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spt_nfl_training_camp_2009[i-1].body = "<font size=4>Buffalo Bills (7-9, missed playoffs)</font size> <br><r/><br>Buffalo's veterans and rookies report on July 25 to St. John Fisher College, Pittsford, N.Y.<br><r/><br>1. After going 7-9 three straight seasons, the current administration knows it needs to get it done this year or turn in their swipe cards. So they signed receiver Terrell Owens, a move that will bring explosiveness to their offense and, quite likely, instability to their locker room. <br><r/><br>2. Standout running back Marshawn Lynch is suspended for the season&#146;s first three games. For a team that needs to hit the ground running, that makes for tough sledding. But if T.O. starts productively and underrated wideout Lee Evans continues at his level of play, the Bills may be able to get through Lynch&#146;s punishment OK. <br><r/><br>3. Irked by his agitating for a bigger contract, the Bills traded Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters to the Philadelphia Eagles. They don&#146;t have to listen to him complain anymore. Nor do they have him to protect the blind side of quarterback Trent Edwards. And, in a division populated by savvy defensive minds like Bill Belichick and Rex Ryan, that could be an issue. <br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TS&team=2\" target=blank><b>Click here for Buffalo's schedule</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TRost&team=2\" target=blank><b>Click here for the Bills' roster</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Depth_NFL.aspx?sport=NFL\" target=blank><b>Click here for depth charts</b></a>";

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spt_nfl_training_camp_2009[i-1].body = "<font size=4>Baltimore Ravens (11-5, lost in AFC Championship)</font> <br><r/><br>Baltimore's rookies report on July 27, veterans on July 29 to McDaniel College, Westminster, Md.<br><r/><br>1. Significant offseason personnel losses hit one of the NFL&#146;s surprise teams from 2008. Linebacker Bart Scott, left tackle Willie Anderson, receiver Derrick Mason, kicker Matt Stover, fullback Lorenzo Neal, center Jason Brown, corners Chris McAlister and Samari Rolle, safety Jim Leonhard and defensive coordinator Rex Ryan are all out the door. That&#146;s a huge chunk of talent and experience to try and replace. <br><r/><br>2. With the surprise mid-July retirement of Derrick Mason, an already suspect Ravens&#146; receiver corps lost its most productive player (Mason had 80 catches for 1,037 yards last year). Meanwhile, running back Willis McGahee is coming off ankle and knee surgery &#151; and his least productive pro season (670 yards). Add in a rookie left tackle (first rounder Michael Oher) and a new kicker, and that means more pressure on young quarterback Joe Flacco. <br><r/><br>3. With Rex Ryan now in New York and Bart Scott having gone with him, the conventional wisdom is that the Ravens&#146; defense will be less imposing. Even if that&#146;s the case, they will still be extremely talented. With perhaps the decade's best defensive player, Ed Reed, still playing at his customary level, Ray Lewis remaining relevant and studs like Haloti Ngata up front, the Ravens remain formidable.<br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TS&team=33\" target=blank><b>Click here for Baltimore's schedule</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TRost&team=33\" target=blank><b>Click here for the Ravens' roster</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Depth_NFL.aspx?sport=NFL\" target=blank><b>Click here for depth charts</b></a>";

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spt_nfl_training_camp_2009[i-1].body = "<font size=4>Houston Texans (8-8, missed playoffs)</font> <br><r/><br>Houston's rookies report on July 26, veterans on July 31 to Methodist Training Center, Houston.<br><r/><br>1. This could be the year in which the annually average Texans actually get good. Offensively, they have good to excellent weapons at the skill positions &#151; receiver Andre Johnson, running back Steve Slaton and tight end Owen Daniels; though quarterback Matt Schaub is a notch behind those three. Defensively, they have complemented their stable of very good young players with some shrewd draft moves. <br><r/><br>2. The Texans managed a meager 25 sacks last season, 12 coming from defensive end Mario Williams. Despite the talent on defense &#151; Williams, defensive tackle Amobi Okoye, linebacker DeMeco Ryans, corner Dunta Robinson &#151; they just haven&#146;t been a playmaking group. But the Texans drafted linebacker Brian Cushing and defensive end Connor Barwin, and added ex-Cardinals defensive end Antonio Smith. New coordinator Frank Bush promises the unit will be aggressive. <br><r/><br>3. Offensive depth is a concern. Behind Slaton and Johnson, there isn&#146;t much convincing talent. That is the Texans&#146; biggest barrier to finishing above .500 for the first time in franchise history.<br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TS&team=34\" target=blank><b>Click here for Houston's schedule</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TRost&team=34\" target=blank><b>Click here for the Texans' roster</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Depth_NFL.aspx?sport=NFL\" target=blank><b>Click here for depth charts</b></a>";

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spt_nfl_training_camp_2009[i-1].body = "<font size=4>Denver Broncos (8-8, missed playoffs)</font> <br><r/><br>Denver's rookies and veterans report on July 30 to Paul D. Bowlen Memorial Centre, Englewood, Colo.<br><r/><br>1. No team had a more tumultuous offseason. After 14 years, Mike Shanahan was unexpectedly fired and replaced by Josh McDaniels, formerly the Patriots promising young offensive coordinator. Within two months, McDaniels had so offended the sensibilities of franchise quarterback Jay Cutler by considering other options at QB, Denver had to trade him to Chicago. Since then, wideout Brandon Marshall also asked to be traded. And public confidence in McDaniels and new GM Brian Xanders is, to understate it, pretty low. <br><r/><br>2. Kyle Orton is Denver's new quarterback. There&#146;s a ton of talent on the Broncos offensive line, a fleet of running backs (rookie Knowshon Moreno, former Eagle Correll Buckhalter and LaMont Jordan among them), a good tight end (Tony Scheffler) and Marshall and Eddie Royal at wideout. The Broncos should be able to put up points. <br><r/><br>3. The Broncos' defense &#151; poor last season &#151; remains old. Their big secondary addition was 36-year-old safety Brian Dawkins. Up front, they will remain unimposing unless rookie Robert Ayers, third-year man Jarvis Moss and Elvis Dumervil manage a pass rush. Asking an aging secondary to cover for too long because of an ineffective pass rush is a recipe for allowing 30-off points per game.<br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TS&team=7\" target=blank><b>Click here for Denver's schedule</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TRost&team=7\" target=blank><b>Click here for the Broncos' roster</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Depth_NFL.aspx?sport=NFL\" target=blank><b>Click here for depth charts</b></a>";

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spt_nfl_training_camp_2009[i-1].body = "<font size=4>Miami Dolphins (11-5, lost in wild-card round)</font> <br><r/><br>Miami's rookies and veterans report Aug. 1 to Dolphins Training Center, Davie, Fla.<br><r/><br>1. After a stunning turnaround last season in which they won the AFC East, the Dolphins will deal with increased expectations and the resulting pressure. Yet Miami was fairly quiet this offseason. Aside from reacquiring franchise icon Jason Taylor, the Dolphins&#146; other &#147;big&#148; signing was former Raiders center Jake Grove. <br><r/><br>2. On paper, the Dolphins&#146; receiver corps is unremarkable. Ted Ginn hasn&#146;t set the world aflame since being drafted ninth overall in 2007. Greg Camarillo and Davone Bess aren&#146;t stars in the making. But the Miami coaching staff expects a breakout year from Ginn. Meanwhile, Camarillo and Bess (who caught 55 and 54 passes last year respectively), are tough competitors. With the additions of rookies Patrick Turner and Brian Hartline, the Fins receivers are better than you think. <br><r/><br>3. If the MVP award is designed to recognize the player who had the greatest positive impact on his team, then Miami quarterback Chad Pennington was the guy in 2008 regardless of who was given the award. But will Pennington, 33, be able to string together a pair of 16-game seasons? He&#146;s never performed that modest feat in his career, having played 3, 16, 9 and 16 over the past four. He is the key to Miami&#146;s success.<br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TS&team=15\" target=blank><b>Click here for Miami's schedule</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TRost&team=15\" target=blank><b>Click here for the Dolphins' roster</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Depth_NFL.aspx?sport=NFL\" target=blank><b>Click here for depth charts</b></a>";

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spt_nfl_training_camp_2009[i-1].body = "<font size=4>Cincinnati Bengals (4-11-1, missed playoffs)</font> <br><r/><br>Cincinnati's rookies and veterans report July 30 to Georgetown College, Georgetown, Ky.<br><r/><br>1. There&#146;s going to be buzz about the Bengals this year, a switch from recent seasons in which there&#146;s merely been buzzed Bengals getting pulled over by the police. HBO will be featuring the Bengals in its &#147;Hard Knocks&#148; training camp reality show which means attention trollop Chad Johnson will do his best to stay relevant on the field, and off. Meanwhile, additions like running back Cedric Benson, rookie left tackle Andre Smith, safety Roy Williams and wideout Laveranues Coles have given the team more punch. <br><r/><br>2. Quarterback Carson Palmer says his arm is 100 percent heading into camp. After opting to deal with his injured elbow through rest and rehab instead of Tommy John surgery, Palmer&#146;s decision seems to have paid off. Palmer turns 30 this season and played just four games last season. He&#146;s still one of the league&#146;s better passers, and while the Bengals the team have gone 32-33 in his 65 starts, imagine what they&#146;d be without him. <br><r/><br>3. Most people may not realize this, but the Bengals won their final three games of 2008. The reason? Most people probably weren't paying attention because they were 1-11 until then. Coach Marvin Lewis is entering his seventh season and while he&#146;s only made the playoffs once in that span, his job seems as secure as a Supreme Court justice. If Cincy falls flat this season, especially after the attention they&#146;ve been getting, Lewis job security could come into question.<br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TS&team=4\" target=blank><b>Click here for Cincinnati's schedule</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TRost&team=4\" target=blank><b>Click here for the Bengals' roster</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Depth_NFL.aspx?sport=NFL\" target=blank><b>Click here for depth charts</b></a>";

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spt_nfl_training_camp_2009[i-1].body = "<font size=4>Indianapolis Colts (12-4, lost in wild-card round)</font> <br><r/><br>Indianapolis' rookies and veteran report on Aug. 2 to Rose-Hulman Institute, Terre Haute, Ind.<br><r/><br>1. The Tony Dungy Era has ended. And despite all insistences that his spirit will remain with the Colts, the reality is that it&#146;s Jim Caldwell&#146;s team now and, in the cauldron of competition, coaches and players shouldn&#146;t be wondering WWDD (What would Dungy do?) but moving on. Under Dungy, the Colts became extremely resilient. After a 3-4 start in 2008, they finished on a nine-game winning streak. That&#146;s the mark of a good program. <br><r/><br>2. The key to Indy&#146;s season is the offensive line. In 2008, they finished 31st in the NFL in rushing, averaging just 79.6 yards per game. The main culprits were the season-long absence of left guard Ryan Lilja and center Jeff Saturday&#146;s injury-marred season. Without the threat of potency from Indy&#146;s stretch play in the running game, the Colts passing game less effective as well. Lilja appears to be back to 100 percent, and the Colts added rookie Donald Brown to complement Joseph Addai at running back. If they stay healthy up front, the Colts will remain as daunting as anyone. <br><r/><br>3. The health of kicker Adam Vinatieri and safety Bob Sanders and receiver depth are major concerns. Starting at wideout, Reggie Wayne is a clear-cut No. 1, but Anthony Gonzalez needs isn't a rock solid No. 2 yet. There is no clear cut favorite for the third wide receiver spot. Vinatieri, 36, had offseason right hip surgery. Sanders, one of the league's impact defensive players, only played in six games last season and, at 5-8, 200 pounds, is perpetually at risk of injury because of his headlong style.<br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TS&team=11\" target=blank><b>Click here for Indianapolis's schedule</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TRost&team=11\" target=blank><b>Click here for the Colts' roster</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Depth_NFL.aspx?sport=NFL\" target=blank><b>Click here for depth charts</b></a>";

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spt_nfl_training_camp_2009[i-1].body = "<font size=4>Kansas City Chiefs (2-14, missed playoffs)</font> <br><r/><br>Kansas City's rookies and veterans report on July 31 to Wisconsin-River Falls, River Falls, Wis.<br><r/><br>1. There are new sheriffs in town. Coach Todd Haley and GM Scott Pioli come from Arizona and New England to try and restore a measure of luster to a once-proud franchise that got bad fast. <br><r/><br>2. The Chiefs made what appeared to be a steal of a deal for Matt Cassel, the former Pats quarterback who played so well in place of Tom Brady last year. But with only one reliable target &#151; Dwayne Bowe &#151; can Cassel even come close to approximating his New England success when throwing to Randy Moss and Wes Welker? It could be a long, hard autumn for Cassel and the Chiefs&#146; offense. <br><r/><br>3. Kansas City had 10 sacks in 2008. Total. That&#146;s incomprehensibly bad. Now, the Chiefs are transitioning to a 3-4 defense and trying to build with youth on their defensive line. No. 3 pick Tyson Jackson is one of the key cogs at defensive end. But Glenn Dorsey, taken fifth in 2008, may not be an ideal 3-4 lineman. And the addition of older vets Zach Thomas and Mike Vrabel to the linebacking crew isn't going to scare offenses, though both are solid, accomplished players who can presumably lend some stability.<br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TS&team=12\" target=blank><b>Click here for Kansas City's schedule</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TRost&team=12\" target=blank><b>Click here for the Chiefs' roster</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Depth_NFL.aspx?sport=NFL\" target=blank><b>Click here for depth charts</b></a>";

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spt_nfl_training_camp_2009[i-1].body = "<font size=4>New England Patriots (11-5, missed playoffs)</font> <br><r/><br>New England's rookies report on July 26, veterans on July 27 to Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass.<br><r/><br>1. There are no signs that Tom Brady&#146;s going to have any significant physical limitations from the left knee he blew at the start of 2008. While training camp, the preseason and actual games will provide challenges he hasn&#146;t yet seen, the guy who threw 50 touchdowns in 2007 appears to be full-go for 2009. <br><r/><br>2. The Patriots overhauled their secondary. They needed to after a horrendous 2008. Veteran corners like Shawn Springs and Leigh Bodden have been imported while the team used second-round picks on corner Darius Butler and safety Patrick Chung. Bodden could be good but Springs, 34, probably doesn&#146;t have much left in the tank. <br><r/><br>3. New England added to its already impressive fleet of offensive weapons by signing wideouts Joey Galloway and Greg Lewis, tight end Chris Baker and running back Fred Taylor. But the team has to get used to working without offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, who is now Denver&#146;s coach. <br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TS&team=17\" target=blank><b>Click here for New England's schedule</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TRost&team=17\" target=blank><b>Click here for the Patriots' roster</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Depth_NFL.aspx?sport=NFL\" target=blank><b>Click here for depth charts</b></a>";

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spt_nfl_training_camp_2009[i-1].body = "<font size=4>Cleveland Browns (4-12, missed playoffs)</font> <br><r/><br>Cleveland's rookies report on July 24, veterans on July 31 to Browns Training Facility, Berea, Ohio.<br><r/><br>1. Cleveland's still is stuck in quarterbacking limbo. Choosing between a guy it never expected to get (Brady Quinn) and a guy they never expected to be any good (Derek Anderson) has created quite the dilemma. When Quinn fell to the Browns in the 2007 draft, then failed took his time signing a contract, which delayed his training camp learning curve, it opened the door for Anderson. Anderson then overachieved in 2007 (29 touchdown passes, 3,787 passing yards in 15 starts) and underachieved last year (9 TDs, 1,615 yards in 9 starts). The 2009 season begins with both men starting from scratch. Expect Quinn to take the job. <br><r/><br>2. After casting out one ex-Patriots defensive coordinator, the Browns tried again by replacing Romeo Crennel with Eric Mangini, who&#146;d just been kicked to the curb by the Jets. Mangini&#146;s New York tenure was marked by steady grumbling from varied corners of the Jets&#146; locker room about his detached approach. Given that he was hired so quickly for another job, it's unlikely he changed much. More grumbling will likely follow in Cleveland. <br><r/><br>3. With tight end Kellen Winslow shipped to the Buccaneers, the Browns desperately need Braylon Edwards to step up his game after an uneven 2008. The Browns also spent a pair of second-round picks on receivers Brian Robiskie and Mohamed Massaquoi. How well offensive coordinator Brian Daboll gets his wideouts to perform while also reinvigorating a running game with aging Jamal Lewis as the lead back will be interesting to watch.<br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TS&team=5\" target=blank><b>Click here for Cleveland's schedule</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TRost&team=5\" target=blank><b>Click here for the Browns' roster</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Depth_NFL.aspx?sport=NFL\" target=blank><b>Click here for depth charts</b></a>";

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spt_nfl_training_camp_2009[i-1].body = "<font size=4>Jacksonville Jaguars (5-11, missed playoffs)</font> <br><r/><br>Jacksonville's rookies and veterans report on Aug. 2 to Municipal Stadium, Jacksonville, Fla.<br><r/><br>1. The Jags are quickly sliding towards irrelevance. Expected to do good things in 2008, they went 2-8 in their final 10 games. This offseason, they said goodbye to running back Fred Taylor, linebacker Mike Peterson, troubled receiver Matt Jones (who actually was becoming productive last year), tackle Khalif Barnes and safety Gerald Sensabaugh to name just a few. A pressing need at receiver was addressed by signing aging standout Torry Holt, 33, who is probably too old to build a passing game around. <br><r/><br>2. Coach Jack Del Rio is in a &#147;take no BS&#148; mode. During the offseason he questioned the toughness of defensive tackle John Henderson and has cleaned out of the locker room players he considered agitators. It&#146;s apparent that, if he&#146;s in his final year with the Jags, he&#146;s going to go down his way. <br><r/><br>3. Maurice Jones-Drew is going to get the ball a ton. With Fred Taylor gone, he&#146;s going to be counted on for 300 carries. So far in his career, he&#146;s proven extremely durable despite being just 5-foot-8. Jacksonville drafted two offensive tackles &#151; Eugene Monroe and Eben Britton in the first two rounds &#151; so their commitment to the running game in 2009 is total.<br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TS&team=30\" target=blank><b>Click here for Jacksonville's schedule</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TRost&team=30\" target=blank><b>Click here for the Jaguars' roster</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Depth_NFL.aspx?sport=NFL\" target=blank><b>Click here for depth charts</b></a>";

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spt_nfl_training_camp_2009[i-1].body = "<font size=4>Oakland Raiders (5-11, missed playoffs)</font> <br><r/><br>Oakland's rookies and veterans report on July 29 to Napa Valley Marriott, Napa, Calif.<br><r/><br>1. JaMarcus Russell, 2007's No. 1 overall pick, needs a season worthy of that selection. Otherwise, the prevailing opinion that he's a bust won't end. Imported for the express purpose of pushing Russell at quarterback, veteran Jeff Garcia could well end up being the Raiders' starter if Russell can&#146;t show the leadership, efficiency and &#151; quite plainly &#151; progress he needs to show to keep his job. <br><r/><br>2. The Raiders can run the ball. Darren McFadden, the fourth overall pick in 2008, Justin Fargas and Michael Bush are a nice trio of backs. They run behind an average offensive line, however, and if the Raiders are playing from behind too frequently, their effectiveness will be limited. <br><r/><br>3. Tom Cable, who went from interim to head coach in the offseason, cuts a nice figure on the sideline. It&#146;s always hard for any Raiders coach to exercise ultimate authority since everyone knows the ultimate authority is Al Davis, but Cable is a no-nonsense guy who has won over his players already with straight-shooting style. That could go a long way to helping Oakland regain a semblance of respectability.<br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TS&team=13\" target=blank><b>Click here for Oakland's schedule</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TRost&team=13\" target=blank><b>Click here for the Raiders' roster</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Depth_NFL.aspx?sport=NFL\" target=blank><b>Click here for depth charts</b></a>";

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spt_nfl_training_camp_2009[i-1].body = "<font size=4>New York Jets (9-7, missed playoffs)</font> <br><r/><br>The Jets' rookies report on July 27, veterans on July 30 to Cortland State, Cortland, N.Y.<br><r/><br>1. After waiting years for his own coaching gig, Rex Ryan finally got his break with the Jets. And since he&#146;s been on the job, he&#146;s been breathing fire at rivals and ratcheting up the fun for his own team. The Jets won&#146;t be boring in 2009. <br><r/><br>2. They may not be that good on offense, either. Rookie Mark Sanchez, drafted fifth overall, is competing with heretofore unimpressive Kellen Clemens for the starting quarterback job. Wideout Laveranues Coles signed with the Bengals and the remaining receivers &#151; Jerricho Cotchery, Chansi Stuckey, David Clowney and Brad Smith &#151; are unremarkable. <br><r/><br>3. The Jets' defense has always been stocked with talent but underachieved, so they upgraded. N.Y. brought in linebacker Bart Scott, safety Jim Leonhard and corner Lito Sheppard among others. The Jets will miss linebacker Calvin Pace (suspended for four games for using a banned substance) but that could open the door for 2008 first-round pick Vernon Gholston to make a splash. Ryan&#146;s promising a wrecking crew. <br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TS&team=20\" target=blank><b>Click here for the Jets' schedule</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TRost&team=20\" target=blank><b>Click here for the Jets' roster</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Depth_NFL.aspx?sport=NFL\" target=blank><b>Click here for depth charts</b></a>";

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spt_nfl_training_camp_2009[i-1].body = "<font size=4>Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4, won the Super Bowl)</font> <br><r/><br>Pittsburgh's rookies and veterans report on July 31 to Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, Pa.<br><r/><br>1. While the recently filed civil suit against Ben Roethlisberger presents a major off-field challenge, on-field, Roethlisberger's performance in 2008 vaulted him into the same stratosphere as Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. He is authoring one of the great starts ever with two titles in his first five seasons. Smarter, more mature and now even more deadly in the clutch, Big Ben is the key cog in the Steelers&#146; machine. But the Steelers have to do a better job protecting him. He&#146;s been sacked 46, 47 and 46 times in the past three regular seasons. <br><r/><br>2. The defending Super Bowl champs didn&#146;t climb out on any limbs this offseason. No big free agent signings, no major free agent losses or retirements. Pittsburgh remains the class of the AFC North, but the Chargers and Patriots were sorely diminished by injury in 2008 and it&#146;s going to be tough to repeat as conference champions. <br><r/><br>3. The Steelers won a title in 2005 and went 8-8 the following season in Bill Cowher&#146;s final year. How well coach Mike Tomlin is able to channel his team&#146;s focus in this year&#146;s title defense will be one of the toughest tests of the young coach&#146;s early tenure.<br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TS&team=23\" target=blank><b>Click here for Pittsburgh's schedule</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TRost&team=23\" target=blank><b>Click here for the Steelers' roster</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Depth_NFL.aspx?sport=NFL\" target=blank><b>Click here for depth charts</b></a>";

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spt_nfl_training_camp_2009[i-1].body = "<font size=4>Tennessee Titans (13-3, lost in divisional playoffs)</font> <br><r/><br>Tennessee's rookies and veterans report on July 30 to Baptist Sports Park, Nashville, Tenn.<br><r/><br>1. The Titans&#146; potent defense is minus it&#146;s big havoc-wreaker, Albert Haynesworth, who left in free agency for Washington. The Titans still have an abundance of talent, but Haynesworth demanded special attention from opposing offenses and he is nearly impossible to fully replace. <br><r/><br>2. After taking over for an injured and emotionally wrecked Vince Young after the first game of the season, quarterback Kerry Collins was a tremendously efficient and savvy game-manager for the Titans. Now, Young is trying to regain his starting job and recapture the momentum he had as a rookie 2006. The Titans have a bit of an issue on their hands in trying to make sure they do what&#146;s best for the team in 2009 and what&#146;s best for their quarterback of the future &#151; Young &#151; during this training camp. <br><r/><br>3. Regardless of who plays quarterback, if the Titans can get the same production from running backs LenDale White and Chris Johnson, they&#146;ll be a pretty solid offense. Those two combined for 2,001 yards last year as Johnson emerged as a home run threat. The addition of free agent wideout Nate Washington gives Tennessee a deep threat they&#146;ve lacked.<br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TS&team=10\" target=blank><b>Click here for Tennessee's schedule</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TRost&team=10\" target=blank><b>Click here for the Titans' roster</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Depth_NFL.aspx?sport=NFL\" target=blank><b>Click here for depth charts</b></a>";

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spt_nfl_training_camp_2009[i-1].body = "<font size=4>San Diego Chargers (8-8, lost in divisional playoffs)</font> <br><r/><br>San Diego's rookies report on July 26, veterans on July 31 to Chargers Park, San Diego.<br><r/><br>1. This could be the year. Philip Rivers is emerging as one of the NFL's elite quarterbacks. LaDainian Tomlinson is just 30 and recovered from the toe and MCL injuries that robbed him of his explosiveness. Pass rushing star Shawne Merriman is back on defense. And the AFC West opponents the Chargers will face are a collection of rehabbing teams that will be hard pressed to win more than 18 games combined. <br><r/><br>2. The Chargers have one of the league&#146;s best special teams units. That&#146;s a huge difference in high-stakes games in December and January which this team has designs on being involved in. <br><r/><br>3. There&#146;s a Super Bowl or bust mentality in San Diego that&#146;s constantly reinforced by GM A.J. Smith. The hard-line personnel man has taken pains to mention that his team is looking up at teams like Indianapolis, Pittsburgh and New England still because &#151; unlike San Diego &#151; of Super Bowl wins this decade to show for the talent. San Diego is reminded of what it hasn&#146;t done.<br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TS&team=24\" target=blank><b>Click here for San Diego's schedule</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TRost&team=24\" target=blank><b>Click here for the Chargers' roster</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Depth_NFL.aspx?sport=NFL\" target=blank><b>Click here for depth charts</b></a>";

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spt_nfl_training_camp_2009[i-1].body = "<font size=4>Dallas Cowboys (9-7, missed playoffs)</font> <br><r/><br>Dallas' rookies and veterans report on July 29 to the Alamodome, San Antonio.<br><r/><br>1. The Cowboys should run more. They have plenty of options with Marion Barber, second year sparkplug Felix Jones, and underrated reserve Tashard Choice. Jones may start, with Barber transitioning back to his old closer role. Training camp will help decide the order, but Dallas&#146; mammoth offensive line makes pounding the ball a good idea. <br><r/><br>2. Losing Terrell Owens puts a lot of pressure on Roy Williams to step into the No. 1 receiver role. But he won&#146;t have to replace Owens&#146; production all alone. Miles Austin might be the team&#146;s best deep threat. Martellus Bennett and Jason Witten are the league's best tight end pairing. A flexible Cowboys attack could be an improvement over forcing the ball to T.O. <br><r/><br>3. The Cowboys defense was excellent last year, but they are counting on some questionable free agents to make big contributions. The safety combination of Gerald Sensabaugh (signed from Jacksonville) and Ken Hamlin could give up a lot of big plays. Linebacker Keith Brooking struggled in Atlanta, but will start in Dallas. The Chargers didn&#146;t ask defensive end Igor Olshansky back, but now he&#146;s a starter. The defensive newcomers may be the biggest flaws on this otherwise talented team.<br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TS&team=6\" target=blank><b>Click here for Dallas' schedule</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TRost&team=6\" target=blank><b>Click here for the Cowboys' roster</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Depth_NFL.aspx?sport=NFL\" target=blank><b>Click here for depth charts</b></a>";

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spt_nfl_training_camp_2009[i-1].body = "<font size=4>Chicago Bears (9-7, missed playoffs)</font> <br><r/><br>Chicago's rookies and veterans report on July 31 to Olivet Nazarene, Bourbonnais, Ill.<br><r/><br>1. Acquiring Jay Cutler was the best move any team made all offseason. Forget the drama; he may be the game's most talented quarterback. Don&#146;t expect Cutler to match his production from Denver in a new system. The Bears won&#146;t throw as often and Cutler&#146;s weapons are worse. But he&#146;ll make them look better than Kyle Orton did. <br><r/><br>2. Earl Bennett didn&#146;t catch a pass as a rookie, but is now a starting receiver. Devin Hester will limit his return duties to be the team&#146;s No.1 receiver. This offense will rely heavily on tight end Greg Olsen and running back Matt Forte as receivers out of necessity. <br><r/><br>3. The Bears are hoping that coaching can reverse their defensive slide. One year after changing defensive coordinators, coach Lovie Smith will now call the plays. That&#146;s the primary difference for a veteran unit that returns all its key pieces. Defensive tackle Tommie Harris and linebacker Brian Urlacher are expected to be healthier.<br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TS&team=3\" target=blank><b>Click here for Chicago's schedule</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TRost&team=3\" target=blank><b>Click here for the Bears' roster</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Depth_NFL.aspx?sport=NFL\" target=blank><b>Click here for depth charts</b></a>";

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spt_nfl_training_camp_2009[i-1].body = "<font size=4>Atlanta Falcons (10-6, lost in wild-card round)</font> <br><r/><br>Atlanta's rookies and veterans report on July 31 to Falcons Training Facility, Flowery Branch, Ga.<br><r/><br>1. The acquisition of future Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez gives Matt Ryan a legitimate second option in the passing game. In retrospect, its remarkable Ryan performed so exceptionally as a rookie with only Roddy White to throw to. Gonzalez will replace White as the &#147;hot&#148; receiver that Ryan looks to on many plays over the middle. Gonzalez, 33, laughs at traditional career arcs. He&#146;s coming off back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons for the first time in his career. <br><r/><br>2. Gonzalez should help Atlanta balance their offense. The 2008 Falcons were one of the five most run-heavy teams of the last decade. Look for offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey to open up the playbook in Ryan&#146;s second year. This will lessen the burden on running back Michael Turner, who is coming off a league high 376 carries. <br><r/><br>3. The Falcons took seven defenders out of eight draft picks, including first-round defensive tackle Peria Jerry. Coach Mike Smith recognizes the defense lacks championship-level talent, especially in the secondary. If the rookies pan out, the Falcons could record consecutive winning seasons for the first time in franchise history. <br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TS&team=1\" target=blank><b>Click here for Atlanta's schedule</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TRost&team=1\" Falcons' roster</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Depth_NFL.aspx?sport=NFL\" target=blank><b>Click here for depth charts</b></a>";

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spt_nfl_training_camp_2009[i-1].body = "<font size=4>Arizona Cardinals (9-7, lost Super Bowl)</font> <br><r/><br>Arizona's rookies and veterans report on July 29 to Northern Arizona U., Flagstaff, Ariz.<br><r/><br>1. Despite all the trade rumors, Anquan Boldin isn&#146;t going anywhere. He didn&#146;t get the contract extension he wanted, but he wasn&#146;t alone. Defensive tackle Darnell Dockett and linebacker Karlos Dansby can sympathize. Coming off their Super Bowl season, the Cardinals will have to be careful that individual concerns don&#146;t overshadow team goals. <br><r/><br>2. Coach Ken Whisenhunt boldly replaced defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast despite the team&#146;s playoff run. The move makes sense. Arizona&#146;s defense was not consistent and sometimes overly complex. New defensive coordinator Bill Davis has a lot of talent to worth with, starting with safety Adrian Wilson. Look for Davis to simplify things. <br><r/><br>3. Edgerrin James and J.J. Arrington were the key running backs in the Super Bowl, but they are gone. Rookie Chris &#147;Beanie&#148; Wells and holdover Tim Hightower will handle the duties. Wells is a rugged back who can bowl over opponents. He could make the Cardinals very difficult to defend.<br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TS&team=22\" target=blank><b>Click here for Arizona's schedule</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TRost&team=22\" target=blank><b>Click here for the Cardinals' roster</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Depth_NFL.aspx?sport=NFL\" target=blank><b>Click here for depth charts</b></a>";

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spt_nfl_training_camp_2009[i-1].body = "<font size=4>New York Giants (12-4, lost in divisional playoffs)</font> <br><r/><br>Giants' rookies and veterans report on Aug. 3 to U. of Albany, N.Y.<br><r/><br>1. Plaxico Burress is gone and the Giants don&#146;t have a true number No. 1 receiver. But rookie first-round pick Hakeem Nicks should help fill the hole of a big playmaker. The Giants are also hoping that development from Steve Smith, Domenik Hixon, Mario Manningham, and tight end Kevin Boss will offset Plax&#146;s absence. This isn&#146;t a star-studded group, but it&#146;s better than you think. <br><r/><br>2. The Giants have football's deepest defensive line after signing end Chris Canty and defensive tackle Rocky Bernard. The team can rotate all their pass rushers to keep them fresh. Oh, and they get back All Pro Osi Umenyiora, who missed all of last season. Be afraid. <br><r/><br>3. New York returns the exact same starting five offensive linemen for the third straight year. This is a remarkable achievement in the free agency era and a clue to why New York&#146;s running game is so good. This group stays healthy. Their presence is why the loss of Derrick Ward won&#146;t hurt the running game. Ahmad Bradshaw and rookie Andre Brown will fill in seamlessly.<br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TS&team=19\" target=blank><b>Click here for the Giants' schedule</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TRost&team=19\" target=blank><b>Click here for the Giants' roster</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Depth_NFL.aspx?sport=NFL\" target=blank><b>Click here for depth charts</b></a>";

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spt_nfl_training_camp_2009[i-1].body = "<font size=4>Detroit Lions (0-16, missed playoffs)</font> <br><r/><br>Detroit's rookies and veterans report on July 31 to Lions Training Facility, Allen Park, Mich.<br><r/><br>1. Top overall pick Matthew Stafford has a good chance to start in Week 1. This wasn&#146;t Detroit&#146;s master plan, but he&#146;s looked even better advertised during offseason practices. If Stafford can survive in the preseason, Daunte Culpepper is headed for the bench. Just don&#146;t expect Stafford to lead Detroit to the playoffs like Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco did a year ago. <br><r/><br>2. New coach Jim Schwartz has the right attitude and sense of humor to tackle a difficult situation. The defensive minded coach just needs more players. Veteran acquisitions Julian Peterson and Larry Foote will add know-how at linebacker, but the Lions don&#146;t appear to have any pass rush. <br><r/><br>3. Look for Stafford and fellow first-round pick tight end Brandon Pettigrew to connect early and often. The polished product from Oklahoma State is expected to start right away. With replaceable parts Bryant Johnson and Dennis Northcutt behind Calvin Johnson at receiver, Pettigrew could be Detroit&#146;s&#146; second best past-catcher.<br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TS&team=8\" target=blank><b>Click here for Detroit's schedule</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TRost&team=8\" target=blank><b>Click here for the Lions' roster</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Depth_NFL.aspx?sport=NFL\" target=blank><b>Click here for depth charts</b></a>";

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spt_nfl_training_camp_2009[i-1].body = "<font size=4>Carolina Panthers (12-4, lost in divisional playoffs)</font> <br><r/><br>Carolina's rookies and veterans report on Aug. 2 to Wofford College, Spartanburg, S.C.<br><r/><br>1. Quarterback Jake Delhomme surprisingly doesn&#146;t have to worry about job security. When we last saw Delhomme, he was throwing six excruciating interceptions in a playoff loss to the Cardinals. Instead of questioning Delhomme, the Panthers rewarded him. They handed Delhomme $20 million in guarantees in a contract extension that also provided cap relief. This franchise will sink or swim with Delhomme. <br><r/><br>2. Defensive end Julius Peppers is one reason the Panthers needed cap relief. Carolina stared down their star defensive end&#146;s trade &#147;demand,&#148; and retained him with the franchise tag. The only problem: they owe him a whopping $16.7 million this season. At least Carolina knows Peppers will be motivated. He could be the league&#146;s richest player if he hits free agency next offseason. <br><r/><br>3. Carolina has a solid chance to defend their NFC South crown because they may own football's best offensive line. Carolina re-signed stalwart left tackle Jordan Gross this offseason. Youngsters Ryan Kalil, their center, and right tackle Jeff Otah are potential Pro Bowlers. The group will continue to blast open holes for DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart. It'll be an explosive running game, again. <br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TS&team=29\" target=blank><b>Click here for Carolina's schedule</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TRost&team=29\" target=blank><b>Click here for the Panthers' roster</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Depth_NFL.aspx?sport=NFL\" target=blank><b>Click here for depth charts</b></a>";

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spt_nfl_training_camp_2009[i-1].body = "<font size=4>St. Louis Rams (2-14, missed playoffs)</font> <br><r/><br>St. Louis' rookies report on July 30, veterans on July 31 to Russell Training Center, Earth City, Mo.<br><r/><br>1. The Rams may not be better in 2009 (though it would be hard to be worse), but they will be nastier. Center Jason Brown, acquired from the Ravens, is a mauler. No. 2 overall pick Jason Smith plays with an edge and will start his career at right tackle. New coach Steve Spagnuolo promises a run-first approach built around Steven Jackson. <br><r/><br>2. Marc Bulger remains the quarterback despite a disastrous &#146;08 campaign. Only Kyle Boller is around to push him. Bulger has struggled recently with his pocket presence, appearing to fear the pass rush. The Rams could help him by throwing short passes, but he doesn&#146;t have many options. <br><r/><br>3. Spagnuolo will bring an attacking style to the Rams' defense, which has lacked an identity since Lovie Smith left. Rookie James Laurinaitis is expected to start from day one at middle linebacker. The Rams need a big year from &#145;08 second overall pick Chris Long. He is coming off a solid rookie year.<br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TS&team=14\" target=blank><b>Click here for St. Louis' schedule</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TRost&team=14\" target=blank><b>Click here for the Rams' roster</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Depth_NFL.aspx?sport=NFL\" target=blank><b>Click here for depth charts</b></a>";

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spt_nfl_training_camp_2009[i-1].body = "<font size=4>Philadelphia Eagles (9-6-1, lost in NFC championship)</font> <br><r/><br>Philadelphia's rookies report on July 26, veterans on July 29 to Lehigh U., Bethlehem, Pa.<br><r/><br>1. Donovan McNabb asked for weapons and he got them. Second-round pick LeSean McCoy gives the Eagles an explosive runner off the bench to pair with Brian Westbrook, who is coming off ankle surgery, and may not be ready for camp. Left tackle Jason Peters, a trade acquisition, is a massive improvement. First-round pick Jeremy Maclin adds to the deepest receiver group of the McNabb/Reid era. This should be an explosive offense. <br><r/><br>2. McNabb got a nice pay raise. The franchise and its star quarterback admit they are essentially pushing for two more years to win a championship together. After that, McNabb will be 35 and the sides may part ways. That adds pressure, but they are locked and loaded to compete for a title. <br><r/><br>3. The Eagles return all the vital parts from their defensive front seven. This group keyed the NFC's best rush defense last season, and nearly all of their players are in their prime. The loss of emotional leader Brian Dawkins shouldn&#146;t hurt that much because the guys up front can apply pressure. <br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TS&team=21\" target=blank><b>Click here for Philadelphia's schedule</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TRost&team=21\" target=blank><b>Click here for the Eagles' roster</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Depth_NFL.aspx?sport=NFL\" target=blank><b>Click here for depth charts</b></a>";

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spt_nfl_training_camp_2009[i-1].body = "<font size=4>Green Bay Packers (6-10, missed playoffs)</font> <br><r/><br>Green Bay's rookies and veterans report on July 31 to St. Norbert College, De Pere, Wis.<br><r/><br>1. The Packers are moving to a 3-4 defense under new coordinator Dom Capers. It is a risky move because the old defense wasn&#146;t that bad and the players have to fit into new roles. Aaron Kampman, for instance, was one of the league&#146;s best defensive ends. Now he&#146;ll play outside linebacker for the first time in his career. Franchise building block linebackers A.J. Hawk and Nick Barnett will also see their roles tweaked. <br><r/><br>2. The Packers are a lot more talented than last year's 6-10 record indicated. They lost many close games, and return an impressive young core of offensive players. Look for third-year receiver James Jones to emerge. He should combine with Greg Jennings and Donald Driver to form a standout trio. And if Jones doesn&#146;t blow up, second-year player Jordy Nelson could.<br><r/><br>3. Ryan Grant still has the starting running back job despite a disappointing 2008 season. The team attributed Grant&#146;s slow start last year to his offseason holdout and subsequent injury problems. He&#146;s healthy now, and will get the majority of the carries.<br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TS&team=9\" target=blank><b>Click here for Green Bay's schedule</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TRost&team=9\" target=blank><b>Click here for the Packers' roster</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Depth_NFL.aspx?sport=NFL\" target=blank><b>Click here for depth charts</b></a>";

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spt_nfl_training_camp_2009[i-1].body = "<font size=4>New Orleans Saints (8-8, missed playoffs)</font> <br><r/><br>New Orleans' rookies and veterans report on July 30 to New Orleans Saints Training Facility, Metairie, La.<br><r/><br>1. Reggie Bush is not the man to replace Deuce McAllister. Bush will concentrate on returns and catching passes out of the backfield. He&#146;s a valuable piece to the puzzle, but the Saints just hope he can avoid his chronic knee problems. He&#146;s not a workhorse back. Perhaps Pierre Thomas, the former undrafted free agent, should lead New Orleans in carries. He&#146;s a potential breakout star. <br><r/><br>2. The Saints are expected to be without starting defensive linemen Charles Grant and Will Smith while they serve four game suspensions. When they return, the Saints will count on new defensive coordinator Gregg Williams to inspire improved play from the duo. Williams brings an attacking style to a defense that has underachieved for years. The defensive personnel have improved with a deeper secondary. <br><r/><br>3. Drew Brees has led the NFL in pass attempts two straight years and is a good bet to do so again. Consider that Brees threw for over 5,000 yards last season despite losing Marques Colston, Reggie Bush, and Jeremy Shockey for big chunks of the season. When everyone is healthy, Brees has more weapons to throw to than anyone. <br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TS&team=18\" target=blank><b>Click here for New Orleans' schedule</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TRost&team=18\" target=blank><b>Click here for the Saints' roster</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Depth_NFL.aspx?sport=NFL\" target=blank><b>Click here for depth charts</b></a>";

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spt_nfl_training_camp_2009[i-1].body = "<font size=4>San Francisco 49ers (7-9, missed playoffs)</font> <br><r/><br>San Francisco's rookies report on July 28, veterans on July 30 to Marie P. DeBartolo Sports Center, Santa Clara, Calif.<br><r/><br>1. The quarterback job remains Shaun Hill&#146;s to lose. But the re-emergence of former No. 1 overall pick Alex Smith bodes well for the franchise. He reportedly outshined Hill with fantastic offseason practices. His shoulder is fully recovered from multiple surgeries. Look for Smith to wind up starting some games for the 49ers this season. <br><r/><br>2. The 49ers roster is more talented than it has been in the last five years, but there are still holes. Signing free agent cornerback Dre Bly was a desperation move after the team lost Walt Harris for the season in OTAs. If Bly starts, it won&#146;t end well for the defense. <br><r/><br>3. On paper, the 49ers look better on offense than they do on defense, which is certainly a change. The receiver position is much deeper than recent years with No. 10 overall pick Michael Crabtree and potential star Josh Morgan. Veteran Isaac Bruce is also back, and the team&#146;s offensive line reflects coach Mike Singletary&#146;s attitude &#151; ornery. <br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TS&team=25\" target=blank><b>Click here for San Francisco's schedule</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TRost&team=25\" target=blank><b>Click here for the 49ers' roster</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Depth_NFL.aspx?sport=NFL\" target=blank><b>Click here for depth charts</b></a>";

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spt_nfl_training_camp_2009[i-1].body = "<font size=4>Washington Redskins (8-8, missed playoffs)</font> <br><r/><br>Washington's rookies and veterans report on July 29 to Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va.<br><r/><br>1. The Redskins admit they don&#146;t know if Jason Campbell is their &#147;franchise quarterback.&#148; They have said it publicly and spent the offseason trying to replace him. After failing to acquire Jay Cutler or Mark Sanchez, Campbell has one last shot to prove he&#146;s the man. He can be an upper echelon starter, but the Redskins may turn to Colt Brennan if they fall out of the playoff race. <br><r/><br>2. Like Campbell, coach Jim Zorn is on the hot seat. It&#146;s only his second season, but owner Dan Snyder is well aware of championship coaches like Mike Shanahan, Jon Gruden, and Bill Cowher that are jobless. <br><r/><br>3. Albert Haynesworth, Washington&#146;s prize free agent acquisition, is the toughest defensive tackle to block. He should open up chances for defensive end Andre Carter and help cover up the Redskins&#146; lack of pass rushers. Washington&#146;s starters on defense are talented as a whole. The bench is thinner than most.<br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TS&team=28\" target=blank><b>Click here for Washington's schedule</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TRost&team=28\" target=blank><b>Click here for the Redskins' roster</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Depth_NFL.aspx?sport=NFL\" target=blank><b>Click here for depth charts</b></a>";

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spt_nfl_training_camp_2009[i-1].body = "<font size=4>Minnesota Vikings (10-6, lost in wild-card round)</font> <br><r/><br>Minnesota's rookies and veterans report on July 30 to Minnesota State-Mankato.<br><r/><br>1. Brett Favre isn't coming to Minnesota, but it won't necessarily affect the Vikings' offense. Favre struggled to throw deep last season, which means Minnesota likely would've remained a run-first offense. Without Favre, it cements Adrian Peterson as the offense's focus. <br><r/><br>2. One of the most interesting incarnations of the Wildcat offense could be in Minnesota. Harvin is expected to play the primary role, and has wowed onlookers in offseason practices with his speed and sharp cuts. He may not be a polished receiver, but he was an explosive wideout/running back hybrid at Florida. The offense is made for him. <br><r/><br>3. One thing we don&#146;t know is whether the Vikings will have their two Pro Bowl defensive tackles available all season. Kevin and Pat Williams (no relation) have been in a legal battle with the NFL about their proposed four game suspensions for violating the league&#146;s steroid policy. The Williams Wall is currently winning that battle and a final decision may not happen before the season. As a unit, these two are more vital to the Vikings than any graybeard quarterback.<br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TS&team=16\" target=blank><b>Click here for Minnesota's schedule</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TRost&team=16\" target=blank><b>Click here for the Vikings' roster</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Depth_NFL.aspx?sport=NFL\" target=blank><b>Click here for depth charts</b></a>";

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spt_nfl_training_camp_2009[i-1].body = "<font size=4>Tampa Bay Bucs (9-7, missed playoffs)</font> <br><r/><br>Tampa Bay's rookies and veterans report on July 31 to One Buccaneer Place, Tampa, Fla.<br><r/><br>1. At 32, Raheem Morris is the youngest coach in the NFL. He brings an energetic style and a defensive background to the team. He&#146;s a popular figure among his players, but has his work cut out for him. Long-time defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin is gone, and Tampa&#146;s defense collapsed down the stretch last year. <br><r/><br>2. The Bucs don&#146;t know who their quarterback is. Luke McCown got a nice contract from the team&#146;s new GM, but then they signed Byron Leftwich after watching McCown practice. (Not a good sign.) Rookie Josh Freeman is the future, but he is the least pro ready of the first-round quarterbacks. The projected winner of this battle changes every week. Look for Freeman to take over once the Bucs fall out of playoff contention. <br><r/><br>3. Tampa&#146;s offense will transform drastically with Jon Gruden gone. Former Boston College coach Jeff Jagodzinski, the team&#146;s new coordinator, is installing a zone-blocking scheme for the running game. The team will also throw vertically more. Look for a run-heavy approach, led by a nasty young offensive line. Free agent import Derrick Ward (from the Giants) and Earnest Graham provide a solid backfield.<br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TS&team=27\" target=blank><b>Click here for Tampa Bay's schedule</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TRost&team=27\" target=blank><b>Click here for the Bucs' roster</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Depth_NFL.aspx?sport=NFL\" target=blank><b>Click here for depth charts</b></a>";

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spt_nfl_training_camp_2009[i-1].body = "<font size=4>Seattle Seahawks (4-12, missed playoffs)</font> <br><r/><br>Seattle's rookies report on July 30, veterans on July 31 to Virginia Mason Athletic Center, Renton, Wash.<br><r/><br>1. New coach Jim Mora will bring a much different philosophy than Mike Holmgren on offense. The Seahawks plan to be a run-heavy team that uses a zone-blocking scheme. They don&#146;t have very good running backs (Julius Jones and T.J. Duckett), but offensive coordinator Greg Knapp has enjoyed success with his system everywhere he&#146;s gone. <br><r/><br>2. Matt Hasselbeck suffered through chronic back problems last year, but looked healthy in minicamps. Of course, he wasn&#146;t taking hits then. If Hasselbeck stays upright, the Seahawks have a chance to bounce back all the way to a division championship. Free agent acquisition T.J. Houshmandzadeh may have been overpaid, but he&#146;ll help the team move the chains. <br><r/><br>3. Rookie linebacker Aaron Curry was perhaps the draft's safest bet. He will step right into the starting lineup to fill out a talented linebacker group that includes Lofa Tatupu and Leroy Hill, who signed a big contract in the offseason. <br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TS&team=26\" target=blank><b>Click here for Seattle's schedule</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&sport=nfl&cat=TRost&team=26\" Seahawks' roster</b></a><br><r/><br><a href=\"http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Depth_NFL.aspx?sport=NFL\" target=blank><b>Click here for depth charts</b></a>";

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