Bills DB Leodis McKelvin’s injury remains a mystery after Friday’s organized team activities. McKelvin spoke to the media, but wouldn’t comment on the injured middle finger on his right hand. Bills coach Dick Jauron also steered clear of the situation when he addressed the media after the final session of the week, simply saying he didn’t do it during practice. “Leodis has a non-football specific injury,” Jauron said. “He should be back relatively quickly. Whatever he told you.”
Bengals QB Carson Palmer has been vocal about the team’s wide receivers that are working out with the team and of WR Chad Ochocinco not being there. However, Palmer was quick to point out the team still needs Ochocinco. “He’s a damn good receiver – that’s obviously, everybody knows that,” Palmer said. “I never once said anything about not wanting him here and not needing him. … We would love to have him when he comes here, but he’s not here right now.” For the first time in a year, Carson Palmer appeared on Fox Radio’s Petros and Money show. Listen to the interview.
49ers WR Michael Crabtree, whom they selected with the No. 10 pick, will be held off the practice field until the opening of training camp. He underwent surgery in March to repair a stress fracture in his foot. The club does not want to rush him back on to the practice field.
Chargers QB Philip Rivers says RB LaDainian Tomlinson looks good in the workouts after an offseason in which there was speculation Tomlinson wouldn’t return to San Diego. “It seems to have put another pep in his step,” he said. Rivers went on to say he thinks Tomlinson could have another big year. “I don’t see why not,” Rivers said. “We’re one season removed from him leading the league in rushing.”
Colts TE Dallas Clark doesn’t expect many changes to the Colts’ offensive philosophy with Jim Caldwell now the head coach and Clyde Christensen calling plays. “Clyde is a great man, great coach. He was the offensive coordinator down in Tampa when they were down there, so it’s something he’s done before and is comfortable with,” Clark said. “He’s a great replacement (for Tom Moore), he knows the system and he knows the personnel. He’s had some time and been able to watch the team and how it works and I think he’ll fit in really well.”
Titans QB Kerry Collins has had a chance to see rookies WR Kenny Britt and TE Jared Cook first-hand, the veteran quarterback likes what he sees in their playmaking potential. “They definitely have that big-play potential. Their size and speed can pose problems for defenses,” Collins said. “I think we’ll be more threatening because of their presence, and I think we’re all excited about that.” The Titans drafted Britt in the first round and added Cook in the third round. Those two, combined with the addition of free agent WR Nate Washington from Pittsburgh, has Collins hopeful the Titans’ passing offense can eventually provide more balance to an offense that was run-heavy a year ago.
Vikings WR Percy Harvin, their first-round selection, has around 20 or 30 plays in their scheme designed specifically for him. “We’re up there trying to diagram everything we can,” Bevell said. “We’re looking at things we can do. We’re looking at things other teams have done and trying to get the ball to our playmakers.” And he should get special plays…
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