Dallas Cowboys P Chris Jones could be pushed by P Cody Mandell for the punter job during training camp.
Cowboys | Chris Jones could be pushed for punter job
Monthly Archives: June 2014
49ers | Kassim Osgood may not make roster
San Francisco 49ers WR Kassim Osgood may not make the final roster even though he is valuable special teams player because of the number of wide receivers that will be competing for roster spots.
Footballguys View: The 49ers have a logjam at wide receiver. We’d be surprised if Osgood made the final roster. Even if he does make the team, Osgood won’t be any sort of fantasy factor.
49ers | Kassim Osgood may not make roster
NFL prohibiting non-standard facemasks
Several players, Justin Tuck among them, have donned non-standard, oversized facemasks in past seasons. However, the NFL will ban such iterations for the 2014 season due to safety concerns.
NFL prohibiting non-standard facemasks
Raiders | David Ausberry impressed during offseason workouts
Oakland Raiders TE David Ausberry was the leading tight end in the offseason workouts, according to ESPN.com’s Paul Gutierrez.
Footballguys View: He’s an intimidating presence on the football field with the ability to be a decent move tight end. Ausberry is fully recovered from the shoulder injury, which cost him the 2013 season. He will compete with second-year TE Mychal Rivera for targets.
Raiders | David Ausberry impressed during offseason workouts
Chiefs | Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is a long-term project
Kansas City Chiefs OT Laurent Duvernay-Tardif spent the majority of the offseason practices working as a backup left guard. He is not expected to have much impact as a rookie, and will need the season to develop and learn his craft.
Chiefs | Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is a long-term project
49ers | Blake Costanzo coud be on bubble
San Francisco 49ers LB Blake Costanzo could be on the roster bubble if LBs Nick Moody and Shayne Skov show potential on defense during training camp as well as the ability to play on special teams.
49ers | Blake Costanzo coud be on bubble
Broncos | Julius Thomas working on blocking
Denver Broncos TE Julius Thomas is working on his footwork and balance, in an effort to improve his blocking. Thomas stands to see additional playing time (potentially 75 more snaps over the season) if he shores up his blocking.
Broncos | Julius Thomas working on blocking
Buccaneers | Teammate compares Josh McCown to Drew Brees
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Jonathan Casillas said QB Josh McCown reminds him of New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees, who Casillas played with when he was with the Saints from 2009 to 2012. ‘It’s a strong comparison, but he reminds me of Drew (Brees), not just the way he throws the ball, but his approach to the game. The first one in, the last one out, he’s always around. He’s very communicable, very personable. And you can tell he’s a born leader,’ Casillas said.
Buccaneers | Teammate compares Josh McCown to Drew Brees
Eagles | Allen Barbre could start at RT
Philadelphia Eagles OT Allen Barbre could start at right tackle if OT Lane Johnson is suspended four games for violating the policy on performance-enhancing drugs.
Footballguys View: That would be the best move for the Eagles. The team recently signed Barbre to a three-year extension, and he’s got plenty of experience as a pro. It is a downgrade from what Johnson brings to the field, but they won’t be falling off a cliff by starting Barbre.
Eagles | Allen Barbre could start at RT
Eagles | No suspension for Lane Johnson yet
Updating a previous report, the NFL has not suspended Philadelphia Eagles OT Lane Johnson four games for violating the policy on performance-enhancing drugs at this point, according to an NFL spokesperson.
Footballguys View: “At this point” is the key phrasing here. It sounds like there’s something coming down the mountain for Johnson. We’re likely to see the league’s decision in the near future.
Eagles | No suspension for Lane Johnson yet