Miami Dolphins CB Richard Marshall is not expected to start, barring an injury, but he is expected to see the field well over half the time. Head coach Joe Philbin likes what he sees from Marshall, especially his ‘competitiveness.’
Dolphins | Richard Marshall not expected to start
Miami Dolphins WR Chad Ochocinco looked good in offseason workouts, making a few acrobatic catches. However, the key is how quickly he will be able to learn the offense after having just four and a half weeks to study, all the while getting married and having a reality television show at the same time. One longtime NFL general manager had good and bad words on Ochocinco. ‘His best asset is his ability to get separation on routes,’ the anonymous GM said. ‘But you want a disciplined receiver to be in the right spots, and that’s not what this guy is. I would not have touched him. His personality issues are not going to change. I don’t know if he’s ever going to get it.’
Dolphins | Chad Ochocinco coming along
Dallas Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray (ankle) reiterated Wednesday, July 11, in a chat that he is healthy and he does not expected to be limited in training camp. ‘The ankle is doing great,’ Murray said. ‘I’ll be able to do whatever the coaches want me to do.’
Cowboys | DeMarco Murray confirms he’s ready to go
Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams, whose attempt to overturn a six-game suspension for violating the performance enhancing drug policy was dismissed in court, failed two tests, according to a letter the NFL sent in February.
D.J. Williams, Broncos LB, failed second drug test, NFL says
Tim Tebow won an award at Wednesday night’s ESPYs for a play he made as the Denver Broncos’ QB, then had a message for Peyton Manning about taking over his old team.
Tim Tebow tells Peyton Manning to ‘take care’ of Broncos
Last month, Jay Cutler said he would be shocked if Bears RB Matt Forte didn’t sign his tender before training camp, but he’s changing his tune slightly, saying that “we don’t know what’s going to happen.”
Jay Cutler: Bears glad to have Matt Forte ‘if and when’
Ed Reed is familiar with the realities of the football business and knows that holdouts are sometimes a necessary negotiating tactic.
Ed Reed, Ravens safety, says holdouts necessary
Many wondered if the 2011 season would be Donald Driver’s last as a Packer, but the veteran receiver now says he wants to play two more years in Green Bay.
Donald Driver wants two more seasons with Packers
The New Orleans Saints and star QB Drew Brees have both reportedly proposed five-year contract similar in base pay. But the guaranteed bonuses leave the two parties yards apart.
Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints reportedly $10 million apart
Drew Brees was “very confident” at the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles that a deal will get done with the New Orleans Saints. The deadline for that to happen is Monday.
Drew Brees on Saints deal: I’m an ‘eternal optimist’