Nine NFL squads conducted mandatory minicamp last week. This Tuesday, 23 teams begin their regular compulsory work.
Players under contract can be fined for bypassing minicamp. Players who have been franchise tagged but not authorized the tender aren’t under contract and so cannot be fined — i.e. Houston Texans’ Jadeveon Clowney.
Minicamps for its 23 squads run from Tuesday through Thursday, after players failed physicals on Monday. Stage three of offseason exercise rules apply (no live contact is allowed, but teams can operate 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills). According to the collective bargaining arrangement, two-a-day practices are permitted at two of those three times through mandatory minicamp, with restrictions: players may be on the field for a total of no longer than three-and-a-half hours per day; no training can endure more than two-and-a-half hours of on-field activities; the next clinic shall be limited to walk-through instruction only; coordinated activities can’t begin before 7 a.m. or end after 8:30 p.m. local time; and gamers may only be asked to participate in club activities for a maximum of 10 hours per day.
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The lack of contact means what we are watching this week is a casing of genuine soccer, but certain aspects can give glimpses or clues about how a team might operate, how coaches feel about particular players, along with 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 every one of the 23 teams opening minicamp today.
Arizona Cardinals
How can the young receiver pre-order shake out? Kyler Murray and his development from Kliff Kingsbury’s crime will probably be picked apart like a carcass in the desert. Let us 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 crime to be had. The Cards utilized three draft picks on receivers: Andy Isabella (second round), Hakeem Butler (fourth round) and KeeSean Johnson (sixth). What’s their development progressing through the offseason program? Will one step outside to steal snaps? Can 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’s nearly impossible to find a good estimate on the offensive line during minicamps granted the absence of contact permitted. And yet, the largest changes into the Falcons’ roster came with the improvements of 2 first-round selections on the right side of the line. In spite of limited contact, how can the duo advancement during team drills as we head into training camp? Together with Julio Jones (and others) reporting but restricted by a foot injury, the changes to the O-line would be the biggest question facing the Falcons’ offense this offseason.
Baltimore Ravens
All eyes on Lamar Jackson: The Ravens’ re-imagined offense will not be completely evident until training camp, even as Greg Roman tinkers with his new operation, but this week will cover another glimpse of Jackson’s potential Year two rise. All reports from Baltimore have suggested the signal-caller has improved his mechanics and accuracy. It is 1 thing to appear good in personal workouts, it’s another to excel during team exercises, and will be even bigger next month when 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 surrounding Josh Allen: The Bills’ offseason aim was clear: buffer Allen. The Bills updated the line and targeted speedy, not large targets due to their strong-armed QB. Regrettably, injuries across the board have wrecked Buffalo’s offseason plans, producing questions about chemistry building. Three of the top four recipients have been sidelined with injury, including 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 participate, and will Allen construct chemistry if half of his offense is sitting on the sideline?
Carolina Panthers
Cam Newton throwing pigskin: Ace Boogie throwing a soccer will probably be the biggest story emanating from this week of minicamp (barring a devastating harm ). The Panthers quarterback underwent offseason surgery and will take part in team drills for the first time. While Carolina is not likely to drive Cam early in the process, seeing how his arm is calibrated going into the summer could give us an indication into how he’ll look come September. When we last saw Newton throw a ball during live action he was slinging lawn-darts and heavy worm-burners. How his motion looks and the velocity on the ball this week will be closely monitored.
Chicago Bears
Kicker struggles live on: Surewe could cite Mitchell Trubisky diving deeper to Matt Nagy’s crime as a tool to keep an eye on, but when there is a heated kicker struggle happening in Chicago, it is the star. Given how the Bears’ season ended, the wake with Cody Parkey, the eight-man competition at rookie minicamp, the listing being whittled down to three, and none controlling the job makes this among the few competitions during June minicamps that could have a lasting impact in a playoff roster. First, among the booters must eventually convince the team brass he’s the guy for the job. The simple fact that none has is disconcerting for Bears fans.
Cincinnati Bengals
Where does John Ross match in the new offense? The former first-round pick passes a vital year for his career and every day of training will help the speedster locate success. To begin with , he must stay healthy, but past injuries, Ross have to prove he can be more than the usual field-stretcher at Zac Taylor’s offense. Up to now, reports from Cincy have been encouraging. We need to hear more flowery language, however, prior to buying this Ross will be a legit threat supporting A.J. Green and Tyler Boyd. If Ross is not excelling when defenses are in shorts, then he’ll certainly struggle once the pads come on.
Dallas Cowboys
What does Kellen Moore’s offense look like? This will be a question all offseason and in the chilly months as the world attempts to figure 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 thinks the offense is going to be one»that is similar to Sean Payton married with Matt Nagy married with Mike Leach. Like they had a baby and that is exactly what this offense is going to be.» If even close to true, that could be one fun offense. It remains to be noted that the exact wrinkles Moore will employ, like more motion, greater deception, etc.. As team exercises creep up this week, perhaps we will find a better clue.
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