NFL lends Falcons $200 million for new stadium

Source: ProFootballTalk by Michael David Smith

The 32 NFL team owners voted today to lend the Falcons $200 million for their new stadium in Atlanta. “Today’s approval by the NFL team owners is an important milestone in moving the new stadium project forward,” Falcons owner Arthur Blank said in a statement. “We are pleased with the outcome of today’s vote, and…

Wes Welker: We're in trouble if I have to catch 112 balls

Source: NFL.com by Sessler, Marc

Wes Welker averaged 112 catches per year during his six seasons with the New England Patriots. He doesn't expect that to happen with the receiver-rich Denver Broncos this season.

What does it all mean?!? Nick Foles took more first-team reps than Michael Vick

Source: theScore by Sean Tomlinson

Throughout the summer we’re going to track every table scrap of information on the notable, fantasy-relevant position battles. Sometimes there will be urgent breaking news which shakes the very foundation of the man-made structure you currently find yourself in. Other times, the meaning will be marginal.

Today is the second one.

Maybe. Probably. I dunno.

Eagles head coach Chip Kelly has repeatedly said that he’ll have a competition at the quarterback position throughout OTAs and training camp, even though business sense says that Michael Vick is the clubhouse leader at this point due to his $3.5

Pass Rusher Profile: Jason Pierre-Paul

Source: ProFootballFocus.com by Ben Stockwell

PFF's Lead Analyst, Ben Stockwell, continues his in-depth analysis of the league's best pass rushers with this look at the New York Giants' Jason Pierre-Paul.

Dallas Cowboys won't play true 'Cover 2' scheme

Source: NFL.com by Rosenthal, Gregg

The Dallas Cowboys defense is run by Monte Kiffin, the Godfather of the "Tampa 2" approach. But it's not 2002 anymore. Cornerback Morris Claiborne says the Cowboys aren't running the same old scheme.

NFL fantasy football: Tony Romo to miss OTAs

Source: NFL.com Blogs by Marcas Grant

In today's Three and Out: Tony Romo will miss OTAs while Montee Ball and Robert Woods look on track to be starters.

'He's going to get hit in the chin a bunch'

Source: NFL Nation

Carson Palmer was in focus when ESPN's Tim Hasselbeck set expectations for the Arizona Cardinals' new quarterback at the 1:11 mark of the NFL32 video above. Hasselbeck is predicting more than 4,000 yards and 20 touchdown passes for Palmer. However, he also thinks the team's emphasis on deeper passes will expose Palmer to considerable punishment, a concession he thinks the Cardinals are willing to make as they push the ball downfield. "Carson doesn't play with the best anticipation in terms of quarterbacks in the National Football League," Hasselbeck said.

Falcons Get $200 Million NFL Loan for Stadium

Source: N.Y. Times by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL owners approved a $200 million loan Tuesday for the Atlanta Falcons to build a new stadium.  

Forecasting the Eagles' offense

Source: NFL Nation

There have been a lot of theories and assumptions, since the Philadelphia Eagles hired Chip Kelly as their head coach, about how much their offense will look like the ones he ran at the University of Oregon. I have generally believed people are assuming too much, since I don't think Kelly himself yet knows for sure how much of what he did as a college coach will or won't work in the NFL. So this approach here by our man Gary Horton is refreshing, as it admits to nothing more than theory and educated imagination.

NFL considers making the Pro Bowl “more like a game show”

Source: ProFootballTalk by Michael David Smith

As the NFL continues to try to make the Pro Bowl worth watching, the league is considering some ideas inspired by TV game shows. Albert Breer of NFL Network reported that the league is considering elements that would make the game more like a game show, such as having incentives paid out during the game.…

PFT Live: Chargers talk with Kevin Acee

Source: ProFootballTalk by Josh Alper

PFT Live was supposed to make its return on Monday, but technical difficulties got in the way of what we hoped would be a smooth transition. So we’re going to do it all over again on Tuesday. Mike Florio will check in with Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune about what’s going on with the Chargers. The…

Tiger Woods has a few thoughts on Robert Griffin III’s knee recovery

Source: Shutdown Corner by Doug Farrar

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Tiger Woods was in Washington, D.C. on Monday to promote the AT&T National tournament, so, of course, he was asked questions about Robert Griffin III. Because, why not? Woods, who had arthroscopic surgery to repair the ACL in his left knee in 2008, had some interesting advice for RG3 regarding the quarterback's own recovery process from off-season knee surgery.

“For me, did I have to be explosive when I came back? Yes, but only to a certain extent,” Woods told CSNWashington.com (via the

Falcons get $200 million NFL loan for stadium (Yahoo! Sports)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

BOSTON (AP) -- NFL owners approved a $200 million loan Tuesday for the Atlanta Falcons to build a new stadium.

Four Downs: NFC North

Source: Football Outsiders by Rivers McCown

Offensive line problems highlight the needs in the NFC North ... except in Chicago, which is kind of unsettling to think about.

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Kraft thinks South Florida should “pitch in” to improve stadium

Source: ProFootballTalk by Mike Florio

Later today, NFL owners will vote on the location for Super Bowl L.  (For those of you complaining about the use of the letter “L” to designate the 50th Super Bowl, do you forget that we’ve already endured a “Super Bowl XXX”?)  Then, the NFL owners will vote on the location for Super Bowl LI.…

Brooks Reed learning to play inside if needed

Source: ProFootballTalk by Darin Gantt

It’s a good thing Texans linebacker Brooks Reed is healthy enough to work in OTAs, because he has some extra work to do. According to Tania Ganguli of the Houston Chronicle, Reed is working inside, in case the Texans need him there this year. “I’m not 100 percent switching positions, but I’m trying to learn…

Pete Carroll says Russell Wilson “a million miles ahead” of last year

Source: ProFootballTalk by Josh Alper

During the spring and summer of 2012, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was taking one-third of the first-team reps at Seahawks practices. Things are very different this year. Tarvaris Jackson is in Buffalo, Matt Flynn is in Oakland and Wilson is the only man running with the starters during Seahawks workouts. That is going to mean…

Falcons granted $200 million loan by NFL (Yahoo! Sports)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

BOSTON (AP) -- NFL owners have approved a $200 million loan for construction of a new stadium in Atlanta.

Pete Carroll: Russell Wilson 'million miles ahead' in '13

Source: NFL.com by Sessler, Marc

Russell Wilson grew up quickly last season, but Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll says his young quarterback has already shown signs of being even better in year two.

Bruce Allen on RG3: “It’s too early to tell”

Source: theScore by Sean Tomlinson

I know this is shocking, but it’s been nearly three weeks since the last time we passed along a Robert Griffin III injury update of some kind. Specifically, 20 days and 20 nights have passed, and I’m pretty sure that’s illegal.

Since most of these posts will sound similar until, oh, August, I’ll keep this one bite-sized.

Alright, ready? Here’s what Redskins general manager Bruce Allen said yesterday (from the

Norv Turner on Brian Hoyer: He was released, he was available

Source: ProFootballTalk by Josh Alper

The Browns were reportedly interested in quarterback Brian Hoyer long before they signed him, which meant that his arrival in Cleveland last week became fodder for discussions about increased competition for Jason Campbell and Brandon Weeden this offseason. Offensive coordinator Norv Turner did his best to play up Weeden’s qualifications for the job recently by…

Another Golden Domer lands at Cincinnati

Source: The National Football Post by Dave Miller

Golic will join Kiel with the Bearcats.

No worries, Tony Romo will be fine

Source: theScore by Sean Tomlinson

We took a little sabbatical yesterday. You may have noticed, or at least I hope you noticed, because if you didn’t that makes me sad. In hindsight I suppose I could have been courteous and kind with an announcement informing you of our Monday absence around these parts, while directing you to pursue your Internet procrastination elsewhere.

For our American friends who aren’t aware, it was a long weekend here in the great nation of Canada, the one when we annually celebrate Queen Victoria’s birthday with many barley-based beverages. Good times

Goodson’s first hearing conflicts with Jets’ minicamp

Source: ProFootballTalk by Mike Florio

Jets running back Mike Goodson faces gun and drug charges that could, under the weapons portion of the case, put him behind bars for a mandatory minimum sentence of three years. For the Jets, the challenge becomes what to do with Goodson while the court process plays itself out. On Monday, owner Woody Johnson tiptoed…

Practice snap counts back up even QB comp for Eagles

Source: ProFootballTalk by Darin Gantt

When Eagles coach Chip Kelly was trying to downplay the significance of offseason snap counts, he joked: “Someone charted them, I would imagine.” That they have, and it’s obvious that Kelly’s trying to keep his quarterback job competitive for as long as possible. According to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Nick Foles took 21…

Norv Turner likes Brandon Weeden, calms Hoyer buzz

Source: NFL.com by NFL.com

Offensive coordinator Norv Turner gave the strongest endorsement of second-year Cleveland Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden of anyone in the organization.

Kyle Love criticizes Patriots over release, player treatment

Source: SBNation.com by Adam Stites

It isn't confirmed that the reason for defensive tackle Kyle Love's release from the New England Patriots was due to a Type-2 diabetes diagnosis, as speculated, but Love certainly believes so. On Monday, the new Jaguars lineman spoke to Ryan O'Halloran of the Florida Times-Union and had some choice words for his former team.

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Deonte Thompson getting noticed in Ravens receiver competition

Source: ProFootballTalk by Josh Alper

The Ravens traded Anquan Boldin to the 49ers earlier this offseason, leaving them to sort through the rest of their roster to find receivers to play alongside Torrey Smith and Jacoby Jones this offseason. Boldin led the team in both catches and receiving yards last season, so there’s a big hole to fill even if…

Marshawn Lynch absent for start of OTA's

Source: The National Football Post by Brad Biggs

Seahawks running back not accounted for Monday

Mario Williams should brace for ugly fight over ring

Source: ProFootballTalk by Mike Florio

On Monday, Bills defensive lineman Mario Williams tried to explain text messages that had been released to the media by the lawyer representing Williams’ ex-fiancée.  It could be the first of many times that Mario must respond or react to things said and done by Tony Buzbee. Buzbee is employing a common, and effective, litigation…

Falcons were careful in trying to talk Gonzalez back

Source: ProFootballTalk by Darin Gantt

Mike Smith is obviously a good football coach, but he’d have probably been a pretty good salesman as well. The Falcons coach talked about the return of Tony Gonzalez, and it’s clear that he had a strategy for coaxing him back for another season after Gonzalez spent last year saying he was 95 percent sure…

Romo to miss workouts after cyst removal on back (Yahoo! Sports)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will miss at least three weeks of offseason workouts after a procedure to remove a cyst from his back.

Tony Romo has surgery, will miss Dallas Cowboys OTAs

Source: NFL.com by Rosenthal, Gregg

It made news in Dallas this offseason when we learned Tony Romo would dial back his golfing before training camp. It turns out he also won't be playing any football.

Bruce Allen: 'Too early to tell' if RG-3 will be ready for camp

Source: The National Football Post by Brad Biggs

Redskins maintain QB is ahead of schedule

Tony Romo reportedly has surgery, will miss OTAs

Source: NFL.com by Rosenthal, Gregg

It made news in Dallas this offseason when we learned Tony Romo would dial back his golfing before training camp. It turns out he also won't be playing any football.

Tony Romo injury: Cowboys QB will miss OTAs after cyst removal surgery

Source: SBNation.com by Adam Stites

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo hopes to return to the field in time for mini-camp in June, after he had a minor surgery to remove a cyst from his back before the 2013 NFL Draft. Romo has been ruled out for the next three weeks of organized team activities as he recovers from the procedure.

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Seahawks' Anthony McCoy carted off with ankle injury

Source: SBNation.com by Mark Sandritter

OTAs didn't get off to a good start for Anthony McCoy as the Seahawks tight end was carted off the practice field on Monday due to an ankle injury.

More Seahawks coverage: Field Gulls

McCoy suffered the injury late in practice when he was coming out of a cut during a 7-on-7 drill, according to Eric Williams of the Tacoma News Tribune. Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said the severity of the injury is

Bucs saw Darrelle Revis knee injury as an opportunity

Source: ProFootballTalk by Michael David Smith

The moment when Darrelle Revis went down with a torn ACL last year, Buccaneers General Manager Mark Dominik recognized an opportunity. Dominik told NFL Network that he immediately thought about the possibility that the Jets might decide to trade Revis, and that the Bucs’ front office started thinking about what Revis could mean to Tampa’s…

Love not surprised Patriots released him

Source: The National Football Post by Terry McCormick

Defensive lineman says vets treated like rookies in New England.

Marshawn Lynch skipping Seattle Seahawks OTAs

Source: NFL.com by Rosenthal, Gregg

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch is choosing to skip organized team activities despite being healthy. Pete Carroll notes that the workouts are "voluntary."

Reshad Jones will attend Miami Dolphins OTAs after all

Source: NFL.com by NFL.com

Reshad Jones sat out on Monday and didn't plan on attending this week's OTAs. But the safety decided to attend after the Miami Dolphins said they would talk about a new contract for him.

Romo to Miss Workouts After Cyst Removal on Back

Source: N.Y. Times by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will miss at least three weeks of offseason workouts after a procedure to remove a cyst from his back.  

Cliff Avril dealing with plantar fascia injury

Source: ProFootballTalk by Josh Alper

Good news about Seahawks defensive ends is getting harder to find than stores renting VHS tapes. Chris Clemons is rehabbing from a torn ACL and the team isn’t sure when he’ll be able to get back on the field. Michael Bennett has a torn rotator cuff, which doesn’t require surgery but is still something he’ll…

Cowboys QB Tony Romo out until training camp following surgery on back cyst

Source: Shutdown Corner by Brian McIntyre

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will miss his team's OTA practices after undergoing a minor surgical procedure to remove a cyst from his back, Todd Archer of ESPN Dallas reports.

The Cowboys' three-week OTA period begins on Tuesday and end on June 6. The Cowboys have a mini-camp scheduled for June 11-13, but the report suggests that Romo will be on the shelf until the team opens training camp in Oxnard, California on July 19.

Romo, 33, had a career-high 4,903 yards and his 28

Pete Carroll says troubled Seahawks need to 'figure it out'

Source: The National Football Post by Brad Biggs

Suspension, arrest latest issues

Vikings VP: We'll beat Packers in new stadium's opener

Source: NFL.com by NFL.com

Lester Bagley, a Minnesota Vikings executive, said he expects Adrian Peterson and the Vikings to run over the rival Green Bay Packers at the opening of the new stadium in 2016.

Romo to miss OTAs after back surgery

Source: NFL Nation

Todd Archer reports that Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will miss organized team activities this week and could be out until training camp because of surgery he had last month to remove a cyst from his back. The Cowboys don't believe this to be a serious problem that threatens Romo's availability for the season, but his absence from this portion of the offseason calendar is not completely without significance: In the past Romo has used the offseason to tinker with his mechanics from altering his footwork to how he holds the ball.

Surgery to remove cyst from back has Tony Romo sidelined

Source: The National Football Post by Brad Biggs

Cowboys QB could be out until training camp

Leon Hall tore a ligament in his thumb

Source: ProFootballTalk by Josh Alper

Bengals cornerback Leon Hall missed OTAs last season as he recovered from an Achilles injury and he’s going to miss at least a portion of the team’s organized team activities again this year. Geoff Hobson of the Bengals website reports that Hall tore a ligament in his thumb while lifting weights. As a result, Hall…

Kyle Love’s not surprised the Patriots released him

Source: ProFootballTalk by Darin Gantt

Kyle Love made the Patriots roster as an undrafted rookie. And he left the roster in kind of the same way, learning a lesson that no player (at least one not named Tom Brady) isn’t replaceable. That’s why he wasn’t surprised when the Patriots released him after he was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes this…