Source: Thomas George, NFL.com

Thomas George, of NFL.com reports that Redskins GM Vinny Cerrato is unsure that
starting QB Jason Campbell is franchise quality. Cerrato said, "(It's) yet to be
determined. Hopefully he is. We have talked honestly. It's past and we are
looking forward. We hope he can play 16 games like he played the first eight
last year. Consistency throughout.


Source: Jason LaCanfora, The NFL Network

Jason LaCanfora, of the NFL Network, reports that talent evaluators around the
league believe that Marvin Harrison "may be done." They are rating other free
agent receivers like Amani Toomer and Joe Horn higher than Harrison.


Source: Steelers Live

Steelers Live reports that Steelers 2nd-year RB Rashard Mendenhall is expected
to have a bigger role in the offense but that is entirely up to him. Head coach
Mike Tomlin had this to say, "He's got to put himself back into the offense. I
am not responsible for Mendenhall's role in the offense.. HE IS."


Source: FM 104.3 The Fan

In an interview with FM 104.3 The Fan, Brandon Lloyd stated that he didn't feel
like he had an advantage over other Broncos receivers because he's worked with
Kyle Orton before when they were in Chicago.


Source: 104.3 The Fan

In an interview on FM 104.3 the Fan Eddie Royal commented how Kyle Orton is
becoming more and more comfortable with his new teammates and the new offense
every day.


Source: Jim Wyatt, The Nashville Tennessean

Jim Wyatt, from the Nashville Tennessean, reports RB LenDale White will stay in
shape during this break before training camp by working out with his cousin,
Denver Nuggets star Chauncey Billups.


Source: CBSSports.com

CBSSports.com reports that Raiders first round pick WR Darrius Heyward-Bey said
his hamstring is feeling better at the NFL Rookie Symposium. "It's feeling
really good right now," Heyward-Bey said. "It's always frustrating when you're
not practicing. All you have to do is stay positive and do what the trainers
tell you to do."


Source: CBSSports.com

CBSSports.com reports that Titans first round pick WR Kenny Britt said his
hamstring is improving and that he'll be ready for training camp at the NFL
rookie symposium. "When training camp starts I'll be full go and ready at 100
percent," Britt said. "I'm going to take the time to get treatment and be ready
to help the team out."


Source: Kent Babb, The Kansas City Star

Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe
said he has been working hard on improving his concentration and ability to
catch the ball on a consistent basis.


Source: Jason LaCanfora, The NFL Network

Jason LaCanfora, of the NFL Network, reports that free agent WR Amani Toomer has
fielded calls from a few teams and is high on several teams' "emergency list."


Source: CBSSports.com

CBSSports.com reports that Bengals third round pick TE Chase Coffman said that
his broken foot should be fully healed for training camp. He made the comment at
the NFL Rookie Symposium. Coffman participated in a recent minicamp, but he
admitted his foot wasn't 100% yet. "It's still not quite 100 percent, but I
should be 100 percent (for training camp)," Coffman said. "I can't wait. It was
great to get out there for the mandatory minicamp and do some stuff and get to
practice and learn the plays a little more."


Source: CBSSports.com

CBSSports.com reports that Titans third round pick TE Jared Cook said that the
team is going to use him at other positions than tight end at the NFL Rookie
Symposium. Cook said. "They have me in different places. Hopefully I can come in
and make an impact."


Source: Darren Urban, AZCardinals.com

Darren Urban, of AZCardinals.com, reports that Cardinals undrafted free agent
WR/KR Michael Ray Garvin is trying to shed the label of "track guy" and make the
team as a kick returner. Even though he was good enough to compete in the
Olympic trials as a sprinter and run 10.10 in the 100 meters, Garvin wants
people to know that he has also played football since he was seven years old,
and he's a very solid 182 pounds at 5'8".


Source: Cecil Lammey, 104.3 The Fan

Cecil Lammey, NFL Insider from FM 104.3 The Fan, reports he's heard from sources
close to the team that Jabar Gaffney is going to be a big part of the offense in
2009. At this time Gaffney is considered to be the frontrunner for the Broncos
starting slot receiver over Brandon Stokley.


Source: Clare Farnsworth, Seahawks.com

Clare Farnsworth, of Seahawks.com, reports Seattle Seahawks head coach Jim Mora
said he likes what TE John Carlson brings to the team and believes he could
become a very good player. 'John looks like he's going to be pretty special,'
Mora said. 'He can go in-line and block. He can go in motion. He can go in the
slot. And he's very smart. He can handle a lot. I like him a lot.'


Source: Chris Gentilviso, Denverbroncos.com

Chris Gentilviso, from Denverbroncos.com, reports rookie TE Richard Quinn has
been impressing the coaching staff with more than just his blocking ability.
Under the tutelage of Daniel Graham, he has pinpointed the intangibles that
define strong pro tight ends - knowing what to do at the line of scrimmage,
being fast off the ball and measuring the right depth on passing routes.


Source: Adam Schefter, of ESPN

Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports on his Twitter feed that Jets OLB Calvin Pace
has been suspended for the first four games of the 2009 season. He added that
the suspension has been "in the works for weeks".


Source: Carlos Holmes, The Dayton Daily News

Carlos Holmes, of the Dayton Daily News, reports Cincinnati Bengals SS Roy L.
Williams appears to be the favorite for the starting strong safety job but is
ready to compete with the other players during training camp. 'I'm going to
compete and whatever I do I will try to do at a high velocity. I see all the
other guys are like that as well. The competition is great and we will have a
great team because everyone is competing for the same jobs and that's a good
thing,' Williams said.