Matt Ryan broke down the Atlanta Falcons’ failed quest for a Super Bowl berth, and revealed he would have played in the big game with a separated shoulder. What does the star QB believe went wrong?
Matt Ryan: I’d have played Super Bowl hurt for Falcons
Oklahoma State QB transfer Lunt settles on Illinois
Oklahoma State QB transfer Lunt settles on Illinois
Hermann begins first day of work as Rutgers AD
Hermann begins first day of work as Rutgers AD
The Denver Post’s Mike Klis estimates that the Denver Broncos’ passing offense would reach its peak if Demaryius Thomas gets 85 receptions and Eric Decker and Wes Welker each net around 75. Klis contends that the strength of this passing attack must continue to stem from outside receivers.
Our View: Nobody expects Welker to duplicate the numbers he had with the Patriots. However, he should still be an every week fantasy starter. The Broncos are going to use an up tempo offense to keep defenses on their heels in 2013. The Denver Post puts his ideal number around 75 catches but we wouldn’t be surprised to see Welker with 90 catches in 2013.
Broncos | Balance may hurt Wes Welker’s numbers
San Francisco 49ers WR Kyle Williams is the pre-training-camp favorite for the ‘X’ wide receiver spot, ahead of A.J. Jenkins, who holds the slot advantage, and others.
Our View: The ‘X’ receiver is the split end who lines up on the line of scrimmage furthest away from the tight end. On the line Williams can be jammed by the cornerback at the snap. He’ll have to prove he can consistently beat the jam with quickness and speed to get into his route. We’ll see Anquan Boldin as the ‘Z’ receiver (flanker) lined up a yard or two off the line on the opposite side of the field.
49ers | Kyle Williams early favorite for X spot
Detroit Lions WR Ryan Broyles (knee) expects to be ready for the 2013 season as he continues rehabbing the torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. He participated fully in all three days he was active for Detroit’s minicamp last week. Broyles said he learned how to take more care this time because he had experience in tearing his left knee back in 2011 at Oklahoma.
Our View: Great news for the Lions here. Broyles is a fantastic talent when healthy and gives the Lions yet another dangerous weapon in the passing game. If healthy take a flier on Broyles late in your draft. His current ADP is WR54 and he’s coming off the board at 13.05 in 12 team PPR leagues.
Lions | Ryan Broyles expects to start on time
For the second time in franchise history, the Cincinnati Bengals will headline HBO’s “Hard Knocks.” Most teams have been hesitant to be featured. Why do the Bengals embrace the reality series?
Cincinnati Bengals again will headline ‘Hard Knocks’
The Cincinnati Bengals for the second time in franchise history will be featured on HBO’s “Hard Knocks.” Most teams have been hesitant to be featured, but find out why the Bengals embrace the reality series.
Cincinnati Bengals again will appear on ‘Hard Knocks’
Free-agent WR Chad Johnson (Dolphins) was released from jail in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Monday, June 17, after apologize for his inappropriate behavior during a court hearing the previous week. Broward County Circuit Judge Kathleen McHugh cut his 30-day sentence after hearing his apology but ordered him to perform 25 hours of community service and attend twice-a-week domestic violence counseling sessions as part of his probation, which she extended three months from its initial sentence, through mid-October.
Our View: Judge McHugh should watch football sometime. Patting a teammate, or coach, on the butt is just what football players do. This legal trouble won’t help him latch on with another team. Johnson’s days in the league are likely over.
NFL | Chad Johnson released from jail
Retired WR Donald Driver said Sunday, June 16, that he would come out of retirement if the Green Bay Packers contacted him to do so, but he wouldn’t for any other club.
Our View: The Packers will keep that in mind in case of emergency. They have one of the best WR corps in the league but could use Driver in case they suffer injuries at the position.
NFL | Donald Driver would return for Packers