Even in June, the NFL Storylines Don't Slow Down

On Friday night, Johnny Manziel's CFL career kicks off as his Hamilton Tiger-Cats face the Toronto Argonauts in a preseason matchup. Next week, Tom Brady will report to minicamp, where we'll see if he's really "very excited," like Patriots owner Robert Kraft said at the most recent owners meetings. At some point after that, Andrew Luck will begin throwing as he begins his road back to the field after shoulder surgery. And at any time, we should be ready for "a dramatic turn" in Colin Kaepernick's collusion lawsuit—his lawyer hinted at having a knowledgeable witness on his side. As the NFL enters one of its quietest months, four of the sport's most-discussed names will likely dominate headlines. But as you'll see in a surprisingly meaty press coverage section, "quiet period" is relative.

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