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Eye Catching Tweets from NFL Camp 8/8

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According to Falcons RB Michael Turrner, Jacquizz Rodgers was a victim of child abuse in Sunday's practice. Photo by Greg Keene.

Quick Takes for Monday

Jacquizz Rodgers

Atlanta_Falcons: Mike Peterson gives Jacquizz Rodgers a friendly pop after a screen. Turner yells to Pete, “Quit picking on little kids!

My Take: Looks like Rodgers got a taste of Monday a day early. Welcome to the NFL. I’m sure you’re time will come. But this year will be a seat at the kiddie table. Continue reading →

Eye Catching Tweets From NFL Camps 8/7

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Is Browns runner Montario Hardesty dealing with a setback or just the reality that he's not yet physically at the point where he orignally told reporters? Photo by Tennessee Journalist Wade Rackley.

While training camp is in session I will be selecting eye catching tweets from NFL beat writers, fantasy football writers, and football analysts, posting them here, and providing my take on the tweet.

Steve Smith (Carolina)

@josephperson Steve Smith: CAR new O is refreshing. Says Chudzinski is using him more effectively than Fox’s staff.

My Take: Smith says that Chudzinski is motioning him around the formation to gain more mismatches prior to the snap. This movement should also create easier opportunities for Cam Newton to process under center. I’m still skeptical that Smith is going to return to a level of production that rivals the height of his career, but the ability is still there. I also expect Greg Olsen to preoccupy safeties enough for Smith to see more single coverage. For you fantasy owners out there, I think Smith is worth a mid-round risk.

(More) James Starks

RobDemovsky: Looks like Starks is the third down back. He was in on third-and-13 with three wides and a TE.

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Reads, Listens, and Views…and Tweets 8/5

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How good are UTEP's Kris Adams (Bears) and Cincinnati's Armon Binns (Jags)? The 2011 RSP has the low-down. Collage by Matt Waldman.

A great week of football at the Rookie Scouting Portfolio. A healthy dose of training camp helps. Special thanks to all of you who have subscribed to the blog or have made it part of your daily ritual. If you like what you’ve seen thus far, please consider these three acts of kindness: Continue reading →