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One of the continuing storylines for the Tennessee Titans this offseason has been the status of CB Alterraun Verner. Due to the fact that the team is altering its defensive strategy in the secondary, Verner's skills set is believed to be of better use at free safety or as the extra DB on the field in nickel and dime packages. As the club goes through its minicamp this week, we'll get another set of clues as to where he'll be lining up this fall.

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Based on what was on display from the New York Jets' wide receivers during the offseason practices, the club's QBs will be happy to see Santonio Holmes back in action, whenever that may be (some believe he'll begin camp on PUP list and may not be ready for the start of the season). But if Holmes has a setback in the recovery from his Lisfranc injury, it may behoove the Jets to make an addition from the free agent ranks. If so, who should that player be?

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The main business storylines for the Dallas Cowboys this offseason included the extension for Tony Romo, the franchise-tagging of Anthony Spencer, and potential new deals for young corps players such as Sean Lee, Bruce Carter and Dez Bryant. Perhaps we should toss placekicker Dan Bailey into that group with Lee, Carter and Bryant.

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As with any of the other franchise-tagged players this offseason, Cincinnati Bengals DE Michael Johnson must reach an agreement on a multi-year deal to replace the one-year franchise tender before the July 15 deadline, or play out the 2013 campaign on that tender (which he has already signed). We haven't heard much of anything regarding progress on such a deal for the Georgia Tech product, so what are the chances that something gets done by then?

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The Baltimore Ravens' attempt to find a suitable option as their No. 2 WR is a well we've gone back to time and time again this offseason, but for good reason: the man who steps in will be replacing Anquan Boldin, who was a key figure in the Ravens' run to the Super Bowl this past season. As the offseason got rolling, it was a bit of a jumbled mess, but we do have some clarity as the team has broken for summer break after OTAs and minicamp.

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UPDATE: In the time since Bishop was released Monday, we've gotten some interesting updates regarding where he may be playing next season. Another team has emerged as of Tuesday morning.

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With the St. Louis Rams moving on from lead back Steven Jackson this offseason, that's left a bit of a vacuum at their starting RB slot. Daryl Richardson had his moments during his rookie campaign of 2012, but it's not believed that he necessarily projects to being the same caliber of lead back as Jackson. Meanwhile, fellow rising second-year pro Isaiah Pead has a higher draft pedigree, but the buzz on him is that he projects to being a change-of-pace RB. So will the club make any additions from free agency, given the talent that remains available?

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Leading into the draft way back in April, there was buzz that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would target a pass-rusher, whether they were able to land Darrelle Revis or not. They got Revis, and they also drafted a CB with their first pick, Johnthan Banks. It wasn't until Round 4 (No. 126 overall) that they took a DE, selecting Michigan St. product William Gholston. That has left some of the opinion that this is a position that should be addressed with one of the veterans that remains available in free agency.

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The Carolina Panthers have a lot of talent on the offensive side of the ball, investing the No. 1 overall pick on QB Cam Newton and big-money deals on RBs Jonathan Stewart and DeAngelo Williams. On the defensive line, they have one of the NFL's most well-compensated DEs in Charles Johnson, and just used their top two draft picks this offseason on DTs (Star Lotulelei and Kawann Short; their linebacking corps features 2012 first-rounder Luke Kuechly as well as accomplished vets Jon Beason and Thomas Davis. The secondary is a far less heralded group, to put it politely.

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Based upon what we saw out of the Jacksonville Jaguars' QBs in 2012 and this offseason thus far, it won't be surprising if they bring all five of their current QBs to training camp. But how many will make the 53-man roster?

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One of the primary storylines for the Detroit Lions this offseason has been their uncertainty at certain spots on the offensive line. 2012 first-rounder Riley Reiff will be stepping in to Jeff Backus' old spot at LT after there was buzz that Reiff was going to play guard, and the team will stage a battle between Corey Hilliard and Jason Fox to take over Gosder Cherilus' old post at RT. Reiff has the draft pedigree one would expect for a starting LT, but there is less assurance that Hilliard or Fox will be able to provide what the club needs on the right edge. There may be another option.

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When the New England Patriots agreed to trade for RB LeGarrette Blount, the move was met with some confusion, as it didn't appear that they were in need of a player of Blount's ilk given the rest of their depth at the position. And as we look ahead to training camp, nothing has really changed all that much -- it's not a stretch to think that the Oregon product is squarely on the roster bubble looking ahead to final cuts.

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Earlier this offseason, we learned that the Minnesota Vikings were working first-round draft pick Cordarrelle Patterson in at multiple WR positions behind the starters -- developing versatility in Patterson's game will be key in the case of his coming on to replace an injured player ahead of him on the depth chart; furthermore, it's not immediately clear which specific wide receiver position will be his best fit at the NFL level. But, in addition to catching passes, it's expected that he's going to be an impact player on special teams right away as a rookie.

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Placekicker position battles occur every offseason, and it can be tough for teams to make a final decision based upon what they see -- kicking field goals in a game setting really can't be fully replicated. Nevertheless, decisions must be made, and the Miami Dolphins are one of the clubs testing their incumbent against a newcomer for this fall.

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