It’s hard to know what to make of the struggles we’ve seen from the Vikings’ first-team offense in matchups against the first-team defense early in training camp. Should we be concerned about the offense? Or is this defense so good that most offenses would look like this? I lean toward the latter. I don’t think it’s worth overreacting to the …
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Steelers training camp observations: Payton Wilson, Joey Porter Jr. set the tone; defense dominates 1st day in pads – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Steelers training camp observations: Payton Wilson, Joey Porter Jr. set the tone; defense dominates 1st day in pads Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Steelers training camp: Joey Porter Jr dominates first padded practice Yahoo Sports Steelers inside the ropes: Mike Tomlin relishes annual initial backs-on-‘backers drill TribLIVE.com Steelers Sights & Sounds: Broderick, Fautanu Get Physical Steelers Now Top Matchups To Watch For Steelers’ First Padded Practice Steelers Depot …
Read More »Ravens Defense Shines in Third Straight Scorching Hot Padded Practice
Three straight days of padded practice was already a training camp test for the Ravens. Mother Nature piled on with a heat index in the triple digits all three days. Wednesday was the final scorcher of the week, with the heat wave forecasted to break in the Baltimore area. While cooler temperatures will be welcomed, Head Coach John Harbaugh, and …
Read More »RB RJ Harvey draws attention with big run, Denver’s defense poses stiff challenge
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — In college, RJ Harvey made his share of big plays. The UCF product posted 54 carries of at least 10 yards, and 23.3 percent of his rushes — an FBS-leading total — resulted in a gain of at least that distance. At Broncos training camp on Tuesday, that explosive ability was on display. Early in 11-on-11 action, …
Read More »James Pearce Jr. adding ‘a little edge’ to Falcons defense
All the great players whose sole purpose is to get after the quarterback seem to have that edge. Donald had it. So, too, did Von Miler, Warren Sapp, Simeon Rice. Those are just the ones Morris listed when discussing the importance of that quality to the position. They all have that edge to them. They are razor sharp, with a …
Read More »Defense dominates; RJ Harvey delivers wow moment
Attendance Did not practice: Physically Unable to Perform list — WR A.T. Perry (foot/ankle). Out — ILB Alex Singleton (thumb), ILB Drew Sanders (foot). Payton confirmed that Singleton was set to have surgery on his broken thumb Tuesday. He should be back with the team by Wednesday and then start practicing in about a week, though he’ll be wearing a club. …
Read More »Eagles 2025 training camp practice notes, Day 5: Sloppy offense, good defense
Day 5 of Philadelphia Eagles training camp is in the books, and for the first time this summer the pads were on. Let’s just get right to the notes. • Injuries: Did not practice: LB Zack Baun – back contusion WR Danny Gray – finger S Andrew Mukuba – shoulder WR DeVonta Smith – back tightness EDGE Nolan Smith – …
Read More »Will Bengals play defense in ’25? Did Chiefs, Texans fix offensive line?
Biggest challenge: Molding the right supporting cast for Sam Darnold. The Seahawks signed Darnold in the offseason with the hope that he will continue to ascend after the breakout year he enjoyed in Minnesota in 2024. The important thing to remember here is how much his renaissance came down to the structure the Vikings offered him. Minnesota had great quarterback …
Read More »Pads Pop for 1st Time; Vikings Defense Dominant in 2-Minute
Here are three observations presented by Minnesota Eye Consultants, the Proud LASIK Partner of the Minnesota Vikings: 1. ‘D-cisive’ 2-minute drill The Purple People Eaters — the elite group that laid the foundation of “meeting at the quarterback” — would have been proud of the 2025 defense. Practice closed with a 2-minute drill by the first-team offense against the first-team …
Read More »Rafael Devers’ first-base defense becomes a second-half question in Giants’ loss to Mets – San Francisco Chronicle
Rafael Devers’ first-base defense becomes a second-half question in Giants’ loss to Mets San Francisco Chronicle Devers’ first-base growing pains on display vs. Mets MLB.com Giants’ Rafael Devers put in spotlight during third career start at first base Yahoo Sports How Alex Cora Responded To Rafael Devers’ Position Change With Giants NESN Devers error free in debut at 1B as Giants roll ESPN Source link
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