The Times-Picayune reported that “it would be a shock” if Jimmy Graham and the Saints don’t hammer out a long-term contract by July 15. Will an agreement be reached right before the clock strikes midnight?
Will Saints, Graham strike long-term deal by July 15?
Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson said he was impressed by RB Jerick McKinnon. “He’s pretty impressive and there’s not too many guys who impress me like that, especially rookies coming in,” Peterson said. “He’s been able to do some real good things in the offense, picking it up well and just his running style.”
Vikings | Jerick McKinnon impresses Adrian Peterson
Washington Redskins LB Brian Orakpo could benefit from a change in defensive philosophy that will result in a more aggressive approach in getting to the quarterback. The team’s linebackers will be “turned loose” to get into the backfield.
Redskins | Change in philosophy could help Brian Orakpo
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