The Houston Texans are set to be on HBO for "Hard Knocks" this summer and one storyline to watch is the competition to start at quarterback, as Brian Hoyer and Ryan Mallett are competing for the job for Bill O'Brien after splitting reps in OTA workouts and this comes as Jaelen Strong and Kenny Hilliard are expected to help DeAndre Hopkins and Arian Foster on offense as rookie players.
Read full storyJosh McCown is happy that he is the starter and Johnny Manziel is the backup, but nothing is guaranteed if the veteran begins to struggle with the upgraded wide receiver group.
Read full storyThe Miami Dolphins have rookies DeVante Parker and Jay Ajayi looking to step up for quarterback Ryan Tannehill and they looked good in OTA workouts as well as rookie camp and they could push to contribute this season and this comes as the Dallas Cowboys could target Lamar Miller in a trade if Ajayi keeps things going in summer training camp.
Read full storyMatt Barkley is denying he is battling with Tim Tebow as the USC star expects to be the third-string option behind Mark Sanchez and Sam Bradford. Meanwhile, Josh Huff is looking to be a starter this year as well.
Read full storyThe Washington Redskins are coming into 2015 looking for big improvements for RG3 and head coach Jay Gruden already likes what he sees from rookies Matt Jones and Brandon Scherff, as they can help Alfred Morris in the rushing game and this comes as Gruden has pushed Colt McCoy and Kirk Cousins to compete for the backup job over and trade speculation this summer.
Read full storyThe Atlanta Falcons have several position battles taking place which could mean certain players risk release if they do not show improvement. Will Robert Alford and Kemal Ishmael find themselves on the chopping block?
Read full storyThe Philadelphia Eagles have Sam Bradford as the starter for Chip Kelly heading into the 2015 season and with Mark Sanchez signed to be the main backup, Tim Tebow and Matt Barkley are battling this offseason to be the third stringer and how they perform in OTAs and training camp likely will dictate how things go and if Barkley loses out, his trade or release could be an option.
Read full storyThe San Francisco 49ers are coming into the 2015 season with Carlos Hyde and Reggie Bush battling to start in training camp and the team also has Mike Davis coming in as a rookie and he also could make an impact for Colin Kaepernick and this comes as Bruce Ellington could get a boost behind Torrey Smith and Anquan Boldin after the departure of Michel Crabtree.
Read full storyThe Buffalo Bills have a quarterback battle in OTAs and camp this summer with Matt Cassel, EJ Manuel and Tyrod Taylor all battling to start and reports have all three players getting first team reps and this comes as LeSean McCoy is injured for OTA workouts, leaving Fred Jackson and Anthony Dixon to start things off for Rex Ryan.
Read full storyHakeem Nicks is looking for redemption with the Tennessee Titans, but he is not gauranteed anyhting after the team brought on Dorial Green-Beckham and Harry Douglas.
Read full storySam Bradford is not doing much at the moment during OTAs for the Philadelphia Eagles which is giving Mark Sanchez plenty of time to try and earn the starting spot while Tim Tebow impresses Chip Kelly.
Read full storyThe New York Jets have eliminated Matt Simms from the quarterback competition which should help Bryce Petty and Ryan Fitzpatrick battle for the spot with Geno Smith.
Read full storyThe NY Giants have brought in offensive lineman Jake Long in for a free agent visit after the team lost Will Beatty to an injury, which has pushed Ereck Flowers into a starting spot on the offensive line as a rookie and now Jerry Reese could look at bringing in the Pro Bowl tackle on a deal and this comes as Victor Cruz is getting ready to return from his knee injury.
Read full storyDevonta Freeman entered this season intending on being the starting running back and he has no plans of that changing despite the presence of Tevin Coleman as the two rushers will battle it out for carries this year.
Read full storyThe Oakland Raiders are in OTA workouts this week and heading into minicamp quarterback Derek Carr is going to miss time with a hand injury and that leaves Christian Ponder and Matt McGloin to split snaps and this comes as Latavius Murray and Trent Richardson are battling to start with Amari Cooper along with Clive Walford and Mychal Rivera.
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