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New York Jets QBs Mark Sanchez and Geno Smith are expected to compete for the starting quarterback job this offseason, but the quarterback competition could be settled well before the team even heads to training camp in July. Offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg wants one of the two QBs to separate himself from the other, and if that happens this week, the team isn't against naming their starter early. 'Common sense tells you that you hope it's quick, but this is going to be a full blown competition. Period,' Mornhinweg said. Sanchez, because of his experience, has the advantage to take control of the early competition. Smith, who spent much of his college days in shotgun, is spending a ton of time taking snaps from under center during OTAs with quarterbacks coach David Lee. Mornhinweg knows that the longer their QB competition lasts, the less time the winner will have to work with the first-team offense. The team also won't just name a starter to name a starter; it want a clear winner in the competition. Huddle Up: If the Jets do name an early starter, it almost certainly will be Sanchez, who has 62 NFL starts in 4 years under his belt. No matter who's the starter, though, it promises to be anything but a season of smooth sailing which, of course, means plenty of fans and media types calling for the backup.

Updating a previous report, Arizona Cardinals TE Jeff King (knee) underwent knee surgery early in the offseason. The coaching staff hopes King can return to practice in early June. Huddle Up: King is projected to be the Cards' starting TE for the third straight season despite finishing with only 17 catches in 2012 -- his lowest total since his rookie year of 2006.

Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte did not participate in OTAs Tuesday, May 21. Forte is taking part in a two-day USO tour and is visiting troops in Germany. Huddle Up: No worries about Forte who could use the time away after recording at least 255 touches in each of his 5 NFL seasons.

Dallas Cowboys DE DeMarcus Ware and DT Jay Ratliff did not participate in team drills Tuesday, May 21, during the first day of organized team activities (OTAs). Huddle Up: Ware (elbow) and Ratliff (sports hernia) both are coming off surgeries earlier this offseason and will be brought along slowly.

San Diego Chargers OT Max Starks, who was signed to an undisclosed 1-year deal Tuesday, May 21, is likely to become the team's starting left tackle this year. Starks will likely replace OT King Dunlap at the position, with OT D.J. Fluker, the team's first-round pick, starting at right tackle. Huddle Up: Starks, who spent his first 9 seasons with the Steelers is the new blind-side protector for Philip Rivers, who has sacked 49 times in 2012, the most for any NFL QB aside from Aaron Rodgers (51 sacks last season). Meanwhile, Fluker, the 11th overall pick in the draft, should immediately bolster the other side of the line.

Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant said he found himself, and that has led to a quiet offseason with no off-field issues. 'I found myself,' Bryant said Tuesday after the Cowboys' first organized team activity. 'I'm comfortable with my life. I'm enjoying being in the NFL. I wish it could've been a couple years back, but I had to go through a couple of things to figure it out. I think I got it and I'm just more focused on my job and doing what I love to do and that's playing football.' Huddle Up: No Bryant news has definitely been good news for Cowboys fans and his keeper-league fantasy owners after the wideout enjoyed a career year (92-1,382-12) in 2012 to finish with the third-most fantasy points (210) among all wideouts.

The Oakland Raiders agreed to terms with free-agent DB Charles Woodson (Packers) on a 1-year, $1.8 million contract Tuesday, May 21. Huddle Up: Hope the Black Hole faithful saved their Woodson jerseys from his previous 8-year stint in Oakland after being selected fourth overall in the 1998 draft. Woodson, who has had 10 interceptions, 5.5 sacks and 8 forced fumbles/fumble recoveries over the past 3 seasons, also drew recent interest from the Broncos, Panthers, Giants and Lions but the Silver & Black needed him -- and likely offered him -- the most.

You?re on the Clock: Team Two Details:?12 Man Keeper League (4 keepers) Scoring:?PPR Roster Size:?20 Starting Line-up:?QB, 2RB, 3WR, TE, K, DEF Best Available ?Options Rob Gronkowski TE NE Vincent Jackson WR TB Randall Cobb WR GB Tom Brady QB NE Michael Crabtree WR SF Montee Ball RB DEN Victor Cruz WR NYG Hakeen Nicks WR NYG Jordy Nelson WR GB Gridiron Experts newest themed article is a Mock Draft Analysis?piece called “You’re On The Clock“. The debut last week was well received so we’re at it again, this time we’re looking at the start of the forth round. The concept is simple, a group of our writers will be given a?scenario and asked their opinion to make the next pick in a live fantasy football draft. With 23 running backs off the board, 10?elite WR’s gone, “Team 11″ is at a critical point in his or her draft This pick needs to count. Who would you draft? I’m sure by training camp Gronk’s injury will be an after thought, but if this draft is now…I add another wide receiver before picking Rob Gronkowski. There are actually a ton of wide receivers available at this spot, which could make a case for waiting and adding another RB or QB, but if it’s my pick I’m drafting Randall Cobb?47th overall. ?I’m usually not an advocate of taking a QB in your first five picks, but Tom Brady looks great in the fourth round. Brady ranked 3rd in fantasy points last year. He had 34 passing touchdowns to his 8 interceptions -that’s pretty good. 5 points separated Brady and Brees and the number 4 QB was Cam Newton at almost 20 points behind Brady. Again, I don’t really like QB’s this early but sometimes its too good to pass up. ?With two solid running back selections, and a stud receiver I would go either running back again, or tight end. Tight end we would be looking at Jason Witten. 4th round might be a bit high for him, but he is as solid as it comes. If you decided to not do that then go with a running back. You can’t have enough running backs on your fantasy teams. I would still wait in a quarterback or receiver at this point just because there is still plenty of talent on the board, while the tight ends and running back talent pool is drying up fast. ?Well, I just saw some breaking news that said Rob Gronkowski is infection-free. Let’s take that as an omen here and make him the pick. Why Gronk? When he’s clicking with Brady you could not ask for a better TE. The value is there too, just look where Graham went. He’s something of a steal in the 4th round of a 12-player draft and clearly young enough to be a one of your 7 keepers for years too come. With Alfred Morris and Chris Johnson you can wait a round for another RB. Roddy White is a solid WR and that position is deep enough to get another solid player later. QB is also pretty deep, no rush needed there. Go Gronk and you have made four fantastic picks with a great spread of position picks. ?Now, I’m not a fan of drafting a tight end early. In fact, I have yet to take one, even in a mock, before round four. However, for Rob Gronkowski to slip to the fourth round is almost inconceivable. That’s an outstanding value, and one that even a TE hater would have to take. Gronkowski’s current ADP places him in the first half of round 2, so to get him two round later is a tremendous value. The other option to consider here is Randall Cobb, which, paired with Roddy White, would give this team two top ten wide receivers to try to compensate for that Chris Johnson pick. Check Last Weeks version of “You?re on the Clock“ Tell us who you would pick? The post Mock Draft Analysis: You’re on the Clock -Vol.2 appeared first on Gridiron Experts.

Charles Woodson is coming back home to Oakland.

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