NFL Camp News & Notes 8/9/09
Looking forward to watching the Hall of Fame game today I thought I would compile some news and notes from training camps for your guys collected from fyifootballplay, fftoolbox and CBS Sports.
Atlanta
Roddy White gets 6 year $50 million contract extension.
Carolina
Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams dinged his lower leg toward the end of practice Friday and was looked at by trainers on the table. Williams apparently hurt his toe running through the line, but coach John Fox said Williams is fine per CBS Sports.
Cleveland
QB Brady Quinn outperformed Derek Anderson at the Browns' intrasquad scrimmage Sunday morning.
Chicago
LB Brian Urlacher looks like he is getting his second wind. He has picked off Jay Cutler twice in intrasquad scrimmages.
Jay Cutler has favored Olsen, Bennett and Hester in two-minute drills per the Chicago Redeye.
Devin Hester to focus more on receiving.
Denver
Knowson finally signs and fans do not like Orton already who threw two interceptions in a recent practice. It's visibly obvious that WR Eddie Royal is stronger in his arms and chest this season.
Detroit
Lions insider Tom Kowalski says there is no question the Stafford will win the Lions starting quarterback positions. LB Julian Peterson says the even as a rookie Stafford is way ahead of the curve. Btw, a friendly rivalry has developed between Petersen and Foote who played their college ball at Michigan State and Michigan respectively per Kowalski as well.
Jacksonville
QB David Garrard hasn't looked especially sharp in drills.
Kansas City
According to writer Kent Babb, RB Jamaal Charles "really has been one of the Chiefs' more impressive players so far."
New York Giants
WR Hakeem Nicks revealed he is at 202 pounds, down significantly from the 212 to 215 pounds he played at in college.
New York Jets
Sanchez taking snaps with the first team.
New Orleans
RB Pierre Thomas lined up at QB during some wildcat formations in practice recently with Drew Brees at receiver…they are apparently just trying it out.
Philiadelphia
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson has hyperextended his right knee in practice. Jackson fell awkwardly Saturday after getting tangled up with cornerback Asante Samuel during a full-squad drill. The second-year pro walked the length of the field with head trainer Rick Burkholder before being carted to the locker room. Jackson was able to put weight on his leg after practice, but the knee was heavily wrapped per CBS Sports.
Rookie WR Jeremy Maclin will get the bulk of the punt and kick return chances in the Eagles preseason opener.
Pittsburgh
Veteran WR Shaun McDonald is also getting a look from the Steelers as a punt returner.
OLB and reigning defensive player of the year LB James Harrison says his body fat is down two percent from last season.
St. Louis
WR Donnie Avery has X-rays for a sore foot that sidelined him on Saturday's intrasquad scrimmage.
San Diego
Tomlinson is campaigning for Chargers to use him and Sproles on the field together more often.
San Franscisco
Crabtree still holding out. His financial advisor and cousin David Wells stated to ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap that he his prepared to sit out the whole season and re-enter the 2010 NFL draft. Crabtree’s agent has said that this is not the case and that he prefers to negotiate in private.
As much as I’d like to tell Michael to get his ass to camp and his “advisor” to shut up, they do kinda have a case. Word is that the 49ers are not matching what Heyward-Bey of the Raiders got. Crabtree is obviously the better talent...personally I think the problem is that the NFL needs to do something about these outrageous rookie contracts.
Seattle
Seahawks agree to deal with No. 4 overall pick Aaron Curry.
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