Brian Daboll: It was strange not calling offensive plays

The start of the preseason schedule means that it is time for rookies around the league to get their first taste of NFL game action and some coaches also will be experiencing new things this week. Brian Daboll was a head coach for the first time as he led the Giants against the Patriots on [more]

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Mike Vrabel: Malik Willis needs to be more decisive

Titans rookie quarterback Malik Willis played his first game for the team on Thursday night and head coach Mike Vrabel’s review of the third-round pick’s performance could be boiled down to three words. After the Titans lost to the Ravens, Vrabel said in a press conference that Willis needs to let it rip more often. [more]

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Russell Wilson on playing in the preseason: “I’m ready to do whatever”

The Broncos host the Cowboys on Saturday night, to launch their first preseason with quarterback Russell Wilson on the team. The team has not yet disclosed whether Wilson will play. From Wilson’s perspective, he’s fine with whatever head coach Nathaniel Hackett decides. “Whatever Coach has [planned], I’m ready to do whatever,” Wilson told reporters on [more]

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Bill Belichick on offensive play caller: “We’re going through a process”

Patriots coach Bill Belichick has a new pull-string saying, to go along with “on to Cincinnati,” “day-to-day,” and “it’s already been addressed,” and others that aren’t currently coming to mind. We’re going through a process. He used that one three times when explaining the fact that two different assistant coaches called offensive plays during Thursday [more]

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Steelers claim Hamilcar Rashed off waivers

The Steelers found themselves in need of a healthy defensive player this week and they addressed it on the waiver wire. Wednesday’s NFL transaction report shows that the Steelers claimed defensive lineman Hamilcar Rashed. He was cut by the Jets on Tuesday. Rashed signed with the Jets after going undrafted out of Oregon State in [more]

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Robert Saleh: Rookie T Max Mitchell further along than we thought

The Jets planned to start Mekhi Becton at right tackle this season, but they have to come up with a new answer at the position. Becton suffered a knee injury that is expected to end his season in practice this week and they aren’t ready to name a new starter at this point. Head coach [more]

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Mike Tomlin: George Pickens has talent, we’re developing the skill

The first couple of weeks of Steelers training camp featured a steady stream of highlights from wide receiver George Pickens and that didn’t change in Wednesday’s practice. Pickens capped one drill with a long gain on a pass from Mitch Trubisky and a one-handed touchdown catch that he tipped to himself while jumping in the [more]

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