A subtle and tasteful introduction to Pacman Jones’ wrestling alter-ego. A look at Mike Vick, and a salute to Bill Walsh. Players making an impression in camp and prospects for your fantasy roster. As we sail into training camps …

Buh-bye Tank. Former Eagles DT Darwin Walker was traded by Buffalo to Chicago for a conditional draft pick. The Bears defensive interior just got even scarier.

Former first round draft pick Tim Couch was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars for the veteran minimum of $595,000. After entering the league with high expectations, Couch suffered through five disappointing seasons with the Cleveland Browns. He will be on an NFL roster for the first time in two years.

Join Bill Chachkes as he covers the headlines from around the NFL and welcomes training camp!

The Buccaneers have left a door open for the eleven time Pro Bowl defensive end Simeon Rice. But, in order to leave him an open door, they did have to show him the door first. The Bucs released Rice not long after he declined to cut his $7.25 million salary for this season. The Buccaneers say the money wasn’t the reason but that doesn’t matter now.

Despite the reported return of former Kansas City Chiefs running back Priest Holmes, Larry Johnson continues to be a top five pick on most fantasy draft boards. Compounded by his contract situation, you’d think owners would shy away. I’m starting to think I would.

As the teams head into training camp, several have lost key contributers and will
look for players to step up and fill the void. Some coaches will have to find
players to play savior in their teams’ long-deficient positions. Watching the NFL
transition from offseason to preseason will be interesting.