Drew Brees doesn’t think the tight end designation on Jimmy Graham should matter. He is also “anxious and hopeful” Graham will get compensated appropriately by the Saints. What else did the QB say?
Drew Brees: Jimmy Graham revolutionized TE position
Johnny Manziel doesn’t appear to be changing his lifestyle outside of football. Chris Johnson was asked about the rookie’s antics, to which the New York Jets’ running back believes Johnny Football should just do what he does.
Chris Johnson on Manziel partying: ‘Be your own man’
Ryan Broyles is in his third-consecutive offseason of injury rehab. The Detroit Lions wide receiver believes his return from a torn Achilles is going better than his previous ACL injuries.
Ryan Broyles progressing for Lions from torn Achilles
New York Jets RB Chris Johnson supported Cleveland Browns QB Johnny Manziel, saying he should be his own man when it comes to off the field activities. ‘Be your own man,’ Johnson said. ‘Do what you got to do. It’s the offseason. That’s when you get time to do whatever you want to do and live your life. I’m pretty sure once the season gets here, he’ll be all right. He’s going to focus in on football. But this is the time now to where he’ll be able to hang out and do some of the things you want to do. Because once the season gets here, you really have no life. It’s just football and football.”
Footballguys View: So long as his off-field activities don’t impact his on-field performance, most will be okay with Manziel’s antics. The “Get Off My Lawn” crowd doesn’t like when young players have fun and aren’t “all about football.” The bottom line is: that stuff doesn’t matter so long as Manziel is sharp in practice and on Sundays.
Browns | Chris Johnson supports Johnny Manziel
Although Washington Redskins OG Chris Chester struggled at the right guard spot, the team still considers him the favorite to start in 2014. However, Chester could be challenged by OGs Spencer Long and Josh LeRibeus.
Redskins | Chris Chester still OG frontrunner
Report: Buckeyes DL Sprinkle facing charges
Report: Buckeyes DL Sprinkle facing charges
Jacksonville Jaguars CB Will Blackmon is the leading candidate to open the season as the team’s No. 3 corner, according to beat writer Bob Self.
Jaguars | Will Blackmon frontrunner for No. 3 CB spot
Baltimore Ravens LB Daryl Smith said he expects the defense to be even better this season now that he and his teammates have had a year to play together. ‘A lot of us are playing together again, and we started to learn each other last year,’ Smith said. ‘This year, we’ll be able to trust each other more.’
Ravens | Daryl Smith expects the defense to improve
Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III looks more explosive this season, according to offensive coordinator Sean McVay. McVay also said he expects Griffin to return to his 2012 form now that he is playing without a knee brace. ‘I don’t think there’s any question: he looks explosive,’ McVay said. ‘He looks like he is exactly what he was in the 2012 season. I think people underestimate when you have a brace on your knee how much that truly restricts you… So I think being able to take that off, he looks extremely explosive.’
Redskins | Robert Griffin III back in 2012 form
Washington Redskins S Tanard Jackson needs a strong showing in training camp in order to make the 53-man roster, according to beat writer Ira Kaufman. Jackson has not played in two years because of multiple violations of the NFL’s substance-abuse policy.
Redskins | Tanard Jackson fighting for a roster spot