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== Senior Bowl holding free camp through NFL High School Player ==

Senior Bowl holding free camp through NFL High School Player Development Program<br>- The and the NFL High School Player Development Program are teaming up for a two-day camp for football players. The free clinic will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 26-27 at McGill-Toolen's Lipscomb Field.It's open to players who are rising freshmen through rising seniors.At the camp,[http://www.8-days.de/wiki2/index.php?title=Benutzer:Qbntedpyf3#Pittsburgh_Steelers_rookie_Le.27Veon_Bell_shows_NFL Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Le'Veon Bell shows NFL], the players will learn football fundamentals taught by local high school coaches. But the camp also will feature speakers who'll focus on collegiate eligibility, social media, lifestyle choices and other off-the-field topics.The NFL High School Player Development Program is sponsored by the National Guard."The Senior Bowl is proud to support the efforts of the NFL and the National Guard as they continue to make a difference in the lives of young people through their High School Player Development camps," said Phil Savage, the executive director of the Senior Bowl. "We are thankful that the players in our area will get the opportunity to improve on and off the field."To register for the event, call Carl Jackson at 251-652-8177, email  or pick up an application at the Senior Bowl office at 151 Dauphin St. in Mobile. Players are encouraged to sign up before the camp. There will be day-of-camp registration, but those players must bring a copy of their physical from the school.Each player will be assigned an offensive and a defensive position, spending half of each day working on fundamentals at each position."It's things you can use in the upcoming season," said Jackson, who is an assistant football coach at McGill-Toolen and the coordinator for the event. "This is a way for young kids to get introduced to some of the skills they'll see at the next level."Players will receive a 13-month High School Player Development planner,[http://www.concurshop.com/foro/index.php?topic=575985.msg582508#msg582508 Chiefs, No. 1 overall pick Fisher agree to 4], which includes information about class management, the recruiting process and NCAA eligibility."I've been dealing with recruiting for the last seven or eight years in high school," Jackson said, "and a lot of kids are ineligible not due to their academic performance, but by not understanding the structure of the (NCAA) Clearinghouse."By educating people about that,[http://forum-de-business.net/index.php?topic=101.msg127#msg127 Quarterback Rankings- No. 17], we'll increase the number of athletes eligible for scholarships."This will be the camp's second year.Before the NFL's high school camp on July 26-27, the Senior Bowl and the Mobile BayBears are holding an All-Skills Camp from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Hank Aaron Stadium. The All-Skills Camp is part of the Family Fun Day, which is scheduled for 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday.The event will kick off the Mobile Youth Football Conference and City of Mobile Recreation Department preseason practices.Savage and youth football coaches will conduct a football camp for youngsters, while the Senior Bowl will provide the family fun with inflatables, clowns, face painters, interactive children's events and free hot dogs and drinks.Camp participants will be recognized in a Parade of Champions before the BayBears' Southern League game against the Montgomery Biscuits at 7:05 p.m.The Senior Bowl and AL.com will co-host "Girls of Fall: A Night of Food, Fashion and Football" from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center in Mobile. In addition to providing an inside look at football for women,[http://www.52qidian.com/bbs/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=2209185 Source- Connecticut police search lake in Aaron Hernandez case], the event will feature tailgating, game-day parties and the latest clothing looks for the 2013 season. Admission costs $20,[http://soliloquy.piazza-nero.com/archives/2010/12/post-25.php#comments NFL maibag- NFC North getting expensive], with all proceeds going to Senior Bowl charities. To register for "Girls of Fall," visit the .

== Seattle Seahawks moving forward with Percy Harvin sidelined ==

Seattle Seahawks moving forward with Percy Harvin sidelined<br>ESPN.com's Mike Sando writes about all things NFC West in his division .<br> <br>The Seahawks practiced Wednesday for the first time since learning Harvin will need surgery to repair his hip injury. The surgery is scheduled for Thursday in New York, but there won't be a timetable on recovery until after the procedure is completed and doctors determine the extent of the damage.<br>Seattle coach Pete Carroll and offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell were not made available to the local media on Wednesday to talk about Harvin's status,[http://www.toppersarena.com/index.php/forum/newtopic SANTA CLARA, Calif.- Willis, Culliver among those injured at 49ers camp]. Carroll did speak with NFL Network following practice on Wednesday and said the team believes Harvin will be back this season.<br>"Now that we've taken in all the information, Percy does have a chance to get back and we'll find that out after the procedure," Carroll told NFL Network. "We'll know what took place and they'll make kind of a guess how long that will take him. We've got to get him right, fix him up and take care of him. We made a big commitment to Percy (and) we want to make sure he's 100 percent and ready to go."<br>Harvin reported to training camp last week complaining of soreness in his hip and that led to a series of exams. Harvin tweeted Tuesday evening that he would be undergoing surgery after he got a second opinion on the injury.<br>While there isn't good news for the Seahawks with Harvin needing surgery, it happened early enough in training camp that Seattle has time to make any needed changes offensively to account for his absence. That could mean a bigger role for Tate, who believes he has comparable skills to Harvin's.<br>"The things that they have, they intended on him to do, I'll be more than happy to do that,[http://artx.lewik.ru/index.php/%D0%A3%D1%87%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA:Rovahomoimi#Johnny_Manziel_incident_at_Manning_Passing_Academy_putting_h Johnny Manziel incident at Manning Passing Academy putting h]," Tate said. "I want to get the ball any way that I can and I want to try and make a play. I feel like I am really similar to Percy."<br>The injury should open up an extra roster spot at least to begin the season and give one of Seattle's unproven young receivers a chance to start the season on the active roster.<br>"We still have depth and we still have guys on this team that haven't even had a chance to play football yet on Sundays,[http://www.hedgedruid.com/ Adongo swaps Kings for NFL], and who are more than capable of filling in if we need them to," Seattle's  said.<br>Another concern for Seattle will be finding someone to return kicks with Harvin out. Before he was injured last season, Harvin was leading the NFL averaging 35.9 yards per kick return. Seattle had one of the top kick returners in football in , but he was released after Seattle made the trade with Minnesota to get Harvin.<br>Tate could end up being a return option,[http://tintalatina.com/commissioner-roger-goodell-says-nfl-doesn039t-plan-interve Commissioner Roger Goodell says NFL doesn't p], but Seattle might not want to risk additional hits with its receiving corps thinned. Second-round pick  was drafted in part to fill Washington's role in the backfield and might add returns as well.<br>Game notes<br>DE  (hamstring) missed his fourth straight practice. He was joined on the sideline by 16 other players Wednesday,[http://w39196.s17.chinaccnet.cn/read.php?tid=558565 Why have elite NFL cornerbacks become scarce-], including backup CB , who had a walking boot on his left foot. ... Rookie TE  was getting his arm examined after colliding with SS  while diving for a pass late in practice.Copyright 2013 by The Associated Press<br><br><br><br>Subscribe

== 2013 NFL Preview- AFC North- Looking at Baltimore Ravens and ==

2013 NFL Preview: AFC North: Looking at Baltimore Ravens and more,[http://kozaisoft.com/blog/2012/04/post-126.html#comments For Quarterbacks, the NFL Is No Country for Old Me]<br>Is Brady a product of his system?  I say yes and no.  He's a great QB and would do well on other teams too, but not as well as where he's at.  What is my proof?  Matt Cassel.  He went 11 - 5 when Brady was out the entire year.How has Cassel done while not playing with the Pats?Want more?  Thought so.Cassel completed 63.4% of his passes the year he led the Pats.  His career average is only 58.9% and that is helped by the full yr at 63.4%.  Guess being the QB for a whole yr with the Pats helped him.Oh,[http://aussieinnovation.com/content/nfl-working-put-player-medical-records-online NFL working to put player medical records online], Brady's career completion % is 63.7%, basically the same as Cassel's 63.4% the year he led the Pats.  Brady obviously had to be below 63.7% at times for that to be his average.  This means another QB,[http://ybyby.com/ RENTON, Wash.- Schofield making impression with Se], Cassel was able to complete passes much better than he has in his career when he had the keys to the Patsmobile for a whole season.More?  Yes,[http://blog.indee-jp.com/innovation/2013/04/visual-thinkinghow-to.html#comments NFL Teams Enjoying the Best Offseasons so Far], we want more.Cassel threw an INT on 2.1% of his passes the year he led the Pats for the whole season.  Wanna guess what Brady's career INT% is?  Correct, it's 2.1%Wow, another QB completing passes at the same clip and throwing INT's at the same clip as Brady when he played QB for the same team Brady plays with.Oh, Cassel's career INT% is 2.9% which was helped by the full year at 2.1%.Brady IS a wonderful QB and he'd do well on other teams.  He IS a much better QB than Cassel.  But when a good to great player is on a good to great team,[http://www.zrypsp.cn/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=462186 Dolphins have first fight of training camp], well careers like Brady's come about...All I'm saying is that Cassel would have a much better career and numbers if he was the QB for the Pats every year of his career.

== INDIANAPOLIS- Colts' player trades Army fatigues for foo ==

INDIANAPOLIS: Colts&#39; player trades Army fatigues for football<br>INDIANAPOLIS Josh McNary spent years training to call the shots in artillery fields at Fort Hood.Turns out the 25-year-old Army fire direction officer really wanted a different mission.On Tuesday, McNary took advantage of his early release from the Army after more than two years of active-duty service and officially traded his fatigues for pads and an Indianapolis Colts helmet. He hopes to catch on as a linebacker."Basically, I just said, 'Hi, I'm Josh McNary' and I told them a little bit about of what I did," McNary said Wednesday morning, describing the introduction to his new band of brothers. "Coach (Chuck Pagano) pretty much hit on the few topics about the translatable qualities that the Army has that also can be applied on the football field those character traits, the accountability of yourself and holding your brothers in arms accountable. But he kept it in perspective, he acknowledged the fact that this is a game, and that's not really a game, in the Army. It was a heck of a speech."For McNary and his family, this is a heck of a change.McNary's father, George, was a captain in the Marines; both of McNary's grandfathers fought in wars,[http://blog.callercomplaints.com How NFL Teams Can Psyche Out Their Opponents on De], and McNary's uncle is a first major in the Army. So when the high school kid enrolled at West Point, his destiny seemed clear: Army officer.But along the way, McNary developed into a top-flight football player.Scouts remember him as the former walk-on who left Army as the school's career leader in sacks (28.0) and tackles for loss (49.0), the kid who won the Pat Tillman Award at the 2011 East-West Shrine Game and the guy who might have been drafted later that year if he wasn't staring at 24 months or more away from the game. Back then, the book on McNary said he was undersized at 6-feet, 230 pounds, though he compensated with quick feet, good balance and reliable tackling.Two years of Army work turned him into a 6-foot, 251-pound ball of muscle, whose passion for the game never changed. He spent those two years watching NFL games, wondering if he couldn't be out there playing.Colts coaches were so impressed, they signed him as a free agent in April."I think over the years that he was with the military, he learned a lot of command," defensive coordinator Greg Manusky said. "He was doing a lot of things. I think he's a good football player and we'll see what he can do when he gets out there."What he brings is a wealth of real-world experience rarely seen on NFL rosters.He worked as a graduate assistant at West Point following his playing career and mastered the art of building bonds with colleagues and teammates in stops at the U.S. Military Academy Prep School, the U.S. Military Academy and stints at Fort Sill in Oklahoma and Fort Hood in Texas. He fits in with an unusual corps of Colts rookie linebackers that includes German-born Bjoern Werner, Indy's first-round draft pick, and Daniel Adongo, an African rugby player who has never played a down of American football. The youngsters will be mentored five-time Pro Bowler Robert Mathis.And though his family's professional choice has usually been military service,[http://www.ichinoie-kumasan.com/blog/2012/04/post-198.php#comments Marcus Vick tweets out bounty on Eagles WR Riley C], McNary acknowledges he has plenty of support on the home front."They recognize this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," he said. "All through college my dad's concentration was on academics and military sort of things, and he likes the fact that I'm an officer. He encouraged me to follow that, but they support me in this."The Army is helping,[http://deardearbaby.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=247664 7 NFL Veterans on Their Last Legs], too.As of 2008, the Defense Department allows some service members who were required to serve five years of active duty to apply for an early release after two years if they were participating in pro sports. If granted, those getting the release were required to serve in the military reserves and pay back part of their education cost. McNary said he must spend six more years in the reserves though the job will not impact what he does with the Colts if he makes the team.When the all-clear came finally Monday, McNary wasted no time getting back to work. He arrived Monday night, passed his physical Tuesday morning and was hitting pads and players Tuesday afternoon.All McNary has to do now is fulfill his mission by making the team."It means a lot not only to me and my family but to all of those who supported me and saw NFL potential early on,[http://bbs.kmmtu.com/thread-31539-1-1.html Korey Stringer's impact on Randy Moss]," McNary said before noting he hasn't had time to reflect on his path to the NFL. "There's too much going on around me. Right now I'm sucking water out of a fire hose,[http://needurgentloan.com/ NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell satisfied with Browns owner Haslam's handling of fraud probe], I'm pretty preoccupied."---Online:AP NFL site: http://pro32.ap.org/ <br> Online: AP NFL site: http://pro32.ap.org/

== NFL maibag- NFC North getting expensive ==

NFL maibag: NFC North getting expensive<br>Q: With two Broncos executives getting charged with DUI, why did the league not step in and suspend them? When players get into trouble, the commissioner comes down hard on them. Is there a double standard in place from the commissioner's office? Shouldn't all be held equal? Sam in Waterloo, OntarioA: I'm sure the league is giving the Broncos the chance to figure out punishment for their employees first. If that doesn't happen, I'm sure Roger Goodell will jump in and make a decision. From the league's standpoint, it's better if the team determines the penalty. The league is there to fix the problem if the team doesn't.<br>Q: How exactly do teams determine who is an outside receiver and who is a slot receiver? I know some of these stats may not be accurate, but take a look at this list: : 6-0, 200 pounds; : 6-0, 198; : 5-11,[http://www.kara.or.ke/index.php?option=com_blog&view=comments&pid=1221948&Itemid=0 2013 NFL Preview- AFC North- Looking at Baltimore], 198; : 6-0, 200; : 6-0,[http://www.87years.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=671079 NFL 2013 training camps], 190. All of these WRs made top-10 money during the prime of their careers and played X (split end) or Z (flanker). Could we argue that playing outside versus slot is more a byproduct of scheme than size? Yosh in Irvine, Calif.A: It's more the ability to separate from coverage that determines whether a player is going to be featured in the slot or featured on the outside.  got $12 million a year because of his speed. He can burn a defender down the field on the outside because of his speed. Cruz didn't have enough speed coming out of college. He worked well in the slot because he can stretch the field and average better than 15 yards a catch. But his skills might not work as well on the outside. Because it's harder to find receivers who can consistently win on the outside, they have more value. There are more options in the middle of the field. You can insert a tight end. You can find a slower receiver who can work the slot. It's a supply-and-demand position. Q: With the almost complete revamping of the defensive backfield with the addition of , et al, and the return of the two Pro Bowlers to the offensive line plus a few other additions, will the Bucs be strong enough to make the playoffs -- if the play of  is up to where it should be? If Josh plays well, I would think they will be in the running. Jim in Clearwater, Fla.A: Next to Seattle, the Bucs might have one of the best secondaries in football.  has Pro Bowl ability.  is a Pro Bowler. Revis is one of the best corners of this era.  has plenty of talent. 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I believe these games played after the Super Bowl would be a ratings bonanza as they would be competitive and feature high-quality teams playing competitively. Everyone wins in this situation. Can it work, John?Carlos in Sydney, AustraliaA: It can work, but it can't happen. No team is going to risk their best players to potentially suffer serious injury at the end of season. If you have a tournament,[http://aolang.org/upload/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=27888&fromuid=757 Manti Te’o helped fellow Chargers rookie D.J. Fluker overcome fear of drowning], the chance of injury to top players increases. Star players who are entering their free agency year aren't going to participate and ruin their bargaining power. And how will that prevent all-stars from going through the motions? There aren't enough good players to go around now. If you have a tournament like that, you potentially drain the supply of talent.Q: After the  blowup, the NFL has announced that they are considering not inviting academically ineligible players to the combine. Well, we all know that these players will still get drafted based on their talent rather than their grades. The players will still have pro days, right? So not inviting these players doesn't really achieve much. However, the better incentive is pay. So do you think the NFL should consider in the next CBA lowering the minimum salaries for rookies that are academically ineligible or have arrest records or drug backgrounds. Kyle in Conway, Ark.A: I can't see the union going for that. The NFLPA has to represent all players whether they are kicked out of school or not kicked out of school. I agree with you that not inviting such players to the combine achieves little. Potentially good players with troubled pasts are the ones teams need to interview as opposed to chasing them around the country for pro days. For teams to be successful drafting, they need more information and more access, not less. An agent for a player with a troubled past will minimize access to his client if he's left outside the combine. Q: I have a question regarding hits on players and fines/penalties. I'm a huge Ravens fan and stationed overseas for the Air Force and still manage to watch all of my games, but I feel like week after week I see replays of hits on players that get flags thrown on them, and eventually result in a fine for the player when the hit on the player doesn't seem to warrant a flag. A good example of this is when  hit Victor Cruz in Baltimore or when  hit  in Seattle last season. Reed also received a $55,000 fine with it. As a fan I couldn't believe a flag was even thrown for these plays. Is there anything us fans can look forward to down the road regarding hits and tackling? I am all for player safety, but the NFL has felt softer in recent seasons. Should plays such as these be able to be talked over or reviewed by multiple referees before ultimately deciding their worth a penalty?Aaron in Aviano, ItalyA: Because officials are human, there are going to be inconsistencies on calls on the field. The league can educate officials only so much. It's the officials' jobs to make quick decisions. The NFL and the fans don't want a game of flag. They don't pay all that money to watch referees march off penalties. But there needs to be more consistent calls. The fine system is a way to look back after a couple of days and correct a wrong. The number of fines shows me the league isn't softening up. I still believe if an official has doubts, it's better not to throw the flag. Q: With the NBA Summer League going on right now, it's got me thinking a bit about how the NFL offseason could be perhaps a little more interesting. What do you think of an early-summer seven-on-seven or flag football tournament for rookies and other players who are on the roster bubble? Both games are a lot safer than actual football, so there's not much concern for injury, and the players might actually try (unlike in the Pro Bowl). It might give rookies a bit more experience and a chance for everyone to get a better idea of what they can do. This idea isn't perfect of course -- linemen would be basically excluded and the games aren't "real football" games. Still, I think it's an interesting proposal and I was wondering what your opinion was on this idea. Is it feasible? Do you think a similar event could ever happen?Dylan in West St. Paul, Minn.A: Normally, I wouldn't go for an idea like that, but this offseason may have changed my mind. The league isn't going to go for an extra activity that risks their players to injury, but you may be on to something. From the third week in June until the last week in July, the NFL takes a serious P.R. hit. You have more arrests than player transactions. It hurts the sport. A seven-on-seven game or flag football tournament that could keep players active and still be safe might be a good way of keeping players active and out of trouble.<br><br><br><br>Subscribe<br>NFL senior writer Senior NFL writer and commentator<br> Joined ESPN in 1995<br> Member of the writers' wing of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio

== Tony Dorsett among ex ==

Tony Dorsett among ex<br>Seventeen Pro Football Hall of Famers and Dave Robinson, who will be inducted this weekend, have signed a letter telling NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell they are concerned about medical care for former players and the league’s “continued denial of the link between repeated head impacts and permanent brain damage.”The letter, obtained by The Associated Press on Wednesday and signed by NFL greats including Tony Dorsett, Floyd Little, Leroy Kelly and Paul Krause, comes just a few days ahead of the Hall of Fame festivities in Canton, Ohio.The league is being sued by about 4,200 players who say they suffer from dementia,[http://accademiakandinsky.com/index.php/it/component/blog/comments.html?pid=18701 AJC Condemns Harassment of Palestinian], Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological conditions, which they believe stem from on-field concussions. Ten of the letter’s signees are plaintiffs in the ongoing legal fight: Dorsett, Kelly, Krause, Lem Barney, Chris Doleman, Mel Renfro, Tommy McDonald, Randy White,[http://www.sugarasp.com/wiki/%E5%88%A9%E7%94%A8%E8%80%85:Ebxofxlkl8#NFL_Teams_Enjoying_the_Best_Offseasons_so_Far NFL Teams Enjoying the Best Offseasons so Far], Rayfield Wright and Joe DeLamielleure.Goodell and the NFL insist that player safety has always been a top priority, and league spokesman Greg Aiello told the AP in an email Wednesday night that the players don’t have their facts right.“We have not seen the letter,[http://wiki.trevision.ru/index.php/%D0%A3%D1%87%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA:Rovahomoimi#Authorities_get_arrest_warrant_for_49ers.27_Brooks Authorities get arrest warrant for 49ers' Brooks], but we make no such denial regarding concussions,” Aiello said. “In fact, our concussion poster for players in every locker room,[http://www.jiemengjie.com/plus/view.php?aid=51760 The NFL's top assistant coaches], created in conjunction with the CDC a few years ago, states: ‘Repetitive brain injury, when not managed promptly and properly, may cause permanent damage to your brain.“’In the concussion legal dispute, a federal judge in Philadelphia has ordered the two sides into mediation over how the complaints will be litigated — in court or in arbitration. U.S. District Judge Anita B. Brody asked for a progress report by Sept. 3 and put a gag order on the lawyers involved.Clearly, there was no silencing of the Hall of Famers, many of whom plan to be in Canton for the 50th anniversary of the football shrine.“Legions of former players suffer short-term memory loss and other neurological issues, and many cannot even remember taking part in some of the NFL’s greatest moments,” they wrote to Goodell. “In the meantime, the NFL publicly touts the ‘benefits’ it provides to former players with brain injuries, while denying these players necessary medical monitoring, long-term care, and security.“No one wants to see another generation of players suffer this fate. As former players, we refuse to stand by quietly and watch men who unknowingly sacrificed their health and future to the NFL go without the care they desperately need.“Mr. Goodell,[http://business-forex-trading.banatmisr.com/rob-ryan-keenan-lewis-was-the-nfls-best-defensive-free-agent/ Rob Ryan Keenan Lewis was the NFL’s best defensive free agent], we ask you, as the commissioner of the league, to provide the security and care all former players and their families deserve.”  by

== Should NFL care if Broncos star Von Miller smokes marijuana- ==

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