Falcons- Matt Ryan
Matt Ryan "must have lived in the weight room all offseason," notes NFL.com's Pat Kirwan.
Ryan smartly pointed out that the strength Tom Brady added early in his career helped to make him one of the best in the game. Ryan is on the Brady/Peyton Manning career path as a cerebral quarterback who can make all the throws and has already demonstrated a fourth-quarter presence.
Source: NFL.com Bengals- Carson Palmer
Carson Palmer continues to show excitement over Chris Henry, telling NFL.com's Pat Kirwan that the receiver could be "on the verge of a Randy Moss-type career."
Henry has reportedly reformed his wayward ways and worked closely with Palmer for much of the offseason. We've often considered him a poor man's Randy Moss, but he's going to need a Laveranues Coles or Chad Ochocinco injury to accrue major fantasy value in 2009. He's certainly worth a Dynasty-league stash in the meantime.
Source: NFL.com Steelers- Willie parker
Willie Parker has reportedly been "attacking his offseason training regimen like he never has before."
"I'm getting that speed back like I had two or three years ago," Parker said recently. "I'm faster than I've been." Parker still isn't a great bet to stay healthy through 16 games, but a contract push will provide plenty of motivation in his effort to hold off Rashard Mendenhall.
Source: FoxSports.com Falcons- Michael Vick
Sources tell ESPN.com's John Clayton that Michael Vick doesn't want to play in Canada and "hasn't entertained any thoughts" of joining the UFL.
Vick is concentrating on an NFL return, and Clayton reports that commissioner Roger Goodell has received positive reports "from people he trusts." ESPN's Chris Mortensen predicts that Vick will formally request reinstatement within the next 24 to 48 hours.
Source: ESPN.com Browns- Josh Cribbs
Josh Cribbs told a Cleveland radio station that he'll be there when Browns veterans report to training camp on July 31.
This differs from previous reports which said Cribbs had no plans to play under his current contract. Maybe this is Cribbs simply expressing optimism that his agent will work out a deal with the Browns when they meet this week.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer Jets- Brett Favre
NFL.com is reporting that people close to Brett Favre expect him to decide on his playing status by Friday.
Favre's personal deadline is July 30, but it doesn't look like he'll wait that long to make an announcement. Virtually everyone assumes he will suit up for the Vikings this season. Favre must be convinced his surgically repaired arm is good to go - or maybe he just wants more attention.
Source: NFL.com Panthers- Ryne Robinson
Ryne Robinson is still the leading candidate to return punts and kicks for the Panthers this season.
Rookies Sherrod Martin, Captain Munnerlyn and Larry Beavers could battle for the job during training camp, but it's probably Robinson's to lose. He handled the duties for the Panthers in 2007 before hurting his knee last summer.
Source: Carolina Growl Dolphins- Ronnie Brown
The player rep for Ronnie Brown says the Dolphins have approached him about an extension for the potential 2010 free agent.
The sides have had preliminary discussions which are expected to intensify during training camp. That the Dolphins are pursuing an extension shows they believe Brown is back to his pre-injury form. It also bodes well for his immediate future as the team's feature back with Ricky Williams moving to more of an ancillary role. Jul. 20 - 8:49 am et
Source: Miami Herald Raiders- Nnamdi Asomugha
Nnamdi Asomugha says the Raiders might let him shadow opposing No. 1 receivers under new coordinator John Marshall.
All last year the Raiders left Asomugha at right corner and gave whoever was at LCB (usually DeAngelo Hall or Chris Johnson) safety help over the top. Now that Asomugha is the league's richest defensive back, perhaps he'll be given more shadow coverage responsibilities. That could be bad news for intradivision rivals Dwayne Bowe, Vincent Jackson, and Brandon Marshall.
Source: Sacramento Bee
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