Indianapolis Colts WR Reggie Wayne said he appreciates new offensive coordinator Bruce Arians’ candid coaching style. ‘He’s not going to B.S. you,’ Wayne said. ‘He’s not going to sugarcoat anything. He’s going to try to correct you and make you the best you can be. If you’re a veteran guy, you’ve got to understand that and take the good with the bad. I appreciate that. I can handle that. I’m glad he’s here.’
Colts | Reggie Wayne a fan of Bruce Arians

As of early Monday, July 16, the Chicago Bears have yet to come to terms on a new deal with franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte. Forte indicated progress had been made during the last few weeks and he entered the weekend optimistic about securing a lucrative contract by the deadline. However, neither the Bears nor Forte’s agent, Adisa Bakari, have spoken publicly to clarify the status of negotiations.
Bears | Matt Forte still waiting for deal

Detroit Lions WR Titus Young is looking to challenge WR Stefan Logan for the team’s return specialist role in training camp.
Lions | Titus Young could be return specialist

Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald will turn 29 in the preseason and he acknowledges that he is on the downside of his career. As a result, Fitzgerald sees his window of opportunity to win closing. ‘I don’t have another eight, nine years to play. I would love to, but realistically, that’s not going to happen. So the window of opportunity is short, and that’s another reason why I talked to Michael (Floyd), why I talk to Andre (Roberts),’ Fitzgerald said. ‘I tell them, ‘Before you know it, you’re going to look down and find gray hair in your beard. You’re going to be sore in parts that were never sore before. It changes that fast, and I never realized that before. So I need your best right now.’ Adrian (Wilson) is telling the defense the same thing, getting everyone to buy in because we need to make it happen now.’
Cardinals | Larry Fitzgerald on the decline?

The Pittsburgh Steelers believe they will get a deal done with restricted free-agent WR Mike Wallace in time for training camp.
Steelers | Expect Mike Wallace at training camp

Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester will likely see a decrease in playing time this upcoming season; however, he could be more productive. Offensive coordinator Mike Tice will make sure he gets Hester in position to make plays whether it’s in the backfield or at receiver.
Bears | Devin Hester could see less playing time

Oakland Raiders SS Tyvon Branch’s 327 total tackles over the past three seasons are the second most of any NFL defensive back.
Raiders | Tyvon Branch has been productive

The expectation is the New England Patriots and WR Wes Welker will not reach a contract extension by the deadline for franchise players Monday, July 16. A source close to Welker said that at this point, it would be a surprise if an extension was reached, but cautioned that things always could shift as the deadline approaches.
Patriots | Unlikely to sign Wes Welker

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will hold a workout with former Wabash WR Wes Chamblee, according to sources.
Buccaneers | Wes Chamblee to work out