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Here's the latest, after a canvass of my sources on the Cowboys and other teams in the NFC. *Many team concerns echo those I've heard from you in recent weeks.
-- Despite his strong summer, there is still uncertainty about safety Barry Church's ability to hold up in coverage.
-- Morris Claiborne has had his ups and downs, but his natural ability appears obvious, and the arrow points up for him.
-- Backup OT Jermey Parnell has gotten notice. *The feeling is the light may have gone on for the former basketball player and tight end, who showed a real mean streak in his camp play.
-- Dan Connor has impressed and runs ahead of 2nd year ILB Bruce Carter.
-- The arrow points sideways for Victor Butler, who hasn't really taken advantage of his time in the starting lineup.
-- One unsung player with a chance to stick around in some capacity is backup G Levy Adcock.
Around the NFC East
-- Many teams are eyeing the surplus of defensive linemen in Giants camp, waiting to put in claims when some are cut.
-- The same is true of the Eagles, who have an excess at both defensive end and defensive tackle.
-- The major question in Eagles land is who plays left offensive tackle? *I've heard the team is not satisfied with the play of those trying to replace Jason Peters.
-- I've also heard there are continued question marks about the Eagles linebacking corps, which has again struggled in coverage.
-- The Eagles have apparently soured on safety Jaquan Jarrett. *The 2nd round pick might not survive next week's picks and I was told he could draw interest if he's released.
-- I've heard some optimistic news from Redskins camp, where WR Leonard Hankerson and Santana Moss have impressed.
-- The Redskins have also received solid play from free agent safeties Madieu Williams and Brandon Meriweather. *Meriweather in particular has been up-and-down, but if both safeties maintain steady play they could give Washington a real boost in the secondary.
Outside the division
-- Some observers are even more bullish on the Lions offense. *Questions remains at right tackle, but 2nd year receiver Titus Young has stepped up his game and could give Matthew Stafford another weapon.
-- *I've heard the Jaguars are quietly assembling a young, productive, blue-collar defensive line which could surprise this year.
-- Supplemental draftee Josh Gordon has made plays at receiver and on special teams in the Browns camp.
-- I've also heard the Browns may shop QB Colt McCoy.
I kept hearing that offensive linemen are in short supply. *Some teams have D-linemen to shop, but very few teams have players to spare on the offensive line. *I'll discuss this in more detail early in the coming week.
Here's the latest, after a canvass of my sources on the Cowboys and other teams in the NFC. *Many team concerns echo those I've heard from you in recent weeks.
-- Despite his strong summer, there is still uncertainty about safety Barry Church's ability to hold up in coverage.
-- Morris Claiborne has had his ups and downs, but his natural ability appears obvious, and the arrow points up for him.
-- Backup OT Jermey Parnell has gotten notice. *The feeling is the light may have gone on for the former basketball player and tight end, who showed a real mean streak in his camp play.
-- Dan Connor has impressed and runs ahead of 2nd year ILB Bruce Carter.
-- The arrow points sideways for Victor Butler, who hasn't really taken advantage of his time in the starting lineup.
-- One unsung player with a chance to stick around in some capacity is backup G Levy Adcock.
Around the NFC East
-- Many teams are eyeing the surplus of defensive linemen in Giants camp, waiting to put in claims when some are cut.
-- The same is true of the Eagles, who have an excess at both defensive end and defensive tackle.
-- The major question in Eagles land is who plays left offensive tackle? *I've heard the team is not satisfied with the play of those trying to replace Jason Peters.
-- I've also heard there are continued question marks about the Eagles linebacking corps, which has again struggled in coverage.
-- The Eagles have apparently soured on safety Jaquan Jarrett. *The 2nd round pick might not survive next week's picks and I was told he could draw interest if he's released.
-- I've heard some optimistic news from Redskins camp, where WR Leonard Hankerson and Santana Moss have impressed.
-- The Redskins have also received solid play from free agent safeties Madieu Williams and Brandon Meriweather. *Meriweather in particular has been up-and-down, but if both safeties maintain steady play they could give Washington a real boost in the secondary.
Outside the division
-- Some observers are even more bullish on the Lions offense. *Questions remains at right tackle, but 2nd year receiver Titus Young has stepped up his game and could give Matthew Stafford another weapon.
-- *I've heard the Jaguars are quietly assembling a young, productive, blue-collar defensive line which could surprise this year.
-- Supplemental draftee Josh Gordon has made plays at receiver and on special teams in the Browns camp.
-- I've also heard the Browns may shop QB Colt McCoy.
I kept hearing that offensive linemen are in short supply. *Some teams have D-linemen to shop, but very few teams have players to spare on the offensive line. *I'll discuss this in more detail early in the coming week.
