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Continue reading →: Vikings’ Christian Ponder bulks up to 233
According to ESPN 1500 Twin Cities, Christian Ponder has added 20 pounds of bulk to his frame this offseason and now stands at 6-2 233. The added muscle will definitely help with two weaknesses of his game, his durability and his arm strength. Ponder has also received praise all offseason…
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Continue reading →: Lance Kendricks to have a prominent role in Rams’ offense
The Rams have one of the thinnest and least proven receiving corps in the NFL, but they have no shortage of young guys with upside. One of those young guys is tight end Lance Kendricks, a 2011 2nd round pick. According to the Rams’ official website, Kendricks figures to have…
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Continue reading →: LaDainian Tomlinson thinks Santonio Holmes may be a problem in run first offense
Now that LaDainian Tomlinson is officially retired and a former-Jet, he can say negative things about the team without it affecting him. In one of his first appearances since his retirement ceremony, Tomlinson appeared on Rich Eisen’s podcast and spoke about, among other things, the Jets and their transition to…
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Continue reading →: Jerry Rice praises Falcons’ Julio Jones
While he was on Sportscenter today, Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice named Julio Jones as the receiver who will have a breakout year this season. Normally, things like this are not newsworthy, but if you’re a receiver, there isn’t anyone’s praise you want more than Jerry Rice’s. Jones…
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Continue reading →: Bears, Henry Melton not discussing extension
As the 2009 4th round pick heads into the final year of his rookie contract, Henry Melton and the Bears are reportedly not discussing an extension and are not expected to do so before or during the season. Melton had a strong season in 2011, ranking 17th among defensive tackles…
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Continue reading →: Falcons, Brent Grimes working on extension ahead of deadline
Though there has been little to no activity between the two sides since Brent Grimes signed his 10.281 million dollar tender in April, ESPN.com’s Paul Yasinskas says that he wouldn’t “rule out” an extension for Brent Grimes from the Falcons before next Monday’s deadline for franchise players to sign long…
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Continue reading →: Browns expect Josh Gordon to contribute immediately
On the same day that the team used a 2nd round pick on him in the supplemental draft, Browns’ GM Tom Heckert said that he expects Josh Gordon to contribute immediately, which makes sense considering how highly the organization values him. The Browns have one of, if not the thinnest…
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Continue reading →: Cleveland Browns use a 2nd round pick in supplemental draft on Josh Gordon
Anytime you can use a 2nd round pick on a player who hasn’t played football in 2 years, you have to do it. I don’t understand the infatuation with Gordon. He has off the field issues. He hasn’t played organized football for almost 2 years (which is the bigger issue).…
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Continue reading →: Santana Moss could be Redskins’ #1 receiver
According to ESPN NFC East reporter Dan Graziano, Santana Moss still has a chance to be the Redskins’ #1 receiver. That’s a pretty big leap for the man who was once considered to be on the roster bubble after the Redskins added both Pierre Garcon and Josh Morgan this offseason.…
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Continue reading →: Tim Hightower to start for Redskins if healthy?
According to ESPN.com’s Dan Graziano, if healthy, Tim Hightower will be the Redskins’ starting running back next season. This is notable because Graziano is the reporter who first predicted Hightower would start last year and he did. Hightower rushed for 321 yards and a score on 84 carries last season…