| Todd Weiner, T, Atlanta Falcons | Monday 5/12, 11:52 PM CT |
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| The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Falcons' right tackle Todd Weiner , who's recovering from knee surgery, is hoping to return by training camp. Weiner and Smith said Weiner was ahead of schedule and that he could start running as early as next week.
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| Falcons safety Jimmy Williams , the team's top draft pick in 2006, said he annoyed the coaching staff by reporting to offseason workouts overweight, this according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He is said to weigh more than 230 pounds, although he is listed at 212. |
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| Roddy White, WR, Atlanta Falcons | Monday 5/12, 7:59 PM CT |
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| Roddy White was held out of practice on Monday because of a slight hamstring issue that popped up on Sunday, according to the Falcon's Official Website. "Roddy tweaked his hamstring," HC Mike Smith said. "It's just precautionary. We don't want to put ourselves in a position with a guy this time of year that may hurt himself more by going out there." |
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| NFL Network's Adam Schefter noted on Monday's telecast that the Patriots received a visit from Kevin Jones last week. The team brought him in for casual talks, according to NFL.com.
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| Robbie Gould has signed a five-year extension that will keep him under contract with the Bears through the 2013 season, according to the AP. Financial terms were not disclosed. Gould said, "I’m really excited. I’m excited to stay in the city of Chicago and to be a Chicago Bear. This is one of those opportunities that’s once-in-a-lifetime and life-changing, and I’m just excited to have it. I’m excited that my hard work has paid off, but I’m definitely not done working hard and making field goals and kicking kickoffs. That’s what I get paid to do. Now it’s just a matter of being able to go out there and have fun, relax and enjoy."
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| Joe Horn, WR, Atlanta Falcons | Monday 5/12, 2:22 PM CT |
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| Joe Horn stated on Monday that he would like to be traded rather than serve as a "just in case guy" with the Falcons this season, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Horn said, "I want to win a Super Bowl and I want to win a Super Bowl here in Atlanta, but I don't think I can help this team win a Super Bowl sitting on the bench, waiting for third down." |
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| Kyle Orton, QB, Chicago Bears | Monday 5/12, 1:58 PM CT |
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| Kyle Orton is confident he will be the Bears' starting quarterback in 2008, if given a fair shot to compete for the job, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Orton said, "All I care about is if I get my chance. If I get my chance, I'm confident that I will win the job and play well. I don't really pay attention to talk of a not-so level playing field. I hear through third parties and all that stuff but it doesn't affect my mind-set or my thoughts as a player or anything like that. That's what you've got to believe. I've been told by the coaches that's how it's going to be, so I think it is. I think I've earned that chance to have a fair competition. It's the most excited I've been going into a season. I've put in a lot of work in the offseason and I'm just really excited where my game is at. I'm throwing the football really well. I haven't really asked how the competition will break down. I'm assuming it's going to be 50-50 and we'll go from there."
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| Wide receiver Kevin McMahan has agreed to a two-year deal with the Chiefs, according to KCChiefs.com. Financial terms were not disclosed. |
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| Terrell Owens' contract has been a hot topic in Dallas as they spent money to land linebacker Zach Thomas and cornerback Pacman Jones, and are working on extensions for Marion Barber and Ken Hamlin, according to the Dallas Morning News. Owens said there won't be a problem with his contract, which will expire at the end of the 2008 season. Owens stated, "I definitely want to end my career with the Dallas Cowboys, and go into the Hall of Fame as a Dallas Cowboy. I'm going to let God fight this battle for me. There was a situation where the contract didn't work out in Philly. With this, I'm going to let it play out and not try to be a distraction. I'll let it take care of itself. I'm a firm believer that things will work out for the best."
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| Oshiomogho Atogwe was on the sideline for Sunday's final minicamp practice due to a hamstring injury, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He sat out Saturday as well. |
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| Coach Romel Crennel was pleased to land Shaun Rogers and Corey Williams this season, according to ClevelandBrowns.com. Crennel said, "Corey Williams and Shaun Rogers, we know they've got talent and ability. We're excited to have them and think they'll make a great contribution for us. Anytime you have new players there's a learning curve but they seem to be quick learners. I think they'll pick it up pretty quickly."
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| Wide receiver Steve Sanders suffered a broken bone in his foot, according to ClevelandBrowns.com. Joe Jurevicius is also being slowed while he works through his knee recovery, and Travis Wilson will get a chance for more reps during the Browns' OTA. The team thinks Wilson may step up and be able to do more this season. |
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| Randy McMichael is pleased to have new OC Al Saunders in St. Louis, as Saunders has directed a tight end to the Pro Bowl for eight straight seasons, according to the Belleville News-Democrat. McMichael said, "As soon as I found what was going on and they had hired Coach Saunders, I got really excited. This is the kind of offense that I have dreamed my whole career of playing in. I'm having a good time right now, and hopefully I can extend my role and keep doing the things I like to do."
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| Reche Caldwell has stood out at the Rams' minicamp, according to the Belleville News-Democrat. The former member of the Redskins displayed solid hands and a good knowledge of the Rams' new offense. Coach Scott Linehan said, "You can see that he has background with the system that we are running now, playing for offensive coordinator Al Saunders last year. He has done a nice job. There are going to be times when we spell a receiver, or we put a guy in for a play here and there, or you go in with three wide receivers and sometimes you are going to move the other receivers around and you have to know basically two or three positions. His background in the offense is really going to help him."
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| Chris Draft, LB, St. Louis Rams | Monday 5/12, 10:42 AM CT |
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| Chris Draft is working as the Rams' starting strong-side linebacker during minicamp, according to the Belleville News-Democrat. Coach Scott Linehan said that Draft will battle Quinton Culberson for the starting job and added, "It's going to be a good battle, and it will be one to keep an eye on. Either way I feel great about the fact that we have two guys who we feel really comfortable with. Chris has the experience and the versatility to play all three positions, and now he is in the position where he can get back into a starting role, which I know he likes. The thing about Quinton is that he gets around the ball a whole lot. He had one start for us last year in the last game of the year, and I think he led the defense in tackles that day. That is hard to do in the NFL."
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| If Derrick Mason, Mark Clayton, and Demetrius Williams perform up to expectations, the team could feature three receivers as their primary formation, according to the Baltimore Sun. New OC Cam Cameron wants to be unpredictable and will change up the formations as well as the personnel groupings. But he told the aforementioned receivers that their play will influence the direction of the offense. Cameron said, "If we had to start a game today, three wide receivers might be our starting group. We always like to mix it. But our best 11 players will be our primary personnel group."
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| Joe Flacco, QB, Baltimore Ravens | Monday 5/12, 8:39 AM CT |
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| Joe Flacco is fitting in well with the Ravens and isn't intimidated by making the leap from small-school Delaware to the NFL, according to ProFootballTalk.com. Flacco said, "It's pretty cool. It’s a lot of fun to learn something new every day. There was a lot thrown at us, and I did the best job I could to absorb as much as I could. It was a good experience. I don’t think it’s intimidating. You’re just anxious to get out there and see what it’s like. I’ve grown a lot over the past three days. I got to know everybody, and I think it worked out well." Coach John Harbaugh also stated, "He can throw the ball, he’s smart. The thing I saw when we were moving the ball is he’s got to get the ball out quicker. Those guys can cover some ground when they’re blitzing and he’s got the red jersey on now so he didn’t feel the ramifications of that. I think he understands the speed of the game a little bit at this level."
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