BRONCOS UP THE OFFER: The Broncos’ offer is up to $61 million guaranteed for Von Miller. Miller was reportedly asking for $70 million guaranteed at one point, so they’re getting closer. Whether that’s a full guarantee or injury guarantee isn’t clear. This is at least a good sign of progress that a deal will get done by Friday’s deadline.
Von Miller and the Broncos are getting closer
Denver upped its offer to the reigning Super Bowl MVP.
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Meanwhile, you can see Miller naked. Sort of.
WHAT ABOUT BERRY? Eric Berry on contract talks: “I thought it would progress a little bit more.” The Chiefs safety updates where things stand on contract talks.
RANKING PLAYERS AS MUSICIANS: The definitive all-time ranking of musical performances by NFL teams & players. It’s a good thing that Troy Aikman decided to go into broadcasting and not singing after his career.
BELL EXPLAINS THAT LYRIC: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell clarifies his notorious "15 a year" lyric. He just wants to be "valued."
LIFE WITHOUT MEGATRON: Looking for some proof that Jim Bob Cooter adapts to what his players do well. Wondering what the Lions might look like without Calvin Johnson? Wonder no more!
CHARGERS STADIUM UPDATE: The San Diego Chargers’ stadium plan is headed for the November ballot. We may finally know what’s going to happen with the Chargers’ new home. Maybe.
RAWLS WILL BE READY: Seahawks RB Thomas Rawls says he’ll be full go by start of training camp. The second-year running back said he’s good to go, basically.
ON BLOCKING: Lions’ Geoff Schwartz explains the finer points of blocking & life as a journeyman in the NFL. Interestingly enough, he points to the loss of practice reps instead of the spread offense for why so many blockers struggle in the pros.
UNDERRATED QUARTERBACK: Teddy Bridgewater is the Vikings’ most underrated player. I would agree with that.
NO RIO FOR HAYNE: Jarryd Hayne announces he will not be selected for Rio Olympics. Well, so much for the Olympic dream. Former San Francisco 49ers running back Jarryd Hayne announced on Facebook that he has been informed he will not be selected for Fiji’s Olympic Rugby 7s team.
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