Nine NFL squads conducted mandatory minicamp last week. This Tuesday, 23 teams begin their three-day compulsory work.
Players under contract can be fined for skipping minicamp. Players who have been franchise tagged but not signed the tender are not under contract and so can’t be fined — i.e. Houston Texans’ Jadeveon Clowney.
Minicamps for the 23 squads run from Tuesday through Thursday, after players underwent physicals on Monday. Stage three of offseason exercise principles apply (no live contact is allowed, but groups may operate 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills). According to the collective bargaining arrangement, two-a-day practices are allowed two of the three times through mandatory minicamp, with restrictions: players may be on the area for a total of no longer than three-and-a-half hours per day; no practice can last longer than twenty-four hours of on-field actions; the second clinic shall be limited to walk-through instruction only; coordinated activities can not begin before seven a.m. or finish after 8:30 p.m. local time; and gamers might only be asked to participate in club activities for a maximum of 10 hours every day.
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The absence of contact means what we are watching this week is a shell of real football, but certain aspects may give glimpses or clues as to how a team may operate, how coaches feel about particular players, and other clues to take a closer look at come training camp in July.
With that in mind, let us run down something to watch for from each of the 23 teams launching minicamp today.
Arizona Cardinals
How will the young receiver pecking order shake out? Kyler Murray and his advancement in Kliff Kingsbury’s crime will probably be picked apart like a carcass in the desert. Let’s go beyond that surface level 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 needed. 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 steal snaps? Would they be slotted behind Chad Williams heading into training camp? And how is free-agent flyer Kevin White working on his redemption tour?
Atlanta Falcons
Revamped O-line: It is almost impossible to get a fantastic gauge on the line during minicamps granted the absence of contact permitted. And the biggest changes to the Falcons’ roster came with the improvements of two first-round selections on the ideal side of this line. Even with limited contact, how can the duo advancement during team exercises as we head into training camp? With Julio Jones (and others) reporting but restricted by a foot injury, the changes to the O-line would be the greatest question facing the Falcons’ offense this offseason.
Baltimore Ravens
All eyes on Lamar Jackson: The Ravens’ re-imagined crime will not be fully clear until training camp, even as Greg Roman tinkers with his new operation, but this week will pay another glimpse of Jackson’s potential Year two rise. All reports out of Baltimore have indicated the signal-caller has diligently improved his mechanics and accuracy. It is one thing to appear great in private workouts, it is another to shine 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 apparent: buffer Allen. The Bills upgraded the line and concentrated speedy, not big targets for their strong-armed QB. Regrettably, injuries across the board have shattered Buffalo’s offseason plans, producing questions about chemistry building. Three of the top four receivers have been sidelined with injury, including free agent enhancements 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 will Allen build chemistry if half of his crime is sitting on the sideline?
Carolina Panthers
Cam Newton throwing pigskin: Ace Boogie throwing a soccer will probably be the largest story emanating out of this week of minicamp (barring a devastating injury). 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 the way his arm is calibrated heading into the summer can give us an indication into how he will look come September. After we saw Newton throw a ball during live activity he had been slinging lawn-darts and thick worm-burners. How his movement looks and the velocity on the ball this week will probably be closely tracked.
Chicago Bears
Kicker battles live on: Surewe could cite Mitchell Trubisky diving deeper into Matt Nagy’s offense as something to watch on, but if there’s a heated kicker struggle going on in Chicago, it’s the star. Considering the Bears’ season finished, the aftermath of Cody Parkey, the eight-man competition at rookie minicamp, the listing being whittled down to 3, and none controlling the task makes this one of the few competitions during June minicamps that could have a lasting effect on a playoff roster. First, one of the booters must eventually convince the team brass he’s the guy for the job. The 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 passes a vital year for his career and each day of training will help the speedster find success. Firsthe should stay healthy, but beyond harms, Ross have to prove he could be more than the usual field-stretcher at Zac Taylor’s crime. Thus far, reports from Cincy are encouraging. We need to hear more flowery language, however, before buying that Ross will be a legit threat supporting A.J. Green and Tyler Boyd. If Ross isn’t excelling when guards are in shorts, then he’ll surely struggle once the pads are on.
Dallas Cowboys
What does Kellen Moore’s crime look like? This will be a question all offseason and in the chilly months since the world tries to work out how first time play-caller will employ Ezekiel Elliott, Amari Cooper and Dak Prescott. Moore’s former teammate, Dan Orlovsky, has repeatedly suggested he believes the offense is going to be one»that is similar to Sean Payton married with Matt Nagy married with Mike Leach. Like they all had a baby and that’s exactly what this offense will be.» If even close to true, that could be one fun crime. It remains to be noted that the exact wrinkles Moore will employ, like more motion, greater disturbance, etc.. As team drills ramp up this week, maybe we’ll find a better hint.
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