New York Jets QB Greg McElroy and QB Matt Simms are battling for the No. 3 quarterback job, if the team even decides it is necessary to keep three behind QBs Mark Sanchez and Geno Smith. Quarterbacks coach David Lee has been trying to get McElroy to take more chances downfield, instead of option for check-downs.
Jets | Battle setting up for No. 3 QB job
New York Jets OL Vladimir Ducasse played every position except center during the offseason, helping his chances of sticking around. However, the team drafted three offensive linemen and improved depth, so he will need to earn his roster spot, especially with his biggest proponent, general manager Mike Tannenbaum now gone.
Jets | Vladimir Ducasse might be on bubble
It seems as though the San Diego Chargers have come to grips with the fact that RB Ryan Mathews won’t be the stud three-down running back they envisioned when they traded up to select him 12th overall in the 2010 NFL Draft. RB Danny Woodhead has been very impressive in offseason workouts, and The San Diego Union Tribune’s Michael Gehlken thinks Woodhead will be a big part of the Bolts’ running attack, taking valuable repetitions away from Mathews.
Our View: This story came from an interview with Gehlken on our podcast “The Audible”. Gehlken advocated Woodhead as a later pick in PPR leagues, and we agree with his advice.
Chargers | Won’t put pressure on Ryan Mathews
In addition to being charged with the first-degree murder of Odin Lloyd, free-agent TE Aaron Hernandez (Patriots) is being charged with carrying a firearm without a license, two counts of carrying a large capacity firearm, possession of a firearm without an FID card and possession of ammunition without an FID card.
NFL | Update on Aaron Hernandez gun charges
The Jacksonville Jaguars drafted Denard Robinson as a playmaker without a position. The former Michigan quarterback has now made NFL history as the first “OW” in the league.
Denard Robinson listed on Jacksonville Jaguars as ‘OW’
The Jacksonville Jaguars drafted Denard Robinson as a playmaker without a position. The former Michigan quarterback has now made history as the first “OW” in NFL history.
Denard Robinson listed as ‘OW’ on Jacksonville Jaguars
Retired RB Tiki Barber said New York Giants RB David Wilson is the most dynamic running back the Giants have ever had. ‘I wasn’t fast. I was quick, I was elusive, I had good vision but I didn’t have breakaway speed like he does. I wasn’t the athlete like he is. I worked hard to get where I was. As long as he doesn’t take that for granted and works hard on top of it, he can be fantastic,’ Barber said.
Giants | Former RB high on David Wilson
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings LB Desmond Bishop said he believes he can play middle linebacker or either outside linebacker job this season.
Vikings | Desmond Bishop believes he is versatile
Minnesota Vikings LB Desmond Bishop said he expects to be ready to fully participate once training camp begins. He has been training in Arizona to get ready for the regular season.
Vikings | Desmond Bishop expects to be ready for camp
A video of New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez dropping his shorts and exposing his butt while dancing with two women was posted on the internet.
Jets | Mark Sanchez exposes butt