San Diego Chargers WR Malcom Floyd said he has been running different routes under head coach Mike McCoy because the team wants QB Philip Rivers to get the ball out quicker. ‘I’m running different routes,’ Floyd said. ‘These coaches are really working on my lateral ability, a lot of these drills this offseason, getting in and out of my breaks. It’s details like foot placement on curl routes, reprogramming my brain. … I’m 10 years old in this league, but I feel a lot better than last year. I’m very excited about this upcoming year.’ Floyd was used as a vertical threat the last few seasons.
Chargers | Malcom Floyd to will be running different routes

The Tennessee Titans’ offensive line still needs to develop chemistry. Tackles Michael Roos (back) and David Stewart (leg), and free-agent signee OG Andy Levitre (back) missed team drills. They’ll need to be present to develop with rookie guard Chance Warmack.
Titans | Offensive line still needs work

Tennessee Titans DE Ropati Pitoitua could start at defensive end in Week 1. Tennessee plans to rotate Pitoitua with veterans Kamerion Wimbley and Derrick Morgan at one spot. Pitoitua has worked with the first team throughout offseason workouts, and his presence would give Tennessee a bigger D-line presence on early downs.
Titans | Ropati Pitoitua could start in Week 1

Minnesota Vikings CB Xavier Rhodes, one of their first-round picks in 2013, has earned positive reviews about his ball skills from first-year defensive coordinator Alan Williams. He said that in practice, Rhodes ‘got his hands on some balls and he’s not giving up deep balls. That’s the big thing because a lot of guys like to sit on passes and you see them intercept balls and you say ‘wow’ and then a lot of balls are going over his head. And he’s not giving up either. He’s tough down low and up top.’ Williams also said that Rhodes should pair with fellow tall, rangy CB Chris Cook to give the Norse more flexibility on their play-calling.

Our View: Rhodes was one of the top CBs in this draft class because of his size/speed combination. He is a physical player who can jam WRs at the line of scrimmage yet has the speed to recover on downfield routes. Rhodes will compete for a starting job in 2013 but is no worse than their nickel CB this year.
Vikings | Like what they see from Xavier Rhodes

New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez was questioned by authorities in a 2007 shooting while he was a freshman at the University of Florida. Sept. 29, 2007, Corey Smith was critically wounded, while Justin Glass was shot in the arm. Hernandez was questioned along with three other men, but no charges were filed against the then-Gators player.
Patriots | Aaron Hernandez questioned in shooting at Florida

New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez reportedly was involved in an incident outside Karma Nightclub in Providence, R.I. Thursday, June. 6. Police have released very little information regarding the incident.
Patriots | Aaron Hernandez reportedly in yet another incident