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Defense Department: Weekly IDP Briefing (June 6-July 4)

2010-07-14T20:44:00.000-04:00

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Defense Department: Weekly IDP Briefing – Washington Redskins (Part 2 of 2)

2010-07-11T20:29:00.000-04:00

While competing with Doughty for playing time at safety, Tenorio reports that Kareem Moore has made a good early impression during OTA's. Third-year safety Kareem Moore has impressed on the defensive side of the ball, earning increased reps with LaRon Landry absent for many of the workouts and still coming back from a toe injury. A 2008 sixth-round selection out of Nicholls State, Moore

Defense Department: Weekly IDP Briefing – Washington Redskins (Part 1 of 2)

2010-07-11T20:28:00.002-04:00

Larry Weisman (redskins.com) reports that Albert Haynesworth's decision to skip Washington's voluntary workouts will put him behind at learning the new 3-4 defense. No conversation about the Redskins seems complete without a mention of the high-profile defensive lineman who elected to take part in none of the club's voluntary but well-attended off-season workouts. When off-season sessions

Defense Department: Weekly IDP Briefing – Tennessee Titans (Part 2 of 2)

2010-07-11T20:16:00.001-04:00

Wyatt and Glennon report that Rod Hood suffered a season-ending knee injury. The Titans' cornerback, who missed practice time earlier this offseason because of a sports hernia procedure, suffered a torn right anterior cruciate ligament Friday. "I just tried to plant and run,'' Hood said. "They say ACLs are normally six or seven months. It's tough, but I am going to work hard. I know God

Defense Department: Weekly IDP Briefing – Tennessee Titans (Part 1 of 2)

2010-07-11T20:16:00.000-04:00

Jim Wyatt (The Tennessean) blogs that 7th round defensive tackle David Howard agreed to a contract (believed to be for four years) with the Titans. Wyatt reports that 1st rounder Derrick Morgan was arrested in Georgia on charges of speeding and driving with a suspended license. He has a court date scheduled on July 26th. Gordon County police officer Raymond Holcomb said Morgan was traveling

Defense Department: Weekly IDP Briefing – Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Part 2 of 2)

2010-07-11T20:06:00.001-04:00

Jeremy Green (ESPN Scouts Inc.) looks at teams that have interesting situations at the safety position, including the Buccaneers. Sabby Piscitelli versus Sean Jones will be another good strong safety battle to watch. Both players are more than capable of holding down the starting job, but each would bring different elements to the table in the starting role. Piscitelli is more of a box

Defense Department: Weekly IDP Briefing – Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Part 1 of 2)

2010-07-11T20:06:00.000-04:00

Mel Kiper (ESPN) offers his choices for early-impact rookies, including Gerald McCoy. I'm less certain that McCoy has the chance to be dominating immediately, because there's some nuance to his game. But he's such a natural pass-rusher that he's easy to recognize in that respect and even if he's not a dominant force against the run, he'll show up in the passing game because he's a devastating

Defense Department: Weekly IDP Briefing – St. Louis Rams

2010-07-11T19:51:00.000-04:00

Aaron Schatz (Football Outsiders) provides the results from their 2009 game-charting project with regards to broken tackles. Unexpectedly, the Rams ranked 1st in the league last year in broken tackle percentage. In a separate article on ESPN.com, Schatz presents the resulting subjective individual player stats and the best/worst performances for linebackers and defensive backs. Tackle totals

Defense Department: Weekly IDP Briefing – Seattle Seahawks (Part 2 of 2)

2010-07-11T19:43:00.001-04:00

Gregg Bell (Associated Press) reports that Leroy Hill is closer to a trial on a domestic violence charge. The trial could start in the last week of July. Seattle's four-year starter has a jury call scheduled for July 23. That's when the prosecutor will likely ask for a trial date. The 27-year-old Hill was arrested in April for investigation of domestic violence following an incident with

Defense Department: Weekly IDP Briefing – Seattle Seahawks (Part 1 of 2)

2010-07-11T19:43:00.000-04:00

Clare Farnsworth (seahawks.com) writes that the Seahawks defense is looking to bounce back with the help of some new faces – and some old faces in new places – after a disappointing 2009 season. "We're going to be able to do a lot of stuff like we like to and try to make it uncomfortable for our opponents and their offense," Carroll said. "So at this point, I'm very pleased with that." Rather

Defense Department: Weekly IDP Briefing – San Francisco 49ers (Part 2 of 2)

2010-07-11T19:34:00.000-04:00

Jeremy Green (ESPN Scouts Inc.) looks at teams that have interesting situations at the safety position, including the 49ers. The competition at strong safety between Michael Lewis and rookie Taylor Mays will be one of the better camp battles in the NFL this summer. Lewis has been average at best since coming to San Francisco as a free agent from the Philadelphia Eagles. Mays comes into

Defense Department: Weekly IDP Briefing – San Francisco 49ers (Part 1 of 2)

2010-07-11T19:33:00.002-04:00

Tom FitzGerald (San Francisco Chronicle) reports that Ray McDonald was sorry for his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. McDonald is scheduled to appear in court on July 22. "I just want to let you all know that whenever it works itself out, you'll know everything that's going on," he said. "I just want to apologize for making this a distraction because that's not my intent.

Defense Department: Weekly IDP Briefing – San Diego Chargers

2010-07-11T19:25:00.000-04:00

Bill Williamson (ESPN) reports that San Diego cut Ian Scott, who started 9 of the last 10 games in 2009 at nose tackle for the Chargers. Scott was expendable because of the emergence of rookie Cam Thomas, who should get quality playing time. Aaron Schatz (Football Outsiders) provides the results from their 2009 game-charting project with regards to broken tackles. The Chargers ranked 7th in

Defense Department: Weekly IDP Briefing – Pittsburgh Steelers (Part 2 of 2)

2010-07-11T19:21:00.003-04:00

Matt Williamson (ESPN Scouts Inc.) looks at Pittsburgh's cornerback situation, and expects a noticeable improvement after a poor coverage year in 2009. The Steelers re-acquired Bryant McFadden to replace William Gay in the starting lineup. Although they do mix their coverages, the Steelers like to play their corners off the line of scrimmage. They often give a big cushion, eliminate the

Defense Department: Weekly IDP Briefing – Pittsburgh Steelers (Part 1 of 2)

2010-07-11T19:21:00.002-04:00

Kevin Gorman (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) writes that the Steelers defense is concentrating on improving communication. Miscommunication was a major culprit last season when the Steelers blew five fourth-quarter leads, including cushions against the lowly Kansas City Chiefs and Oakland Raiders. It's something the Steelers said was addressed — but not stressed — during voluntary workouts, which

Defense Department: Weekly IDP Briefing – Philadelphia Eagles (Part 2 of 2)

2010-07-11T19:15:00.000-04:00

McLane also reports that the Eagles signed 4th round linebacker Keenan Clayton to a four-year deal. Aaron Schatz (Football Outsiders) provides the results from their 2009 game-charting project with regards to broken tackles. The Eagles ranked 26th in the league last year in broken tackle percentage. In a separate article on ESPN.com, Schatz presents the resulting subjective individual

Defense Department: Weekly IDP Briefing – Philadelphia Eagles (Part 1 of 2)

2010-07-11T19:14:00.002-04:00

Mel Kiper (ESPN) offers his choices for early-impact rookies, including Nate Allen and Brandon Graham. The Eagles surprised some people when they traded up to take Brandon Graham, not so much because people questioned the pick -- Graham is a great young player -- but because the Eagles really had to address the safety position. Now, with the sad injury to Marlin Jackson, they have no choice

Defense Department: Weekly IDP Briefing – Oakland Raiders

2010-07-11T19:07:00.000-04:00

Aaron Schatz (Football Outsiders) provides the results from their 2009 game-charting project with regards to broken tackles. The Raiders ranked 28th in the league last year in broken tackle percentage. In a separate article on ESPN.com, Schatz presents the resulting subjective individual player stats and the best/worst performances for linebackers and defensive backs. Tackle totals don't do

Defense Department: Weekly IDP Briefing – New York Jets

2010-07-11T18:55:00.000-04:00

Aaron Schatz (Football Outsiders) provides the results from their 2009 game-charting project with regards to broken tackles. The Jets ranked 9th in the league last year in broken tackle percentage. In a separate article on ESPN.com, Schatz presents the resulting subjective individual player stats and the best/worst performances for linebackers and defensive backs. Tackle totals don't do

Defense Department: Weekly IDP Briefing – New York Giants (Part 2 of 2)

2010-07-11T18:51:00.001-04:00

Aaron Wilson (National Football Post) reports that 3rd round safety Chad Jones signed a four-year contract worth about $2.6 million, including a signing bonus of nearly $826,000. According to Wilson's report, Jones also received a 4th year escalator clause that could boost the maximum value significantly. Just two weeks later, Kevin Armstrong (New York Daily News) reports that Jones was

Defense Department: Weekly IDP Briefing – New York Giants (Part 1 of 2)

2010-07-11T18:51:00.000-04:00

Pat Kirwan (nfl.com) writes that Perry Fewell could make an immediate positive impact on the Giants. Fewell comes to the Giants with a reputation of building a stingy scoring defense that forces turnovers. His defense in Buffalo allowed fewer touchdown passes over the last two seasons (28) than the Giants gave up last year (31), and in 2009 the Bills finished with 28 interceptions, which

Defense Department: Weekly IDP Briefing – New Orleans Saints (Part 1 of 2)

2010-07-11T17:52:00.004-04:00

Alex Marvez (FOXSports.com) writes that the enforcement of Will Smith's PED suspension is still in limbo pending the resolution of the Williams Wall's lawsuit in Minnesota. In 2008, Smith was one of five NFL players to test positive for bumetanide, a diuretic that also can be used to mask anabolic steroid use. "So far, it looks as if we'll be able to play the whole season," Smith said. "But my

Defense Department: Weekly IDP Briefing – New Orleans Saints (Part 2 of 2)

2010-07-11T17:52:00.003-04:00

Mike Triplett (Times-Picayune) reports that Roman Harper agreed to sign his one-year, $2.5 million contract tender offer. Harper, 27, has been a starter for the Saints for almost his entire four-year career since being drafted in the second round out of Alabama in 2006. He had his best season last year under new defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, who used Harper often as an attacker -

Defense Department: Weekly IDP Briefing – New England Patriots (Part 2 of 2)

2010-07-11T17:45:00.000-04:00

Tim Graham (ESPN) and Matt Williamson (ESPN Scouts Inc.) question if New England's cornerbacks will be good enough, with the Dolphins and Jets improving at receiver. Darius Butler, the 41st overall pick last year, looks like the left corner and has the potential to be a force in the division for years to come. But he has started only five games, two as a nickel or dime back. Jonathan

Defense Department: Weekly IDP Briefing – New England Patriots (Part 1 of 2)

2010-07-11T17:44:00.000-04:00

Aaron Schatz (Football Outsiders) provides the results from their 2009 game-charting project with regards to broken tackles. The Patriots ranked 22nd in the league last year in broken tackle percentage. In a separate article on ESPN.com, Schatz presents the resulting subjective individual player stats and the best/worst performances for linebackers and defensive backs. Tackle totals don't do