There is no shortage of compelling storylines across the league after the Las Vegas Raiders got an early start on their training camp.
There was a lot of movement in the off-season, from Russell Wilson and Matt Ryan to Davante Adams and Tyreek Hill.
The Chicago Bears and New York Giants are both going to have new head coaches.
Changes in personnel and coaching can either produce positive results or make people angry.
Key storylines and predictions for the 32 teams are broken down by the reporters.
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James Cook will be the star of camp. Cook has the ability to make a big impact on the offense if he is given the chance to play a lead role in the offense. It could be beneficial to keep him fresh during a 17-game NFL season, as he had limited playing time at Georgia. The third-round pick from the 2020 draft needs to prove he deserves a role. With limited contact during camp and Cook's ability, he'll stand out, which means good things for the Bills' offense.
"Alina Getzenberg."
The Bills are going into camp.
Austin Jackson will be the starting left tackle at the end of training camp. Predicting a two-year starter and a former first-round pick will be difficult. Jackson was moved to guard in Week 5 of the season because of his struggles at left tackle. The new coaching staff thinks he has a lot of potential. The third-year pro will have to fight for two open jobs on the offensive line, but he will show off his skills in a big way this summer.
There is a person named Marcel Louis- Jacques.
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Jack Jones will be one of the top performers in training camp as his ball skills and sticky coverage will show up with multiple picks. No player will have more picks than Jones.
Mike is the son of Mike.
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The receiver will be traded before the season starts. The second-round pick is no better than fourth on the depth chart. Mims does not have game-day value unless he is part of the receiver rotation. He is not right now. He would most likely be the odd man out on game day. Do the Jets keep him on the roster as insurance or do they try to trade him? The Pats got a seventh-round pick for N'Keal Harry, a first-round pick in 2019. Mims will probably bring back less than that because he has two more years on his contract. He will be talked about by the Jets this summer.
The man is Rich Cimini.
There are Jets storylines going into camp.
After training camp, the Ravens will be healthy. The team's worst summer from an injury standpoint was last year. From the start of camp to the start of the regular season, Baltimore had 13 key players out for at least a week because of an injury or a positive test for Covid-19. The Ravens had five players sustain season-ending injuries in 19 days. Although this team is due for a change of fortune, Baltimore isn't saying it's bad luck. More stretching is being implemented by the Ravens during warm-ups and less reps are being used during drills. If Lamar Jackson and other stars sit out preseason games, it wouldn't be a big deal. The Ravens know they can be a contender if they don't get injured.
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The camp prediction is that Lassiter II makes noise. One of the top risers was a wide receiver out of Kansas. He earned some playing time with the first-team offense. This is good news for the Cincinnati team that has limited production outside of the starting trio of Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd. Lassiter will make a strong case to make the team if he continues on this path.
The baby is named Ben.
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D'Ernest Johnson is going to be traded during training camp. Johnson signed a one-year extension with the Browns in the off-season after filling in for injured teammates Nick Chubb and Akeem Hunt. A fifth-round pick out of Cincinnati, Ford flashed a versatile skill set during the off-season and mini camp. Johnson is going to be moved to a more running back-needy team with the return of Demetric Felton.
Jake Trotter is a person.
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The prediction is that Kenny Pickett will be the third quarterback for the team. With Mitchell Trubisky and Mason Rudolph in front of him, there's a good chance he finishes training camp in the same place as the first round pick. The team isn't rushing Pickett's development because they have two other veterans on the roster. In his first year in the NFL, they can afford to be patient with the rookies and give him a chance to take over in the future. Trubisky has plenty of starting quarterback experience and is already emerging as a leader because of his skill set. In the off-season, Rudolph was more consistent than the other way around.
The person is Brooke Pryor.
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During training camp, safety Jalen Pitre will be a force to be reckoned with. The second-round pick showed off his skills in college. In Pitre's last season, he finished with over 20 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. Pitre is compared to a number of players in the National Football League. Pitre is known for his ability to make plays on the football. Pitre should be able to play deep middle safety because of hisVersatility. There will be a lot of reports about the No. 37 overall pick being a disruptor.
D.J. Bien- Aime.
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The third-round pick from Central Michigan will be the starting left tackle. This is considered a bold take because it isn't a guarantee. Raimann has the best combination of skills and size of the candidates to take on this role. Raimann is a big man with a lot of weight, so he should face stiff competition from veterans Matt Pryor and Dennis Kelly. Raimann is well-equipped to deal with the speed that will confront whoever wins the job on Matt Ryan's blind side.
Stephen is the Attorney General.
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K'Lavon Chaisson will become a bigger part of the Jacksonville's plans when the switch is made for him. The 20th overall pick in 2020 has two sacks in 31 career games, and he's pretty much the guy no one talks about on defense. Chaisson will make plays and be one of the surprise successes in camp because the defense keeps the offense guessing which players are coming after the quarterback. After Jordan Smith went down with a knee injury, there wasn't much depth at outside linebacker.
The person is Mike DiRocco.
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One of quarterback Ryan Tannehill's favorite pass-catchings will be tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo. During the mini camp, he caught four touchdown passes in two days of red zone work. Okonkwo has a versatile skill set. The fastest tight end at the scouting combine was Okonkwo. He's a threat in the passing game because of his speed. He has drawn comparisons to a formerTitans tight end. "To see his size, his strength, his speed, how he is able to play through contact, he definitely gives us another weapon," said Tannehill.
Turron Davenport is related to the author.
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The Broncos' second-round pick, pass-rusher Nik Bonitto, will show why some personnel executives think he was the biggest steal of the draft's first two days. The Broncos plan for Randy Gregory and Bradley Chubb to be one of the league's best pass-rush duos, but Bonitto's work in training camp and the preseason will force Ejiro Evero to get creative. Bonitto showed a lot of pass-rush moves during the team's summer program. That is what a pass-rusher needs.
The person is Jeff Legwold.
The Broncos are about to enter camp.
Trent McDuffie will be the emerging star in the secondary. McDuffie was asked a lot of questions as he worked in the slot coverage and outside corner positions. The Chiefs were encouraged that he could have a good season. McDuffie was rarely caught out of position. McDuffie needs a big season after the loss of Charvarius Ward. One of the strongest candidates for playing time at the corner was missing all of the summer practice while recovering from a shoulder surgery.
The person is Adam Teicher.
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The first draft pick of the Raiders, Dylan Parham, will win a starting job on the offensive line. Even though John Simpson started all 17 games at left guard last season, the landing spot for Parham seems to be the left guard position. On the right side, Alex Leatherwood may move from right guard to right tackle, and former starting right guard Denzelle Good is coming back from a tornACL.
There is a man named Paul Gutierrez.
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The camp prediction is that the rookies will earn more than just backups behind Austin Ekeler. The fourth-round pick was selected by the San Diego Padres. Pass protection can make it difficult for rookies to establish themselves in an offense. That may not be the case for Spiller. Brandon Staley said that he's an excellent pass protection. He was responsible for many things there. He was a weak back. Spiller's instincts as a runner and hands as a pass catcher will allow him to earn playing time early.
Lindsey Thiry is one of the people.
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Sam Williams will replace Randy Gregory at the defensive end position. The Cowboys' second-round pick has a lot of the pass-rushing tools defensive coordinators love to work with. Williams' talent will get him on the field early since he likes to get him on the field early in games. He should be able to match Gregory's six sacks.
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This summer, the Giants' defense will look great. The unit with major questions at three of the five starting spots in the secondary is going to be the focus of training camp. A new look offensive line will be tested by the aggressive scheme of the defensive coordinators. The first-round pick missed the spring with an injury. His first move will be noticed. With the Giants and quarterback Daniel Jones still working on timing in their new offense, it will be an advantage to the defense.
Jordan's name is Jordan.
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Britain Covey is going to make the team. The 25-year-old receiver out of Utah made a name for himself this spring. At 5-foot-8, 170 pounds, he doesn't have a big advantage, but that didn't stop him fromwreaking havoc last year for the Utes as he returned two punts and a kickoff for touchdown. Competition for roster spots should be fierce at receiver, with a number of players vying to make the team. The coaches like what they've seen so far, and a strong summer could convince them to keep him.
Tim's name is Tim McManus.
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AntonioGibson emerges as the most talked about offensive player in camp Maybe this should be the player most talked about after the new quarterback because there will be a lot of attention on him. Running backs can't stand out in camp because there isn't live tackling. He said that the work he did this summer lowered his body fat from 18% to less than 12. Everyone will be reminded of his potential by what he has done in the last six months.
John Keim is a person.
There are Commanders storylines going into camp.
Kyler Gordon will be better than expected. The Cornerback from Washington will get the most picks in training camp. I'll take it a step further and say that Gordon will lead the Bears in intercepts and become the third rookies to do that in franchise history.
There is a person namedCourtney Cronin.
There are Bears storylines going into camp.
The camp prediction is that the second overall pick will live up to expectations. The coaching staff and his teammates have been impressed with his work ethic and ability to adapt to the new surroundings, despite the high expectations for him entering his first training camp. The Michigan defense struggled in the Orange Bowl against Georgia, despite Hutchinson being an All-American. Can he become a star in the league? Detroit could've gone in a number of different directions in the draft with several quality pass-rushers, but the feeling is that Hutchinson will meet expectations.
Eric Woodyard is one of the people.
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Jordan Love is going to excel at camp. It should happen for the third year quarterback. His first NFL start was ruined by the disastrous loss at Kansas City and he had no preseason game action. There is no excuse for Love not to follow in the footsteps of Rodgers, unless he is the answer to the question of who will succeed Rodgers. This is an opportunity for Love because Rodgers is almost certain to sit out preseason games.
Rob Demovsky is a friend of mine.
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Andrew Booth Jr. will become a starter. Since trading up to pick Booth in the second round, the Vikings have been talking about how good he is. Booth was one of the top corners in the draft. He believes that the hernia surgery he had in March has put him on the road to recovery. If that's the case, and he goes through training camp healthy, he'll be able to start in the nickel package for the Vikings.
Kevin is the son of Kevin.
The Vikings are going into camp.
Tyler Allgeier will win the running back role. This isn't the boldest prediction in the world, but the rookies out of BYU are going to get every chance to win the early-down running back role if Atlanta continues to use veteran Cordarrelle Patterson as a multi-purpose option. Allgeier will need work in pass protection, but his running style will endeared him to coach Arthur Smith and offensive coordinator Dave Ragone, who will make him a day one player for the Falcons.
MichaelRothstein is a person.
The Falcons are going into camp.
Baker Mayfield won't be the starter at first. The 91.6% who predicted that Mayfield would be the Week 1 starter surprised me. Sam is learning Ben's system and terminology in the off season. A torn labrum in Mayfield's left shoulder was repaired six months ago. He is on track to a full recovery, but there are still obstacles to overcome. He has nothing to lose for the first time in his career, so he has less pressure than the top pick.
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Some buzz will be generated by the Jameis and Chris duo. When Thomas is healthy, he will still be the Saints' top receiver. In training camp and the preseason, it takes only a few big highlights to get the attention of the crowd. There is a type of speed and big-play ability that Olave has. With a crowded group of rookies, he might not have the same target volume as other rookies, but we should start to see a glimpse of his future No.1 ability.
The person is Mike Triplett.
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The camp prediction is that the Bucs will sign an outside linebacker before the season starts. Joe Tryon-Shoyinka will take over for Jason Pierre-Paul while Anthony Nelson will serve in a rotation. They are thin and inexperienced with only one player having regular-season experience. They'll face a bunch of quarterbacks this season. Carl Nassib, Anthony Barr and Ryan Kerrigan are some intriguing names.
There is a person named "Jena Laine."
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Kyler Murray is going to show up to camp with a leadership mentality and put the Cards on his shoulders. Murray might not be at camp on the first day because of a contract squabble, according to the final words of coach Kliff Kingsbury. He'll be ready to prove he's worth the money when he shows up as a quarterback. He finally has a teammate he's wanted for a long time in Marquise Brown. Murray's contract will allow him to show his leadership on the field and throughout the organization.
The person is Josh Weinfuss.
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Atwell ends camp as the third receiver. Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp both pointed out Atwell's improvements during the spring. Atwell, the Rams' second-round pick in 2021, played 10 offensive snaps last season but was placed on injured reserve in November because of a shoulder injury. The Rams have a strong trio of Kupp, Allen Robinson II and Van Jefferson, but a strong camp from Atwell will give him a bigger opportunity.
The person is Sarah Barshop.
The Rams are going into training camp.
The camp prediction is that Drake Jackson will start at defensive end. Jackson, a second-round pick this spring, impressed his teammates and coaches during the summer. Jackson has the size and skill to play a bigger role than expected when he arrives. Jackson will have a significant role in the debut camp.
The person is Nick Wagoner.
The 49ers are about to enter camp.
Coby Bryant will be a starter in the first week of the season. The corner has more than one famous name. If you ask him, he's the best of any defender in this year's draft. He might be more NFL ready than most rookies drafted in the 4th round. The position is open. Sidney Jones IV is a good bet to start at one of the spots. Even though he was a converted safety, he won a starting job at corner as a rookies. PeteCarroll isn't afraid of trusting young players at that position. The competition could include fifth-round rookies like Tariq Woolen and Artie Burns.
The person is Brady Henderson.
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