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MORE MINICAMP REPORTS
We got a great response to our initial wave of minicamp reports. So we guess that means we should do some more.
Here we go.
Cincinnati: As a result of free-agency losses, the Bengals are trying to rebuild their punt coverage and return teams. . . . Former Bengals RB James Brooks spoke to the attendees of the rookie camp. . . . Brooks is part of the Auburn tailback mill that has delivered multiple prospects at the position to the Queen City. . . . LB Earl Everett says he fell from a projected second-rounder to undrafted rookie signee of the Bengals due to a pulled hamstring in his 40-yard dash. . . . Former Miami (Ohio) C Steve Kosky missed his commencement ceremony to try out for the Bengals. . . . LB Ed Hartwell has not yet signed with the Bengals, but claims that he will start on the weak side this year for the team. . . . WR Chad Johnson left a trading card and a note in rookie CB Leon Hall's locker that said "This is the only way you gonna touch me."
Detroit: Offensive coordinator Mike Martz is changing everything about QB Drew Stanton (except for his dreamy hairdo). . . . Stanton is the fourth quarterback drafted by the Lions in seven years. . . . Rookie DE Ikaika Alama-Francis is learning how to sand the floor and paint the fence. . . . Gerald Alexander was preparing to do laundry when he found out he was being drafted by a team that has a long history of getting hung out to dry. . . . WR Calvin Johnson says he doesn't talk trash. . . . Sixty-eight players participated in the three-day camp. . . . One of the guys trying out at receiver is the guy who used to throw bad passes to Calvin Johnson at Goergia Tech.
Green Bay: There are questions about whether the Packers reached for WR James Jones in round three. . . . Rookie S Aaron Rouse thinks that his height will work to his advantage. . . . Did sixth-round K Mason Crosby benefit from kicking in the mile high club? . . . Joe Werner wants to be the next converted hoopster to play tight end. . . . Seventh-round RB DeShawn Wynn pulled a calf muscle. . . . First-round DT Justin Harrell wants to prove that G.M. Ted Thomson was right for picking him. . . . Second-round RB Brandon Jackson is what the Packers thought he would be, so far. . . . DT Justin Harrell says that his two injuries in college are "nfortunate incidents that I can't explain." (That sentiment also applies to the Packers' drafts under Ted Thompson.) . . . . Outgoing CEO Bob Harlan appears to regret giving both the coach and G.M. titles to Mike Sherman. . . . The depth chart at running back is populated with no-names. . . . Eight players were at the 32-man rookie camp on a trial basis. . . . The Packers have some interest in WR Keyshawn Johnson.
Indianapolis: Coach Tony Dungy recalls Chuck Noll's approach to the first practice of the year -- "After the first practice, don't cut anybody and don't put anybody in the Hall of Fame." . . . Peyton Manning's foundation has given $500,000 to 70 youth-related agencies in Indiana. . . . Now that the Colts have finally managed to win the big one, they're loading up on guys who couldn't.
Miami: Owner Wayne Huizenga addressed the team and basically told them to stay out of trouble. . . . CB Andre' Goodman reinjured his shoulder on Saturday. . . . QB Cleo Lemon is making lemoñadé out of his opportunities. . . . Meet John Beck. . . . The Fins have re-assigned the locker of RB Ricky Williams and the locker and number of DT Dan Wilkinson. . . . G.M. Randy Mueller took a slap at the Nicktator with this one: "We need to shake it up. It wasn't working. We're going to continue to look to improve this team. If it can be done, some way, somehow, we'll do it." . . . Vernon Carey is switching from right tackle to left tackle, and L.J. Shelton is moving from left guard to right tackle. . . . LB Zach Thomas on the state of the team: "The grass has been brown around here for a while. Hopefully it gets a little greener.'' . . . Coach Cam Cameron wants to get the most out of WR Chris Chambers and TE David Martin. . . . RB Ronnie Brown has been eating too many hash browns. And Twinkies. . . . L.J. Shelton has lost 20 pounds and hopes to drop 10 more. . . . Chris Liwienski and Dan Stevenson are the starting guards for now. . . . Ted Ginn rode a stationary bike in the only offseason work in which he's allowed to participate until Ohio State's graduation ceremonies in June. . . . WR Kelly Campell suffered an injury to his lower leg. . . . QB Daunte Culpepper expects to participate in next month's minicamp. . . . Fins WR Marty Booker, on reports that he is on the trading block: "I ain't got nothing to say." (Well, if football doesn't work out, he can always teach English.)
Minnesota: RB Adrian Peterson has not reinjured his collarbone. Yet. . . . Vikings owner Zygi Wilf is willing to contribute $250 million toward the construction of a new stadium. . . . A total of 28 players attended the rookie camp on a tryout basis, but the team refused to name them. . . . Meet Brian Robison. . . . And Sidney Rice.
MORE MINICAMP REPORTS
We got a great response to our initial wave of minicamp reports. So we guess that means we should do some more.
Here we go.
Cincinnati: As a result of free-agency losses, the Bengals are trying to rebuild their punt coverage and return teams. . . . Former Bengals RB James Brooks spoke to the attendees of the rookie camp. . . . Brooks is part of the Auburn tailback mill that has delivered multiple prospects at the position to the Queen City. . . . LB Earl Everett says he fell from a projected second-rounder to undrafted rookie signee of the Bengals due to a pulled hamstring in his 40-yard dash. . . . Former Miami (Ohio) C Steve Kosky missed his commencement ceremony to try out for the Bengals. . . . LB Ed Hartwell has not yet signed with the Bengals, but claims that he will start on the weak side this year for the team. . . . WR Chad Johnson left a trading card and a note in rookie CB Leon Hall's locker that said "This is the only way you gonna touch me."
Detroit: Offensive coordinator Mike Martz is changing everything about QB Drew Stanton (except for his dreamy hairdo). . . . Stanton is the fourth quarterback drafted by the Lions in seven years. . . . Rookie DE Ikaika Alama-Francis is learning how to sand the floor and paint the fence. . . . Gerald Alexander was preparing to do laundry when he found out he was being drafted by a team that has a long history of getting hung out to dry. . . . WR Calvin Johnson says he doesn't talk trash. . . . Sixty-eight players participated in the three-day camp. . . . One of the guys trying out at receiver is the guy who used to throw bad passes to Calvin Johnson at Goergia Tech.
Green Bay: There are questions about whether the Packers reached for WR James Jones in round three. . . . Rookie S Aaron Rouse thinks that his height will work to his advantage. . . . Did sixth-round K Mason Crosby benefit from kicking in the mile high club? . . . Joe Werner wants to be the next converted hoopster to play tight end. . . . Seventh-round RB DeShawn Wynn pulled a calf muscle. . . . First-round DT Justin Harrell wants to prove that G.M. Ted Thomson was right for picking him. . . . Second-round RB Brandon Jackson is what the Packers thought he would be, so far. . . . DT Justin Harrell says that his two injuries in college are "nfortunate incidents that I can't explain." (That sentiment also applies to the Packers' drafts under Ted Thompson.) . . . . Outgoing CEO Bob Harlan appears to regret giving both the coach and G.M. titles to Mike Sherman. . . . The depth chart at running back is populated with no-names. . . . Eight players were at the 32-man rookie camp on a trial basis. . . . The Packers have some interest in WR Keyshawn Johnson.
Indianapolis: Coach Tony Dungy recalls Chuck Noll's approach to the first practice of the year -- "After the first practice, don't cut anybody and don't put anybody in the Hall of Fame." . . . Peyton Manning's foundation has given $500,000 to 70 youth-related agencies in Indiana. . . . Now that the Colts have finally managed to win the big one, they're loading up on guys who couldn't.
Miami: Owner Wayne Huizenga addressed the team and basically told them to stay out of trouble. . . . CB Andre' Goodman reinjured his shoulder on Saturday. . . . QB Cleo Lemon is making lemoñadé out of his opportunities. . . . Meet John Beck. . . . The Fins have re-assigned the locker of RB Ricky Williams and the locker and number of DT Dan Wilkinson. . . . G.M. Randy Mueller took a slap at the Nicktator with this one: "We need to shake it up. It wasn't working. We're going to continue to look to improve this team. If it can be done, some way, somehow, we'll do it." . . . Vernon Carey is switching from right tackle to left tackle, and L.J. Shelton is moving from left guard to right tackle. . . . LB Zach Thomas on the state of the team: "The grass has been brown around here for a while. Hopefully it gets a little greener.'' . . . Coach Cam Cameron wants to get the most out of WR Chris Chambers and TE David Martin. . . . RB Ronnie Brown has been eating too many hash browns. And Twinkies. . . . L.J. Shelton has lost 20 pounds and hopes to drop 10 more. . . . Chris Liwienski and Dan Stevenson are the starting guards for now. . . . Ted Ginn rode a stationary bike in the only offseason work in which he's allowed to participate until Ohio State's graduation ceremonies in June. . . . WR Kelly Campell suffered an injury to his lower leg. . . . QB Daunte Culpepper expects to participate in next month's minicamp. . . . Fins WR Marty Booker, on reports that he is on the trading block: "I ain't got nothing to say." (Well, if football doesn't work out, he can always teach English.)
Minnesota: RB Adrian Peterson has not reinjured his collarbone. Yet. . . . Vikings owner Zygi Wilf is willing to contribute $250 million toward the construction of a new stadium. . . . A total of 28 players attended the rookie camp on a tryout basis, but the team refused to name them. . . . Meet Brian Robison. . . . And Sidney Rice.