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30.09.2019 16:06

NFL Nation reporters take you inside what to expect for each teams training camp, including position battles worth watching, rookies who should start and more.For a list of training camp sites, as well as rookie and veteran reporting dates, click here.AFC East | AFC North | AFC South | AFC West NFC East | NFC North | NFC South | NFC WestAFC EASTBuffalo BillsWhile fans wait to see if Tyrod Taylor looks the part of a franchise quarterback and if top cornerback Stephon Gilmore will report at the start of camp, the pressure builds for an organization that hasnt made the postseason in 16 years.Miami DolphinsNew coach Adam Gase is implementing new offensive and defensive schemes in his first training camp with the Dolphins, and theres plenty of room to grow after last years 6-10 season.New England PatriotsThe buzz is all about the quarterbacks in this years camp as Jimmy Garoppolo takes over the starting duties during Tom Bradys four-game suspension to start the season.New York JetsWhile the Jets have signed?Muhammad Wilkerson?to a new deal, the next biggest question mark entering camp is who will be the starting QB: Ryan Fitzpatrick or Geno Smith? Crunch time is fast approaching in the Jets contract standoff with Fitzpatrick.AFC NORTHBaltimore RavensThe Ravens showed their confidence in QB Joe Flacco with a three-year, $66.4 million extension. Its now up to him to strengthen his arm, after not throwing much this offseason, and in the process?regain his championship form.Cincinnati BengalsMost of the starting jobs in Cincinnati are settled, but the Bengals still need to sort out in camp who will be catching passes opposite A.J. Green, including perhaps an undrafted receiver.Cleveland BrownsThe Browns enter training camp having much hope that?Robert Griffin III?can revive his career, but uncertainty still abounds at the quarterback spot.Pittsburgh SteelersAs the Steelers open training camp, a refreshed Ben Roethlisberger should have plenty of weapons to get fired up about, including LeVeon Bell?-- if he has?a smooth return from his knee injury.AFC SOUTHHouston TexansThe Texans put their offense through an extreme makeover this offseason, including the signing of QB Brock Osweiler and free-agent RB Lamar Miller. Will Houstons offense show an improved look in camp after last years first-round playoff exit?Indianapolis ColtsThe Colts gave up 118 quarterback hits last season, second most in the NFL. They will use most of camp to see who will man the right side of the offensive line come the regular season.Jacksonville JaguarsGeneral manager Dave Caldwell promised to make the defense a priority in the offseason, and he kept his word. The Jaguars made big moves in free agency and the draft, increasing the expectations that Jacksonville will?compete for the division title.Tennessee TitansCan coach Mike Mularkey and his staff create and shape an offense that puts quarterback Marcus Mariota in the best position to excel? The Titans will try to translate some optimism into real improvement, starting at camp on July 29.AFC WESTDenver BroncosSince the Broncos won the franchises third Super Bowl this past February, their offseason seemingly has been one big-ticket drama after another. It will be intriguing to see how a team that lauded its character and selfless discipline responds.Kansas City ChiefsSo much of what the Chiefs do defensively involves Justin Houston and Eric Berry. Houston had surgery on his ACL in February and Berry remains unsigned. Kansas City is unsure whether either will be at training camp, which?could make for two large holes on that side of the ball.Oakland RaidersThe Raiders havent made the playoffs since the 2002 season, but the optimism surrounding the team is a sign that the streak may be about to end. If QB Derek Carr does not come unhinged in the pocket, he should be able to help the Raiders take the next step. Will the Raiders believe the hype or use it as fuel in training camp?San Diego ChargersAs Chargers coach Mike McCoy likes to say, San Diego drafted Joey Bosa for a reason, and that was to make game-changing plays along the defensive line. The biggest storyline of camp will be Bosas contract as the Chargers need him to sign and get to camp on time.NFC EASTDallas CowboysThe health of QB Tony Romo and WR Dez Bryant is the top priority this preseason. If they are good to go, the Cowboys will be good to go. But can the defense hold up its end?New York GiantsAll eyes are on Jason Pierre-Paul and Victor Cruz as camp begins. The Giants carry many question marks as they try to finish at .500 or better for the first time since 2012, but health has been their biggest issue in recent years.Philadelphia EaglesWhile it will be compelling to watch coach Doug Pederson create a new culture and Jim Schwartz do a makeover on defense, the preseason will revolve around quarterbacks Sam Bradford, Carson Wentz and Chase Daniel as the focal point.Washington RedskinsThe Redskins had an excellent offseason; expectations are climbing for QB?Kirk Cousins, a deep group of pass-catchers and big signee Josh Norman. The start of camp will show whether Washington will be a team to watch for the next few years or the same old Redskins who revert to losing.NFC NORTHChicago BearsChicagos passionate fan base has learned the hard way over seven seasons that the organization will go only as far as QB Jay Cutler takes it. So far, Cutler has reached the playoffs just once in 10 NFL seasons. Can the Bears improve from 6-10 last season?Detroit LionsUntil Jim Bob Cooters offense is completely unveiled, how the Lions plan to replace star receiver Calvin Johnson will be on the top of every story written about Detroit this season. Will the committee approach help QB Matthew Stafford build on a?consistent 2015 season?Green Bay PackersJordy Nelson will be almost a full year removed from season-ending knee injury, and Jeff Janis might be the new Mr. August with five TD catches in two years of preseason games. Keep tabs on Nelson and Janis as Packers camp kicks off in Green Bay, Wisconsin.Minnesota VikingsComing off their first NFC North championship since 2009, and with their new home at U.S. Bank Stadium ready for this season, the Vikings will be followed by as much optimism as they have in some time. Fans expect the team to contend in the NFC, and the Vikings ability to do so will likely depend on the development of third-year quarterback Teddy Bridgewater.NFC SOUTHAtlanta FalconsRookies could make a significant impact for the Falcons this season, particularly on defense, so it will be worth monitoring how they progress. And on offense, QB Matt Ryan knows he didnt play his best last season, including 21 turnovers, so camp is the chance to start anew.Carolina PanthersThe three Cs -- Cam Newton, complacency and cornerbacks -- make up the storylines for the Panthers as they enter camp coming off a Super Bowl loss. Who will replace Josh Norman, and how can Newton improve on his NFL MVP season?New Orleans SaintsThe Saints can be playoff contenders if they can just make their defense respectable. But that has proved to be a tall order in recent years, as they have been wasting the back half of QB?Drew Brees prime. Can the defense be fixed?Tampa Bay BuccaneersThis is no longer Lovie Smiths team -- its Dirk Koetters, which means the clock starts ticking now, as Koetters two predecessors got only two years each before they were fired. The pressure is on, including the question of how QB Jameis Winston will produce in his sophomore season.NFC WESTArizona CardinalsAfter setting franchise records for wins, points and yards last season while coming up a game short of the Super Bowl, the top storyline for 2016 has written itself: Its Super Bowl or bust for the Cardinals.Los Angeles RamsThe teams return to Los Angeles after an absence of more than two decades is a top storyline to follow this training camp. But for that return to be successful, they need more production from the quarterback position. Enter rookie QB Jared Goff.San Francisco 49ersThe big question during the offseason was whether QB?Colin Kaepernick would be traded. He wasnt, and after multiple surgeries, the Niners former starter said he is ready to get his job back. The only problem is that?Blaine Gabbert is standing in his way.Seattle SeahawksSeattles focus during training camp will be on two players who finished last season on the sideline: running back Thomas Rawls and tight end Jimmy Graham. Getting them back on the field in conjunction with QB Russell Wilson & Co. will make?for a tough team to beat. Fake Nike Shoes . Didier Drogba gave away the penalty that put Senegal one goal away from a major upset, but the veteran striker will get another chance -- probably his last -- at the World Cup after Salomon Kalous injury-time strike sealed the Ivorians place in Brazil next year. Fake Nike Shoes For Sale .C. -- Calgarys Kevin Koe did it the hard way again. https://www.fakenikeshoeswholesale.com/ . -- Jaye Marie Green shot a 4-under 68 on Thursday to increase her lead to five strokes after the second round of the LPGA Tours qualifying tournament. Black Friday Nike Shoes . On Tuesday, Ottawa placed forward Cory Conacher and defenceman Joe Corvo on waivers as trade rumours swirl around the Senators. Discount Nike Shoes . Pedro scored from a pass by Lionel Messi in the 33rd minute and added two more goals in the 47th and 72nd after Valdes saved his second penalty in four days following his stop in Wednesdays 4-0 over Ajax in the Champions League. Baltimore Ravens tight end Benjamin Watson spent enough time working with the NFL this year on its message to players about conduct that he wasnt expecting to be so personally engaged by it. Yet there he was, after the Ravens mandatory training hour last week, discussing childrens safety -- and guns.This is the third year the NFL has had social responsibility training, but its the first time the league added a discussion about gun ownership and the importance of safe storage of weapons.We hear these horror stories all the time about a child that finds a firearm and who shoots and hurts themselves, or kills someone else, Watson said. And youd hate for that to happen because its so preventable. Im glad they added that myself, as a father of five.This season, the training was pared down and changed as the league shifts from responding to the Ray Rice situation and domestic violence to a more interactive format. Players viewed videos (one, for example, showed a drunken driver swerving a car all over the road) and were asked to discuss.Weve never presented the issue from a social responsibility perspective before, said Anna Isaacson, the NFLs vice president of social responsibility. These were crucial societal issues that people just didnt know enough about, and we felt that it was our duty, and it was the right thing to do, to make sure that everyone in the NFL family had the same knowledge, so that we were all on an even playing field and we all had the same information.This year in the offseason, Denvers Aqib Talib suffered a gunshot wound in Dallas, and former Saints defensive end Will Smith was shot and killed?during a traffic altercation in New Orleans.Ever since Plaxico Burress shot himself in the leg when he was a wide receiver for the Giants, NFL teams have hosted presentations by law enforcement officials about local laws on owning and carrying weapons. Burress, who was not licensed to carry a concealed weapon in New York, served 20 months in jail.The NFL has recommended that players stay away from gun ownership, but Sean Taylors 2007 death during a robbery at home still lingers, and NFL players know they can be targeted for their wealth.Because of the Second Amendment, Watson ssaid, the NFL cant tell you [that] you cant have a gun, because youre a citizen of this country.ddddddddddddSo the league is discussing gun safety through the prism of child shooting tragedies.About a third of teams have completed the sessions. Parts of the presentations still focus on domestic violence. Watson is featured in one of the videos, discussing a moment when he saw a woman in a convenience store. She appeared to be hurt and was lingering inside, apparently to avoid returning to a car and its driver.The discussion follows. Could he really assume violence had occurred? Should he have called anyone? What was his obligation to that woman? What would he risk for intervening?He spoke from the heart and its a real situation. People can imagine being in that situation and not knowing what to do, Isaacson said. What Ive heard from the feedback is, thats really hard. The point of that video is to spark that ongoing dialogue because theres no solution, theres no easy answer. ... Its important that we think through them.Of the sessions Watson said, Having a conversation is a way to engage in a nonthreatening manner.The NFLs previous training on domestic violence emphasized dos and donts. Players were presented with statistics and a discussion of the definition of consent in sexual situations.But there was some negative feedback from players who felt it was a bit patronizing and targeted them for an issue they might never intersect with.Watson discussed it with his wife, Kirsten.My wife, in her wisdom, told me, No matter the reason theyre doing it, if it changes one mans mind as hes about to hurt his wife or girlfriend, then its worth it, Watson said.Watson, who is entering his 13th NFL season, said he has seen change since the league began frankly discussing violence -- not just among players, but as a whole in the culture. And he emphasized that continuing the training is important, given how often new players come into the league.We were moving at lightning speed, Isaacson said of that first year. Weve spent a full year planning for this years education. ' ' '


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