is more than familiar with his iconic teammate, Drew Brees. But Brees, who is entering his 18th NFL season, never ceases to amaze Watson, who is in his 15th year in the league.

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Former Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown on Tony Sparano: ‘You knew that he had your back’

Sunday’s passing of Tony Sparano brought tributes for the long-time NFL coach from all over the league. Former running back Ronnie Brown, who played for the Miami Dolphins when Sparano was their head coach, thought one of Sparano’s greatest qualities was how he connected with players beyond preparing them for and guiding them through games.

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Former Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown on Tony Sparano: ‘You knew that he had your back’

Sunday’s passing of Tony Sparano brought tributes for the long-time NFL coach from all over the league. Former running back Ronnie Brown, who played for the Miami Dolphins when Sparano was their head coach, thought one of Sparano’s greatest qualities was how he connected with players beyond preparing them for and guiding them through games.

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Adam Thielen: Kirk Cousins ‘a great addition’ to Vikings’ locker room

Adam Thielen remembers being on the wrong side of Kirk Cousins’ surgical-like dismantling of a defense. Cousins was playing for the Washington Redskins, and all Thielen and his Minnesota Vikings’ teammates could do was watch helplessly as Cousins went to … Continued

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Adam Thielen: Kirk Cousins ‘a great addition’ to Vikings’ locker room

Adam Thielen remembers being on the wrong side of Kirk Cousins’ surgical-like dismantling of a defense. Cousins was playing for the Washington Redskins, and all Thielen and his Minnesota Vikings’ teammates could do was watch helplessly as Cousins went to … Continued

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Blake Bortles: Jacksonville has ‘a totally different type of feel’ for Jaguars

Blake Bortles can sense it. The Jacksonville Jaguars have captured the imagination of their fans in Jacksonville.

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Blake Bortles: Jacksonville has ‘a totally different type of feel’ for Jaguars

Blake Bortles can sense it. The Jacksonville Jaguars have captured the imagination of their fans in Jacksonville.

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Ramon Foster on Steelers: ‘It would be a shame if we’re not in Atlanta playing for the Super Bowl’

Ramon Foster, who is entering his 10th season as an offensive guard, understands that the contract dispute between Le’Veon Bell and the Steelers could lead to Bell moving on in free agency in 2019. But Foster knows that Bell will be his teammate this season and, along with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and other difference-makers on offense, the veteran lineman believes there is enough talent for the team to go the distance THIS SEASON.

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Ramon Foster on Steelers: ‘It would be a shame if we’re not in Atlanta playing for the Super Bowl’

Ramon Foster, who is entering his 10th season as an offensive guard, understands that the contract dispute between Le’Veon Bell and the Steelers could lead to Bell moving on in free agency in 2019. But Foster knows that Bell will be his teammate this season and, along with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and other difference-makers on offense, the veteran lineman believes there is enough talent for the team to go the distance THIS SEASON.

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Chris Long relishing chance to help Eagles repeat as Super Bowl champs

Chris Long’s main regret about not playing for the New England Patriots last season was failing to have the chance to help them win back-to-back Super Bowls. It stung, even though, as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, the veteran defensive end was able to not only win a second Super Bowl in a row but also do so at the Patriots’ expense.

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Chris Long relishing chance to help Eagles repeat as Super Bowl champs

Chris Long’s main regret about not playing for the New England Patriots last season was failing to have the chance to help them win back-to-back Super Bowls. It stung, even though, as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, the veteran defensive end was able to not only win a second Super Bowl in a row but also do so at the Patriots’ expense.

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Tim Brown on Terrell Owens: ‘I have nothing but big-brother love for him, but I know he doesn’t want my love’

Tim Brown would like to see Terrell Owens show up for the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies on Aug. 4. Even if that isn’t going to happen, Brown would like to have a heart-to-heart conversation with his fellow Hall of Fame receiver just to let Owens know he cares and has his best interests in mind. However, Brown knows that he is one of the last people Owens would listen to.

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Tim Brown on Terrell Owens: ‘I have nothing but big-brother love for him, but I know he doesn’t want my love’

Tim Brown would like to see Terrell Owens show up for the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies on Aug. 4. Even if that isn’t going to happen, Brown would like to have a heart-to-heart conversation with his fellow Hall of Fame receiver just to let Owens know he cares and has his best interests in mind. However, Brown knows that he is one of the last people Owens would listen to.

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Case Keenum: Vikings’ NFC title game loss ‘left a fire in my belly’ to win Super Bowl with Broncos

Looking back, Case Keenum doesn’t see much reason for the Minnesota Vikings to feel any sort of shame over their 38-7 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game. It also continues to serve as motivation for the quarterback to take the next step with his new team, the Denver Broncos.

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Case Keenum: Vikings’ NFC title game loss ‘left a fire in my belly’ to win Super Bowl with Broncos

Looking back, Case Keenum doesn’t see much reason for the Minnesota Vikings to feel any sort of shame over their 38-7 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game. It also continues to serve as motivation for the quarterback to take the next step with his new team, the Denver Broncos.

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Panthers’ OC Norv Turner on Cam Newton: ‘We’re going to work hard to eliminate peaks and valleys’

Consistency. It’s what every coach wants from every player in the NFL. And it’s what new Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Norv Turner is determined to get from his quarterback, Cam Newton.

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Panthers’ OC Norv Turner on Cam Newton: ‘We’re going to work hard to eliminate peaks and valleys’

Consistency. It’s what every coach wants from every player in the NFL. And it’s what new Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Norv Turner is determined to get from his quarterback, Cam Newton.

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Connor Barwin has drawn interest from ‘a number of teams’

Connor Barwin has spent nine seasons in the NFL as a linebacker and defensive end. He fully expects to play a 10th. The free agent said “a number of teams” have expressed interest in signing him. He believes he’ll have a deal in place within a couple weeks, likely right before most of the league’s training camps open.

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Connor Barwin has drawn interest from ‘a number of teams’

Connor Barwin has spent nine seasons in the NFL as a linebacker and defensive end. He fully expects to play a 10th. The free agent said “a number of teams” have expressed interest in signing him. He believes he’ll have a deal in place within a couple weeks, likely right before most of the league’s training camps open.

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Eli Manning on Giants’ decision not draft QB: ‘I want to prove them right’

Eli Manning fully understands what the New York Giants’ decision not to select a quarterback with the second overall pick of last April’s NFL Draft means. The Giants determined that going with running back Saquon Barkley instead of Manning’s replacement was the better option, because they have faith the two-time Super Bowl MVP can still lead them to another Super Bowl crown.

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Eli Manning on Giants’ decision not draft QB: ‘I want to prove them right’

Eli Manning fully understands what the New York Giants’ decision not to select a quarterback with the second overall pick of last April’s NFL Draft means. The Giants determined that going with running back Saquon Barkley instead of Manning’s replacement was the better option, because they have faith the two-time Super Bowl MVP can still lead them to another Super Bowl crown.

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Ravens’ TE Hayden Hurst on Joe Flacco and Lamar Jackson: ‘They trust me to go make a play’

Baltimore Ravens rookie tight end Hayden Hurst felt he did some immediate bonding on quarterbacks Joe Flacco and Lamar Jackson during offseason practices. Among the qualities Hurst liked best about Flacco and Jackson is that they “both rely on the … Continued

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Ravens’ TE Hayden Hurst on Joe Flacco and Lamar Jackson: ‘They trust me to go make a play’

Baltimore Ravens rookie tight end Hayden Hurst felt he did some immediate bonding on quarterbacks Joe Flacco and Lamar Jackson during offseason practices. Among the qualities Hurst liked best about Flacco and Jackson is that they “both rely on the … Continued

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Bucs’ Cameron Brate calls Jameis Winston ‘a great teammate’

Jameis Winston’s three-game suspension stemming from an incident with a female Uber driver that the NFL ruled was in violation of its personal-conduct policy hasn’t changed the way at least one of his Tampa Bay Buccaneers teammates looks at him. Tight end Cameron Brate calls Winston a friend and continues to view the quarterback as the type of person with whom he is happy to spend time away from the game.

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Bucs’ Cameron Brate calls Jameis Winston ‘a great teammate’

Jameis Winston’s three-game suspension stemming from an incident with a female Uber driver that the NFL ruled was in violation of its personal-conduct policy hasn’t changed the way at least one of his Tampa Bay Buccaneers teammates looks at him. Tight end Cameron Brate calls Winston a friend and continues to view the quarterback as the type of person with whom he is happy to spend time away from the game.

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Bills’ Lorenzo Alexander: Guaranteed contracts ‘something players are always going to fight for’

Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Russell Okung tweeted this week about the NFLPA needing to make guaranteed contracts for players a priority when it negotiates a new collective bargaining agreement for the one that expires in 2020. Buffalo Bills linebacker Lorenzo Alexander, a member of the NFLPA’s executive committee, concurs and says it is something that the union will continue to seek.

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Bills’ Lorenzo Alexander: Guaranteed contracts ‘something players are always going to fight for’

Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Russell Okung tweeted this week about the NFLPA needing to make guaranteed contracts for players a priority when it negotiates a new collective bargaining agreement for the one that expires in 2020. Buffalo Bills linebacker Lorenzo Alexander, a member of the NFLPA’s executive committee, concurs and says it is something that the union will continue to seek.

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LaDainian Tomlinson on Giants’ Saquan Barkley: ‘I’m honored that people do compare him to me’

Usually, it’s the other way around. It’s the rookie, who has yet to play a down in the NFL, saying how flattered he is to be compared with a Hall of Famer. But it was LaDainian Tomlinson, the former running back with a bronze bust in Canton, expressing his appreciation to the many observers who think New York Giants rookie Saquon Barkley looks like a young LT.

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LaDainian Tomlinson on Giants’ Saquan Barkley: ‘I’m honored that people do compare him to me’

Usually, it’s the other way around. It’s the rookie, who has yet to play a down in the NFL, saying how flattered he is to be compared with a Hall of Famer. But it was LaDainian Tomlinson, the former running back with a bronze bust in Canton, expressing his appreciation to the many observers who think New York Giants rookie Saquon Barkley looks like a young LT.

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Cliff Avril: Kam Chancellor ‘making the right decision’ to retire

Cliff Avril probably played his final down in the NFL. The former member of the Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions is relieved that one of his former Seahawk teammates, Kam Chancellor, is apparently following the same road.

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Cliff Avril: Kam Chancellor ‘making the right decision’ to retire

Cliff Avril probably played his final down in the NFL. The former member of the Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions is relieved that one of his former Seahawk teammates, Kam Chancellor, is apparently following the same road.

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John Johnson: Rams ready to handle high expectations

Thanks to the guidance of coach Sean McVay, safety John Johnson is convinced the Los Angeles Rams won’t become caught up in all of the hype of soaring expectations after last season’s 11-5 finish.

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John Johnson: Rams ready to handle high expectations

Thanks to the guidance of coach Sean McVay, safety John Johnson is convinced the Los Angeles Rams won’t become caught up in all of the hype of soaring expectations after last season’s 11-5 finish.

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Mark Dominik: Buccaneers are ‘not going to cut Jameis Winston’

Now that the NFL has suspended Jameis Winston for three games for violating its personal conduct policy, some pundits have said, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are poised to cut their franchise quarterback. Don’t believe that for a second, according to former Buccaneers General Manager Mark Dominik.

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Mark Dominik: Buccaneers are ‘not going to cut Jameis Winston’

Now that the NFL has suspended Jameis Winston for three games for violating its personal conduct policy, some pundits have said, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are poised to cut their franchise quarterback. Don’t believe that for a second, according to former Buccaneers General Manager Mark Dominik.

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Devin Funchess on Panthers’ WR competition: ‘Camp is going to tell the tale’

Wide receiver was an area the Carolina Panthers set out to upgrade during the offseason. Based on what Devin Funchess could see through organized team activity and mandatory minicamp practices, the competition should be intense.

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Devin Funchess on Panthers’ WR competition: ‘Camp is going to tell the tale’

Wide receiver was an area the Carolina Panthers set out to upgrade during the offseason. Based on what Devin Funchess could see through organized team activity and mandatory minicamp practices, the competition should be intense.

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Myles Jack: Jaguars’ AFC title game loss to Patriots ‘definitely a motivating factor’

The Jacksonville Jaguars aren’t having any problems tuning out the proverbial noise that they’re expected to be a strong postseason contender this year. Although it has been a long time since any such discussion surrounded the team during the offseason, the players need only have to consider one fact before feeling even the slightest temptation to become full of themselves.

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Myles Jack: Jaguars’ AFC title game loss to Patriots ‘definitely a motivating factor’

The Jacksonville Jaguars aren’t having any problems tuning out the proverbial noise that they’re expected to be a strong postseason contender this year. Although it has been a long time since any such discussion surrounded the team during the offseason, the players need only have to consider one fact before feeling even the slightest temptation to become full of themselves.

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Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles prepares to return this season as backup QB

Nick Foles knows better than most how quickly life can change.

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Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles prepares to return this season as backup QB

Nick Foles knows better than most how quickly life can change.

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Broncos’ Chris Harris Jr.: Bradley Chubb ‘looks like a young Khalil Mack’

Chris Harris Jr., sees plenty of reason for excitement in the 2018 Denver Broncos. The standout cornerback expects improvement resulting from the additions of multiple newcomers, beginning with the Broncos’ first-round draft pick, defensive end Bradley Chubb from North Carolina State.

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Broncos’ Chris Harris Jr.: Bradley Chubb ‘looks like a young Khalil Mack’

Chris Harris Jr., sees plenty of reason for excitement in the 2018 Denver Broncos. The standout cornerback expects improvement resulting from the additions of multiple newcomers, beginning with the Broncos’ first-round draft pick, defensive end Bradley Chubb from North Carolina State.

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Vikings’ DC ‘really excited’ to have DT Sheldon Richardson

This offseason, the Vikings set out to not only take better advantage of those single-blocking matchups in the middle but also try to pull some of the additional blockers away from Everson Griffen and Danielle Hunter. That was the thinking behind signing free-agent defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson.

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Vikings’ DC ‘really excited’ to have DT Sheldon Richardson

This offseason, the Vikings set out to not only take better advantage of those single-blocking matchups in the middle but also try to pull some of the additional blockers away from Everson Griffen and Danielle Hunter. That was the thinking behind signing free-agent defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson.

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With ‘more time’ to work on his body, free agent Karlos Dansby expects heavy steriods testing if he returns

Karlos Dansby calls his time away from football this offseason a “blessing,” because it has given the free-agent linebacker plenty of time to do what he loves best. One is spending more time with his children. Otherwise, Dansby has been making sure his 36-year-old body will be in top condition whenever he gets the call to sign with a team.

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With ‘more time’ to work on his body, free agent Karlos Dansby expects heavy steriods testing if he returns

Karlos Dansby calls his time away from football this offseason a “blessing,” because it has given the free-agent linebacker plenty of time to do what he loves best. One is spending more time with his children. Otherwise, Dansby has been making sure his 36-year-old body will be in top condition whenever he gets the call to sign with a team.

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Tre Boston on ‘soft’ NFL safety market: ‘It’s hard to see this foolishness go around for this long’

Tre Boston rattles off his accomplishments: Top five in the NFL with five interceptions last season, first on the Los Angeles Chargers in that category, second in tackles. And yet, there he is, still a free agent.

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Tre Boston on ‘soft’ NFL safety market: ‘It’s hard to see this foolishness go around for this long’

Tre Boston rattles off his accomplishments: Top five in the NFL with five interceptions last season, first on the Los Angeles Chargers in that category, second in tackles. And yet, there he is, still a free agent.

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T.J. Ward: ‘I don’t know what’s going on’ with NFL free-agent market

T.J. Ward is one of multiple NFL veteran safeties who remain unemployed in what he describes as a “strange offseason.”

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T.J. Ward: ‘I don’t know what’s going on’ with NFL free-agent market

T.J. Ward is one of multiple NFL veteran safeties who remain unemployed in what he describes as a “strange offseason.”

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Saints’ Alex Okafor on Drew Brees: ‘Nobody beats him to the facility. Nobody!’

It’s a favorite line when touting the leadership qualities of an NFL quarterback: First one to arrive, last one to leave. It sounds good, but how much does it really mean? In the view of New Orleans Saints defensive end Alex Okafor is concerned, when that point is made about Drew Brees, it means plenty.

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Saints’ Alex Okafor on Drew Brees: ‘Nobody beats him to the facility. Nobody!’

It’s a favorite line when touting the leadership qualities of an NFL quarterback: First one to arrive, last one to leave. It sounds good, but how much does it really mean? In the view of New Orleans Saints defensive end Alex Okafor is concerned, when that point is made about Drew Brees, it means plenty.

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John Ross on disappointing rookie year with Bengals: ‘Sometimes people don’t understand what a player’s going through’

The injuries were one thing. John Ross understood that all he could do with those was recover. The part with which the Cincinnati Bengals receiver struggled the most as a rookie last year was the pain from the criticism and second-guessing about the level of his desire to play in the NFL. Being limited to a mere 17 snaps during the 2017 season was something that bothered him more than anyone could have imagined.

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John Ross on disappointing rookie year with Bengals: ‘Sometimes people don’t understand what a player’s going through’

The injuries were one thing. John Ross understood that all he could do with those was recover. The part with which the Cincinnati Bengals receiver struggled the most as a rookie last year was the pain from the criticism and second-guessing about the level of his desire to play in the NFL. Being limited to a mere 17 snaps during the 2017 season was something that bothered him more than anyone could have imagined.

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Redskins’ Ryan Kerrigan on Alex Smith: ‘You can already tell that he has a really good command of the offense’

For Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan, what he saw of the team’s new quarterback, Alex Smith, during OTAs and mandatory minicamp has left him smiling.

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Redskins’ Ryan Kerrigan on Alex Smith: ‘You can already tell that he has a really good command of the offense’

For Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan, what he saw of the team’s new quarterback, Alex Smith, during OTAs and mandatory minicamp has left him smiling.

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Mike Mitchell: ‘There’s a lot of great free-agent safeties out there’

Mike Mitchell is noticing a clear trend. There are several veteran free-agent safeties, including Mitchell, in the open market.

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Mike Mitchell: ‘There’s a lot of great free-agent safeties out there’

Mike Mitchell is noticing a clear trend. There are several veteran free-agent safeties, including Mitchell, in the open market.

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Haason Reddick feels he’ll ‘be able to make a lot of plays’ in Cardinals’ new D

Haason Reddick is “definitely loving” his new position in the Arizona Cardinals’ new defense. Mainly an inside linebacker as a rookie last year, Reddick now finds himself full-time on the outside in the 4-3 scheme of first-year Cardinals coach Steve Wilks.

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Haason Reddick feels he’ll ‘be able to make a lot of plays’ in Cardinals’ new D

Haason Reddick is “definitely loving” his new position in the Arizona Cardinals’ new defense. Mainly an inside linebacker as a rookie last year, Reddick now finds himself full-time on the outside in the 4-3 scheme of first-year Cardinals coach Steve Wilks.

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Michael Irvin on Dez Bryant remaining a free agent: ‘I am surprised it’s gone on this long’

Michael Irvin doesn’t get it. The Hall of Famer still sees considerable talent in fellow former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant. He still sees someone who can make a significant impact on an offense.

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Michael Irvin on Dez Bryant remaining a free agent: ‘I am surprised it’s gone on this long’

Michael Irvin doesn’t get it. The Hall of Famer still sees considerable talent in fellow former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant. He still sees someone who can make a significant impact on an offense.

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Vikings’ Adam Thielen ‘having fun’ learning new offense, new quarterback

Although John DeFilippo immediately followed Pat Shurmur as the Minnesota Vikings’ offensive coordinator this offseason, he did not maintain any of the scheme that was in place. That means wide receiver Adam Thielen and the rest of the incumbents have spent OTA and mandatory minicamp practices learning a new way of doing things.

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Vikings’ Adam Thielen ‘having fun’ learning new offense, new quarterback

Although John DeFilippo immediately followed Pat Shurmur as the Minnesota Vikings’ offensive coordinator this offseason, he did not maintain any of the scheme that was in place. That means wide receiver Adam Thielen and the rest of the incumbents have spent OTA and mandatory minicamp practices learning a new way of doing things.

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Former Colts coach: Andrew Luck’s ‘going to be back and he’s going to be better than ever’

Chuck Pagano hasn’t forgotten the sheer agony Andrew Luck experienced last season. The former Indianapolis Colts coach realizes what Luck’s not playing last season due to the lingering effects of the shoulder surgery he underwent in January, 2017, had on the team.

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Former Colts coach: Andrew Luck’s ‘going to be back and he’s going to be better than ever’

Chuck Pagano hasn’t forgotten the sheer agony Andrew Luck experienced last season. The former Indianapolis Colts coach realizes what Luck’s not playing last season due to the lingering effects of the shoulder surgery he underwent in January, 2017, had on the team.

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John DeFilippo: Kirk Cousins has ‘played very, very well’ in Vikings’ OTAs

When a player changes teams, he doesn’t simply change uniform colors. That’s the point new Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator John DeFilippo drove home about the club’s new quarterback, Kirk Cousins.

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John DeFilippo: Kirk Cousins has ‘played very, very well’ in Vikings’ OTAs

When a player changes teams, he doesn’t simply change uniform colors. That’s the point new Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator John DeFilippo drove home about the club’s new quarterback, Kirk Cousins.

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Lions’ Jarrad Davis using offseason to improve upon strong rookie year

Statistically, Jarrad Davis had a strong rookie season with the Detroit Lions last year. Now, with a new defensive-minded head coach, Matt Patricia, and much more offseason time on his hands, Davis is focused on having an even better encore.

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Lions’ Jarrad Davis using offseason to improve upon strong rookie year

Statistically, Jarrad Davis had a strong rookie season with the Detroit Lions last year. Now, with a new defensive-minded head coach, Matt Patricia, and much more offseason time on his hands, Davis is focused on having an even better encore.

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Jim Miller, Pat Kirwan: Patriots won’t sign replacement if Julian Edelman suspension stands

What will the New England Patriots do about filling Julian Edelman’s void at receiver during his four-game stretch for his reported suspension for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances? As far as Jim Miller and Pat Kirwan are concerned, the answer is nothing.

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Jim Miller, Pat Kirwan: Patriots won’t sign replacement if Julian Edelman suspension stands

What will the New England Patriots do about filling Julian Edelman’s void at receiver during his four-game stretch for his reported suspension for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances? As far as Jim Miller and Pat Kirwan are concerned, the answer is nothing.

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James Lofton: Despite Julian Edelman’s suspension, receiver position for Patriots starts with Rob Gronkowski

James Lofton thinks the New England Patriots’ passing game will lose something because of Julian Edelman’s reported four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy. Edelman is one of the best receivers in the league. And even though he’s returning from the torn ACL that sidelined him for all of last season, he was expected to add to a pass-catching corps that is missing Danny Amendola and Brandin Cooks.

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James Lofton: Despite Julian Edelman’s suspension, receiver position for Patriots starts with Rob Gronkowski

James Lofton thinks the New England Patriots’ passing game will lose something because of Julian Edelman’s reported four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy. Edelman is one of the best receivers in the league. And even though he’s returning from the torn ACL that sidelined him for all of last season, he was expected to add to a pass-catching corps that is missing Danny Amendola and Brandin Cooks.

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Thurman Thomas: Making case for Bills to retire number ‘wasn’t done by myself’

Thurman Thomas has yet to stop beaming over the news that the Buffalo Bills plan to retire his No. 34 jersey on Oct. 29, when the team faces the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football. He joins former teammates Jim Kelly and Bruce Smith in receiving the rare honor bestowed by the team.

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Thurman Thomas: Making case for Bills to retire number ‘wasn’t done by myself’

Thurman Thomas has yet to stop beaming over the news that the Buffalo Bills plan to retire his No. 34 jersey on Oct. 29, when the team faces the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football. He joins former teammates Jim Kelly and Bruce Smith in receiving the rare honor bestowed by the team.

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Carmen Policy recalls Dwight Clark’s journey from long-shot to ‘The Catch’

The mission was to scout the quarterback at Clemson, Steve Fuller, not find a receiver. The problem was there were no receivers around to catch passes from Fuller for the workout Hall of Fame San Francisco 49ers coach Bill Walsh was waiting for to begin on Clemson’s campus. As former Niners president and CEO Carmen Policy remembered for Jim Miller and Pat Kirwan on Movin’ The Chains, Walsh, in looking for someone to join Fuller on the field, happened to come across the seldom-used Clark.

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Carmen Policy recalls Dwight Clark’s journey from long-shot to ‘The Catch’

The mission was to scout the quarterback at Clemson, Steve Fuller, not find a receiver. The problem was there were no receivers around to catch passes from Fuller for the workout Hall of Fame San Francisco 49ers coach Bill Walsh was waiting for to begin on Clemson’s campus. As former Niners president and CEO Carmen Policy remembered for Jim Miller and Pat Kirwan on Movin’ The Chains, Walsh, in looking for someone to join Fuller on the field, happened to come across the seldom-used Clark.

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Brady Quinn on Browns’ LB corps: ‘Can I say it’s the best in the AFC North?’

Now that the Cleveland Browns have acquired Mychal Kendricks, their linebacking corps has gone from good to, arguably, great. That’s what former Browns quarterback and SiriusXM Blitz co-host Brady Quinn believes.

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Brady Quinn on Browns’ LB corps: ‘Can I say it’s the best in the AFC North?’

Now that the Cleveland Browns have acquired Mychal Kendricks, their linebacking corps has gone from good to, arguably, great. That’s what former Browns quarterback and SiriusXM Blitz co-host Brady Quinn believes.

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Chiefs’ Laurent Duvernay-Tardif follows through on childhood goal to become a doctor

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is thriving in his NFL career as a starting right guard for the Kansas City Chiefs. But when the day comes, as it does for all players in the league, that he’ll need something else to do for a living, his fallback plan is as impressive as any.

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Chiefs’ Laurent Duvernay-Tardif follows through on childhood goal to become a doctor

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is thriving in his NFL career as a starting right guard for the Kansas City Chiefs. But when the day comes, as it does for all players in the league, that he’ll need something else to do for a living, his fallback plan is as impressive as any.

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Redskins’ Jonathan Allen: ‘Health-wise, I do feel like him a hundred percent’

Jonathan Allen is running again. That, alone, is enough to keep the defensive end smiling through the Washington Redskins’ offseason workouts.

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Redskins’ Jonathan Allen: ‘Health-wise, I do feel like him a hundred percent’

Jonathan Allen is running again. That, alone, is enough to keep the defensive end smiling through the Washington Redskins’ offseason workouts.

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Nigel Bradham: ‘People are still doubting’ the Eagles

A year ago, the Philadelphia Eagles played the no-respect card to the hilt. It went a long way toward helping them win their first Super Bowl. So what will this year’s motivation be?

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Nigel Bradham: ‘People are still doubting’ the Eagles

A year ago, the Philadelphia Eagles played the no-respect card to the hilt. It went a long way toward helping them win their first Super Bowl. So what will this year’s motivation be?

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Jeff Fisher on potential NFL broadcast job: ‘I just wasn’t comfortable with that’

Jeff Fisher had never had the question asked of him publicly until Jim Miller and Pat Kirwan posed it during Tuesday’s edition of Movie’ The Chains. Has the former NFL coach received any feelers to become a television-network game analyst? “Yes, I have,” Fisher responded.

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Jeff Fisher on potential NFL broadcast job: ‘I just wasn’t comfortable with that’

Jeff Fisher had never had the question asked of him publicly until Jim Miller and Pat Kirwan posed it during Tuesday’s edition of Movie’ The Chains. Has the former NFL coach received any feelers to become a television-network game analyst? “Yes, I have,” Fisher responded.

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Former NFL official: ‘I don’t even know why they keep the kickoff in the game’

Jim Daopoulos just doesn’t get it. The former NFL official and current ESPN Monday Night Football Rules Analyst looks at the league’s dramatic rules changes to the kickoff to shrink the space of the play and slow collisions — effectively making it look more like a punt — and shakes his head.

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Former NFL official: ‘I don’t even know why they keep the kickoff in the game’

Jim Daopoulos just doesn’t get it. The former NFL official and current ESPN Monday Night Football Rules Analyst looks at the league’s dramatic rules changes to the kickoff to shrink the space of the play and slow collisions — effectively making it look more like a punt — and shakes his head.

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Art Rooney II on Steelers: ‘We feel good about where we are’

The Pittsburgh Steelers finished 13-3 last season. Although they fell short of the Super Bowl, the Steelers demonstrated their typical dominance. And this year doesn’t appear to be any different.

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Art Rooney II on Steelers: ‘We feel good about where we are’

The Pittsburgh Steelers finished 13-3 last season. Although they fell short of the Super Bowl, the Steelers demonstrated their typical dominance. And this year doesn’t appear to be any different.

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John Mara on Giants’ offseason: ‘So far, so good’

To say John Mara is cautiously optimistic about the New York Giants’ offseason would be an understatement. The New York Giants’ co-owner won’t allow himself to get caught up in the mostly positive reviews the team has received for an offseason in which it seemed to make a pair of strong hires in General Manager Dave Gettleman and coach John Mara, did solid drafting, and had good attendance for voluntary workouts.

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John Mara on Giants’ offseason: ‘So far, so good’

To say John Mara is cautiously optimistic about the New York Giants’ offseason would be an understatement. The New York Giants’ co-owner won’t allow himself to get caught up in the mostly positive reviews the team has received for an offseason in which it seemed to make a pair of strong hires in General Manager Dave Gettleman and coach John Mara, did solid drafting, and had good attendance for voluntary workouts.

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Packers CEO Mark Murphy ‘very hopeful’ for contract extension with Aaron Rodgers

The parameters have pretty well been set. Thanks largely to the five-year, $30-million contract extension quarterback Matt Ryan recently signed with the Atlanta Falcons, the Green Bay Packers now figure to have a clearer path to getting a similar deal done with their quarterback, Aaron Rodgers.

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Packers CEO Mark Murphy ‘very hopeful’ for contract extension with Aaron Rodgers

The parameters have pretty well been set. Thanks largely to the five-year, $30-million contract extension quarterback Matt Ryan recently signed with the Atlanta Falcons, the Green Bay Packers now figure to have a clearer path to getting a similar deal done with their quarterback, Aaron Rodgers.

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Al Riveron: NFL rules changes won’t spark ‘ejection-fest’

The NFL’s head of officiating doesn’t want the league’s ever-increasing efforts to make the game safer to be misunderstood. Yes, the NFL has revamped the rules for the kickoff that reduce the speed and space in which the play is made — effectively making it more closely resemble a punt — with the elimination of double-team blocking and the wedge. Yes, it has banned players from lowering their helmets and making contact with an opponent.

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Al Riveron: NFL rules changes won’t spark ‘ejection-fest’

The NFL’s head of officiating doesn’t want the league’s ever-increasing efforts to make the game safer to be misunderstood. Yes, the NFL has revamped the rules for the kickoff that reduce the speed and space in which the play is made — effectively making it more closely resemble a punt — with the elimination of double-team blocking and the wedge. Yes, it has banned players from lowering their helmets and making contact with an opponent.

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Damarious Randall says Browns ‘ready to win right now’

Cornerback/safety Damarious Randle believed he had been productive enough since joining the Packers as a first-round draft pick from Arizona State in 2015 to warrant remaining with them. The Packers had other ideas. And now Randle is ready to contribute to what he believes is going to be a dramatic turnaround for a team that has won one game in the past two seasons.

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Damarious Randall says Browns ‘ready to win right now’

Cornerback/safety Damarious Randle believed he had been productive enough since joining the Packers as a first-round draft pick from Arizona State in 2015 to warrant remaining with them. The Packers had other ideas. And now Randle is ready to contribute to what he believes is going to be a dramatic turnaround for a team that has won one game in the past two seasons.

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Baker Mayfield: Hard Knocks can be good for him and the Browns ‘if you handle it right’

Baker Mayfield knows all about the stigma attached to being an NFL team appearing on the HBO series Hard Knocks. All of those cameras and microphones capturing practically everything you do and say during training camp. To say the least, it all can be more than a little distracting. And all of those distractions by the annual summer invasion of a massive NFL Films crew have been considered by some as a cause for struggling once the season begins.

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Baker Mayfield: Hard Knocks can be good for him and the Browns ‘if you handle it right’

Baker Mayfield knows all about the stigma attached to being an NFL team appearing on the HBO series Hard Knocks. All of those cameras and microphones capturing practically everything you do and say during training camp. To say the least, it all can be more than a little distracting. And all of those distractions by the annual summer invasion of a massive NFL Films crew have been considered by some as a cause for struggling once the season begins.

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Lamar Jackson: Being drafted by Ravens was worth longer wait than he expected

Lamar Jackson thought for sure he’d be selected sooner than the final pick of the first round of last month’s NFL Draft. But after waiting and waiting, he finally heard from the Baltimore Ravens, who traded down to the 32nd choice to grab the former Louisville standout.

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Lamar Jackson: Being drafted by Ravens was worth longer wait than he expected

Lamar Jackson thought for sure he’d be selected sooner than the final pick of the first round of last month’s NFL Draft. But after waiting and waiting, he finally heard from the Baltimore Ravens, who traded down to the 32nd choice to grab the former Louisville standout.

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Nyheim Hines’ first reaction to Colts’ offensive playbook: ‘Wow!’

It’s Nyheim Hines’ nature to try to get a jump on things, so the running back wasted no time looking at his iPad containing the Indianapolis Colts’ offensive playbook before the team’s recent rookie minicamp. When the former North Carolina State standout opened it up, he could barely believe his eyes.

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Nyheim Hines’ first reaction to Colts’ offensive playbook: ‘Wow!’

It’s Nyheim Hines’ nature to try to get a jump on things, so the running back wasted no time looking at his iPad containing the Indianapolis Colts’ offensive playbook before the team’s recent rookie minicamp. When the former North Carolina State standout opened it up, he could barely believe his eyes.

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Chargers’ Anthony Lynn on getting college degree: ‘I just feel like I’m a better example’

Anthony Lynn kept putting it off. And putting it off. And putting it off. He was close to earning his college degree, but football kept getting in the way. First, it was his NFL playing career, then it was his coaching career, which saw him rise through the ranks to the position he received last year as head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers.

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Chargers’ Anthony Lynn on getting college degree: ‘I just feel like I’m a better example’

Anthony Lynn kept putting it off. And putting it off. And putting it off. He was close to earning his college degree, but football kept getting in the way. First, it was his NFL playing career, then it was his coaching career, which saw him rise through the ranks to the position he received last year as head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers.

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Brian Bosworth: Chuck Knox ‘impacted my life for the better’

They were only together for three seasons, but the Chuck Knox’s influence on Brian Bosworth was profound. For Bosworth, a linebacker who played on Knox’s Seattle Seahawks from 1987 through 1989, the recent passing of his former coach at age 86 hit like a “body blow” that Boz said was felt throughout the NFL.

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Brian Bosworth: Chuck Knox ‘impacted my life for the better’

They were only together for three seasons, but the Chuck Knox’s influence on Brian Bosworth was profound. For Bosworth, a linebacker who played on Knox’s Seattle Seahawks from 1987 through 1989, the recent passing of his former coach at age 86 hit like a “body blow” that Boz said was felt throughout the NFL.

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Bill Polian: ‘Approval should move pretty quickly’ on David Tepper’s purchase of Panthers

Former NFL executive Bill Polian sees the logic in David Tepper being the likely candidate to become the next owner of the Carolina Panthers, for whom Polian formerly served as general manager. Tepper reportedly is close to a deal to purchase the Panthers from Jerry Richardson.

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Bill Polian: ‘Approval should move pretty quickly’ on David Tepper’s purchase of Panthers

Former NFL executive Bill Polian sees the logic in David Tepper being the likely candidate to become the next owner of the Carolina Panthers, for whom Polian formerly served as general manager. Tepper reportedly is close to a deal to purchase the Panthers from Jerry Richardson.

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Former Saints OT Zach Strief: Mark Ingram ‘is a good guy’

On the field, Zach Strief helps clear paths for Mark Ingram. Off the field, the New Orleans Saints offensive tackle is no less determined to be as supportive as possible for the running back.

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Former Saints OT Zach Strief: Mark Ingram ‘is a good guy’

On the field, Zach Strief helps clear paths for Mark Ingram. Off the field, the New Orleans Saints offensive tackle is no less determined to be as supportive as possible for the running back.

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Joe Thomas to Browns’ top pick Baker Mayfield: ‘It’s OK if you don’t play in your first year’

Joe Thomas has seen previous Cleveland Browns rookie quarterbacks fail, time and again, to simply assume things will work out just fine for Baker Mayfield.

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Joe Thomas to Browns’ top pick Baker Mayfield: ‘It’s OK if you don’t play in your first year’

Joe Thomas has seen previous Cleveland Browns rookie quarterbacks fail, time and again, to simply assume things will work out just fine for Baker Mayfield.

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Cliff Avril on football future: ‘We’ll see what the doc says’

Cliff Avril is at peace with the prospect of never stepping onto a football field again. After the Seattle Seahawks released the defensive end with a failed physical designation because of a neck injury, he has focused on recovering and figuring out what to do next with his life.

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Cliff Avril on football future: ‘We’ll see what the doc says’

Cliff Avril is at peace with the prospect of never stepping onto a football field again. After the Seattle Seahawks released the defensive end with a failed physical designation because of a neck injury, he has focused on recovering and figuring out what to do next with his life.

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Raiders’ Maurice Hurst on irregular heartbeat: ‘I don’t think it’s anything of concern for myself’

Maurice Hurst fully anticipated slipping down the respective draft boards of NFL teams. As the former Michigan standout defensive tackle pointed out to Bruce Murray and Brady Quinn on the SiriusXM Blitz, “teams can get kind of freaked out on Draft Day.”

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Raiders’ Maurice Hurst on irregular heartbeat: ‘I don’t think it’s anything of concern for myself’

Maurice Hurst fully anticipated slipping down the respective draft boards of NFL teams. As the former Michigan standout defensive tackle pointed out to Bruce Murray and Brady Quinn on the SiriusXM Blitz, “teams can get kind of freaked out on Draft Day.”

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Bruce Arians ‘excited’ about moving to broadcast booth

After retiring as an NFL coach after last season, Bruce Arians couldn’t see putting a whole lot of distance between himself and the game that has consumed him for most of his life. That made it easy for the former Arizona Cardinals coach to accept an offer from CBS Sports to become a game analyst, joining Greg Gumbel and Trent Green in the booth while Jamie Erdahl handles sideline reporting.

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Bruce Arians ‘excited’ about moving to broadcast booth

After retiring as an NFL coach after last season, Bruce Arians couldn’t see putting a whole lot of distance between himself and the game that has consumed him for most of his life. That made it easy for the former Arizona Cardinals coach to accept an offer from CBS Sports to become a game analyst, joining Greg Gumbel and Trent Green in the booth while Jamie Erdahl handles sideline reporting.

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Marty Hurney: Panthers’ 1st-round WR D.J. Moore ‘gives us a little different skill set than we had’

It was close. The Carolina Panthers had the top two receiver prospects in the NFL Draft, D.J. Moore and Calvin Ridley, closely rated before making Moore, a former Maryland star, the 24th overall choice. The Atlanta Falcons picked Ridley, a former Alabama standout, 26th.

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Marty Hurney: Panthers’ 1st-round WR D.J. Moore ‘gives us a little different skill set than we had’

It was close. The Carolina Panthers had the top two receiver prospects in the NFL Draft, D.J. Moore and Calvin Ridley, closely rated before making Moore, a former Maryland star, the 24th overall choice. The Atlanta Falcons picked Ridley, a former Alabama standout, 26th.

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See what happens: Rob Gronkowski + swimsuit model + guacamole

This week marked the 13th annual Covino & Rich Guac Off, and some special guests stopped by to taste test some delicious guacamole.

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See what happens: Rob Gronkowski + swimsuit model + guacamole

This week marked the 13th annual Covino & Rich Guac Off, and some special guests stopped by to taste test some delicious guacamole.

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Bruce Allen on Redskins’ acquiring Alex Smith: ‘He was at the top of the list’

The Washington Redskins entered the 2018 NFL Draft the way all teams do: looking to add players who will make them better. The difference was, the Redskins took their first major step in that direction on March 14, when they made a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs to acquire veteran quarterback Alex Smith.

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Bruce Allen on Redskins’ acquiring Alex Smith: ‘He was at the top of the list’

The Washington Redskins entered the 2018 NFL Draft the way all teams do: looking to add players who will make them better. The difference was, the Redskins took their first major step in that direction on March 14, when they made a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs to acquire veteran quarterback Alex Smith.

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Kevin Colbert: Steelers felt Mason Rudolph belonged with draft’s top QBs

Ben Roethlisberger is 36 years old and nearing the end of an amazing career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers are confident he can continue to be a top-level franchise quarterback for them, but they also know they eventually have to replace him.

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Kevin Colbert: Steelers felt Mason Rudolph belonged with draft’s top QBs

Ben Roethlisberger is 36 years old and nearing the end of an amazing career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers are confident he can continue to be a top-level franchise quarterback for them, but they also know they eventually have to replace him.

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Pat Shurmur on Giants’ QB situation: ‘We’re all in on Eli’

Well before the New York Giants used the second overall pick of the NFL Draft on running back Saquon Barkley, new coach Pat Shurmur took a closer look at what he had at quarterback.

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Pat Shurmur on Giants’ QB situation: ‘We’re all in on Eli’

Well before the New York Giants used the second overall pick of the NFL Draft on running back Saquon Barkley, new coach Pat Shurmur took a closer look at what he had at quarterback.

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Harrison Phillips’ wrestling background made him natural pick for Bills

When the head coach is a former high school wrestling standout, it only stands to reason that a college prospect with a similar background is going to have some added appeal. That was the case when Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott took a closer look at Stanford defensive tackle Harrison Phillips, whom the team made a third-round pick in the NFL Draft last Friday night.

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Harrison Phillips’ wrestling background made him natural pick for Bills

When the head coach is a former high school wrestling standout, it only stands to reason that a college prospect with a similar background is going to have some added appeal. That was the case when Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott took a closer look at Stanford defensive tackle Harrison Phillips, whom the team made a third-round pick in the NFL Draft last Friday night.

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Brandon Beane: Bills built draft capital, but ‘didn’t just want to throw it all away’

The Buffalo Bills addressed two of their biggest needs in the first round of the NFL Draft. Time will tell whether former Wyoming star Josh Allen proves to be their long-term answer at quarterback and former Virginia Tech standout Tremaine Edmunds becomes a fixture at linebacker in a defense that has struggled the past three seasons.

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Brandon Beane: Bills built draft capital, but ‘didn’t just want to throw it all away’

The Buffalo Bills addressed two of their biggest needs in the first round of the NFL Draft. Time will tell whether former Wyoming star Josh Allen proves to be their long-term answer at quarterback and former Virginia Tech standout Tremaine Edmunds becomes a fixture at linebacker in a defense that has struggled the past three seasons.

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Josh Rosen was destined to become a top-flight QB

Josh Rosen remembers the stories from his parents. As a baby, he always loved showing off that passing arm that is about to make him a first-round pick in the NFL Draft … and a very wealthy man.

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Josh Rosen was destined to become a top-flight QB

Josh Rosen remembers the stories from his parents. As a baby, he always loved showing off that passing arm that is about to make him a first-round pick in the NFL Draft … and a very wealthy man.

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Sam Darnold: ‘Everyone wants to be No. 1’

They have been polite, saying the right things and flashing their biggest smiles. But let’s face it. The quarterbacks in this year’s NFL Draft all want the same thing: to be the top overall pick. All the politeness in the world won’t change that.

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Sam Darnold: ‘Everyone wants to be No. 1’

They have been polite, saying the right things and flashing their biggest smiles. But let’s face it. The quarterbacks in this year’s NFL Draft all want the same thing: to be the top overall pick. All the politeness in the world won’t change that.

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Is the next Tom Brady in the 2018 NFL Draft?

Every NFL Draft holds the potential for introducing the next superstars of the game, but there’s something so appropriate about holding the 2018 festivities at Cowboy Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This is going to be huge.

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Is the next Tom Brady in the 2018 NFL Draft?

Every NFL Draft holds the potential for introducing the next superstars of the game, but there’s something so appropriate about holding the 2018 festivities at Cowboy Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This is going to be huge.

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For Brian O’Neill, ‘no looking back’ after successful switch from tight end to offensive tackle

To look at the University of Pittsburgh’s Brian O’Neill, all 6-foot-7 and 305 pounds of him, you’d assume he spent his entire football life as an offensive lineman. Not so. ‘I was learning football all over again’ As recent as … Continued

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For Brian O’Neill, ‘no looking back’ after successful switch from tight end to offensive tackle

To look at the University of Pittsburgh’s Brian O’Neill, all 6-foot-7 and 305 pounds of him, you’d assume he spent his entire football life as an offensive lineman. Not so. ‘I was learning football all over again’ As recent as … Continued

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Brady Quinn: Lamar Jackson’s visit to Patriots ‘makes sense for a lot of reasons’

Brady Quinn totally gets it, even if there are many other people who might not. To the former NFL quarterback, Lamar Jackson’s pre-draft visit to the New England Patriots “makes sense for a lot of reasons,” Quinn said while co-hosting with Bruce Murray on the SiriusXM Blitz.

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Brady Quinn: Lamar Jackson’s visit to Patriots ‘makes sense for a lot of reasons’

Brady Quinn totally gets it, even if there are many other people who might not. To the former NFL quarterback, Lamar Jackson’s pre-draft visit to the New England Patriots “makes sense for a lot of reasons,” Quinn said while co-hosting with Bruce Murray on the SiriusXM Blitz.

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If NFL could take more time to put together schedule, it would

You think 11 weeks was a long time for the NFL to put together its 2018 schedule that was revealed Thursday night? If it were up to the people to assembled it, the dates and times of games wouldn’t come out until after next week’s draft.

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If NFL could take more time to put together schedule, it would

You think 11 weeks was a long time for the NFL to put together its 2018 schedule that was revealed Thursday night? If it were up to the people to assembled it, the dates and times of games wouldn’t come out until after next week’s draft.

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Nick Chubb enjoys making pre-draft process a family affair

Nick Chubb’s journey to the NFL has played out more publicly than those of many other prospects in the Class of 2018. With the notable exception, that is, of his cousin, Bradley Chubb.

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Nick Chubb enjoys making pre-draft process a family affair

Nick Chubb’s journey to the NFL has played out more publicly than those of many other prospects in the Class of 2018. With the notable exception, that is, of his cousin, Bradley Chubb.

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Paul Posluszny: Jaguars ‘expect to have success, willing to put in the work’

Of all of Paul Posluszny’s accomplishments during 11 seasons as an NFL linebacker, the biggest had nothing to do with individual achievement.

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Paul Posluszny: Jaguars ‘expect to have success, willing to put in the work’

Of all of Paul Posluszny’s accomplishments during 11 seasons as an NFL linebacker, the biggest had nothing to do with individual achievement.

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Denzel Ward: Playing with top-rated corners at Ohio State ‘elevated my game’

When Denzel Ward was a cornerback at Ohio State, he didn’t have to go very far to find top-level competition.

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Denzel Ward: Playing with top-rated corners at Ohio State ‘elevated my game’

When Denzel Ward was a cornerback at Ohio State, he didn’t have to go very far to find top-level competition.

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Rams’ Todd Gurley on Sean McVay: ‘His offensive mind is like no other’

There were plenty of reasons the Los Angeles Rams improved from 4-12 in 2016 to 11-5 last season, but Todd Gurley knows who the driving force behind it all was.

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Rams’ Todd Gurley on Sean McVay: ‘His offensive mind is like no other’

There were plenty of reasons the Los Angeles Rams improved from 4-12 in 2016 to 11-5 last season, but Todd Gurley knows who the driving force behind it all was.

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James Washington compares himself to Dez Bryant … and wants to join Cowboys!

If James Washington has his way, he’ll continue following in the path of fellow former Oklahoma State standout Dez Bryant all the way to the Dallas Cowboys, who parted ways with Bryant Friday.

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James Washington compares himself to Dez Bryant … and wants to join Cowboys!

If James Washington has his way, he’ll continue following in the path of fellow former Oklahoma State standout Dez Bryant all the way to the Dallas Cowboys, who parted ways with Bryant Friday.

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Dion Lewis on Titans backfield pairing with Derrick Henry: ‘They’re going to use both of us’

Dion Lewis believes he and his new backfield partner, Derrick Henry, will be plenty productive for the Tennessee Titans this season.

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Dion Lewis on Titans backfield pairing with Derrick Henry: ‘They’re going to use both of us’

Dion Lewis believes he and his new backfield partner, Derrick Henry, will be plenty productive for the Tennessee Titans this season.

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James Lofton: ‘I think Dez Bryant wants to be a Cowboy’

James Lofton, a Hall of Fame receiver and SiriusXM NFL Radio co-host, thinks the best result for the meeting between Dez Bryant and team owner Jerry Jones would be for Bryant to remain with the Cowboys.

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James Lofton: ‘I think Dez Bryant wants to be a Cowboy’

James Lofton, a Hall of Fame receiver and SiriusXM NFL Radio co-host, thinks the best result for the meeting between Dez Bryant and team owner Jerry Jones would be for Bryant to remain with the Cowboys.

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Bradley Chubb says ending up with Giants would be ‘amazing’

After the New York Giants traded away defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul, conventional wisdom strongly suggested they would select the draft’s top-rated player at Paul’s position: Bradley Chubb of North Carolina State.

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Bradley Chubb says ending up with Giants would be ‘amazing’

After the New York Giants traded away defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul, conventional wisdom strongly suggested they would select the draft’s top-rated player at Paul’s position: Bradley Chubb of North Carolina State.

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Eric Ebron chooses Colts because Andrew Luck ‘is a great quarterback’

Eric Ebron knows that Andrew Luck is still working his way back from shoulder surgery. However, the Indianapolis Colts’ recently acquired tight end leaned on his faith that he will eventually be catching passes from Luck when he chose his new team.

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Eric Ebron chooses Colts because Andrew Luck ‘is a great quarterback’

Eric Ebron knows that Andrew Luck is still working his way back from shoulder surgery. However, the Indianapolis Colts’ recently acquired tight end leaned on his faith that he will eventually be catching passes from Luck when he chose his new team.

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Landon Collins on Giants’ struggles in 2017: ‘We can’t go through that again’

For safety Landon Collins, one of the discouraging parts of the 2017 season he doesn’t want to see repeated is the acrimony among members of the Giants’ secondary. Collins told Bruce Murray and Phil Savage on the SiriusXM Blitz that steps have been taken among the team’s defensive backs to mend any lingering hard feelings and create cohesion.

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Landon Collins on Giants’ struggles in 2017: ‘We can’t go through that again’

For safety Landon Collins, one of the discouraging parts of the 2017 season he doesn’t want to see repeated is the acrimony among members of the Giants’ secondary. Collins told Bruce Murray and Phil Savage on the SiriusXM Blitz that steps have been taken among the team’s defensive backs to mend any lingering hard feelings and create cohesion.

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Brandin Cooks’ value to Rams goes beyond catching passes

The Los Angeles Rams acquired wide receiver Brandin Cooks to be another difference-making component to their explosive passing game. They are likely to get much more.

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Brandin Cooks’ value to Rams goes beyond catching passes

The Los Angeles Rams acquired wide receiver Brandin Cooks to be another difference-making component to their explosive passing game. They are likely to get much more.

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Orlando Scandrick ‘really clicked’ with Redskins’ coaches

For cornerback Orlando Scandrick, the decision to sign with the Washington Redskins after 10 seasons of facing them as a member of the Dallas Cowboys had nothing to do with jumping to an NFC East rival to spite his former team.

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Orlando Scandrick ‘really clicked’ with Redskins’ coaches

For cornerback Orlando Scandrick, the decision to sign with the Washington Redskins after 10 seasons of facing them as a member of the Dallas Cowboys had nothing to do with jumping to an NFC East rival to spite his former team.

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Brady Quinn: Johnny Manziel’s criticism of Browns ‘sounds like excuses’

Brady Quinn continues to pay close enough attention to the Browns to believe they were wrongfully called out by Manziel for failing to recognize he wasn’t mentally prepared to do what was necessary to live up to the first-round draft pick they invested in him in 2014.

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Brady Quinn: Johnny Manziel’s criticism of Browns ‘sounds like excuses’

Brady Quinn continues to pay close enough attention to the Browns to believe they were wrongfully called out by Manziel for failing to recognize he wasn’t mentally prepared to do what was necessary to live up to the first-round draft pick they invested in him in 2014.

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Josh Sitton follows former Bears coaches to Dolphins

Knowing an overhaul to the Chicago Bears’ coaching staff was inevitable, guard New Dolphins guard Josh Sitton saw what he hoped would be an ideal landing spot after his imminent departure as a free agent. Wherever his two favorite former Bears coaches ended up, of course.

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Josh Sitton follows former Bears coaches to Dolphins

Knowing an overhaul to the Chicago Bears’ coaching staff was inevitable, guard New Dolphins guard Josh Sitton saw what he hoped would be an ideal landing spot after his imminent departure as a free agent. Wherever his two favorite former Bears coaches ended up, of course.

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Ryan Jensen: Signing with Buccaneers put him in ‘win-now type of situation’

Ryan Jensen signed a record contract for an NFL center with the Buccaneers ($42 million over four years), in part because they’re a team he believes provides the best chance for immediate success.

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Ryan Jensen: Signing with Buccaneers put him in ‘win-now type of situation’

Ryan Jensen signed a record contract for an NFL center with the Buccaneers ($42 million over four years), in part because they’re a team he believes provides the best chance for immediate success.

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After year off for health’s sake, Su’a Cravens ready to help Broncos

After being medically cleared to return from a concussion while sitting out the 2017 campaign, safety Su’a Cravens was ready to return. And on Thursday, the Redskins traded him to the Denver Broncos.

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After year off for health’s sake, Su’a Cravens ready to help Broncos

After being medically cleared to return from a concussion while sitting out the 2017 campaign, safety Su’a Cravens was ready to return. And on Thursday, the Redskins traded him to the Denver Broncos.

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Mike Pereira: Lowering-helmet rule ‘going to be impossible to officiate’

NFL former head of officiating Mike Pereira doesn’t like the idea the new lowering-the-head rule, nor does he think it’s the solution to the NFL’s efforts to remove the helmet as a tool/weapon when initiating contact.

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Mike Pereira: Lowering-helmet rule ‘going to be impossible to officiate’

NFL former head of officiating Mike Pereira doesn’t like the idea the new lowering-the-head rule, nor does he think it’s the solution to the NFL’s efforts to remove the helmet as a tool/weapon when initiating contact.

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Titans safety Kevin Byard says new lowering-head rule is ‘definitely going to change the game’

Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard is struggling to wrap his mind around the league’s new rule that calls for a 15-yard penalty and possible ejection if a player lowers his head and makes contact with another player.

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Titans safety Kevin Byard says new lowering-head rule is ‘definitely going to change the game’

Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard is struggling to wrap his mind around the league’s new rule that calls for a 15-yard penalty and possible ejection if a player lowers his head and makes contact with another player.

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Rich McKay: NFL needs to get helmet out of the game ‘by penalizing it’

In a surprise move, the NFL announced at its annual meeting in Orlando, Fla., a new rule that calls for a player to be penalized 15 yards and possibly ejected whenever he lowers his head to initiate and make contact with his helmet against an opponent.

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Rich McKay: NFL needs to get helmet out of the game ‘by penalizing it’

In a surprise move, the NFL announced at its annual meeting in Orlando, Fla., a new rule that calls for a player to be penalized 15 yards and possibly ejected whenever he lowers his head to initiate and make contact with his helmet against an opponent.

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Jay Gruden ‘anxious to get started’ with new Redskins QB Alex Smith

As far as Jay Gruden is concerned, the Washington Redskins’ offseason has been a success. It began with the trade that sent quarterback Alex Smith from the Kansas City Chiefs to the Redskins.

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Jay Gruden ‘anxious to get started’ with new Redskins QB Alex Smith

As far as Jay Gruden is concerned, the Washington Redskins’ offseason has been a success. It began with the trade that sent quarterback Alex Smith from the Kansas City Chiefs to the Redskins.

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Jon Gruden doesn’t think NFL’s proposed new catch rule will resolve anything

Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden is not among the coaches who believes that the NFL’s proposed change to the catch-no catch rule provides a solution to making more correct calls.

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Jon Gruden doesn’t think NFL’s proposed new catch rule will resolve anything

Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden is not among the coaches who believes that the NFL’s proposed change to the catch-no catch rule provides a solution to making more correct calls.

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Travis Kelce: Patrick Mahomes ‘can be the best in the league this year’

Travis Kelce is ready for a significant change to the Kansas City Chiefs’ passing game in the 2018 season.

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Travis Kelce: Patrick Mahomes ‘can be the best in the league this year’

Travis Kelce is ready for a significant change to the Kansas City Chiefs’ passing game in the 2018 season.

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Jason McCourty: Being teammates with twin brother ‘a dream come true for us’

Jason and Devin McCourty were football teammates in Pop Warner, high school, and college. Then, once they reached the NFL after forming a cornerback duo at Rutgers University, the twin brothers went their separate ways … for nine seasons. Now, they’re back together.

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Jason McCourty: Being teammates with twin brother ‘a dream come true for us’

Jason and Devin McCourty were football teammates in Pop Warner, high school, and college. Then, once they reached the NFL after forming a cornerback duo at Rutgers University, the twin brothers went their separate ways … for nine seasons. Now, they’re back together.

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Brady Quinn: Sam Darnold ‘didn’t do anything to hurt himself’ at USC Pro Day

There was a lot of talk about the rain, that it helped Sam Darnold prove to NFL talent-evaluators he can handle adverse weather. Brady Quinn, for one, wasn’t buying that.

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Brady Quinn: Sam Darnold ‘didn’t do anything to hurt himself’ at USC Pro Day

There was a lot of talk about the rain, that it helped Sam Darnold prove to NFL talent-evaluators he can handle adverse weather. Brady Quinn, for one, wasn’t buying that.

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Josh Allen on Wyoming Pro Day: ‘My schedule’s pretty jammed packed’

When you’re presumed to be one of the top quarterback prospects in the NFL Draft, you tend to draw a lot of attention. That’s the case with former Wyoming standout Josh Allen, especially as he gets ready for Friday’s Pro Day in Laramie.

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Josh Allen on Wyoming Pro Day: ‘My schedule’s pretty jammed packed’

When you’re presumed to be one of the top quarterback prospects in the NFL Draft, you tend to draw a lot of attention. That’s the case with former Wyoming standout Josh Allen, especially as he gets ready for Friday’s Pro Day in Laramie.

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Paul Richardson on joining the Redskins: ‘Where I’ll fit in is perfect’

Former Seahawks wide receiver Paul Richardson is thrilled to be joining the Redskins, who have both the role that suits his skills and the quarterback in Alex Smith who can take advantage of them.

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Paul Richardson on joining the Redskins: ‘Where I’ll fit in is perfect’

Former Seahawks wide receiver Paul Richardson is thrilled to be joining the Redskins, who have both the role that suits his skills and the quarterback in Alex Smith who can take advantage of them.

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Allen Robinson finds ‘perfect match’ with Bears

For Allen Robinson, there never was much of a question about which teams showing interest in him as a free agent would provide the best landing spot. It was always the Chicago Bears.

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Allen Robinson finds ‘perfect match’ with Bears

For Allen Robinson, there never was much of a question about which teams showing interest in him as a free agent would provide the best landing spot. It was always the Chicago Bears.

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Kyle Williams hasn’t ‘exhausted’ himself in pursuit of championship ‘dream’ with Bills

Kyle Williams’ hunger to win a championship with the Buffalo Bills drove him to return to the team for a 13th season.

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Kyle Williams hasn’t ‘exhausted’ himself in pursuit of championship ‘dream’ with Bills

Kyle Williams’ hunger to win a championship with the Buffalo Bills drove him to return to the team for a 13th season.

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Cameron Brate on new contract with Buccaneers: ‘I never really envisioned it’

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers cut Cameron Brate not once, not twice, but three times.

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Cameron Brate on new contract with Buccaneers: ‘I never really envisioned it’

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers cut Cameron Brate not once, not twice, but three times.

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K.J. Wright: Seahawks’ offseason ‘hurt pretty bad’ with losses of Richard Sherman, Michael Bennett

K.J. Wright can’t hide the emotional pain. Two outstanding teammates, and close friends, are gone from the Seattle Seahawks.

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K.J. Wright: Seahawks’ offseason ‘hurt pretty bad’ with losses of Richard Sherman, Michael Bennett

K.J. Wright can’t hide the emotional pain. Two outstanding teammates, and close friends, are gone from the Seattle Seahawks.

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Penn State WR DaeSean Hamilton: ‘I have great play speed’

DaeSean Hamilton didn’t run the 40-yard dash at the recent NFL Scouting Combine, saving that event for his March 20 Pro Day at Penn State. Hamilton isn’t concerned about the one question some scouts have about the sort of impact … Continued

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Penn State WR DaeSean Hamilton: ‘I have great play speed’

DaeSean Hamilton didn’t run the 40-yard dash at the recent NFL Scouting Combine, saving that event for his March 20 Pro Day at Penn State. Hamilton isn’t concerned about the one question some scouts have about the sort of impact … Continued

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