San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers drew criticism last season due to his career-high 20 interceptions, but he was able to extend his streak to 103 consecutive starts and he hit 4,000 passing yards for the fourth straight season. ‘It will be five weeks before we roll,’ Rivers said Friday, June 22, ‘and (I) can’t wait for it to get here.’
Chargers | Philip River brimming with confidence
Suspended Browns linebacker Scott Fujita recounted a tense handshake with Roger Goodell before his appeal hearing on Monday.
Scott Fujita has testy handshake with Roger Goodell
San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner said Friday, June 22, that WR Eddie Royal has tremendous speed, and he likened him to great NFL receivers of the past. ‘He’s a real smooth receiver,’ Turner said. ‘He reminds me of Charlie Joiner, and reminds me of Henry Ellard, guys that I’ve been around. He’s very deceptive. And sometimes he doesn’t look like he’s going that fast, and he’s hauling.’
Chargers | Eddie Royal draws big-time comparisons
Buffalo Bills TE Dorin Dickerson saw first-team reps in practice each day during minicamp, and he is a reliable receiving option who might be able to spread the defense for head coach Chan Gailey.
Bills | Dorin Dickerson sees time with first-team offense
The jury in Jerry Sandusky’s child sex abuse trial has reached a verdict, and the panel was expected to announce it Friday evening.
Official: Jury for Jerry Sandusky trial has reached a verdict
Buffalo Bills LB Kelvin Sheppard (undisclosed) was sidelined with an undisclosed minor injury for the final day of minicamp Thursday, June 21. Sheppard expects to be ready for training camp.
Bills | Kelvin Sheppard expects to be ready for camp
Buffalo Bills LB Chris White (knee) is still making his way back from a major knee injury from last season, and he did not take any reps in minicamp.
Bills | Chris White did not take any reps
Buffalo Bills LB Kirk Morrison was one of a few players who played exclusively in one spot during minicamp. He played the ‘Sam’ linebacker position.
Bills | Kirk Morrison works in SAM LB position
Buffalo Bills LBs Danny Batten and Arthur Moats saw time in both the ‘Sam’ and ‘Will’ linebacker positions during minicamp, but it appears the club is still trying to find a defined spot for each of the players.
Bills | Trying to figure where Danny Batten, Arthur Moats fit
Buffalo Bills LB Nigel Bradham saw time at both the ‘Sam’ and ‘Will’ linebacker positions during minicamp, and he has been impressive in what he has been able to do with such a limited time in the playbook.
Bills | Nigel Bradham turning heads