Adrian Peterson went out of his way to compliment Jerick McKinnon, calling the Vikings rookie running back Minnesota’s most impressive player during offseason workouts. What else did All Day have to say?
Adrian Peterson raves about Vikes rookie McKinnon
Chicago Bears FS Chris Conte (shoulder) could win one of the starting spots in training camp, but injuries could play a role. Conte sat out for the entire offseason program. “We’ll see,” Bears defensive coordinator Mel Tucker said. “I’ll wait until camp rolls around and I’ll get a report, and they’ll let us know who’s available and how much they can do. Whenever he’s available, we’ll start working him in and get him up to speed, get him the reps. He’s been in the meetings. So he knows what we’re doing. We’re going to start over pretty much in training camp with our installation. So a lot of it will be review, and then we’ll add some things as we go that we didn’t cover in OTAs and the coaches’ sessions. He’s gotten the mental work in, in the class room. So it’ll just be getting the physical reps. When he’s ready, he’s ready. We’ll work him in.”
Bears | Injuries could hurt Chris Conte
Packers coach Mike McCarthy expects Datone Jones to make a “huge jump” this season and we expect him to “Make the Leap,” but nobody’s expectations are higher than Green Bay’s second-year pass rusher.
Datone Jones: I won’t be satisfied until I’m the best
Green Bay Packers LB Jamari Lattimore could push LB Brad Jones for more playing time during training camp. The team has said Jones’ starting job is not in jeopardy.
Packers | Jamari Lattimore could push for more time
San Francisco 49ers LB Chris Borland said he understands that LB Michael Wilhoite is the leading candidate for the starting inside linebacker job that will replace LB NaVorro Bowman (knee) but is looking forward to competing with Wilhoite during training camp.
49ers | Chris Borland looking forward to competing
Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew said he is willing to block more often this upcoming season if he helps the team win.
Lions | Brandon Pettigrew willing to block more
Cleveland Browns RB Dion Lewis (undisclosed) said he is completely recovered from the broken leg he suffered last year and should be ready for the start of training camp. He sat out organized team activities and minicamp because of an undisclosed injury that he said was not related to his leg.
Browns | Dion Lewis expects to be ready for camp
Cleveland Browns RB Dion Lewis said he is not sure what his role will be this upcoming season but is looking forward to competing during training camp. Lewis said he believes he has a good grasp of the new offense.
Browns | Dion Lewis not sure about role
Chicago Bears CB Sherrick McManis could make the final roster because of his special teams play.
Bears | Sherrick McManis could make team
Chicago Bears CB Isaiah Frey appears to be the leading candidate for the No. 5 cornerback job entering training camp but will have to compete with several other cornerbacks for the job.
Bears | Isaiah Frey appears to be top candidate for No. 5 CB job