Jets coach Rex Ryan wasn’t happy when QB Tajh Boyd took a hit in practice: “We don’t hit our quarterbacks, period,” Ryan said. “That’s why they’re in the red jersey. You got to be smart.”
Bills QB EJ Manuel’s position coach thinks the sky is the limit for his potential.
Dolphins offensive coordinator Bill Lazor says he’s OK with his players making mistakes, as long as they learn from them.
Said Tommy Kelly of trying to earn a job on the Patriots’ defensive line, “This is a very hard team to make, so if you don’t go out there and put it on the line every day, you ain’t going to be here. Simple as that.”
The Ravens’ new national anthem singer made his debut at an open practice.
Bengals WR Mohamed Sanu has done a little of everything in practice, including throwing a touchdown pass and taking a handoff in the backfield.
Said Browns RB Ben Tate of taking issue with a defensive player taking him to the ground, “It is a little frustrating but I understand that they need to work. But you know it’s a line and you know when they cross that line offensively we have gotta let them know that its not acceptable. So that is really what it was about just setting the tempo that, ‘Hey, you are not going to bully us. You know what I am saying?’ Everybody’s pro defense, defensive head coach but I am letting them know, ‘It don’t matter, ya’ll not gonna bully us.”
Steelers OL David Snow has been waived/injured after suffering an injury on the first day of camp.
Texans DE J.J. Watt was already the NFL’s best defensive lineman, but he may be getting even better.
Colts QB Andrew Luck may be ready to take a leap forward in his completion percentage.
Jaguars TE Marcedes Lewis is having a strong camp.
After eight seasons in Tennessee, Michael Griffin says of this year’s group: “It’s a different team now. It’s a different team in the fact that it’s different all the way around. You see this team in a positive direction, aimed in the right direction. The guys we’ve brought in the last two years, the coaching staff — all of this you can see where this team can go.”
Broncos DE Derek Wolfe is looking healthy and strong in camp.
Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson is hoping to break the all-time franchise record for career tackles.
Matt Schaub is settling in as the Raiders’ starting quarterback.
Chargers coach Mike McCoy believes in giving players plenty of rest during camp.
Eagles QB Nick Foles says his great numbers last year mean nothing this year.
After not playing at all this year, Giants TE Daniel Fells has a chance to be a starter this year.
Cowboys LB Sean Lee is staying involved, even though he’s out for the year with a knee injury.
Washington backup QB Kirk Cousins is driving his grandma’s van.
Here’s a look at the state of the competition to back up QB Jay Cutler in Chicago.
Lions first-round pick Eric Ebron has dropped some passes, but coach Jim Caldwell is not concerned.
Vikings offensive coordinator Norv Turner is finding QB Teddy Bridgewater to be a quick study.
Packers S Sean Richardson has been able to overcome a serious neck injury.
Falcons QB Matt Ryan has confidence in Atlanta’s revamped offensive line.
Panthers undrafted rookie WR Marcus Lucas is catching a lot of touchdown passes in practice.
There’s pressure in New Orleans on S Jairus Byrd, who comes to the Saints with high expectations.
Said Buccaneers coach Lovie Smith of RB Jeff Demps, “When you have the title ‘fastest man in the NFL,’ you search for ways to do something with him.”
Rams DE William Hayes is recovering from three offseason surgeries.
Cardinals WR Michael Floyd may seem like the No. 2 receiver behind Larry Fitzgerald, but Floyd says there is no No. 1 or No. 2 in Arizona.
Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch’s holdout could get expensive.
After a year off, 49ers WR Brandon Lloyd is enjoying being back in the NFL.