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What we know about each NFL team after minicamps
Alex Marvez
FOX Sports
http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/minicamps-lessons-learned-cowboys-patriots-packers-lessons-062015
NFC EAST
Dallas: I'm expecting a happy ending to the Dez Bryant contract squabble.
While his agents probably weren't thrilled, it spoke volumes about Bryant's desire to reach a long-term deal with the Cowboys that he attended minicamp Thursday to speak directly with team owner Jerry Jones one day after expressing his dissatisfaction with talks on Twitter. With Bryant designated as their franchise player, Dallas has until July 15 to reach agreement with Bryant on a multiyear contract. Otherwise, Bryant will be playing under a one-year, $12.8 million tender and no further negotiations can take place until the start of the 2016 offseason. One of the few winners in the Bryant-Cowboys standout is Devin Street. He has received Bryant's starting reps during practice and is poised to make a much bigger impact than in a two-catch rookie season.
Washington: Shuffling wide receivers may help Robert Griffin III get back on track.
The Commanders have flopped starters DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon. Jackson is now playing at the 'X' spot, a move designed to take better advantage of his game-breaking speed. Garcon was switched to 'Z,' a position ideally suited for his skills in the short and intermediate passing game. Garcon's production plummeted by 45 catches to 68 grabs in his first season playing 'X' in head coach Jay Gruden's offense. Mind you, neither change will make a huge difference if quarterback Robert Griffin III and the offensive line fail to improve from dreadful 2014 showings.
New York Giants: There is actually some good news regarding an injured player.
Tom Coughlin's charges have taken a beating the past two years and the Giants were snake-bit once again in May when left tackle Will Beatty suffered a torn pectoral muscle that is expected to sideline him until at least midseason. That's what made Coughlin's recent revelation regarding the status of wide receiver Victor Cruz so refreshing to hear. Coughlin said that Cruz, who tore his patella tendon last October, is expected to open training camp on the regular 90-man roster rather than the physically unable to perform list. Cruz's return should further boost a passing game that still flourished in 2014 thanks to rookie sensation and fellow wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
Philadelphia: It's still wait-and-see for quarterback Sam Bradford.
Bradford, who suffered his second torn anterior cruciate ligament in as many years last August, still wasn't participating in 11-on-11 drills during last week's minicamp. At this time of year and considering his injury history, it's wise for Bradford and the Eagles to hold off until he's absolutely, positively ready to go. Bradford, though, will have to catch up during training camp in mastering a new offense.
Alex Marvez
FOX Sports
http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/minicamps-lessons-learned-cowboys-patriots-packers-lessons-062015
NFC EAST
Dallas: I'm expecting a happy ending to the Dez Bryant contract squabble.
While his agents probably weren't thrilled, it spoke volumes about Bryant's desire to reach a long-term deal with the Cowboys that he attended minicamp Thursday to speak directly with team owner Jerry Jones one day after expressing his dissatisfaction with talks on Twitter. With Bryant designated as their franchise player, Dallas has until July 15 to reach agreement with Bryant on a multiyear contract. Otherwise, Bryant will be playing under a one-year, $12.8 million tender and no further negotiations can take place until the start of the 2016 offseason. One of the few winners in the Bryant-Cowboys standout is Devin Street. He has received Bryant's starting reps during practice and is poised to make a much bigger impact than in a two-catch rookie season.
Washington: Shuffling wide receivers may help Robert Griffin III get back on track.
The Commanders have flopped starters DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon. Jackson is now playing at the 'X' spot, a move designed to take better advantage of his game-breaking speed. Garcon was switched to 'Z,' a position ideally suited for his skills in the short and intermediate passing game. Garcon's production plummeted by 45 catches to 68 grabs in his first season playing 'X' in head coach Jay Gruden's offense. Mind you, neither change will make a huge difference if quarterback Robert Griffin III and the offensive line fail to improve from dreadful 2014 showings.
New York Giants: There is actually some good news regarding an injured player.
Tom Coughlin's charges have taken a beating the past two years and the Giants were snake-bit once again in May when left tackle Will Beatty suffered a torn pectoral muscle that is expected to sideline him until at least midseason. That's what made Coughlin's recent revelation regarding the status of wide receiver Victor Cruz so refreshing to hear. Coughlin said that Cruz, who tore his patella tendon last October, is expected to open training camp on the regular 90-man roster rather than the physically unable to perform list. Cruz's return should further boost a passing game that still flourished in 2014 thanks to rookie sensation and fellow wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
Philadelphia: It's still wait-and-see for quarterback Sam Bradford.
Bradford, who suffered his second torn anterior cruciate ligament in as many years last August, still wasn't participating in 11-on-11 drills during last week's minicamp. At this time of year and considering his injury history, it's wise for Bradford and the Eagles to hold off until he's absolutely, positively ready to go. Bradford, though, will have to catch up during training camp in mastering a new offense.
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