NFL Notes: Cardinals, Falcons, Giants, Packers & Patriots

August 13, 2014

Cardinals

Former first-round pick G Jonathan Cooper has “a ways to go” and could lose the starting position to G Earl Watford. (Dan Pompei)
Rookies QB Logan Thomas and WR John Brown are looking like they will be the future of the Cardinals offense. (Dan Pompei)
Unsurprisingly, WR Michael Floyd looks set for a big year, and could be the Cardinals’ No.1 wide receiver. (Dan Pompei)
The Cardinals plan to get RB Andre Ellington the ball “20 or so” times a game, and they will aim to limit his carries between the tackles. (Kent Somers)

Falcons

In a joint practice with the Texans, offensive lineman Justin Blalock and Mike Johnson were “dominated” by J.J. Watt, but rookie OT Jake Matthews held his own against LB Brooks Reed. (Vaughn McClure)
WR Julio Jones remain on an alternating day off, day on schedule at camp, though he appears to have re-established his rhythm with QB Matt Ryan. (Vaughn McClure)
RB Jacquizz Rodgers continues to get first-team reps over RB Devonta Freeman and RB Antone Smith in RB Steven Jackson‘s absence. (Vaughn McClure)

Giants

WR Mario Manningham does not appear healthy in practice and is in danger of not making the roster. (Dan Graziano)

Packers

When the Packers drafted recently traded DL Jerel Worthy with the 51st pick in the 2012 Draft, they liked current Bucs LB Lavonte David, but felt it was too early to select him. David was picked 59th, a pick the Packers moved up from to select Worthy. (Bob McGinn)

Patriots

First-round pick DL Dominique Easley struggled in one-on-one pass rush drills in a joint practice with the Eagles, but G Todd Herremans noted that Easley had “a good get-off on the ball.” (Mike Reiss)
LB Jerod Mayo‘s absence extended to a second-day. The reason for his absence is unknown. (Mike Reiss)