New England Patriots FS Josh Barrett, S Sergio Brown and SS James Ihedigbo could compete for one or two roster spots during training camp. FS Nate Ebner and SS Ross Ventrone will also compete for a spot on the roster but both will be eligible to be added to practice squad.
Patriots | Several safeties could compete for roster spot
New England Patriots CBs Kyle Arrington and Ras-I Dowling will compete for the starting cornerback job opposite CB Devin McCourty during training camp.
Patriots | Two CBs to compete for starting job
Gregg Williams is firmly entrenched in NFL coaching purgatory for his role in the Saints “bounty” scandal, but he doesn’t seem to think his career as a coach is finished.
Gregg Williams vows to coach again despite ban
New England Patriots CB Sterling Moore has a good chance the make the final roster if he shows more consistency in his play during training camp and the preseason.
Patriots | Sterling Moore could make team
The New England Patriots could consider moving CB Devin McCourty to safety if he is not able to get his play back to the level it was at during the 2010 season when he forced nine turnovers.
Patriots | Could still move Devin McCourty to safety
Green Bay Packers WR Greg Jennings said the Detroit Lions are a talented team but is not sure if the players are mature enough to get the team to another level. ‘Can they maintain their composure, both on the field and off the field?’ Jennings said. ‘They’re a very talented team, but they have struggles on the field containing their composure, and definitely, the things we’ve heard of, them being in the media with off-the-field problems and off-the-field issues. Can they maintain their composure? Can they be a professional ball club for 16, 17, 18 solid weeks throughout the regular season?’
Our View: Jennings just gave them locker room material, and a rallying cry when the two teams meet at least twice this year.
Lions | Greg Jennings unsure if Lions can keep composure
Green Bay Packers WR Greg Jennings said the Detroit Lions are a talented team but is not sure if the players are mature enough to get the team to another level. ‘Can they maintain their composure, both on the field and off the field?’ Jennings said. ‘They’re a very talented team, but they have struggles on the field containing their composure, and definitely, the things we’ve heard of, them being in the media with off-the-field problems and off-the-field issues. Can they maintain their composure? Can they be a professional ball club for 16, 17, 18 solid weeks throughout the regular season?’
Lions | Greg Jennings unsure if team can keep composure
Cleveland Browns WR Josh Gordon said he believes he can start for the team this season. He said it might take some time to shake off the rust and learn the offense but it ready to compete during training camp.
Browns | Josh Gordon thinks he is ready to start
Updating a previous report, New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees will receive a $37 million signing bonus as part of his new five-year deal. His 2012 salary cap figure will be $10.4 million which is less than the $16.37 million it would have been if he played the season on the franchise tender.
Saints | Drew Brees receives big signing bonus
Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey said WR Donald Jones saw a lot of time in the slot during offseason workouts because they know what Jones can do on the outside and wanted to see if he would be comfortable playing in the slot.
Bills | Coach explains why Donald Jones saw time in slot