Indianapolis Colts
Franchised defensive end Dwight Freeney showed up to Colts mini camp on Friday, but did not take part in any drills according to the Indiana News. Since he hasn’t signed the one year tender the Colts offered him, he’s not even allowed to work out. Freeney wanted to show the organization good faith by being there and I couldn’t applaud his efforts more. Most franchise players take the tag as a slap in the face and usually don’t show up to any team functions until they sign a long-term deal. But by showing up to a mini camp – remember, this isn’t even training camp yet – Freeney showed his teammates and club that he’s a professional and that he believes he team will sign him to the long term deal he covets.
Green Bay Packers
Head coach Mike McCarthy told the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel that back up quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ “arm looks stronger than ever.” McCarthy’s statement is interesting for those of us who have followed Rodgers’ play thus far in his brief career. He’s looked lost and overwhelmed to me, not too mention displaying arm strength completely opposite of what McCarthy is now saying. But hey, maybe the young man just needed time and he’ll start to show signs of why the Packers chose him in the first round a few years ago.
New England Patriots
The Patriots are showing a little bit of interest in free agent running back Chris Brown according to the Boston Herald. The signing of Brown would make sense with Laurence Maroney’s shoulder condition still a mystery and Corey Dillion no longer with the team. Leave to the Patriots to pursue another free agent this offseason – are they going to just sign everybody or what?
Denver Broncos
Bad news out of Denver camp as second year tight end Tony Scheffler broke a bone in his foot according to the Denver Post. The injury is a shame considering how quarterback Jay Culter and Scheffler were bonding last year. Scheffler will have surgery Monday and if he doesn’t have any setbacks, should be able ready by training camp.
