New England Patriots adding 4-3 pieces

The Patriots have continued to add defensive pieces that fit a 4-3 front. DE Mark Anderson was the first to join, with DEs Andre Carter and Shaun Ellis following. Anderson is strictly a pass-rush specialist who posted 12 sacks as a rookie back in 2006….

Stephen Tulloch works at MLB

After opening his Lions stint as the ROLB, Stephen Tulloch spent Saturday practice at MLB. HC Jim Schwartz won’t give any indication as to which alignment will wind up more permanent. Everything Tulloch says seems to indicate that’s where he wants to e…

Calvin Pace to rush passer more

The Jets plan to lean on OLB Calvin Pace for more pass rushing this season, according to Jenny Vrentas of The Star-Ledger. Several elements went into Pace recording just 5.5 sacks in 2010. The team asked him to be more than just a rusher, including dro…

DeSean Jackson reports to training camp

Eagles WR DeSean Jackson has ended his holdout and reported to training camp.  He would have lost an accrued year towards free-agency had he not reported today.  D-Jax is still set to earn just $565,000 this season, so you can bet he’ll conti…

Mikel Leshoure carted off with leg injury

Lions rookie RB Mikel Leshoure was carted off the field today with what appeared to be a left leg injury. “Looks bad,” beat writer Tim Twentyman tweeted. Check Shark Bites throughout the day for updates on Leshoure’s status. If he&…

Derrick Ward still ahead of Ben Tate

Texans RB Derrick Ward is still running ahead of RB Ben Tate in training camp.  It’s not surprising considering the impressive season Ward had last year — and the fact that Tate hasn’t played a single snap yet.  We’re still expecting Tate to…

Mike Nugent looking good

Bengals K Mike Nugent didn’t miss a FG in the 1st week of camp.  He’s now 8 months removed from surgery to repair a torn ACL and says he’s just about back to 100%.  Nugent is locked-in as Cincinnati’s starter.  But he’s only connected on…

Andy Dalton the favorite to start Week 1

Beat writer Geoff Hobson confirms that the Bengals’ starting QB spot is "Andy Dalton’s to lose."  This is what we’ve been hearing since camp opened about a week ago.  While we’re not expecting him to post a Sam-Bradford-esque rookie…

Tashard Choice in danger of being cut?

According to Cowboys insider Calvin Watkins, RB Tashard Choice is in danger of being passed on the depth chart by RB Lonyae Miller.  Lonyae who?!?  Choice continues to be disrespected by the Cowboys organization.  All he’s done though 3 …

Chaz Schilens in line to start this year?

Raiders beat writer Steve Corkran projects Louis Murphy and Chaz Schilens to be the team’s Week 1 starting WRs.  Murphy is locked into a starting spot, but the Schilens prediction is a bit of a surprise.  While he’s not short on talent, Schil…

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