Jacksonville Jaguars WR Justin Blackmon has stayed quiet while serving his NFL suspension. “Every now and again, he will respond to my text,” said Jaguars receiver Mike Brown. “We came into the NFL together and we’re halfway close. But I don’t get into his personal business. Whatever he has going on, I respect his space.
Jaguars | Justin Blackmon staying quiet
Chip Kelly isn’t the only one experimenting with technology in the offseason. Coaches Mike Tomlin and Mike McCarthy are testing out innovative practice methods with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers, respectively.
Steelers, Packers tinker with technology in practice
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Lovie Smith is optimistic about his team after the offseason program wrapped up this week. ‘We like the team'” Smith said. “We like the way they come to work every day … When I talk about the guys, this smile is real. It’s believing in the guys. When you come to work, and say, ‘do this,’ and they’re anxious to do it, how can you not be pumped up?’
Buccaneers | Lovie Smith optimistic
New England Patriots CB Darrelle Revis said he does not feel like he has anything to prove in 2014. “No, I don’t feel like I have to prove nothing to anybody. The only thing I have to prove is to my teammates, that I’m there for them and I’m there to win games and help us win,” he said. “All that other stuff, it really don’t matter. It really doesn’t. Anybody can say anything; it is what it is. I respect all those guys, I really do. I respect them all.”
Patriots | Darrelle Revis says he has nothing to prove
New England Patriots All-Pro Darrelle Revis isn’t worried about proving that he is back to his pre-ACL-tear form — or even worried about reclaiming the “best cornerback” crown.
Patriots’ Darrelle Revis: I don’t have to ‘prove nothing’
Darrelle Revis isn’t worried about proving that he’s back to his pre-ACL tear form. Now with the New England Patriots, the All-Pro isn’t concerned about claiming the “best corner” crown back.
Darrelle Revis: I don’t have to prove nothing with Pats
Chicago Bears FS Brock Vereen is the leading candidate for the starting free safety job entering training camp, but FS Chris Conte (shoulder) is expected to participate in preseason games.
Bears | Brock Vereen has edge for starting job
Washington Redskins RB Chris Thompson probably will have a hard time making the final roster unless he shows he can be a terrific returner during the preseason.
Redskins | Chris Thompson may not make roster
Washington Redskins OT Tom Compton could be on the roster bubble during training camp, because the team may only keep three offensive tackles on their final roster.
Redskins | Tom Compton could be on bubble
New England Patriots RB James White could be a factor in the passing game this upcoming season, because he runs good routes and appears to have reliable hands.
Footballguys View: White is an efficient runner and receiver out of the backfield. He’s not a banger between the tackles but wastes little motion as a runner and can make plays in space. We’ll see him compete for snaps behind Stevan Ridley and Shane Vereen.
Patriots | James White could be factor in passing game