Asked and Answered: July 15

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MIKE BOBRICK FROM NEWPORT NEWS, VA: With many changes to projected starters for the offense and defense, which position group do you believe appears to be most improved heading into training camp?
ANSWER: One of the seeming constants of this part of the NFL calendar is that what “appears to be” on the eve of training camp can change once the pads go on and the hitting and competition begins. Once we get there, I will be interested in watching the quarterbacks in terms of accuracy, release, and consistency of NFL-caliber throws; the competition between the WRs and the CBs; and how some of last season’s rookies look in what’s going to be their second lap around the track. Other storylines will develop, I’m sure.

JOSH CAMPBELL FROM CINCINNATI, OH: Do you know the jersey numbers that Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith are going to be wearing? I saw a post on social media by Ramsey saying he would wear No. 5, but that is currently assigned to Cameron Johnston and D’Shawn Jamison.
ANSWER: Jalen Ramsey and Cameron Johnston are assigned No. 5 for training camp, and the NFL allows double-numbers through the preseason. Jonnu Smith has been assigned No. 81; and D’Shawn Jamison has been assigned No. 17.

LANCE TAYLOR FROM CLINTON, NC: What is the cost savings for the inactive players on game day? With the large revenue stream that the NFL has, would it not be smarter to have all players dressed on game day?
ANSWER: All players on the 53-man roster for each regular season game receives his game check as outlined by the terms of his contract, whether he is active on game day, nor not.

DAN CLIFF FROM NORTH CHILI, NY: As a member of the media do you have any insight into Pro Football Focus? The media seems to be enamored of them, and I don’t get it. How did a guy come up with a bunch of made-up stats and get so many people to buy into them?
ANSWER: I never have…