The Denver Broncos could rotate their RBs per series based on defensive matchup in 2013. New Offensive Coordinator Adam Gase commented on this philosophy earlier this offseason. “A guy could be on the field five or six plays, especially with us being in no-huddle, so you don’t have guys running back and forth to where it’s two [plays] here, three [plays] here. We need guys to stay on the field for longer stretches of time.”
Denver Broncos undrafted rookie free agent RB C.J. Anderson (California) worked with QB Peyton Manning after practice during the team’s recent minicamp.
Broncos | UDFA RB Anderson working with Manning after practice
Penn State gives O’Brien a $1M raise for 2013
Penn State gives O’Brien a $1M raise for 2013
Vols’ Jones to attend Game 7 as Spoelstra’s guest
Vols’ Jones to attend Game 7 as Spoelstra’s guest
Rutgers, Washington St. to start series in 2014
Rutgers, Washington St. to start series in 2014
Bama LT Kouandijo undergoes shoulder surgery
Bama LT Kouandijo undergoes shoulder surgery
The Denver Broncos re-signed C Dan Koppen.
Broncos | Sign Dan Koppen
The Denver Broncos have acted quickly to fill the void at center following J.D. Walton’s surgery. The team agreed to terms with Dan Koppen, who started 12 games at center for the Broncos in 2012.
Dan Koppen returns to Denver Broncos to play center
A big part of Houston Texans RB Arian Foster’s struggles last season can be blamed on the right side of the offensive line. The front five’s continuity was broken when Houston had to replace their right tackle and right guard. Foster didn’t look as spry in 2012 as he did in the two previous years, but Houston had issues eliminating penetration and sealing the edge. Foster’s drop-off in aggressive cut-back runs can be blamed on both his hesitation to execute them and the line’s flaws with cut-back blocks last year. Houston also needs to keep aggressive downhill linebackers at bay with more play-action passes.
Texans | Dissecting run-game problems
Baltimore Ravens LBs Jameel McClain (back) and Arthur Brown (hernia) are dealing with injuries during minicamp, so Daryl Smith and Josh Bynes have run with the starters. Smith called the signals in Ray Lewis’ old role despite just joining the club, and Bynes has been impressive, as well.
Ravens | Linebacker notes