The New Orleans Saints met with the agent for impending free-agent OT Zach Strief at the NFL Scouting Combine to talk about a possible contract. Ralph Cindrich, Strief’s agent, said there is mutual interest in a deal.
Saints | Talk with Zach Strief’s agent
Clemson QB Tajh Boyd said at the NFL Scouting Combine that he is happy with his decision to return for this final year at Clemson, adding that it helped him mature in every way.
NFL | Tajh Boyd happy he returned for senior year
The Carolina Panthers may ask C Ryan Kalil and DE Charles Johnson to restructure their contracts this offseason in order to create some salary cap space.
Panthers | Two could be asked to restructure deals
The Minnesota Vikings are not expected to re-sign impending free-agent LB Marvin Mitchell this offseason.
Vikings | Marvin Mitchell not expected back
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said he wants to be involved with the team’s offense and has talked with offensive coordinator Norv Turner to learn more about the offense.
Vikings | Mike Zimmer wants to be involved with offense
Florida State WR Kelvin Benjamin said at the NFL Scouting Combine that he sets himself apart from other wide receiver prospects because of his ability to beat a jam at the line of scrimmage in press coverage.
NFL | Kelvin Benjamin talks about his skill set
Updating a previous report, the Green Bay Packers are hoping to sign impending free-agent CB Sam Shields to a new contract before the start of free agency. The team met with Shields’ agent at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Packers | Hoping to sign Sam Shields to new deal
Central Florida QB Blake Bortles said at the NFL Scouting Combine that he physically compares to Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger and Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck. Bortles said mentally he wants to compare to New England Patriots QB Tom Brady and Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning.
NFL | Blake Bortles makes pro comparisons
Central Florida QB Blake Bortles said at the NFL Scouting Combine that he is not worried about playing in a cold-weather city. ‘I think it’d be fine. We had the opportunity to play SMU in Dallas this year and it was like 12, 13 degrees and we had no problems with it. That’s the coldest game I ever played in. Like you said, we do play in Florida and a lot around the Southeast, but we had some opportunities to play in some cold games and handled it well. So that’s definitely a good thing to be able to experience,’ Bortles said.
NFL | Blake Bortles not worried about playing in cold weather
Miami Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill said he is looking forward to working with offensive coordinator Bill Lazor, because he is bringing a different offense to the team next season. ‘I’m excited,’ Tannehill said. ‘He’s a fun guy to work with. Just his personality coming in seems like it’s going to be a lot of fun. I’m looking forward to when we can get into learning the offense. I’m just waiting on that date …. I’m really looking forward to taking a big step this year.’ Tannehill is not able to meet with Lazor yet because of NFL offseason rules.
Dolphins | Ryan Tannehill looking forward to working with OC