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[h=2]New England Patriots[/h]Running back Mike Gillislee
When the Patriots were in full pads for the first time and worked on their goal-line running, it was Gillislee who got the first crack at powering the ball over the goal line. He did so with authority, first on an A-gap run and then following fullback James Develin off the left side of the line. Gillislee, who was signed as a restricted free agent from the Bills, looks primed to be the Patriots' top option to replace LeGarrette Blount, and he appears to be off to a nice start in training camp. -- Mike Reiss

 

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[h=2]New York Jets[/h]Tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins
The former Bucs bust is trying to revitalize his career, and the early signs are promising. He addressed a drinking problem, changed his off-the-field habits and dropped 33 pounds. The tight end position will play a key role in the Jets' new offensive system, and ASJ fits the bill because of his pass-catching ability. Once he returns from a two-game suspension stemming from a DUI arrest last September, he will be one of the featured skill players in the Jets' offense. -- Rich Cimini

 

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[h=2]AFC NORTH[/h]

[h=2]Baltimore Ravens[/h]Nose tackle Michael Pierce
Pierce has built on an impressive rookie season by dominating in training camp. His strength and athleticism have been a handful for all of Baltimore's centers, and it's clear opponents won't be able to stop him one-on-one. The Ravens should have one of the top interior defensive line combinations with Pierce and Brandon Williams, a virtual stop sign for opposing run games. -- Jamison Hensley

 

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[h=2]Cincinnati Bengals[/h]Outside linebacker Carl Lawson
Joe Mixon is certainly a candidate here, but Lawson has thoroughly impressed Bengals coach Marvin Lewis, who said he will have to "unleash" Lawson at some point. Lawson was considered one of the steals of the draft after falling to the fourth round due to injury concerns, but he has already made a name for himself in the early days of camp. -- Katherine Terrell

 

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[h=2]Cleveland Browns[/h]Running back Isaiah Crowell
It's tough to call a guy who averaged 4.9 yards per carry someone who will "break out." That average alone indicates he has arrived. But coach Hue Jackson admitted he did not give Crowell the ball enough in 2016, and he plans to rely more on the run this season. As Jackson said, if Crowell tallied nearly 1,000 yards when he didn't get the ball enough, imagine what he can do when he gets a heightened workload. -- Pat McManamon

 

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[h=2]Pittsburgh Steelers[/h]Cornerback Artie Burns
Burns has shadowed Antonio Brown exclusively throughout training camp, and he has held his own against the Pro Bowler. Brown wins his share of matchups, but Burns' range, speed and length are showing up in a big way. Burns will enter the season as Pittsburgh's No. 1 cornerback. -- Jeremy Fowler

 

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[h=2]AFC SOUTH[/h]

[h=2]Houston Texans[/h]Cornerback Kevin Johnson
The 2015 first-round pick was playing his best football of the season when he broke his foot in Week 6 against the Colts. Now, he enters training camp healthy and has been a standout in the first week. The Texans' secondary finished the 2016 season as the second-ranked unit in passing defense, but Houston lost cornerback A.J. Bouye to free agency and needs someone to fill that void. -- Sarah Barshop

 

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[h=2]Indianapolis Colts[/h]Wide receiver Donte Moncrief
T.Y. Hilton is the Colts' best receiver, but Moncrief has the tools to become the team's best all-around receiver because of his size and speed. The key for Moncrief is to stay healthy. He missed seven games with a shoulder injury last season but was effective when he was healthy, recording seven touchdowns on just 30 receptions in nine games. -- Mike Wells

 

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[h=2]Jacksonville Jaguars[/h]Running back Leonard Fournette
The fourth overall pick has drawn praise from coaches and teammates alike regarding his study habits, attitude, maturity and demeanor. They're also loving what they've seen from him in camp. His vision and burst get praised the most, and he has completely busted the narrative about not being a good receiver out of the backfield. Expect Fournette to get 250-plus carries as the Jaguars try to take the pressure off QB Blake Bortles. -- Mike DiRocco

 

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[h=2]Tennessee Titans[/h]Running back Derrick Henry
The 2016 second-round pick landed on one of the few teams with which he couldn't become an immediate starter. He's a rare physical specimen with the skill set to be one of the NFL's elite backs. Henry considers his rookie campaign, in which he averaged 4.5 yards per carry and scored five touchdowns, a disappointment. That's scary news for defenses around the league, as they will have to face a motivated running back who is built like a linebacker. Titans offensive coordinator Terry Robiskie said Henry is having a phenomenal summer, and he'll continue to push DeMarco Murray for reps in a run-heavy offense. -- Cameron Wolfe

 

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[h=2]AFC WEST[/h]

[h=2]Denver Broncos[/h]Cornerback Bradley Roby
As the Broncos' third cornerback, Roby has essentially been a starter for the league's best pass defense in each of the past two seasons. However, even his hard-to-please teammates say he has taken a big step this offseason through the start of training camp. As he enters his fourth season, Roby has flashed the ability to turn turnovers into touchdowns -- he has scored three times in his career (two interception returns and one fumble return) -- but the corner has shown a better understanding of the big picture on defense and has been far more vocal on the field. As Aqib Talib said, "[Roby] was like a mute last season." Roby is poised to make a leap this season, and the Broncos have already engaged the fifth-year option on his deal for 2018. -- Jeff Legwold

 

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[h=2]Kansas City Chiefs[/h]Running back Kareem Hunt
Hunt won't unseat Spencer Ware from the starting lineup (at least not at the start of the season), but the third-round draft pick will get a lot of playing time. The Chiefs liked Hunt enough as a runner to trade up to draft him, and he has proven to be more advanced as a receiver than the Chiefs expected. Hunt has shown the ability to not only beat coverage down the field, but also to make difficult catches. -- Adam Teicher

 

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[h=2]Los Angeles Chargers[/h]Wide receiver Travis Benjamin
In his first season with the Chargers, Benjamin played the backstretch of 2016 with a PCL sprain that forced him to miss the last two games of the year and limited his production. But a healthy Benjamin has been flashing his trademark speed in training camp. He also has a chance to earn his job back as the team's punt returner. -- Eric D. Williams

 

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[h=2]Oakland Raiders[/h]Defensive tackle Eddie Vanderdoes
Despite missing all of the Raiders' offseason program due to the quarter system of his school, UCLA (and having to play a game of catch-up as a result), the third-round draft pick was running with the first-team defense by the third practice of training camp. "He's a hell of a player," defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. said of Vanderdoes. "He's really strong, has good hands. He is going to make some noise this year." Only three of Oakland's NFL-low 25 sacks came from defensive tackles last year, and while Vanderdoes is not expected to rack up many sacks, he should provide a push from the interior. "He's been a student of the game," said Raiders defensive coordinator Ken Norton, Jr. "I think he understands how to get lined up. He understands the blocking schemes. He understands how to get on edges. Things that we drafted him for, we're very happy with what we have. He has jumped right in no problem." -- Paul Gutierrez

 

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[indiana]

G/B.......appreciate the thread and info.........will you be doing any XNFL........indy

 

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G/B.......appreciate the thread and info.........will you be doing any XNFL........indy

Thank you indy.....Good luck!

 

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NFL to hire up to 24 full-time game officials for 2017.

Full-time game officials will be on the field this season.
The NFL will hire up to 24 full-time game officials for 2017 season from current crop of 124 officials, the league and the NFL Referees Association announced Wednesday.
The NFL and the NFLRA agreed to experiment with full-time officials as part of the last collective bargaining agreement and the NFLRA approved the move. The program will allow current officials to apply to become full-time.
"We believe this is a great development for NFL officiating overall and ultimately the quality of our game," said Troy Vincent, NFL executive vice president of football operations, in a statement. "We share a common goal, which is to make our game as great as it can possibly be, and look forward to working together on this new effort."
Full-time officials will be hired at each of the seven officiating positions.
The league believes the move to 21-24 full-time officials will enhance communication between officials working on and off the field during games. It also will give the league's officiating department a chance to work with the NFLRA in identifying effective ways to utilize off-field time for full-time game officials throughout the calendar year.
"NFL officials are always looking to improve, and we believe that additional time, particularly in the offseason, will be positive," said Scott Green, executive director of the NFLRA. "We're looking forward to working together with the league on this effort."

 

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Trevor Siemian: Things have started 'clicking for me'.

Trevor Siemian has taken strides toward winning the Denver Broncos' quarterback battle with more consistent play over the past few practices. The third-year quarterback said getting more comfortable in offensive coordinator Mike McCoy's system has been the key.
"I can't tell exactly when, but probably a week or so I just kind of felt a little more comfortable, like things were clicking for me and I got a big-picture thought of how we're trying to attack scheme and defenses," Siemian said Tuesday, via The Denver Post. "I just felt comfortable ... getting going and also getting a feel for all the guys. First, second, third [team], it doesn't matter -- just getting a feel for how guys run, what they do well and I think we're all in a good spot right now."
Siemian will start the first preseason game Thursday when the Broncos visit the Chicago Bears. Coach Vance Joseph announced that second-year pro Paxton Lynch will start the second game. Providing each player a predetermined start indicates Denver wants to give Lynch every chance to swipe the gig from the more consistent Siemian.
Heading into Thursday's game, Siemian is confident he's wrapped his brain around what McCoy wants out of the offense.
"I think I got a feel for all of us," he said. "We want to put pressure on the defense every snap, every play and that's a common theme all over the place. It's just how well we can do it. I think with the guys we have -- the receivers, running backs and the way our offensive line is coming together, I think we have a good chance to do that."

 

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