Nine NFL squads conducted mandatory minicamp last week. This Tuesday, 23 teams start their three-day mandatory work.
Players under contract can be fined for skipping minicamp. Players who’ve been franchise tagged but not signed the tender aren’t under contract and therefore can’t be fined — i.e. Houston Texans’ Jadeveon Clowney.
Minicamps for its 23 squads run from Tuesday through Thursday, after players underwent physicals on Monday. Stage three of offseason workout principles apply (no live contact is permitted, but groups can run 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills). According to the collective bargaining arrangement, two-a-day clinics are permitted at two of the three days during mandatory minicamp, together with limitations: players may be on the area for a total of no more than three-and-a-half hours daily; no training can last more than two-and-a-half hours of on-field actions; the second practice shall be restricted to walk-through schooling only; organized activities can not start before 7 a.m. or end after 8:30 p.m. local time; and players may just be asked to participate in club activities for a maximum of 10 hours per day.
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The absence of contact means what we are watching this week is a shell of genuine soccer, but certain facets can give glimpses or hints as to how a team might function, the way coaches feel about particular players, and other clues to take a better look at come training camp in July.
Bearing that in mind, let us run down one thing to watch for from each of the 23 teams opening minicamp today.
Arizona Cardinals
How can the young receiver pecking order shake out? Kyler Murray and his development in Kliff Kingsbury’s offense is going to be picked apart like a carcass from the desert. Let’s go beyond that face and keep an eye on the way the young receiving corps shakes out. Larry Fitzgerald is the basic principles, and big things are expected of Christian Kirk. Beyond that, there are snaps in Kingsbury’s offense to be had. The Cards used three draft picks on recipients: Andy Isabella (second round), Hakeem Butler (fourth round) and KeeSean Johnson (sixth). What’s their development progressing throughout the offseason program? Can one step outside to sneak snaps? Would they be slotted behind Chad Williams heading into training camp? And is free-agent flyer Kevin White working on his redemption tour?
Atlanta Falcons
Revamped O-line: It is almost impossible to find a fantastic gauge on the offensive line during minicamps granted the lack of contact allowed. And yet, the biggest changes into the Falcons’ roster came with the improvements of two first-round selections on the right side of the line. In spite of restricted contact, how can the duo advancement during team exercises as we head into training camp? Together with Julio Jones (and other people ) reporting but restricted by a foot injury, the alterations to this O-line would be the biggest question facing the Falcons’ offense this offseason.
Baltimore Ravens
All eyes on Lamar Jackson: The Ravens’ re-imagined crime won’t be fully clear until training camp, as Greg Roman tinkers with his new operation, but this week will cover yet another glimpse of Jackson’s possible Year two rise. All reports from Baltimore have suggested the signal-caller has improved his mechanics and accuracy. It’s one thing to appear good in private workouts, it’s another to excel during team exercises, and is even larger next month once the pads come on in training camp. With a young, unproven receiving corps, Jackson’s development will be critical to any success the Ravens conjure in 2019.
Buffalo Bills
New bits enclosing Josh Allen: The Bills’ offseason goal was clear: buffer Allen. The Bills updated the offensive line and targeted speedy, not large targets due to their strong-armed QB. Regrettably, injuries throughout the board have shattered Buffalo’s offseason plans, creating questions about chemistry building. Three of the top four recipients are sidelined with injury, such as free agent additions Cole Beasley and John Brown, two tight ends missed time with injury and the offensive line has been banged up. Which players will take part, and can Allen construct chemistry if half of the crime is sitting on the sideline?
Carolina Panthers
Cam Newton throwing pigskin: Ace Boogie throwing a football will likely be the biggest story emanating out of this week of minicamp (barring a devastating harm ). The Panthers quarterback underwent offseason surgery and will participate in team drills for the first time. While Carolina isn’t likely to push Cam early in the process, seeing how his arm is calibrated heading to the summer can give us an indication into how he’ll look come September. When we last saw Newton toss a ball during live action he was slinging lawn-darts and thick worm-burners. How his motion looks and the speed on the ball this week will be closely tracked.
Chicago Bears
Kicker battles live on: Sure, we could mention Mitchell Trubisky diving deeper into Matt Nagy’s offense as a tool to keep an eye on, but when there is a heated kicker struggle happening in Chicago, it’s the star. Considering the Bears’ season ended, the wake of Cody Parkey, the eight-man contest at rookie minicamp, the list being whittled down to three, and none commanding the job makes this one of the few contests during June minicamps which could have a lasting effect in a playoff roster. First, among the booters must eventually convince the team brass he is the guy for the task. The simple fact that none has yet is disconcerting for Bears fans.
Cincinnati Bengals
Where does John Ross fit in the new offense? The prior first-round pick enters a vital year for his career and every day of practice will help the speedster find success. To begin with he should stay healthy, but past injuries, Ross must prove he can be more than a field-stretcher at Zac Taylor’s crime. Up to now, reports from Cincy are encouraging. We will need to hear more flowery language, however, prior to buying that Ross will be a legit threat behind A.J. Green and Tyler Boyd. If Ross isn’t excelling when defenses are in shorts, he will certainly struggle once the pads are on.
Dallas Cowboys
What does Kellen Moore’s crime look like? This is going to be a question all offseason and into the chilly months since the world attempts to work out how first-time play-caller will use Ezekiel Elliott, Amari Cooper and Dak Prescott. Moore’s former teammate, Dan Orlovsky, has suggested he believes the crime will be one»which is similar to Sean Payton wed with Matt Nagy married with Mike Leach. Like they had a baby and that’s exactly what this crime will be.» If close to true, that could be one fun crime. It remains to be noted that the specific wrinkles Moore will use, like more movement, greater disturbance, etc.. As team exercises creep up this week, perhaps we’ll find a better clue.
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