Colin Kaepernick had minor leg surgery post-draft

The 49ers revealed that QB Colin Kaepernick underwent minor surgery on his left leg shortly after the draft.  It’s unclear exactly what was wrong with the leg, but the team doesn’t sound concerned.  "The 49ers are aware that Colin K…

Demeco Ryans not a lock for Week 1

Texans LB DeMeco Ryans is still iffy for the start of the regular season after tearing his Achilles in Week 6 last year.  "I’m doing pretty good," Ryan said.  "I’ve been running pretty good… still working on some change of di…

Colin Kaepernick will be used as a runner

49ers GM Trent Baalke insinuated that the team will use QB Colin Kaepernick as a runner even if he doesn’t win the starting job in training camp this summer. "Who’s to say we’re not going to have him in ‘The Pistol,’" Baalke said.  …

Robert Meachem has chronic ankle problems

Saints WR Robert Meachem recently revealed that he’s dealt with "off-and-on" chronic pain in his left ankle since he was a kid.  He underwent surgery this offseason and is hoping the problem is solved.  "It’ll be 10 times bette…

Marques Colston knee surgery was microfracture

The knee surgery Saints WR Marques Colston underwent back in January was microfracture in nature.  Not good.  Players generally struggle coming back from these, although Colston had a similar procedure done in 2009 and was ready for Week 1.&n…

LenDale White able to run again

LenDale White.  Remember him?  Broncos beat writer Lindsay Jones reports that he’s running again after rupturing his Achilles 8 months ago.  White says he feels "good and healthy" but still isn’t able to do "explosive&quot…

Troy Polamalu did not need surgery on Achilles

Steelers beat writer Gerry Dulac reports that S Troy Polamalu did not need surgery on the bum Achilles that bothered him late last season.  He’s "progressing on schedule" and is expected to be ready for training camp.  "I’…

Kyle Rudolph needs to improve blocking

Vikings 2nd-round rookie TE Kyle Rudolph needs to improve his blocking ability in order to become a 3-down TE at the NFL level.  "He needs some blocking development from inline positions," one AFC personnel director said.  "He …

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