Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly led the NFL in tackles as the 2012 Defensive Rookie of the Year. What does he have in mind for an encore?

Michael Vick says he's faster than RG3, Colin Kaepernick and every other quarterback in the NFL. And he's willing to prove it in a 40-yard dash -- if someone will accept the challenge.

Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak gushed this month over DeAndre Hopkins, calling the receiver a "special" talent destined to play right away. The rookie still has his work cut out for him, however.

The Cleveland Browns were sluggish on offense last season, but new coach Rob Chudzinski is promising a wide-open passing game in 2013. Wideout Josh Gordon already has seen a difference.

San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh will drive the pace car for the start of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. He says he'll cherish the moment ... as long as he doesn't "screw it up."

San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh says he's excited about his young receivers, including Quinton Patton and A.J. Jenkins. But a former undrafted free agent might end up earning Michael Crabtree's spot.

Michael Crabtree’s Achilles injury has left the San Francisco 49ers searching for his replacement. Could the answer be found inside Colin Kaepernick’s house with undrafted NFL castoff Ricardo Lockette?

After an offseason of frantic free-agent signings, the success of the Miami Dolphins' rebuilt offense might boil down to the play of Jonathan Martin, who says he's up to the challenge at left tackle.

New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins says his new defensive coordinator, Rob Ryan, reminds him a whole lot of the guy who used to run the show in the Big Easy, Gregg Williams.