Analysis & Opinions

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  Kirwan: Premium on home-grown talent

  Building through the draft is how some of the best teams maintain their edge. Here are the NFL teams that will start the most home-grown talent next season.

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  George: Campbell ready to prove himself

  In his heart, Jason Campbell knows he is a franchise QB. But with a year left on his contract and following offseason speculation of a successor, how much longer will the Redskins be that franchise?

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  Wyche: Packers relish afterthought status

  With every other team in their division making an offseason splash, the Packers hope a potent offense and revamped defense will vault them out of the shadows and into the spotlight when it matters.

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  Around the Web: Urlacher bearish on Burress

  Bears LB Brian Urlacher expresses surprise at the idea that his team might pursue free-agent WR Plaxico Burress, who faces a possible suspension for legal woes. For more, go Around the Web.

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  Sidelines: Romo ready to help others

  Tony Romo recognizes that his celebrity allows him to help people. So, the Cowboys' QB is doing his best and recently escorted a 10-year-old with leukemia to watch Yankees batting practice.

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  Training camp reporting dates

  Organized team activities are over, but the 2009 NFL season is just on the horizon. Training camps open in late July and early August as teams begin their preparations for a run toward Super Bowl XLIV.

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