Nine NFL squads conducted mandatory minicamp last week. This Tuesday, 23 teams begin their regular mandatory work.
Players under contract could be fined for bypassing minicamp. Players who’ve been franchise tagged but not signed the tender are not under contract and therefore can’t be fined — i.e. Houston Texans’ Jadeveon Clowney.
Minicamps for the 23 squads run from Tuesday through Thursday, after players failed physicals on Monday. Stage three of offseason exercise rules apply (no live contact is permitted, but teams can operate 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills). According to the collective bargaining arrangement, two-a-day practices are allowed two of the three days during mandatory minicamp, with limitations: players might be on the area for a total of no longer than three-and-a-half hours daily; no practice can endure more than two-and-a-half hours of on-field actions; the second practice shall be restricted to walk-through schooling only; coordinated activities can’t start prior to 7 a.m. or finish after 8:30 p.m. local time; and gamers might only be asked to take part in club activities for a maximum of 10 hours per day.
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The lack of touch means what we’re seeing this week is really a shell of real soccer, but certain aspects can give glimpses or clues as to how a team might function, the way coaches feel about particular players, along with other hints to take a better look in come training camp in July.
Bearing that in mind, let us run down one thing to watch for from each of the 23 teams opening minicamp today.
Arizona Cardinals
How will the young receiver pecking order shake out? Kyler Murray and his development from Kliff Kingsbury’s offense will be picked apart like a carcass from the desert. Let us go beyond that face and keep an eye on the way the young receiving corps shakes out. Larry Fitzgerald is the basic principles, and big things are expected of Christian Kirk. Beyond that, there are snaps in Kingsbury’s offense to be needed. The Cards utilized three draft picks on recipients: Andy Isabella (second round), Hakeem Butler (fourth round) and KeeSean Johnson (sixth). What’s their development progressing throughout the offseason program? Will one step out to sneak snaps? Can they still be slotted behind Chad Williams heading into training camp? And is free-agent flyer Kevin White working on his salvation tour?
Atlanta Falcons
Revamped O-line: It’s nearly impossible to get a good gauge on the offensive line during minicamps given the absence of contact allowed. And the biggest changes into the Falcons’ roster came with the improvements of 2 first-round selections on the right side of the line. Even with limited contact, how does the duo progress during team drills as we head into training camp? Together with Julio Jones (along with other people ) reporting but restricted by a foot injury, the changes to this O-line are the biggest question facing the Falcons’ offense this offseason.
Baltimore Ravens
All eyes on Lamar Jackson: The Ravens’ re-imagined offense will not be completely evident until training camp, as Greg Roman tinkers with his new operation, but this week will cover another glimpse of Jackson’s possible Year 2 rise. All reports out of Baltimore have suggested the signal-caller has improved his mechanics and precision. It’s 1 thing to appear great in personal workouts, it’s another to excel during team drills, and is even larger next month when the pads are on in training camp. With a young, unproven receiving corps, Jackson’s growth will be vital to any success the Ravens conjure in 2019.
Buffalo Bills
New bits surrounding Josh Allen: The Bills’ offseason goal has been clear: buffer Allen. The Bills upgraded the line and targeted speedy, not large targets due to their strong-armed QB. Unfortunately, injuries throughout the board have wrecked Buffalo’s offseason plans, producing questions regarding chemistry building. Three of the top four recipients are sidelined with injury, such as free agent additions Cole Beasley and John Brown, two tight ends missed time with injury and the offensive line has been banged up. Which players will participate, and can Allen build chemistry if half of the offense is sitting on the sideline?
Carolina Panthers
Cam Newton throwing pigskin: Ace Boogie throwing a football will probably be the biggest story emanating from this particular week of minicamp (barring a catastrophic injury). The Panthers quarterback underwent offseason surgery and will participate in team drills for the first time. While Carolina is not likely to drive Cam early in the process, seeing how his arm is calibrated going into the summer could give us an indication into how he will look come September. After we last saw Newton throw a ball during live action he had been slinging lawn-darts and heavy worm-burners. How his motion looks and the speed on the ball this week will probably be carefully monitored.
Chicago Bears
Kicker battles live on: Surewe could mention Mitchell Trubisky diving deeper to Matt Nagy’s crime as something to keep an eye on, but if there is a heated kicker battle happening in Chicago, it’s the celebrity. Considering the Bears’ season finished, the aftermath with Cody Parkey, the eight-man competition at rookie minicamp, the listing has been whittled down to three, and yet none controlling the task makes this among the few contests during June minicamps which could have a lasting effect in a playoff roster. To begin with, one of the booters must finally convince the team brass he is the man for the job. The simple fact that none has yet is disconcerting for Bears fans.
Cincinnati Bengals
Where does John Ross fit in the new offense? The former first-round pick enters a very important year for his career and each day of training will assist the speedster find success. To begin with , he should remain healthy, but beyond harms, Ross have to prove he can be more than the usual field-stretcher at Zac Taylor’s offense. Thus far, reports from Cincy have been encouraging. We will need to hear more flowery language, however, prior to buying this Ross will be a legit threat supporting A.J. Green and Tyler Boyd. If Ross isn’t excelling when defenses are in shorts, he’ll surely struggle once the pads are on.
Dallas Cowboys
What exactly does Kellen Moore’s offense look like? This will be a question all offseason and into the chilly months as the world attempts to work out how first-time play-caller will use Ezekiel Elliott, Amari Cooper and Dak Prescott. Moore’s former teammate, Dan Orlovsky, has suggested he believes the crime is going to be one”that is similar to Sean Payton wed with Matt Nagy married with Mike Leach. Like they had a baby and that’s exactly what this offense is going to be.” If close to authentic, that could be one fun offense. It remains to be noted that the exact wrinkles Moore will use, like more motion, greater disturbance, etc.. As team exercises creep up this week, maybe we will find a better clue.
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