Browns- Brady Quinn
ESPN's James Walker confirms that Brady Quinn currently has the lead in the Browns' quarterback competition.
Walker says Quinn had a "decent, albeit not spectacular" spring, but Derek Anderson "struggled most of the way" before missing the last two OTA days with a calf injury. It looks like Quinn will take the first snap in training camp.
Source: ESPN.com Jaguars- Tony Pashos
Incumbent Tony Pashos has a "significant" lead in his battle at right tackle with rookie Eben Britton.
It looks like Britton will only be a swing guard/tackle reserve in his first year, as he's not as skilled a run blocker as Pashos yet. Britton, the No. 39 pick overall, could move into the first team when Pashos turns 30 in 2010.
Source: jaguars.com Jaguars- Sean Considine
Free agent pickup Sean Considine was reportedly the best looking safety on the field during Jaguars Organized Team Activities.
Jags.com suggests that Reggie Nelson's job could be in danger after the club acquired Gerald Sensabaugh. The reality is Considine is an athlete and bound to look good in shorts. He's never been durable when the pads go on.
Source: jaguars.com The United Football League
The United Football League will have several different rules than the NFL, including giving both teams at least one possession in overtime.
It's like the college rule, which we're guessing will come to the big leagues soon enough. Quarterbacks under pressure will also be able to ground the ball in or outside the pocket (David Carr seems a perfect fit), and the UFL will have no "tuck rule." Penalties for touchdown dancing are more lenient, and instant replays will be decided in the booth, not by on-field referees.
Source: Associated Press Bengals- Andre Smith
SI.com's Ross Tucker expects the Bengals to use Andre Smith at right tackle permanently, rather than move him to the left side in time.
We actually believe Smith's best fit might be guard, but No. 6 overall was still quite high to pick a long-term right tackle. At 6'4 and lacking elite athleticism, Smith does profile better to the strong side if he's going to stay at tackle.
Source: SI.com Packers- Jermichael Finley
Offensive coordinator Joe Philbin isn't ruling out Jermichael Finley beating out Donald Lee for the Packers' starting job.
"Jermichael is a much better player," Philbin said. "A year ago he was a 21-year-old kid from Texas. He didn’t know first base from third base. We're excited, he's making very good progress." Lee will play often either way because he's a better blocker, but Finley offers much more vertical ability.
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette Ravens- Steve McNair
Preliminary test results show that Steve McNair's mistress, Sahel Kazemi, fired the gun found at the scene of their deaths.
Tennessee state medical examiner Dr. Feng Li conducted autopsies on the bodies and found gunpowder on Kazemi's hands. The residue was traced back to the gun found under Kazemi's body, which she bought days earlier. Nashville police haven't made it official yet, but most signs continue to point towards a murder-suicide. More evidence will be revealed later this afternoon.
Source: Nashville TennesseanPatriots- Tom Brady
Patriots tight end Ben Watson says Tom Brady (ACL, MCL surgery) "has looked great" this offseason and worked "really hard."
"He's definitely poised to come back and have a great year," Watson added. "We're looking forward to having him back." We haven't heard a negative report on Brady's knee in six months. He appears right on track for Week 1.
Source: ESPN.com Browns- Martin Rucker
Browns second-year TE Martin Rucker saw consistent first- and second-team reps during offseason OTAs.
He often ran in a two-tight end set with likely starter Robert Royal. Rucker is Cleveland's top receiving TE prospect, with only Steve Heiden (ACL surgery) to beat out for second string. Interestingly, Rucker is lined up in the slot in his photo on the Browns' website. The club needs help at that position.
Source: clevelandbrowns.com Raiders- JaMarcus Russel
NFL Network's Jason La Canfora reports that JaMarcus Russell has followed through on his promise to hold a private and voluntary passing camp with his receivers and it is currently ongoing.
La Canfora says Russell paid for the receivers' flights and calls it "a positive step" for the underachieving former first-round pick. Still, that this is a big deal just magnifies the overwhelming concern about Russell's work habits to this point. The Raiders are going to remain a run-first team no matter what Russell does in the offseason with Will Franklin and Chaz Schilens.
Texans- Dunta Robinson
The Texans remain far apart in contract discussions with unsigned franchise player Dunta Robinson, according to NFL Network's Jason La Canfora.
Texans- Dunta Robinson
The Texans remain far apart in contract discussions with unsigned franchise player Dunta Robinson, according to NFL Network's Jason La Canfora.
La Canfora expects Robinson to play the season on his one-year, $9.957 million tender. Still, he skipped mandatory offseason work and isn't a lock to show for the start of training camp. The Texans guarded themselves some by drafting mid-round corner help, but they need their top cover guy back badly.
Falcons- John Abraham
NFL Network's Steve Wyche passes along "rumblings" that Falcons RE John Abraham might want a new contract.
Falcons- John Abraham
NFL Network's Steve Wyche passes along "rumblings" that Falcons RE John Abraham might want a new contract.
Wyche says Abraham won't target Albert Haynesworth money, but likely wants to be paid like Jared Allen (6 years/$73.26M). Abraham is coming off his best year (16.5 sacks, four forced fumbles), making second-team All Pro. At 31 with a $5 million '09 salary, however, Abraham doesn't have that great a case.
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