Checking in on the Jags' QBs 

May, 21, 2013
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By Tim Kavanagh | ESPN.com
Though the engine of the Jacksonville Jaguars' offense will likely be the running game -- provided that Maurice Jones-Drew is healthy enough to handle the rigors of being the club's lead RB -- 2013 is an important season for the team and for Blaine Gabbert. Despite rumors in the pre-draft season that the club was considering taking a QB at No. 2 overall (and again in the second round), the team is now reportedly looking to see what the Missouri product can do before potentially making an addition next offseason. With the club having been through a round of OTAs, it's time to take the temperature of the situation again.

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Baltimore's No. 2 WR 

May, 21, 2013
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By Tim Kavanagh | ESPN.com
While the Baltimore Ravens were able to secure their franchise QB to a new long-term deal this offseason, they said goodbye to one of his favorite targets, No. 2 WR Anquan Boldin. Replacing Boldin in the spot opposite Torrey Smith may wind up being accomplished with a committee approach, but there is a case to be made for some of the individuals on their own merits.

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Peyton's pass distribution 

May, 21, 2013
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By Tim Kavanagh | ESPN.com
Stash this note in the "good problem to have" department. With the signing of Wes Welker this offseason, the Denver Broncos provided another elite weapon for Peyton Manning's usage, and one wonders how No. 18 is going to manage to keep all of his targets happy this season (Demaryius Thomas had 94 catches in 2012, while Eric Decker added 85).

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Battles in Carolina's secondary 

May, 21, 2013
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By Tim Kavanagh | ESPN.com
By using multiple high draft picks on the defensive tackle position this offseason, the Carolina Panthers are operating with the belief that a solid front line of the defense will be able to make up for issues in the defensive backfield. As of now, there are a lot of questions back there.

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Latest on the Woodson market 

May, 21, 2013
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By Tim Kavanagh | ESPN.com
After a prolonged period of no action on the Charles Woodson front, it appeared last week that a deal for the former Packer could be sealed in the near future. That hasn't happened yet, and we continue to hear additional buzz as to where he'll finally land for 2013.

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K.C.'s ILB competition 

May, 21, 2013
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By Tim Kavanagh | ESPN.com
With the Kansas City Chiefs going through their OTAs this week, one of the interesting competitions on which we're keeping an eye is at ILB. One of the starters will be Derrick Johnson, but the other slot is open right now.

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Injury concern on Avril 

May, 21, 2013
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By Tim Kavanagh | ESPN.com
If everyone is healthy and not suspended, the Seattle Seahawks should have a pretty fearsome pass rush in 2013. However, Chris Clemons is still recovering from tearing his ACL in the playoff game against Washington, Bruce Irvin will miss the first four weeks due to a league suspension, and now there's word that Cliff Avril is dealing with health troubles of his own.

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Washington's safety question 

May, 21, 2013
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By Tim Kavanagh | ESPN.com
With OTAs kicking off this week for the Washington Redskins, the primary question on everyone's mind is the health status of franchise QB Robert Griffin III (and his wedding registry). But there are other issues that need to be sorted out, such as the identity of their starting safeties this fall. As long as he's healthy, veteran Brandon Meriweather will man one of those turrets, but that leaves the other one open.

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Latest on the Eagles' QB battle 

May, 21, 2013
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By Tim Kavanagh | ESPN.com
UPDATE: Still way early to make any judgments on who will be behind center for the Eagles this fall, but there has been an intriguing development as of Monday's practice.

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The Free decision in 2014 

May, 21, 2013
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By Tim Kavanagh | ESPN.com
Never before was there more drawn-out drama featuring a part-time player than there was this offseason with Dallas Cowboys platoon RT Doug Free. Free's contract -- signed back when the team thought he was their franchise LT -- had him making $8 million for 2013, which was clearly not on par with his on-field production. After re-working his deal, the two sides came to a mutually agreeable wage for 2013, and they also made things a lot easier for next offseason.

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Titans interested in Justice? 

May, 21, 2013
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By Tim Kavanagh | ESPN.com
If nothing else, one cannot accuse the Tennessee Titans of holding the proverbial purse strings too tightly this offseason, as the club has aggressively pursued and signed veteran FAs throughout the spring. And it appears that they're not done yet.

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Pistol coming to K.C.? 

May, 21, 2013
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By Tim Kavanagh | ESPN.com
After news broke that the Kansas City Chiefs were hiring former University of Nevada HC Chris Ault as a consultant, the easy takeaway was that the team might be installing a package of plays out of the Pistol formation. Ault is widely considered the architect of the modern Pistol formation, and it was only a matter of time before an NFL team brought him into the mix.

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Jones, Dolphins to begin talks? 

May, 21, 2013
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By Tim Kavanagh | ESPN.com
As of Monday afternoon, things weren't looking so hot on the Reshad Jones front for the Miami Dolphins. Jones -- upset that contract negotiations hadn't gotten rolling yet in earnest -- pledged to skip OTAs this week in an effort to send a message of displeasure. It's hard to blame him, as the team spent vast sums of money on outside FAs this offseason, and failed to address his contract after a very productive campaign. But by Tuesday morning, the tide may be turning.

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Update on MJD's health 

May, 21, 2013
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By Tim Kavanagh | ESPN.com
Had the Jacksonville Jaguars' old administration shut RB Maurice Jones-Drew down following his foot injury midway through the 2012 season -- and had the surgery right away -- he would've been much further along in his recovery by now. But, as it is, there is still some question whether he'll be back in time to be a full-go for the start of training camp.

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Trouble brewing between Dolphins, Jones 

May, 20, 2013
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By Tim Kavanagh | ESPN.com
While the Miami Dolphins made headlines this offseason with their aggressiveness both in free agency and the draft (including trading up to No. 3 overall to snag Dion Jordan), the team did have a nice base of talent on the roster already. One of the most productive returning defenders on the team is S Reshad Jones, and along with the additions made, Jones was expected to have another strong campaign. There's just one problem: he missed the start of OTAs this week, and there could be more trouble ahead.

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