The Seattle Seahawks expect to feature Christine Michael more heavily this season.

Michael had only 18 carries in 2013 while playing behind Marshawn Lynch and Robert Turbin at running back.

Markus Wheaton has a clear path to become the Pittsburgh Steelers' No. 2 wide receiver this season, but he takes an unusually humble approach for a player at that position.

“There’s a lot of guys chasing that spot and hopefully I can get it first and go from there,” Wheaton said. “They’re pushing all of us to get better, and whoever wants it the most will take it, so I’m going to do what I can to get that spot.” 

“I’m excited to see what he can do,” Ben Roethlisberger said. “He’s a guy that wants to prove that he can be a starter.” 

Andre Ellington will be the No. 1 running back for the Arizona Cardinals in 2014.

Bruce Arians expects Ellington to get 25-30 touches per game.

Ellington emerged as one of the best young dual-threat backs in the NFL last season.

Rob Gronkowski isn't participating in the New England Patriots' OTAs as he continues his own rehab from a torn ACL and MCL in December.

Gronkowski hasn't had any setbacks in his work.

Gronkowski had multiple issues last offseason coming back from his forearm surgery.

Adrian Peterson doesn't believe that LeSean McCoy actually believes he's the best running back in the NFL.

"I definitely started laughing,” Peterson said. “It was funny because when Stephen [A. Smith] asked him the question, you know, he kind of hesitated. If you watched it, you know he didn't believe it when he said it. So I've got to tell the youngsters, ‘Next time, say it with your chest, man. Say it like you mean it!'"

McCoy led the NFL in rushing in 2013 while Peterson ranked fourth.

"But the last three years? I've been All-Pro, first-team, twice. I never leave the field. I block. I catch. I never leave the field," McCoy said. "I don't have anybody do my job; I do it myself. Tons of credit goes out to Adrian Peterson. I'm a big fan of his, for sure. But I feel I'm the best."

Montee Ball is expected to be the lead running back for the Denver Broncos this season following the departure of Knowshon Moreno, but he won't be handed the job.

“I know for a fact they’re not going to hand (the starting job) to me,” said Ball.

C.J. Anderson will challenge Ball for carries.