Rams Bruce arrives late to camp but says timing matters
Isaac Bruce showed up two hours after the Rams first meeting saying he would rather not be at camp but must attend. Coach Mike Martz downplayed concerns as the opening-day session ran nearly two hours with two players fainting. rookies Thomas and Crouch praised the team and adjustments, while Kurt Warner noted a wet field and generally solid first practice.
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Shriveling Leaf not so unusual
In 1998 the NFL split on the better quarterback between Ryan Leaf and Peyton Manning. Manning went first to the Colts, Leaf to the Chargers after a high profile trade. Leaf's career deteriorated amid immaturity and on field struggles, with several teams passing him by and lingering questions about his future in the NFL.
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Bears backup to starter Jim Miller faces camp pressure
In Bourbonnais AP reports Jim Miller, the Bears quarterback, returns as starter after a career of backing up and injuries. He signed a five year 12.5 million deal to lead Chicago back to the playoffs, with Chris Chandler challenging for the job and Miller stressing personal improvement.
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Heat prompts NFL teams to curb practice in hot summer
In Carlisle Pennsylvania Redskins camp linebacker LaVar Arrington cooled off in a 300 gallon ice tub as readings hit 117 degrees. Across the league teams shorten practices, move sessions indoors, monitor hydration, and consult medical experts after Korey Stringer’s heat death last year. The NFL banned ephedra and increased testing while urging all staff to act quickly when players show heat illness signs.
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Green rejects Browns' latest rookie contract offer
NFL report outlines William Green turning down Cleveland Browns five year deal worth about 7.85 million dollars. He remains absent from camp amid front office pressure while other rookies report. Details include training camp tensions involving coach Haslett and Saints holdout Aaron Brooks.
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