Washington Redskins RB Derrius Guice is going to do ‘big things’ this season, according to Jacksonville Jaguars RB Leonard Fournette. ‘He always had the talent when I was there at LSU,’ Fournette said. ‘He’s going to have a great year.’

Arizona Cardinals QB Sam Bradford (knee) saw more reps during team drills as minicamp progressed, and he said limiting his reps has helped him prepare physically and mentally. ‘I can really build on what we had done here and coming to training camp ready to go,’ Bradford said. ‘I feel like we’ve done a great job of sticking to the plan,’ Bradford said. ‘I think the plan has worked and my body feels really good right now.’

New England Patriots OG Shaquille Mason is entering the final year of his current deal, and Mike Reiss of ESPNBoston.com doesn’t believe the Patriots will be willing to pay Mason the roughly $10 million per year he will command on the market.

Seattle Seahawks WR Brandon Marshall (hamstring) skipped organized team activities and the minicamp, but coach Pete Carroll indicates the team is fine with this as long as Marshall keeps recovering.

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger won’t pursue an extension on his contract, which expires in two years, over the summer months. Roethlisberger said he prefers to just play football and let his representation worry about the money.

Houston Texans WR Keke Coutee might be the team’s answer in the slot, according to ESPN’s Sarah Barshop, who notes the rookie has ‘stood out among the young receiving corps.’

New York Jets WR Chad Hansen is one of the most improved players on the team – looking stronger and faster than last year – and could play his way into a prominent role with a good preseason, according to ESPN’s Rich Cimini.

New England Patriots QB Tom Brady acknowledged in an interview with Oprah Winfrey that aired on her network Sunday, June 17, he knows he is getting closer to retirement as he nears his 41st birthday in August, telling Winfrey he is ‘seeing that there’s definitely an end coming, sooner rather than later.’ However, Brady also added he wants to play ‘as long as I’m loving the training and preparation and willing to make the commitment.’

Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE O.J. Howard ‘showed how versatile and explosive he can be during minicamp,’ according to Rick Stroud of The Tampa Bay Times.

Buffalo Bills WR Zay Jones will have to ‘earn his way’ and ‘not necessarily go right to the top of the line’ after a mostly disappointing rookie season, according to general manager Brandon Beane.