Redskins- Colt Brennan
Backup Redskins QB Colt Brennan said that he's "going to play a ton" in the preseason as he battles with Todd Collins for the No. 2 job.
That may mean that the Redskins are trying to see if he can step on the field in 2009. After trying to acquire Jay Cutler and Mark Sanchez in the offseason, it's clear starter Jason Campbell is on a short leash. Brennan put up huge numbers at Hawaii but has yet to take an NFL snap.
Source: The Monty Show on Sporting News Radio
Bears- Earl Bennett
According to Bears beat writer Brad Biggs, WR Earl Bennett is "being counted on for major production."
At this point the Bears seem comfortable going into the season with Bennett and Devin Hester as their top wideouts. Bennett played with Jay Cutler at Vanderbilt and performed well at spring workouts. Even though Bennett caught zero passes in his rookie season, he's going to have a chance to make a name for himself now.
Source: Chicago Sun Times
Bears- Zackary Bowman
Thanks in part to his 12 interceptions during OTAs, Bears CB Zackary Bowman has shot up the depth chart.
Bowman seems likely to make the team and will provide depth in case Charles Tillman or Nathan Vasher go down.
Source: Chicago Tribune
Bills- Eric Wood
Rookies Eric Wood and Andy Levitre are projected to be the Bills' starting guards this season.
The Bills offensive line is a mess as they won't have anyone playing the same position they played last year. Langston Walker is moving from right tackle to left tackle, replacing Jason Peters. Wood and Levitre rarely played guard in college. Take this for what it's worth when drafting Buffalo's skill players.
Source: espn.com
Patriots- Leigh Bodden
Chris Gasper of the Boston Globe thinks that Patriots CB Leigh Bodden "could have a Pro Bowl year."
Gasper says Bodden is the team's No. 1 corner and will start opposite Shawn Springs. Don't sleep on Bodden as an IDP candidate.
Source: Boston Globe
Packers- Nick Barnett
Packers LB Nick Barnett (ACL surgery) says he is 90 percent and expects to be limited at the start of training camp.
Barnett is making a quick recovery from the surgery and seems like he'll be ready for Week 1. Barnett also said that Brett Favre was a "huge distraction" last year and the situation hurt the team.
Source: Ross Tucker on Twitter
49ers- Shaun Hill
Beat writer Matt Maiocco doesn't expect the 49ers offense to have any serious issues with the transition from Mike Martz's system to Jimmy Raye's.
Raye, whose "meat and potatoes" system uses digit terminology similar to Martz's complex scheme, has already successfully installed his new offense. Maiocco notes that Shaun Hill and Alex Smith both looked better than he's ever seen them on the practice field.
Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Raiders- Louis Murphy
Coach Tom Cable singled out fourth-round WR Louis Murphy as the surprise of the Raiders rookie class.
"He has all the makings to be a very special football player at this level," said Cable. "We really think we found one." Don't expect much out of Murphy as a rookie, but the burner has a chance to climb a flimsy Raiders depth chart in the future.
Source: NFL.com
Falcons- Michael Vick
Commissioner Michael Huyghue says the UFL will give Michael Vick a chance to play as long as his legal issues are behind him.
Vick's rights belong to the Orlando franchise. If NFL Commissioner Goodell upholds his indefinite suspension for another year, Vick could opt to play his way into football shape in the new league.
Source: Associated Press
Patriots- Patrick Chung "Pat Chung"
Patriots second-round S Patrick Chung recently announced that he prefers to go by "Pat Chung."
Pat is the son of 1980s reggae singer Sophia George-Chung and half-Jamaican, half-Chinese record producer Ronald Chung. The former Oregon star is expected to be the Patriots' third safety this season.
Source: ESPN.com
Jets- Brett Favre
Brett Favre is reportedly close to purchasing a condominium in the Minneapolis area.
It's not a done deal, but Favre is believed to be "settling" on the condo in Edina. Profootballtalk's latest educated guess has the Favre signing being announced during the week of July 13-17, after the wedding of Brad Childress' daughter and before single-game tickets go on sale July 20.
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
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