Chiefs kicker battle begins as Succop competes with Barth
At Chiefs training camp Todd Haley insists rookie Ryan Succop must earn the kicker role despite doing all camp reps. Former kicker Connor Barth remains in the mix along with other veterans as Kansas City evaluates options. Succop, last overall pick in the draft, has a strong leg but is unproven, and the team aims to pace his seasoning through preseason opportunities.
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Replacing Gonzalez not easy for Chiefs in camp
Kansas City faces questions at receiver and tight end as Camp opens. Dwayne Bowe and Engram provide experience but inconsistency and age temper expectations. The focus shifts to blocking under tight ends coach Bob Bicknell, with receivers told balls will come if blocks dominate.
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Roethlisberger faces questions amid civil suit distraction
Steelers players defend Roethlisberger while he avoids discussing the Nevada civil lawsuit. He apologized to teammates, saying he wants focus on football. Several players say the public glare is unfair and unnecessary as training camp opens.
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Crabtree a no show at camp
Michael Crabtree did not report to the San Francisco 49ers training camp opening under coach Mike Singletary. The No. 10 overall pick has not signed, and no timetable was given for his arrival as rookies reported and Crabtree continued rehabilitation from a foot injury.
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