NFC under-the-radar training camp battle

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With training camps now officially open for all 32 teams, what better way to kick off the return of football than to di sect some of the most intriguing position battles that will take place in preparation for the 2021 season.Since returning from vacation I have been seeking the most under-the-radar camp battles for all 32 teams. I have texted with and called coaches, personnel members and various sources acro s the league to come up with the best non-obvious battles heading into camp. On Monday, . Today, I'll dive into the 16 NFC teams.Under the radar:WR3, vs. finally got some help this offseason when WFT brought in as a free agent. The top two receiver spots are set in Washington for the first time in a while, which makes the battle for No. 3 even more interesting. I should say, this won't be a typical No. 3 spot, though. will still be used plenty as a receiving threat out of the backfield, is going to work out of the slot and is solidly the top tight end. I'm told the competition for the spot is going to come down to Sims and Brown, who was one of the best deep threats in this year's draft but also struggled a bit Sean Newcomb Jersey with drops at UNC. Additionally, keep an eye on what does at safety in his competition with veteran . Under the radar:Nickel corner, vs. There are a couple great competitions on this Giants team that was a Doug Pederson tank away from potentially making the playoffs. I wanted to take a look at the EDGE competition but Cody Benjamin beat me to it. GM Dave Gettleman has tried just about everything to improve the corner position and he heads into 2021 with it looking the best it's been since he took over. With and taking care of the outside, it'll come down to Holmes and Robinson for the nickel corner starting position. Of course, the team will throw out multiple looks in the backend that could see or playing that fifth DB role. But in the traditional sense, Holmes is the favorite to reclaim his role after allowing just a 67.2 pa ser rating last season. Robinson will need to acclimate to the pros quickly to push Holmes, but I'm told the coaches really like what they've seen already from the third-rounder.Under the radar:FS1, vs. Our Patrik Walker Bobby Cox Jersey on Monday and I won't double up there, but I'll add that the vs. battle is one I'll keep a close eye on at tight end. helped steady a safety position that was a pain point for the Cowboys a year ago, and now free safety position is up for grabs. As soon as Dallas signed Dan Quinn acolyte Kazee, it seemed obvious he'd be the leader to win the starting job and he very well may. But he's still about 10 months removed from a torn Achilles that ended his season in October. Though Kazee returned to OTAs, he'll still have his snaps monitored as he returns to action in Oxnard. That should give a little daylight Julio Teheran Jersey to Kearse, a five-year veteran who saw the most action of his career last season for Detroit. And Dallas is also working versatile rookie DB at safety, and he was known to get his hands on the ball at South Carolina.Under the radar:Third safety, vs. Take your pick of battles for the Eagles going into next week. Who are the linebackers outside of ? The third defensive tackle between and ? The second corner? We'll look here at the third safety, who may have to be the second safety in Philly in Week 1 if hasn't fully recovered from his December ACL surgery. Philly inked in free agency, so we know he's got one safety spot locked down. But who's the first off the bench (or the Week 1 starter sans McLeod)? Epps got more defensive snaps last season than Wallace and he was more trusted in pa s coverage and held up better than advertised in run defense. Epps also began his career in Minnesota under Mike Zimmer, whom new Eagles DC Jonathan Gannon named as his biggest coaching influence. The way the position has been devalued, I won't be surprised if the Eagles sign a veteran free agent a week or two into camp if Epps, Wallace or aren't getting the job done. Under the radar:RB3, vs. Competition in Seattle is hot at cornerback, WR3 and offensive line depth. Once the Seahawks re-signed , it was a foregone conclusion that he and would get the bulk of the carries Austin Riley Jersey as Pete Carroll wants to once again establish the run. But after a rash of injuries at the RB position last year, depth is going to be crucial for the Seahawks at this spot. got the most touches last season out of this group battling for RB3, but my early money is on Collins, who did more with le s (4.3 yards/carry on 18 attempts) after a couple solid seasons in Baltimore. Dallas and Homer both contributed to special teams last year and the Seahawks added UDFA , who very well could have been drafted this spring if not for his ailing hamstring and a poor team surrounding him at Louisiana-Monroe.Under the radar: TE2, vs. vs. The running back spot just got thrust into the spotlight with the news. The WR3 spot will be some combination of , and . And we know the Rams need to figure out their corner depth. So I'm going off the beaten path here for the tight end who will play behind . Mundt should make the team thanks to his special teams prowe s. With going to Seattle, the Rams need 2020 fourth-round pick Hopkins to step up. Hopkins got two whole snaps all of last season, but he should be further ahead in the playbook. The rookie Harris is extremely raw, and he was drafted in the fourth because of his incredible workout numbers (no offense.) If Mundt can show better hands in camp, he can move up the offensive depth chart.Under the radar:RG1 vs. vs. This is going to be a critical camp in a crucial season for Kliff Kingsbury. Several starting jobs are up for grabs including running back, OLB opposite and nickel corner. We'll focus here on the right guard spot that Murray has a hold on for now. Murray didn't allow Max Fried Jersey a sack in his 360 pa s-block snaps last season and had a pre sure rate of just 3.3%. The Cardinals brought in Winters on a veteran minimum contract after he allowed three sacks in 394 pa s-block snaps for the last season, according to PFF. Third-round rookie Jones should see time at guard and tackle this camp, and I'm not sure where veteran guard is going to fit in on this roster. Under the radar:RG1, vs The Niners offensive line at four of five positions is now set after inking to a long-term deal and reuniting with Kyle Shanahan. Brunskill filled in admirably at center last season after a rash of injuries at the position, but the former AAF lineman figures to start camp as RG1. San Francisco drafted Banks in the second round out of Notre Dame, where he didn't give up a single sack for the Irish in 2020. Brunskill offers great position versatility with his history at tackle, too, but Banks is the future at that spot for San Francisco.Under the radar:ILB2, vs. returning for 2021 is the bi