The Denver Broncos are fortunate to have wide receiver Demaryius Thomas as one of the league’s top receivers. Find out why Thomas questioned his football career before Peyton Manning came to town.
Demaryius Thomas questioned career due to injuries
The Houston Texans have hired former Atlanta Falcons offensive line coach Paul Dunn as their new offensive line coach.
Texans | Paul Dunn hired
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive line coach George Warhop said his group of players will be tough, nasty and smart in 2014.
Buccaneers | Offensive line coach outlines plan
The Green Bay Packers have been in regular contact with the agent for impending free-agent CB Sam Shields, but it is not known if the team will be able to re-sign him this offseason.
Packers | Talking with Sam Shields
New York Giants QB Eli Manning said he met with offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo before McAdoo was named offensive coordinator, so it is possible that Manning had input into the decision.
Giants | Eli Manning met with offensive coordinator
Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte is OK with the workhorse role and said that is what he expects. ‘That’s what I expect,’ Forte said. ‘It wasn’t like I was worn out at the end of the season or anything. I only averaged 18 or 19 catches a game but with the catches you get more touches that way.’
Bears | Matt Forte OK with workhorse role
New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks got advice from Pittsburgh Steelers WR Plaxico Burress over the course of the season about how to play through a contract year. “I tried to pick his mind, see what he had going and really just be a friend and let him understand I played the position,” Burress told NJ.com on Wednesday. “It’s not always easy but you have to go out and be focused. Hopefully between those lines, it’s all football.”
Giants | Hakeem Nicks got advice from Plaxico Burress
San Diego Chargers LB Manti Te’o’s (foot) foot injury may have slowed him even after he missed the preseason and three games to start the season. It would explain his lack of makeup speed and explosiveness in his rookie season.
Chargers | Manti Te’o’s foot may have been a year-long problem
Denver Broncos DL Derek Wolfe (illness) is expected to make a full recovery from an illness suffered earlier in the season that resulted in Wolfe being placed in Injured Reserve.
Broncos | Full recovery expected for Derek Wolfe
New York Giants QB Eli Manning has given Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning tips on Met Life Stadium, including how the wind might swirl and where the grass sticks.
Broncos | Eli Manning gave Peyton Manning tips on stadium