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PK: Shaun Suisham limped into the locker room after the opening kickoff of the second half of the Hall of Fame Game. The Steelers have no backup on the roster, but that could change quickly. We'll have an update next week, but in the meantime you might want to refrain from drafting Suisham until we hear more on this injury. It could be resolved by early or mid-week. Steelers Depth Chart QB: Ben Roethlisberger, Bruce Gradkowski, Landry Jones, Tajh Boyd RB: Le′Veon Bell (susp), DeAngelo Williams, Dri Archer (KR), Josh Harris, Jawon Chisholm, Ross Scheuerman (IR) FB: Will Johnson WR: Antonio Brown (PR), Martavis Bryant (inj), Markus Wheaton,Sammie Coates, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Devin Gardner, C.J. Goodwin, Shakim Phillips, Eli Rogers TE: Heath Miller, Matt Spaeth, Jesse James, Rob Blanchflower, Cameron Clear LT: Kelvin Beachum, Mike Adams LG: Ramon Foster C: Maurkice Pouncey, Cody Wallace RG: David Decastro, Chris Hubbard RT: Marcus Gilbert, Mitchell Van Dyk K: Garrett Hartley, Shaun Suisham (IR) NT: Steve McLendon, Daniel McCullers, Matt Conrath, L.T. Walton DE: Cameron Heyward, Stephon Tuitt, Cam Thomas, Anthony Chickillo, Clifton Geathers, Ethan Hemer ILB: Lawrence Timmons (R), Ryan Shazier (L), Sean Spence (L),Vince Williams, Jordan Zumwalt, Terence Garvin, Roosevelt Nix (FB) OLB: James Harrison, Arthur Moats, Jarvis Jones, Bud Dupree, Joe Kruger, Shawn Lemon, Howard Jones CB: Cortez Allen, Brandon Boykin, William Gay, Senquez Golson (inj), B.W. Webb, Doran Grant, Antwon Blake, Kevin Fogg S: Michael Mitchell (FS), Shamarko Thomas (SS), Will Allen (SS), Gerod Holliman (FS), Robert Golden (FS), Ross Ventrone (SS),Jordan Dangerfield (FS), Alden Darby (FS), Isaiah Lewis (SS), Ian Wild (SS) St. Louis Rams QB: All the early reports of training camp suggest that Nick Foles has been impressive; which explains why the Rams signed him to a 2-year, $24.5mm extension that keeps him in St. Louis through at least 2017. Jim Thomas noted the young quarterback's arm strength. Foles himself told ESPN's Nick Wagoner that he felt comfortable with his new team, while Head Coach Jeff Fisher praised Foles individually and as part of his quarterback group, “Nick is conscientious about [taking care of the ball] and so are the guys, and for the most part, the ball placement has been outstanding as far as all three of the guys." Foles' biggest issue in Philadelphia was being effective against pressure, so it's not really a surprise that he's earning positive reviews early in camp without any pressure. It's been a quiet beginning to camp for Austin Davis and Sean Mannion. RB: The biggest news out of Rams camp was the health of rookie running back Todd Gurley. The star prospect was always on schedule to finish ACL rehab before camp begun, but the Rams had repeatedly talked about being cautious with him. Gurley comfortably passed his conditioning test and although he hasn't been a full go in camp, he has been participating in drills. The Rams have no real reason to rush Gurley into the lineup with Tre Mason available to start for now. Gurley, Mason and Benny Cunningham appear safe atop the Rams depth chart. After those three, it's going to take time and preseason games to sort between Isaiah Pead, Malcolm Brown, Trey Watts, Chase Reynolds, Terrence Franks and Zach Laskey. WR: Brian Quick was enjoying a breakout season last year before being sidelined with a shoulder injury. That injury could have ended his career. His recovery is considered remarkable, but he is still dealing with it during the early stages of training camp. The coaching staff isn't rushing Quick back, but he remains in their plans as the #1 receiver. Fisher praised Quick's commitment, “So he’s not there yet, you can tell. We’re keeping him off the ground, but he’s running. He’s still got a little bit of motion and flexibility to work on and some strength. But by all means, we expect him to be back. It was a pretty impressive offseason of rehab that he committed to and that he got from our medical staff.” In Quick's absence, Kenny Britt is the top option while Stedman Bailey and Tavon Austin have clear separation over Chris Givens. Givens remains in position for a roster spot with Devon Wylie’s release. TE: “I’m feeling great and this is probably the most excited I’ve been about a season since I’ve been in the NFL.” Those are the words of starting tight end Jared Cook. Cook is entering his third year with the Rams and remains the team's starter essentially by default. With that said, Cook is feeling good because he's made a strong start to camp. He and Lance Kendricks complement each other well and aren't being pressured for playing time by Cory Harkey, Alex Bayer or Justice Cunningham. Defense: Although Aaron Donald and newly acquired Nick Fairley are easier on the eye in terms of playing style, Michael Brockers is still an important piece of the Rams defensive line. The Rams acknowledged that by reaching out to Brockers’ representatives about a potential contract extension. The Rams' front seven is largely settled, although Chris Long has missed some time with what appears to be a minor back injury. It's the secondary where most of the questions need to be answered. E.J. Gaines and Trumaine Johnson are competing for a starting spot across from Janoris Jenkins. Gaines took over for Johnson as a rookie last season after he was sidelined by a knee injury. The rookie proved to be one of the most impressive defensive backs in his class despite being a late-round pick. Gaines had his own injury scare when a teammate stepped on him. Along with Gaines and Johnson, Marcus Roberson has caught the coaches attention as the Rams try to figure out their best combination atop the depth chart. Rams Depth Chart QB: Nick Foles, Austin Davis, Sean Mannion, Case Keenum RB: Todd Gurley (inj), Tre Mason, Benny Cunningham (3RB/KR),Malcolm Brown, Isaiah Pead, Chase Reynolds, Trey Watts (susp) FB: Zach Laskey WR: Brian Quick (inj), Kenny Britt, Stedman Bailey, Tavon Austin (KR/PR), Chris Givens, Emory Blake, Damian Williams, Devon Wylie TE: Jared Cook, Lance Kendricks, Justice Cunningham, Corey Harkey, Brad Smelley LT: Greg Robinson, Jamon Brown LG: Rodger Saffold, Cody Wichmann C: Tim Barnes, Demetrius Rhaney RG: Barrett Jones, Andrew Donnal RT: Rob Havenstein, Brandon Washington, Steven Baker K: Greg Zuerlein DT: Michael Brockers, Aaron Donald, Nick Fairley, Doug Worthington, Louis Trinca-Pasat DE: Robert Quinn, Chris Long, William Hayes, Eugene Sims, Ethan Westbrooks, Martin Ifedi MLB: James Laurinaitis, Marshall McFadden, Bruce Hager OLB: Alec Ogletree (W), Akeem Ayers (S), Jo-Lonn Dunbar (S),Daren Bates (W), Korey Toomer (S) CB: Janoris Jenkins, E.J. Gaines (inj), Lamarcus Joyner (FS/CB), Trumaine Johnson, Marcus Roberson S: T.J. McDonald (SS), Rodney McLeod (FS), Mark Barron (SS),Maurice Alexander (SS), Cody Davis (FS), Christian Bryant (FS) San Diego Chargers QB: There is not much mystery at the quarterback position in San Diego, at least on the field. Philip Rivers is the leader of this team, and he has looked strong early in camp, as you would expect. Off the field, there are contract negotiations to get done. Rivers is entering the final year of his contract, and the team is trying to sign him to an extension that would reportedly pay him more than $20 million per year. If a deal doesn't get done before the season, Rivers is likely to play out his contract and test the free-agent waters in 2016. Kellen Clemens is the clear number two, and Brad Sorensen will try to hang on as the number three, but may be an underdog to make the final roster. RB: The Chargers running game has looked strong early in camp, and Melvin Gordon's big-play ability has been a big part of that. Gordon has picked up the offense quickly. He needs work as a blocker and has struggled catching the ball away from his body, but once he catches it he is explosive in the open field. Despite the Chargers' first-round investment in Gordon, they are expected to use somewhat of a committee approach at running back, with Danny Woodhead getting most of the work on passing downs. Woodhead is fully recovered from last season's broken leg, and has looked fantastic throughout offseason workouts and in training camp. Branden Oliver has been making some impressive moves in practice, and his roster spot as the third running back should be safe. Donald Brown will try to hold off challenges from Dreamius Smith and Jahwan Edwards for the fourth spot. Consider Brown the favorite because the coaching staff trusts him as a blocker and receiver. David Johnson returns as the fullback. WR: Keenan Allen cleaned up his diet over the offseason and showed up to camp in better shape than last year. He has looked sharp in practice, and will seek to bounce back from a down year. Malcom Floyd opened camp as the other starter. He has been given a few days of rest so far, but no injury has been reported for the 34-year-old. Stevie Johnson, meanwhile, has been the talk of training camp for his smooth routes and circus catches. Philip Rivers singled Johnson out as the most exciting player during the first week of camp, when Johnson has made one eye-popping catch per day. Johnson worked out of the slot last year in San Francisco, but the 49ers didn't use 11 personnel packages very often, so he didn't get a lot of snaps. He will almost certainly play a substantially bigger role in San Diego. Dontrelle Inman has the inside track to be the fourth wide receiver. Jacoby Jones should win a roster spot as a return man, but he could also become the Chargers' deep threat. Austin Pettis hasn't gotten many first-team reps so far, but he's been impressive working with the backups, showing a good catching radius and quickness out of his cuts. He appears to have an edge over Torrence Allen, Javontee Herndon, Tyrell Williams, and Titus Davis for the last spot if the team keeps six wide receivers. Some had high hopes for Davis entering camp, but he has struggled with drops. TE: Antonio Gates dislocated a finger during the first week of training camp, but he'll have plenty of time to heal. He will miss the first four games of the season while serving a suspension for a failed drug test. Ladarius Green was looking at an expanded role this season even before Gates was suspended. He will fill in as the starter during the first month of the season, and if he plays well enough, he could make it hard to return him to the bench even after Gates returns. Green is a better blocker than Gates, and some observers believe that Green could have a breakout season if he can get off the line more smoothly and earn his quarterback's trust. John Phillips is mostly a blocker, and looks stronger in that role than he did last season. David Paulson will probably remain on the roster at least during Gates' four-game suspension. Defense: There are a number of battles brewing for starting positions on defense. Up front, Sean Lissemore returns as the starter at nose tackle, but faces stiff competition from Ryan Carrethers. The team has high hopes for Carrethers this season, and he could win the job by opening day. At defensive end, Corey Liuget returns as one starter, but the job across from him is wide open. Kendall Reyes started last season, but appears to be on the verge of a demotion. Reyes has been playing on the second team behind Ricardo Mathews, and has missed some tackles. Along with Mathews, Darius Philon has also gotten some reps ahead of Reyes. Philon's place on the roster seems secure given that Tenny Palepoi broke his foot in training camp and was placed on injured reserve. At inside linebacker, Donald Butler has failed to live up to expectations over the last few years, but is eyeing a bounce-back season. He is in terrific shape physically, but has struggled some in pass coverage. He and Manti Te'o will try to hold off a challenge from Denzel Perryman to start inside. Perryman has made some big plays during training camp and has his sights set on a starting job, but he needs work to become more consistent in pass coverage. At outside linebacker, Melvin Ingram has looked strong as both a pass rusher and run defender. He appears to be improved in all areas compared to last year. Jeremiah Attaochu will start across from Ingram, while Tourek Williams and Kyle Emanuel will battle to be first off the bench at the position. So far the competition looks close. Emanuel has not excelled in coverage, but has shown impressive pass-rush ability. At corner, Brandon Flowers and Jason Verrett make a formidable duo. Verrett has been a standout thus far in camp. He is fully recovered from last year's shoulder injury and has been dominant at times in practice. Patrick Robinson has looked solid as the nickel corner, and could get reps on the outside as well. Craig Mager, meanwhile, struggled at the beginning of camp; he has shown improvement since then, but he is still firmly behind Robinson in the pecking order (and is behind Steve Williams and possibly Chris Davis as well). Eric Weddle will start at free safety, but is heading into the final year of his contract and this could be his final year in San Diego. The starting job across from him is wide open. Jimmy Wilson and Jahleel Addae have been splitting reps with the first team, and Darrell Stuckey has been making plays in camp as well. Some observers believe that Stuckey should be the current favorite to start. PK: Josh Lambo was signed to give kicker Nick Novak some competition, but he hasn’t been much of a match for Nick Novak in early practices. Look for Novak to win this one going away. Chargers Depth Chart QB: Philip Rivers, Kellen Clemens, Brad Sorensen RB: Melvin Gordon, Danny Woodhead (3RB), Branden Oliver,Donald Brown, Dreamius Smith, Jahwan Edwards FB: David Johnson WR: Keenan Allen, Malcom Floyd, Stevie Johnson, Dontrelle Inman, Jacoby Jones (KR/PR), Austin Pettis, Torrence Allen, Javontee Herndon, Titus Davis, Tyrell Williams TE: Antonio Gates (susp), Ladarius Green, John Phillips, David Paulson LT: King Dunlap, Chris Hairston LG: Orlando Franklin, Jeremiah Sirles C: Chris Watt, Trevor Robinson RG: D.J. Fluker, Johnnie Troutman, Kenny Wiggins RT: Joe Barksdale, Bryce Quigley K: Nick Novak, Josh Lambo NT: Sean Lissemore, Ryan Carrethers, Chase Alecxih, Ricky Tjong-A-Tjoe DE: Corey Liuget, Kendall Reyes, Mitch Unrein, Ricardo Mathews, Darius Philon, Damik Scaife, Damion Square ILB: Donald Butler, Manti Te′o, Denzel Perryman, Kavell Conner,Curtis Grant OLB: Melvin Ingram, Jeremiah Attaochu, Tourek Williams, Kyle Emanuel, Cordarro Law, Colton Underwood, Ryan Mueller, Brock Hekking CB: Brandon Flowers, Jason Verrett, Patrick Robinson, Craig Mager, Chris Davis, Steve Williams S: Eric Weddle (FS), Jahleel Addae (SS), Jimmy Wilson (SS), Darrell Stuckey (FS), Adrian Phillips (SS) San Francisco 49ers QB: Colin Kaepernick is reportedly throwing the ball well during the first week of training camp, with more "touch" on his passes than in years past. He's reportedly trying to not throw a "fastball" on all passes this season. Safety Eric Reid commented, "He's doing a number of things. He's throwing with a little more touch. Everybody knows he has a rocket and can get it into tight windows, but he's making the touch throws on the deep throws, and the ball is hanging and dropping over the DBs. It's exciting to see." Kaepernick commented, "It is a new offense. There's a lot of things that are different. There are some things that are the same. You'll see those things when the season comes... We’re just trying to become a better offense all around." RB: 49ers' new offensive coordinator Geep Chryst says he does not want "tightly defined roles" in San Francisco's backfield this season. Chryst also said he has "no idea" how the depth chart will shake out. "That's what we need camp to find out," he stated. Carlos Hyde, who started on the NFI list due to a calf injury, was cleared to practice the second day of training camp. The possibility of using the backs in the passing game may bodes well for Reggie Bush, who has 466 receptions in nine NFL seasons. The return of Kendall Hunter from his season-ending ACL injury and the drafting of Mike Davis give the 49ers much-needed depth. Right now, it looks like Hyde will handle early-down work with Bush coming in on passing downs/third downs. Bush sat out of team drills during the opening week, but he isn't injured, and he's been taking reps in the special-teams portion of practices and reportedly still shows top-end speed as a kick- and punt-returner. WR: Bruce Ellington is sidelined due to a left leg issue that cropped up last week; he’s slated to miss an entire week of practice. Ellington's injury comes after he missed the majority of the offseason programs due to a right hamstring ailment. Rookie DeAndrew White has looked shaky, especially his hands, and he dropped a Blaine Gabbert pass during Saturday’s practice. However, he is getting opportunities to show what he can do and will be worth watching during exhibition games. White is a player who may rise during training camp. The first week of camp was relatively quiet for starters Anquan Boldin and Torrey Smith. TE: Vernon Davis said he feels "faster, more explosive" than he did last season. "Right now, I feel like a rookie," Davis said, "been taking care of myself." Davis blames his struggles on a number of factors, including coaching and the players. He's since fired a financial advisor who talked him into holding out for more money last offseason. Meanwhile, Vance McDonald’s third training camp is going well, and the 49ers appear determined to offer McDonald a chance to emerge from the crowded, 8-man pack. Blake Bell, a fourth-round pick this year, has had impressive grabs so far offset by some drops. Local beat writers have noted the offensive line's struggles so far and are predicting that the tight ends will need to help out blocking often during the 2015 season; an ominous sign for their collective fantasy value. Defense: 49ers OLB Aldon Smith was arrested on DUI, hit-and-run and vandalism charges Thursday night, and the 49ers had no choice but to part ways with the talented yet troubled defender. The latest in a string of DUI related problems (this is the 25-year-old Smith's third arrest for drunken driving since entering the league in 2011), Smith is likely to serve a lengthy suspension for this latest incident. Remember, Smith was suspended for the first nine games of last season for violating the NFL's personal conduct and substance-abuse policies, in connection to the second 2013 drunken-driving conviction. "It’s a tough loss for us," wide receiver Anquan Boldin said. "Aldon's a great football player and it's tough to replace someone like that ... As a team, we have to move forward. We have no choice. And I think we'll get over it. We've got some guys behind him that are capable of getting the job done." Corey Lemonier, Ahmad Brooks and Eli Harold rotated in Smith's former spot at right outside linebacker in practice sessions since the release. "We've played games without Aldon before, in 2013, when he missed the five games and we went 5-0 in that stretch," GM Trent Baalke noted. "But you don't replace ... I mean, it's going to take a team effort. We feel good about the group." Harold has displayed a very high motor. Inside linebacker Navorro Bowman avoided active/PUP to open training camp. Bowman participated in his second consecutive padded practice on Friday; he continues to look stellar since returning to action and his hits in warmups reportedly sound the loudest of any of the linebackers. Defensive end Darnell Dockett was fully cleared to practice after recovering from the ACL tear that ruined his 2014 season. Reports out of Santa Clara indicate that the 49ers plan to use Dockett as a nickel pass rusher this season. PK: Phil Dawson is in a competition with rookie punter Bradley Pinion for the kickoff job, but his role as the placekicker for San Francisco remains secure. 49ers Depth Chart QB: Colin Kaepernick, Blaine Gabbert, Dylan Thompson RB: Carlos Hyde (SD), Reggie Bush (3RB), Kendall Hunter (3RB), Mike Davis, Kendall Gaskins, Jarryd Hayne FB: Bruce Miller, Trey Millard WR: Anquan Boldin, Torrey Smith, Quinton Patton, Bruce Ellington (KR/PR), DeAndre Smelter (inj), Jerome Simpson, Dres Anderson, DeAndrew White, Darius Davis, Chuck Jacobs, Trindon Holiday TE: Vernon Davis, Vance McDonald, Blake Bell, Derek Carrier,Garrett Celek, Rory Anderson, Asante Cleveland LT: Joe Staley, Chris Martin LG: Brandon Thomas, Trent Brown C: Marcus Martin RG: Daniel Kilgore, Joe Looney, Andrew Tiller RT: Alex Boone, Erik Pears, Ian Silberman K: Phil Dawson NT: Ian Williams, Quinton Dial, Mike Purcell, Garrison Smith DE: Glenn Dorsey, Arik Armstead, Darnell Dockett, Cornellius Carradine, Tony Jerod-Eddie, Lawrence Okoye, Kaleb Ramsey ILB: Navorro Bowman (inj), Michael Wilhoite, Nick Moody, Desmond Bishop, Nick Bellore, Shane Skov OLB: Ahmad Brooks (S), Aaron Lynch, Eli Harold, Corey Lemonier,Marcus Rush, Chase Thomas (inj) CB: Tramaine Brock, Shareece Wright, Dontae Johnson, Leon McFadden, Marcus Cromartie, Kenneth Acker, Keith Reaser S: Antoine Bethea (SS), Eric Reid (FS), Jimmie Ward (FS/CB),Jaquiski Tartt (SS), Craig Dahl (SS), L.J. McCray, Jermaine Whitehead Seattle Seahawks QB: Having signed his long-term contract extension, Russell Wilson has been free to focus on football through the first week of training camp. As you would expect from a quarterback of his caliber and experience, he's been comfortable in camp to this point. Wilson has already had a number of impressive connections with new tight end Jimmy Graham. Tarvaris Jackson remains secure as the backup and R.J. Archer is trying to make the case for keeping three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster. RB: There's really not much to talk about at the running back position. It's one of the most settled depth charts in the NFL. Marshawn Lynch will be asked to do very little during camp and the preseason, leaving the bulk of carries to Robert Turbin and Christine Michael. Turbin is the established player, so it's up to Michael to make an impact with those opportunities. Carroll spoke at length about Michael recently, “Christine is having a terrific start to this camp now. He has returned in incredible shape. This is going to be a big preseason for him. He’s going to get a lot of work. We really anticipate that he should be one of the lead carriers during the preseason so he can get comfortable and demonstrate his consistency and all that. I think he is going to have a great camp.” Michael has also seen time as a returner. Outside of the obvious names, Thomas Rawls has been earning positive reviews for his speed, but questions remain about his overall skill set. WR: It appears that Chris Matthews is no longer fighting for his career. Instead, he's competing for a role with the first-team offense. Matthews has been given opportunities to compete with Jermaine Kearse and Doug Baldwin, while also featuring in heavier goal-line packages early in camp. Paul Richardson's torn ACL from last season has kept him from any involvement to this point. Richardson will likely land on the PUP list, leaving room for Ricardo Lockette and Kevin Norwood to compete with each other. Norwood struggled with foot issues last season and Pete Carroll has highlighted his clean bill of health early in camp. Offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell has singled Norwood out for his impressive performances. Rookie Tyler Lockett isn't competing for his roster spot, but it's notable that he is earning praise for his performances on offense rather than special teams. TE: Early signs suggest that the Seahawks won't treat Jimmy Graham any differently from their other tight ends. Graham will be asked to block and the Seahawks intend to remain a very run-heavy team if you buy everything they've been selling this offseason. Graham suggested he'd be blocking around 75 percent of the time, “Now I'm blocking quite a bit, and I love it. It's very important to me to be a part of that here. That's about 75 percent of the offense here. When you have a back like that, you want to be in there on those explosive runs.” Obviously this would seriously hinder Graham's fantasy value, but it's still too early to really trust what he's saying. Preseason games should be more indicative of how Graham will be used. Defense: The biggest stories to this point in training camp have had very little to do with on-field play for the Seahawks defenders. As expected, Jeremy Lane has spent the beginning of camp on the PUP list. Earl Thomas was also there, which was less certain of an outcome but nonetheless unsurprising. The absence of Kam Chancellor is surprising though. Chancellor is holding out for more money despite having multiple years remaining on his current deal. Middle linebacker Bobby Wagner is in camp though, after signing a four-year extension. Tharold Simon has been working on the side with Thomas, but he is expected to return from his shoulder injury in time to play in the preseason. Simon's injury led to a trade for Mohammed Seisay, a tall cornerback formerly of the Detroit Lions. Despite suggestions to the contrary, defensive end Michael Bennett is participating in camp. Bennett and Cliff Avril are joined by rookie Frank Clark, who isn't standing out as much as he is fitting in with his new teammates, according to Rob Rang. Clark's power has stood out even though it's tougher to recognize in the environment of training camp. Seahawks Depth Chart QB: Russell Wilson, Tarvaris Jackson, R.J. Archer RB: Marshawn Lynch, Robert Turbin, Christine Michael, Thomas Rawls, Rod Smith FB: Derrick Coleman, Will Tukuafu (DT), Brandon Cottom WR: Doug Baldwin, Jermaine Kearse, Chris Matthews, Tyler Lockett (KR/PR), Kevin Norwood, Paul Richardson (inj), Ricardo Lockette, Kasen Williams, Douglas McNeil, Kevin Smith, B.J. Daniels TE: Jimmy Graham, Luke Willson, Cooper Helfet, Anthony McCoy, Rashaun Allen LT: Russell Okung, Garry Gilliam LG: Alvin Bailey, Mark Glowinski C: Lemuel Jeanpierre, Drew Nowak, Kristjan Sokoli, Patrick Lewis RG: J.R. Sweezy, CJ Davis RT: Justin Britt, Terry Poole K: Steven Hauschka DT: Brandon Mebane, Ahtyba Rubin, Jordan Hill, D′Anthony Smith, Jesse Williams, Landon Cohen, Jimmy Staten DE: Cliff Avril, Michael Bennett (DT), Frank Clark, Greg Scruggs, Obum Gwacham, Kristjan Sokoli, David King, Cassius Marsh MLB: Bobby Wagner, Brock Coyle (S/M), Michael Zimmer OLB: K.J. Wright (W/M), Bruce Irvin (S/DE), Mike Morgan (W), Eric Pinkins, Luke Ingram (S), Kevin Pierre-Louis (W), Brendan Kelly (S),Quayshawn Nealy CB: Richard Sherman, Cary Williams, Jeremy Lane (inj), Tharold Simon, Mohammed Seisay, Will Blackmon, Tye Smith S: Kam Chancellor (SS), Earl Thomas (FS), DeShawn Shead (FS),Ryan Smith-Murphy, Dion Bailey (SS), Steven Terrell (SS), Ronald Martin, Robert Smith Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB: As of Sunday, Jameis Winston was on a hot streak. He completed six of six passes during the first two-minute drill of training camp. Winston reportedly completed 19 of 24 passes in 11-on-11 drills. In seven-on-seven work, he completed seven of 12 passes. Winston was intercepted only once during the Sunday session, a dramatic improvement earlier in the week when Winston was intercepted three times on his first five passes during a team blitz practice period. Winston has been up and down this week but he's improving and trending upward entering the second week of camp. Head Coach Lovie Smith commented on Winston's progress so far, “Our game has to be a little bit harder than that, where you come in and be perfect every day." However, cornerback Alterraun Verner praised Winston on Sunday (despite intercepting Winston during the practice), saying, "I don't feel like he's ever rattled or shaken up. I've seen him make some bad plays and then bomb, bomb. I like his poise. I like what I've seen. I can't wait to see him in the preseason when the lights are on. I know he's going to do something special." RB: Last Monday, Lovie Smith anointed Doug Martin the Buccaneers' lead back. "We talked about being able to establish the run," said Smith. "Doug will be the lead guy doing that, so it's very important that we open up some holes and let him do his thing." Local reports indicate Martin looks "leaner and quicker.” Meanwhile, #2 running back Charles Sims lost a fumble during the first two minute drill of camp; he cost the offense an easy field goal with the bad ball handling. WR: Veteran Vincent Jackson spoke to the press about his health and the progress of the offense on Sunday: “I feel as good as I did six or seven years ago. It’s a blessing. I’ve been healthy and lucky. But, at the same time, I put in a lot of work as well... I'm loving it (the new offense). The offensive system we've got in, it's just been so balanced. We're running the ball better already than we did last year. It's fun. As dynamic as we’re going to be, it's not going to be where defenses are just expecting jump balls on the outside. We're going to make it tough for them crossing the field as well..." Coach Smith said second-year slot receiver Robert Herron has been "out there making plays" in camp. "Robert has excellent speed and quickness. You noticed that right away," Smith said. "He's had nagging injuries, but he's out there making plays. ... He's a good slot player." Louis Murphy (ankle) is not participating in practice and has been sidelined for the entire camp so far because of an ankle injury. There is no timetable for his return, according to local sources. Murphy was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list Friday, July 31. TE: According to ESPN's Pat Yasinskas, tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins is under close scrutiny. The Bucs would like to use him heavily in the passing game, but Seferian-Jenkins has had too many drops so far in camp. He needs to start showing he can hold on to the ball. Offensive Coordinator Dirk Koetter believes in Seferian-Jenkins, though, "I tell you, if Austin is healthy, he reminds me... I coached Tony Gonzalez at the end of his career. Our tight ends' coach, Jon Embree, had Tony in Kansas City. Austin's talented." Seferian-Jenkins responded: "That's high praise to be (compared) to Tony Gonzalez. That's really great. But that's the best player to ever play the position - ever- in the game. So I'm just going to worry about being the best version of me and we'll see how that goes this season and what people think about that." Defense: Linebacker Lavonte David signed a 5-year, $50+ million extension on Sunday, with $25 million guaranteed. He's locked down the starting role at outside linebacker for the foreseeable future. Bruce Carter (a free agent signed from Dallas over the offseason) is getting comfortable in his middle linebacker role: “It’s going pretty good,’’ Carter said. “I’m out there with experienced linebackers like Danny [Lansanah] and Lavonte [David]. They’re able to help me with my communication. [Linebackers] coach Hardy [Nickerson] has been a great help with learning my keys and what I need to look for in certain coverages and communicating with the D-line and also the secondary. For the most part, it’s going great. I’m comfortable, and I’m excited... I think it’s starting to become second nature to me as far as my keys. My main goal coming to training camp was just to learn the run fits. Coming from outside to inside is a little different as far as your keys and who you’re reading. It's coming along good. I think Coach [Lovie] Smith and Coach Hardy [Nickerson] have been proud of me these past couple days." Defensive tackle Akeem Spence will miss "a couple months" after undergoing back surgery in early July, so he's not likely to participate in training camp. Buccaneers Depth Chart QB: Jameis Winston, Mike Glennon, Seth Lobato RB: Doug Martin, Charles Sims (3RB), Bobby Rainey, Mike James, Dominique Brown FB: Jorvorskie Lane, Joey Iosefa WR: Mike Evans, Vincent Jackson, Louis Murphy, Kenny Bell, Robert Herron, Russell Shepard, Kaelin Clay (KR/PR), Tavarres King, Rannell Hall, Donteea Dye, Adam Humphries TE: Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Brandon Myers, Tim Wright, Luke Stocker, Cameron Brate LT: Donovan Smith LG: Logan Mankins, Kadeem Edwards C: Evan Dietrich-Smith, Garrett Gilkey RG: Ali Marpet, Patrick Omameh RT: Demar Dotson, Kevin Pamphile, Matt Patchan K: Patrick Murray, Brandon Bogotay DT: Gerald McCoy, Clinton McDonald, Henry Melton, Tony McDaniel,Akeem Spence (NT) (inj), Da′Quan Bowers, Quayshawne Buckley, Matthew Masifilo, Caushaud Lyons DE: Jacquies Smith, George Johnson, William Gholston, Larry English, Lawrence Sidbury, T.J. Fatinikun, Ryan Delaire, Jamal Young MLB: Bruce Carter, Orie Lemon OLB: Lavonte David (W), Danny Lansanah (S), Jason Williams (S),Kwon Alexander, Damaso Munoz (S), Larry Dean, Khaseem Greene CB: Alterraun Verner, Johnthan Banks, Sterling Moore, Leonard Johnson, Mike Jenkins, Isaiah Frey, Deshazor Everett S: Christopher Conte (FS), Bradley McDougald (SS), Keith Tandy (FS), D.J. Swearinger (SS), Major Wright, Jocquel Skinner Tennessee Titans QB: Ken Whisenhunt is standing strong in his battle to prevent a quarterback competition between Marcus Mariota and Zach Mettenberger. When the subject was broached at the beginning of camp, Whisenhunt quipped that any competition would take place behind Mariota as the starter. Maybe more important than Mariota's impressive performances in camp so far is how he's handled himself and won over his teammates. Many of the draft question marks surrounded how he would handle an NFL huddle. Both Delanie Walker and Kendall Wright have given him positive reviews so far. Walker said: “If you...interview him, he'll probably give you a one or two word answer, but out there it's a different story.” Wright elaborated for him, “He is loud, he gets the play out and he is ready to go. On the side he is quiet, but he is loud in the huddle.” It appears that Mettenberger must turn his attention to fending off Charlie Whitehurst for the backup role. RB: As expected, Bishop Sankey opened training camp as the starter. The departure of Shonn Greene meant that Sankey didn't really have any competition to enter camp as the starter. Whisenhunt wouldn't give a rookie or second-year player who hasn't played that spot, while veteran Dexter McCluster is obviously a role player. There is plenty of excitement about David Cobb's power and ability as a runner, but he needs to show better in pass protection to earn a role on offense. Pass protection failures kept Tre Mason sidelined for a long time last year when he was a rookie. If the same happens to Cobb, then the door will open for Antonio Andrews to earn a spot as the big back complement to Sankey. WR: Second-round draft pick Dorial Green-Beckham is one of the more fascinating players to watch ahead of this season. Green-Beckham has game-breaking talent, but slipped in the draft because of character concerns. A sore hamstring limited him during the offseason leading up to training camp, so he has had a limited package of plays to start. Kendall Wright appears to be the only receiver certain of his starting spot, with Harry Douglas, Green-Beckham, Justin Hunter and Hakeem Nicks working behind him. Hunter is the only carry-over from last year and is playing well after a tumultuous offseason. Nicks has also impressed, but there was a reminder of why he was available to the Titans when he pulled out of practice early on with cramps. Nicks believes that he fits better in the Titans offense than he did in the Colts offense last season. Seventh-round draft pick Tre McBride looks set to earn his roster spot as a kick returner rather than on offense. TE: Starting tight end Delanie Walker is solidified as the team's starting option and may be the leading receiving option for Mariota. Most of the noise he's made in camp so far has been just that, noise about Mariota's ability. His support for the rookie quarterback has overshadowed his own impressive play. Walker suffered a thumb injury, but it shouldn't have a prolonged impact on his play. Anthony Fasano has the edge on Chase Coffman and Craig Stevens to be Walker's primary backup. Ken Whisenhunt praised Fasano's leadership, while his greater versatility works in his favor over Stevens. Coffman will need to continue to play well through camp and the preseason to earn a roster spot. With Jalston Fowler's versatility as a fullback already standing out, Coffman may not have a chance of making the roster regardless of his play. Defense: A knee injury has sidelined Sammie Lee Hill for at least a couple of weeks. Hill may not be a high-quality starter, but he's still an important piece for the Titans defense as their starting nose tackle. A few weeks on the sideline could have a major impact on his conditioning. As Hill heads towards the sideline, new addition Brian Orakpo is returning from it. Orakpo has spoken about how good he feels in camp after finishing last season on IR, “I feel way more nimble and loose. I've always been kind of a rock solid, stiff type of guy and I just had to really get flexible. I've picked up yoga. It's something I've been doing the last year. Different things to work on my flexibility should really help.” Orakpo is going to be an important player for the Titans, but maybe less so than Avery Williamson, who is taking on a greater leadership role at inside linebacker. The Titans appear to be very confident in Williamson's ability. In the secondary, the team is looking for a starter opposite Jason McCourty. According to Jim Wyatt, Perrish Cox should be considered the favorite to start outside but he rotated with Blidi Wreh-Wilson during the first week of camp. PK: Ryan Succop has had a strong open to camp after the Titans brought in Mike Meyer to compete with him. Succop is seen as vulnerable partially because of his low touchback rate on kickoffs. Titans Depth Chart QB: Marcus Mariota, Zach Mettenberger, Charlie Whitehurst, Alex Tanney RB: Bishop Sankey, David Cobb, Antonio Andrews, Dexter McCluster (3RB/WR), David Fluellen FB: Jalston Fowler, Connor Neighbors WR: Kendall Wright, Harry Douglas, Justin Hunter, Dorial Green-Beckham, Hakeem Nicks, Tre McBride, Jacoby Ford, Clyde Gates, Josh Stewart, Ricardo Richardson, Deon Long TE: Delanie Walker, Craig Stevens, Anthony Fasano, Chase Coffman, Phillip Supernaw, Dorin Dickerson (IR) LT: Taylor Lewan, Jamon Meredith LG: Andy Levitre, Justin McCray C: Brian Schwenke, Andy Gallik RG: Chance Warmack, Gabe Ikard RT: Bryon Bell, Byron Stingily, Jeremiah Poutasi, Terren Jones K: Ryan Succop NT: Sammie Lee Hill, Angelo Blackson, Al Woods, DaQuan Jones DE: Jurell Casey (DT), Ropati Pitoitua, Mike Martin, Karl Klug,Derrick Lott ILB: Avery Williamson, Zach Brown, Wesley Woodyard, Zaviar Gooden, Nate Askew OLB: Brian Orakpo, Derrick Morgan, Deiontrez Mount, Jonathan Massaquoi CB: Jason McCourty, Perrish Cox, Blidi Wreh-Wilson (inj), Coty Sensabaugh, Ri′Shard Anderson, Brandon Harris (inj) S: Michael Griffin (FS), Da′Norris Searcy (SS), Daimion Stafford (SS), Marqueston Huff, Jemea Thomas (FS), Khalid Wooten (FS), Cody Prewitt (IR) Washington Redskins QB: If there is a quarterback controversy in Washington, no one told the quarterbacks. Robert Griffin has been the unquestioned #1 through the first two weeks of camp, with Kirk Cousins as the backup and Colt McCoy slotted as the #3. McCoy has accepted his role. He noted, “Robert is the starter. It’s been that way since OTAs. (I’m) just coming out here and taking advantage of the reps I do get. I’m very comfortable, being second year in the same system.” Head coach Jay Gruden has been clear that he views last year’s discord with Griffin as a) water under the bridge and b) |