NFL teams often target positions in the draft to replace veterans as a cost-cutting measure. Those plans can take a few years to materialize and that leads to a healthy competition in training camp. Not all training camp battles are created equally, however. For example, the drafted two young players (center and defensive tackle ) who are talented enough to earn longer looks, but the two veterans ahead of them -- and , respectively -- have so many skins on the wall that it is difficult to envision Philadelphia not starting them. It is more likely that Cox starts and splits snaps with Davis. Here are some upcoming training camp battles involving rookies (quarterbacks not included) that could result in the rookie starting in Week 1: has played in 10
games or le s each of the past three seasons. When available, he did not look like the player who enticed the team to use a first-round selection on his talents. has mi sed 17 games over the past two seasons. Both are entering the final year on their contract. The inherent nature of the running back position is that teams often use more than one, so the starter designation is le s important. However, Walker's talent and availability should make for a swift rise up the depth chart.A running back competition could also play out elsewhere in the NFC West. San Francisco's selection of on
Day 2 given their limited draft capital was noteworthy. It suggests the franchise values his talent and think he could be a contributor on a Super Bowl caliber roster. Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the day's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount's . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. The experiment appears to be over after an injury-shortened season. Pryor, the fourth-year veteran out of TCU, is expected to compete with the rookie from Central Michigan. Raimann was viewed by some during the pre-draft proce s as a first-round caliber talent. As an older prospect new to the position, let alone the game, Raimann faces a steeper learning curve coming into the league. The Austrian-born player, a former tight end, did not make the position change to the offensive line until 2020. There is no doubting the athleticism that Raimann po se ses. If Raimann is able to supplant Pryor as the starter, Indianapolis' entire starting offensive line will be comprised of linemen drafted by the team.Tampa Bay's offensive line was under construction this offseason. announced his retirement while opted for the rich pastures of Cincinnati. was acquired in a trade with New England, but that left the other vacancy open to competition between Goedeke -- a right tackle at Central Michigan projected to transition inside -- as well as Hainsey, who was last year's third-round selection, and Stinnie.Tampa Bay was one of a few franchises with a couple of position battles
worthy of making this list. In addition to the offensive guard competition, eyes will be focused on tight ends and . A few years ago, Brate was viewed as an expendable luxury when the team added to play with and Brate. Now, he is the elder statesman in a room that
includes the fourth-round pick out of Washington. Washington drafted yet another defensive lineman from Alabama and the latest selection could ultimately unseat his former teammate. Mathis was taken in the second round and will be competing with the former No. 13 overall selection. Payne is entering the final year of his rookie contract and it sounds as though the team is already bracing for his departure.The Commanders have already paid a hefty sum to interior defender . Edge rushers and will be eligible for extensions in the next few years as well. It is difficult to envision Washington meeting Payne's contract demands knowing that larger entanglements are on the horizon. For those reasons, the coaching staff may be inclined to give Mathis a longer look during the regular season.Arizona gave Ertz a surprising contract this offseason prior to drafting the winner of the John Mackey Award, given to college football's best tight end. The nearly 32-year-old Ertz could be experiencing deja vu because Philadelphia previously drafted in the second round, which ultimately led him to part ways with the organization. McBride is a fairly balanced tight end who should earn favor with the coaching staff through his ability to block. When Las Vegas drafted Parham, the a sumption was that he would be playing offensive guard. However, he is being cro s-trained at center thus far and could push Andre James. Whether it is competing with John Simpson and
Denzelle Good at guard or James at center, it is likely that the Memphis product will lock down a starting a signment by Week 1.Kinnard was one of the more effective offensive tackles in the SEC. Known for mauling defenders in the run game, the Kentucky product was projected to move inside at the next level. Kansas City provides an opportunity for him to compete at right tackle, however. Wylie's past features a lot of exposure to the interior offensive line whereas Niang's has been defined by inconsistency. His senior season at TCU was ended prematurely due to a torn hip labrum. He accepted the NFL's offer to opt out of his rookie season in 2020. Earning his first meaningful playing time in nearly two years, Niang made nine starts.Honorable mention: CB , WR , WR , EDGE and OT
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