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Roddy White has caught 100+ passes in each of the last 2 seasons and 80+ passes in each of the last 5. However, today he admitted that new offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter plans to lean less on White in 2012, in favor of other players like Harry Douglas and Julio…

The Miami Dolphins already extended one player heading into a contract year, Cameron Wake, this offseason, but it appears they are not done. According to the Miami Herald, the Dolphins are expected to begin work on an extension with defensive tackle Randy Starks, as well as possibly cornerback/safety Sean Smith…

The Browns lost starting safety Mike Adams this offseason to the Denver Broncos. Usama Young, who played decent in place of the injured TJ Ward last season at safety, seemed like a natural fit to be promoted from within. However, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, it is Eric Hagg,…

Kenyon Coleman was a starter for the Cowboys last season, but he wasn’t that great and he turned 33 this offseason. He’s owed 1.9 million in the final year of his deal and could now the Dallas Cowboys official website is saying that Coleman could be a cap casualty. Even…

In an interview with the Minnesota Star-Tribune, the Vikings’ Adrian Peterson said he is “locked in” on a week 1 return and can’t “even entertain” the possibility of not being out there week 1. A return to the football field roughly 9 months after tearing his ACL seems ridiculous, but…

Rob Ninkovich has played primarily at outside linebacker in his career, but the 6-2 255 pounder has been seeing some snaps at defensive end for the Patriots in OTAs. Ninkovich is yet another diamond in the rough that the Patriots have unearthed, ranking 10th among all 4-3 outside linebackers last…

Jake Long is heading into the final year of his 5 year rookie deal in 2012 and the Dolphins are trying to extend their franchise left tackle. However, the two sides are currently not close right now. Long wants a deal equal to or greater than the 92 million over…

The Jets have been a base 3-4 defense for years and that has remained the case under Head Coach Rex Ryan. However, defensive coordinator Mike Pettine says they will be using more 4 man defensive lines in 2012 because it “makes sense.” I agree with Pettine. The Jets’ 4 man…

The Ravens and Joe Flacco have been discussing a contract extension this offseason as Flacco heads into the final year of his 5 year rookie deal. However, these talks have so far gone nowhere and, according to the Carroll County Times, they aren’t getting any better. The talks were described…

The Steelers cut long time veteran Aaron Smith, who had played 13 years with the team, this offseason, opening up a starting job on the defensive line. The Steelers were prepared for this day as they spent 2 first round picks on defensive linemen, Ziggy Hood and Cameron Heyward, in…