NFL Handicapper Report - 7/29

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  • Jeff Grant
    SBR MVP
    • 05-13-11
    • 1715

    #1
    NFL Handicapper Report - 7/29
    Buffalo Bills
    -Rookie corner Stephon Gilmore is earning the respect of WR Steve Johnson in training camp
    -Defensive line is living up to the hype on 11-on-11 drills early on


    Miami Dolphins
    -Defense enjoyed a clear edge in the team’s first official day in full pads
    -Rookie QB Ryan Tannehill worked mostly with the second-team offense, receiving most of those snaps


    New England Patriots
    -Danny Woodhead is currently the leading candidate to return kickoffs
    -Tom Brady and Brandon Lloyd connected on a 40-yard score


    New York Jets
    -Ran on 22 consecutive plays in the first full-pads practice
    -Head coach Rex Ryan is back to being a presence in defensive meetings, and he’ll be calling the plays again
    -Sanchez and Tebow were a combined 2-for-14 due to receivers struggling to gain separation


    Kansas City Chiefs
    -Jon Baldwin is considered the No. 1 WR right now with Dwayne Bowe holding out


    Oakland Raiders
    -Still plan on playing RB Darren McFadden at some point in the preseason (not going the LaDainian Tomlinson route)
    -Tough to hold players out of key time in the preseason due to new systems


    Baltimore Ravens
    -Flacco believes the offense has the tools to become a top-five unit in the NFL
    -Deepest rookie class since John Harbaugh was named head coach


    Cincinnati Bengals
    -Disappointed that first-round CB Dre Kirkpatrick could miss all of training camp, but are glad to have Leon Hall back on the field
    -Defense gave up eight TD passes in nine games with him in action last year (12 in the final seven regular-season games)


    Cleveland Browns
    -Focus on running the football and play-action throws in the team’s first full-day in pads


    Houston Texans
    -WR Andre Johnson left practice Sunday after suffering a mild groin strain
    -QB Matt Schaub is working at 100 percent in camp, heading into a contract year


    Indianapolis Colts
    -Shifting to more of a 3-4 philosophy on defense
    -Seven players remain on the roster from the Tony Dungy-era that ended in 2008


    Jacksonville Jaguars
    -Don’t expect RB Maurice Jones-Drew in training camp anytime soon
    -Defense continues to focus on forcing turnovers


    Tennessee Titans
    -Expect to name a starting QB by the team’s third preseason game on Aug. 23
    -Locker had the misfortune of coming to camp as a rookie with no offseason due to last year’s lock out


    Dallas Cowboys
    -Concern on the offensive line, with the switching of tackles and adding a pair of new guards
    -Adjustment period for DeMarco Murray to get use to Lawrence Vickers at fullback


    New York Giants
    -WR Hakeem Nicks says he remains on schedule to return to practice in mid-August
    -Victor Cruz and Eli Manning have picked up where they left off last year, amazing chemistry in camp


    Philadelphia Eagles
    -Wide receivers still lack size, will be tested with the injury to Riley Cooper, may have to go after Plaxico Burress or Braylon Edwards


    Washington Redskins
    -Concerns over depth and cohesion on the offensive line
    -Griffin has displayed an early ability to check down to RBs and TEs in practice
    -Griffin ran four option plays during full-team drills, twice keeping the ball


    Arizona Cardinals
    -Kevin Kolb and John Skelton continue to split a majority of the first-team snaps
    -Defense is focused on continuing its great play from the second half of last season, as the team finished 7-2 in that stretch
    -Looking incredibly thin at RB for the preseason opener


    San Francisco 49ers
    -All 11 defensive starters are back on the field, led the league in takeaways (38) and rushing defense (77.2 ypg)
    -Team is excited about its backfield, with Gore, Jacobs and James


    Seattle Seahawks
    -Carroll thinks the pass rush will be greatly improved
    -Offensive line could be a major strength with Max Unger at center, Tom Cable offensive line coach


    St. Louis Rams
    -Team has taken notice of the confidence Jeff Fisher displays on a practice field
    -Fisher is also adjusting to the new practice rules that came into play during his one-year retirement, scheduling took a lot longer


    Chicago Bears
    -Smith allowed his third and fourth string backups to go completely live in practice, something that was different than in years past
    -Expectations are higher for tight ends in a Mike Tice offense, something that is much different than under Mike Martz


    Detroit Lions
    -Schwartz is a little concerned that Calvin Johnson is being too aggressive in practice


    Green Bay Packers
    -Extreme focus has been placed on the secondary tackling better this year, with veteran Charles Woodson leading the charge


    Minnesota Vikings
    -Putting first-round draft pick Matt Kalil to the test, matching him opposing Jared Allen in practice
    -Percy Harvin is having a tremendous camp
    -Offense enjoyed a full offseason, with second year offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave and starting QB Christian Ponder


    Atlanta Falcons
    -Mike Nolan brings a new defensive scheme to Atlanta, his defense in Miami was tied for fourth-best in the NFL on third down last year, Falcons ranked third-worst
    -Abraham expects to have more help on the defensive line to get after the QB


    Carolina Panthers
    -Installing more 3-4 wrinkles to go alongside their regular 4-3 scheme
    -Lockout shortened offseason and injuries caused them to be very vanilla a year ago
  • Nittany Lion
    SBR MVP
    • 09-14-10
    • 1639

    #2
    Nothing on the Steelers, useless!
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    • GunShard
      SBR Posting Legend
      • 03-05-10
      • 10033

      #3
      I went to see the Denver Broncos at their training camp earlier today.

      Awesome touchdown pass from Manning to Decker. The play right after that, Tracy Porter almost intercepted Manning like at the Super Bowl outside of the end zone.
      I got some autographs, still trying to get Peyton Manning to sign, lol.
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      • Jeff Grant
        SBR MVP
        • 05-13-11
        • 1715

        #4
        Originally posted by Nittany Lion
        Nothing on the Steelers, useless!
        Love the passion.
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        • CoverOne
          SBR Rookie
          • 07-11-12
          • 42

          #5
          Great info. Goin to see the Pats this Wednesday for season ticket holders practice......YEEEEEEEAAHHH BOY
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