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According to ESPN Twin Cities, Stephen Burton, a 7th round pick in 2011, has been impressing when given 1st team reps in OTAs. Percy Harvin has missed some practice time after shoulder surgery and, while it won’t cause him to miss any games, it has allowed Stephen Burton to get…

The Texans don’t have any veteran receivers behind Andre Johnson and Kevin Walter after cutting Jacoby Jones earlier this offseason. Their next 3 receivers on the depth chart, in any order, are Lester Jean, DeVier Posey, and Keshawn Martin, who have 0 combined catches in the NFL. The Texans brought…

According to the Indianapolis Star, Donnie Avery has been “one of the bright spots” for the Colts in practice this offseason. The Colts took a flier on Avery, who was solid in 2008 and 2009 for the Rams before essentially missing the last 2 seasons with injuries. The Colts have…

The Buccaneers have two talented starting wide receivers in Vincent Jackson, one of their big offseason acquisitions, as well as Mike Williams, who had a big season in 2010. However, it was slot receiver Preston Parker who was singled out by quarterback Josh Freeman as someone he was excited about…

Dorin Dickerson was one of the most fascinating prospects of the 2010 NFL Draft class. He played pretty much every position known to man at Pittsburgh, playing wide receiver, tight end, fullback, and linebacker. He also was productive in his final season at Pittsburgh, catching 49 passes for 529 yards…

Alex Green was a 3rd round pick of the Packers’ in 2011, but managed just 3 carries last year before tearing his ACL. When asked today, Green was noncommittal about Training Camp saying that he’s “not sure.” This report comes on the same day that Mike McCarthy called Brandon Saine…

Joseph Addai got a minimum contract from the Patriots this offseason, but Mike Reiss of ESPN New England believes that Addai could be the Patriots’ biggest free agent steal. Addai is 29 and doesn’t have much left in the tank, but he’s a veteran runner with good hands as a…

Packers’ Head Coach Mike McCarthy singled out one running back for praise today and it’s not who you would think. James Starks and Alex Green are probably bigger names, but Brandon Saine was the one that Mike McCarthy called the most consistent of the bunch today. Saine was an undrafted…

There has been speculation this offseason that Darrelle Revis would hold out yet again for a new deal, fueled by the fact that his original new deal was heavily front loaded and only pays him 13.5 million over the next two seasons, as well as by Revis’ comments that he…

The Jets have not had any progress in their extension talks with former 1st round pick Dustin Keller, who is heading into a contract year. Keller told ESPN New York today that he’s “frustrated” with the situation. Keller’s frustration is undoubtedly fueled by the fact that division rival Rob Gronkowski,…