La Crosse Tribune Sports News

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans proved they were serious about upgrading their offense this offseason by luring Brock Osweiler from Denver with a four-year, $72 million contract. Now it's time to see if the quarterback was worth it.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — In many ways, the New England Patriots enter their 2016 training camp as close as they've been in 19 months to ridding themselves of the cloud that has trailed them since the "Deflategate" saga began.

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — When Ricky Jean Francois sits at home with fellow defensive end Corey Crawford, he's quick to quiz him on blitzes and situations.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Jameis Winston can hardly wait to get started again.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Colin Kaepernick is back following three surgeries and last season's benching, determined and ready to prove himself as a starting quarterback again. Blaine Gabbert insists he is prepared to keep the San Francisco job going…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Ron Rivera isn't giving his team a free pass this offseason when it comes to hard work.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are hoping their second season with coach Dan Quinn and offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan brings more familiarity, confidence — and wins.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets are heading to training camp with their expected starting quarterback still unsigned.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills head to training camp facing numerous concerns despite Rex Ryan's rosy proclamations regarding the state of his team.

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — With another new coach and another new playbook, it's the same old Miami Dolphins.

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Following his unceremonious exit from Washington, Robert Griffin III left behind a note in his locker that encouraged forgiveness and a positive attitude.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens had a convenient excuse for their disappointing 5-11 record in 2015.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Antonio Brown spent a significant portion of his offseason sashaying his way into living rooms across the country during a lengthy run on "Dancing With The Stars."

CINCINNATI (AP) — New Bengals offensive coordinator Ken Zampese isn't sure why people think anything will be different this time around.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs might want to have Dr. James Andrews on speed dial.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Chargers are still in San Diego, at least for this season.

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — After 13 straight seasons without a winning record, playoff berth or even much hope most years, the Oakland Raiders head into training camp this year with an unfamiliar burden: expectations.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Marcus Mariota sees a noticeable upgrade in the talent around him when he looks around the Tennessee Titans' locker room.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts are betting big on their offensive line.

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed No. 1 overall draft pick Auston Matthews to a three-year, entry-level contract.