The Oakland Raiders plan to use Khalil Mack in a plethora of positions in 2014. Coach Dennis Allen said the coaching staff is throwing so much info at the versatile linebacker that it has the rookie’s “head spinning.”
Raiders have versatile LB Khalil Mack’s ‘head spinning’
New York Giants LB Jon Beason (foot) isn’t expected to be ready for Week 1. LB Jameel McClain is the front runner to start at middle linebacker in his absence.
Giants | Jon Beason unlikely to be ready
The New York Giants like QB Ryan Nassib’s progress, but he is still a work in progress. Quarterbacks coach Danny Langsdorf praised Nassib’s intelligence and his ability to pick up the new system but said he still has to work on his accuracy and his timing.
Giants | Ryan Nassib progressing
The New York Giants are raving about the development of DTs Markus Kuhn and Johnathan Hankins.
Giants | Raving about two
Denver Broncos RB Montee Ball appeared to show the most improvement in his game as a receiver during OTAs. He also displayed improved footwork during workouts and better positioning during pass protection.
Broncos | Montee Ball showing improvement as a receiver
Denver Broncos LB Von Miller would like to lose weight before returning to the starting lineup. Ideally, he would like to be closer to the 255-pound mark (his playing weight during the 2012 season, when he earned 18.5 sacks) than the 270-pound mark (his playing weight after he returned from a suspension last season).
Broncos | Von Miller hoping to lose weight
It is uncertain whether Denver Broncos OT Michael Schofield will be included in the competition for the right tackle job once training camp starts. Veteran OTs Chris Clark and Winston Justice received most of the playing time at the position during OTAs.
Broncos | Unsure if Michael Schofield will get look at RT
The Rams’ impressive defense could be even more disruptive under new coordinator Gregg Williams. Athletic linebacker Alec Ogletree could be one of the biggest beneficiaries of the attacking style.
Alec Ogletree could thrive in Rams’ more aggressive D
Add New York Jets owner Woody Johnson to the list of owners in favor of playoff expansion. Johnson revealed that he likes the idea of adding more postseason games.
Jets owner Woody Johnson likes playoff expansion idea
Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson said he has been working on his pass catching skills, because he likely will be asked to catch more passes in offensive coordinator Norv Turner’s system. The team sees Peterson as an every-down running back, so he may have to pick up some blitzes on passing downs.
Vikings | Adrian Peterson working on pass catching