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Training Camp Notes



Derrick Mason left Saturday's practice with a bruised left knee
– That's two injury scares in less than a week for Mason. The Ravens wideout has been as steady as they come the past nine years, averaging 1,065 yards and 84 receptions per season while staying relatively injury free. Although this latest injury is considered minor, Mason's age should start becoming a concern—it's rare to see a receiver put up productive stats at the age of 35. Not to mention, Mason will have to deal with the additions of Anquan Boldin and Donte' Stallworth to the Ravens' receiving corps. Tread carefully here.

Tampa Bay coaching staff is starting to take notice of rookie receiver Arrelious Benn
– Teammate and fellow rookie wideout Mike Williams has been receiving most of the praise so far in training camp, but Benn, a second-round pick, is finally starting to catch on. The Buccaneers receiving depth chart sports lackluster names such as Sammie Stroughter, Reggie Brown, Maurice Stovall and Michael Clayton, so there's a good chance Benn and Williams will sit atop the heap once the regular season kicks off.

Owen Daniels (knee) ramps up his rehab program – Daniels, who's currently on the PUP list while he recovers from a torn ACL, is doing his best to be ready for Week 1. He's scheduled to meet with doctors in the next week or two, and if all goes well, he'll hopefully be cleared for practice. Despite the injury concerns, Daniels still has an ADP of 89 on Mock Draft Central, good enough for eighth tight end selected overall. Unless we see some solid returns from Daniels' visit to the doctor's office, it might be wise to pass on him and select a tight end like Zach Miller, Chris Cooley or Kellen Winslow in later rounds.

With injuries to Peyton Hillis and Montario Hardesty, James Davis is getting extra reps in the Browns' backfield
– Davis, a 2009 sixth-round pick, was the talk of training camp with the Browns last season, but he managed to appear in just two games before a shoulder injury ended his rookie season. He's cemented behind Jerome Harrison and Hardesty on the depth chart, but Davis could factor into the mix if a rash of injuries hit the Browns' backfield during the regular season. If your league is deep enough to monitor third-string running backs, make sure Davis is on your watch list.