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      Mini Camp notes 5/9

      May 9, 2007 /

      Oakland Raiders
      Just days after the San Francisco Chronicle speculated Dominic Rhodes would be the starter at tailback; NFL Network’s Adam Schefter reported Josh McCown is likely to be the Raiders’ starting quarterback Week 1. After Vince Young, Jay Cutler and Matt Leinart all became starters at some point during their rookie campaigns, it’s safe to assume JaMarcus Russell is going to get a shot at some point in ’07. Although with Oakland’s line, he might not want to rush McCown off the field too soon.

      Pittsburgh Steelers
      The Steelers signed running back Kevan Barlow to a one-year deal according to Rotoworld.com. It’s amazing how much Barlow’s production has dipped since a 1,024-yard season in ’03. He had just 370 yards on 131 carries for the Jets last year, and was so bad he was a healthy inactive at times during the season. At best, Barlow is Pitt’s third best option in the backfield behind Willie Parker and Najeh Davenport.

      Atlanta Falcons
      The Falcons got good news Wednesday when head coach Bobby Petrino told the Atlanta Journal Constitution that starting weakside linebacker Demorrio Williams might have a chance to start Week 1. Surgery was required after Williams tore a pectoral muscle while participating in offseason workouts two weeks ago. Petrino also told the AJC that defensive tackle Rod Coleman – who tore his quadriceps muscle in a watercraft accident two weeks ago – might miss the first three games of the ’07 season.

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      Mini camp notes 5/7

      May 7, 2007 /

      Washington Redskins
      The ‘Skins signed Derrick Blaylock Sunday, formally of the Jets, to compete for the third running back spot behind Clinton Portis and Ladell Betts. Speaking of Portis, the Washington Times reports offensive coordinator Al Saunders doesn’t know when his starting tailback will be ready for camp. Portis is still recovering from hand and shoulder injuries from ’06 and the early indication is that he might not be ready until training camp or later.

      Oakland Raiders
      The San Francisco Chronicle speculates Dominic Rhodes will be the opening week starter at tailback, not Lamont Jordan. It’s still early however, and it’s worth noting new head coach Lane Kiffin used four different running backs in his offense at USC last year. Rhodes, Jordan and rookie fourth round pick Michael Bush will all get looks through mini and training camps. And why not, the Raiders offense was abysmal last year; might as well find the right back. In other Oakland news, defensive end Derrick Burgess reported to mini camp, even though there were rumors he might hold out.

      Chicago Bears
      According to the Washington Post, the Bears are shopping defensive end Alex Brown. By drafting LSU safety LaRon Landry with their first pick in the draft, the Redskins failed to address their lack of pass-rush and could be a team interested in the former Pro Bowler Brown. Chicago is apparently after a second rounder in exchange for Brown, which is a realistic demand as far as Washington is concerned considering its always ready to part with draft picks.

      Miami Dolphins
      After rumors circulated that head coach Cam Cameron was upset about his weight, running back Ronnie Brown is back down to 234 pounds. His playing weight last year was 232, so obviously he wasn’t too overweight. The Miami Herald reports Cameron is encouraged what he’s seen out of Brown thus far and has high expectations for him heading into ’07.

      Fantasy Football, General Sports, NFL, Rumors & Gossip

      Packers interested in Keyshawn

      May 4, 2007 /

      The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel is reporting the Green Bay Packers are interested in wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson, who was recently cut by the Carolina Panthers.

      According to an NFL source with strong connections to Johnson, the Packers are doing their homework on the 11-year veteran and are considering whether he would be a good fit for their team.

      “I think their interest is legitimate,” the source said.

      A couple of Packer fans that have posted on this site should be pleased with this news. I don’t see how Johnson would hurt the Packers, especially with veterans Brett Favre and Donald Driver on the offense. Johnson could help tutor second year pro Greg Jennings and certainly would be more productive than the injury-prone Robert Ferguson. Although I would stress at 34, Green Bay only sign him for a one, maybe two years.

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      Will Williamson even make Vikings’ roster in ’07?

      May 3, 2007 /

      NFL.com’s Adam Schefter speculates former first round pick Troy Williamson of the Minnesota Vikigns might not even make it out of training camp this year after the team selected fellow wide receivers Sidney Rice, Aundrae Allison and Chandler Williams in last weekend’s draft.

      Williamson was the player the Vikings selected seventh overall in the ‘05 draft after trading Randy Moss. He’s mostly been a complete dud, failing to register a touchdown last year or even compiling 1,000 receiving yards in two combined seasons. Just one more example of why teams need to seriously re-think taking a receiver in the first ten picks in the first round.

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      Falcons, Lions in serious trade talks for the No. 2

      April 27, 2007 /

      Alright, I’m done thinking this deal isn’t going to go through. It’s time to entertain the idea the Falcons will trade with Detroit in order to select Georgia Tech wide out Calvin Johnson. Indications look like Detroit will send the No. 2 pick for Atlanta’s first, third and a pair of seconds (if not more).

      I’ve disputed this trade for weeks because I didn’t think it made sense for the Falcons. And I still think it’s a terrible move, because Atlanta has vast other needs, shouldn’t give up three or four potential starters for one player (even if he is Calvin Johnson) and will essentially wind up getting nothing in the end for backup quarterback Matt Schaub. But I digress. Falcons’ owner Arthur Blank may be more worried about selling tickets and the image of his team than actually winning Super Bowls. Given Michael Vick’s latest (and essentially most serious) issues with the law, Blank may feel he needs a new face of the franchise and will sacrifice the good of the team to get what he wants. If it happens, it’s a disastrous move waiting to happen for the Falcons, despite winding up with arguably the best player in the draft. I hope for Atlanta fans if the Falcons do select Johnson, that he can play defensive end, tackle, offensive guard, safety and corner, because he’ll have to.

      As for the Lions, this move potentially makes Matt Millen look like a genius. He would keep stockpiling picks, will get a king’s ransom for a pick he doesn’t want and fill his roster with much needed bodies. This would be a fantastic move for Detroit, but then again, Millen still has to go out and draft the right players with all of these selections.

      NFL, NFL Draft, Rumors & Gossip

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