RAP SHEET RUNDOWN NEWS

Nobody has generated more training camp buzz than rookie Brandin Cooks. After attending New Orleans Saints practice, Ian Rapoport's on board. Plus, notes on the Ravens, Eagles and Bengals.

How will rookie Sammy Watkins impact the Buffalo Bills' offense? What can the Green Bay Packers expect from 34-year-old Julius Peppers? Ian Rapoport provides reporting from four NFL training camps.

Rob Gronkowski's surgery went well, so it's full speed ahead, right? Not so fast. Ian Rapoport says a back issue has the New England Patriots wondering. Plus, more buzz, including a Mark Sanchez update.

Charles Woodson doesn't want to merely sign for the minimum and help rookies learn to be professionals, although he may not have a choice, reports Ian Rapoport.

Ian Rapoport explains that teams aren't willing to deal with the media circus that surrounds Tim Tebow, and that won't change anytime soon. Should the quarterback consider playing in Canada?

Philip Rivers is coming off two very disappointing seasons. Can new San Diego Chargers coach Mike McCoy, a renowned QB guru, turn around the veteran? Ian Rapoport tackles that and more.

Free-agent cornerbacks cashed in last year, but not in 2013. Just ask Keenan Lewis and Sean Smith. Ian Rapoport examines this market trend and other notable happenings in free agency.

Tom Brady's new contract extension might pay immediate with the New England Patriots. Might the Patriots target Mike Wallace in free agency? Ian Rapoport has the latest rumors from around the NFL.

In his latest grab bag of NFL Scouting Combine buzz, Ian Rapoport says Tim Tebow's determination to play quarterback might be complicating the New York Jets' efforts to find him a new home.

Ian Rapoport says the Kansas City Chiefs like San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Alex Smith, as well as Texas A&M left tackle Luke Joeckel. Will this become the QB/LT combo in K.C.?

Jim Harbaugh says the San Francisco 49ers are "unlikely" to cut Alex Smith. What's the former starting quarterback's trade value? One NFL general manager offered his appraisal to Ian Rapoport.

The Miami Dolphins are poised to be big spenders in free agency. Ian Rapoport says the early signs point to receiver Mike Wallace being a top target. Plus, the latest on the Darrelle Revis saga.

Get a few hundred NFL people in the same city at the same time, and you'll hear things. Ian Rapoport has the buzz from the NFL Scouting Combine, including the curious case of Dwayne Bowe.

Yes, the 2012 campaign is over. But no need to fret, football fans. Ian Rapoport provides 13 storylines to whet your palate for the coming year, including Tebowmania.

In his latest roundup of the hottest NFL topics, Ian Rapoport explains why the saga of dueling brothers John and Jim Harbaugh was the one Super Bowl storyline he couldn't get enough of.

The rumors of a possible trade of New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis seem ridiculous at first glance, but there might be some weight to the idea, Ian Rapoport says.

Spending the week among NFL power brokers in Mobile, Ian Rapoport discussed many things going far beyond the Senior Bowl prospects. One topic: A boring free-agency class headed by Greg Jennings.

The godfather of the Tampa-2 defense is 72 years old and the Cowboys newest defensive coordinator. Ian Rapoport says that might have been the hardest part to change.

The Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles should take heart after missing on Chip Kelly. As Ian Rapoport says, history is filled with hot coaching hires who fizzled and no-names who flourished.

In Andy Reid, the Kansas City Chiefs got a proven winner who can help the team get better immediately. Ian Rapoport gives his rundown of the happenings during Wild Card Weekend.