The Kansas City Chiefs are likely to stay away from drafting a quarterback unless contract extension talks with QB Alex Smith look like they are going nowhere.
Chiefs | Won’t likely draft a QB
Monthly Archives: February 2014
Ravens | Have talked with Daryl Smith
Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome announced at the NFL Scouting Combine that the team has entered contract talks with MLB Daryl Smith. ‘Daryl did a great job for us,’ Newsome said ‘We have engaged in some conversations with his representative.’
Ravens | Have talked with Daryl Smith
Colts | Want to upgrade offensive line
Indianapolis Colts general manager Ryan Grigson wants the team’s offensive line play to improve. Although the unit did give up nine fewer sacks than in 2012, injuries abounded and the interior line play was inconsistent. Grigson realizes he may have to look to the draft for improvements.
Colts | Want to upgrade offensive line
Lions | Looking for backup QB upgrade
The Detroit Lions will seek to upgrade to a better quarterback option behind QB Matthew Stafford. QB Shaun Hill is a free agent and QB Kellen Moore hasn’t taken a snap, so the plan is to seek a veteran QB via free agency and also take one in the draft if at all possible.
Lions | Looking for backup QB upgrade
Vikings | May go with shorter QB
The success of Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson has the Minnesota Vikings thinking a shorter quarterback may be an option for them. The Vikings have talked to Johnny Manziel, who is 5-foot-11, but other short options are out there like 6-foot QB Connor Shaw and 6-1 QB David Fales.
Vikings | May go with shorter QB
Bears | Front seven will be larger
The Chicago Bears plan to draft and recruit larger players to fit the defensive front seven scheme, according to general manager Phil Emery. The team will use a 4-3 scheme but also wants to evaluate defensive players in this year’s draft. “My personal preference is bigger is always better as long as you’re not sacrificing athleticism and speed,” Emery said. “This is a fast game, but it’s a very physically tough, impactful game and you need bigger bodies over time to win those matchups.”
Bears | Front seven will be larger
Jets | Looking at Donald Brown
The New York Jets may have interest in free-agent RB Donald Brown (Colts), who may be stuck behind RB Trent Richardson on the Colts’ depth chart should he return.
Jets | Looking at Donald Brown
Jets | Interested in Ben Tate
The New York Jets are interested in free-agent RB Ben Tate (Texans).
Jets | Interested in Ben Tate
Titans | Expect Jake Locker to have competition
Although the Tennessee Titans front office supported QB Jake Locker, the team will likely bring in some competition for him in the offseason. Titans brass expect the top quarterbacks to be off the board by the 11th pick, but potential options to provide some younger competition for Locker that could be had after the first round include Derek Carr, Aaron Murray, Jimmy Garoppolo, and Zach Mettenberger. The Titans also have QB Ryan Fitzpatrick under contract and the team feels comfortable with him.
Titans | Expect Jake Locker to have competition
Bills | Marcell Dareus has team option
Updating a previous item, although the Buffalo Bills may offer DT Marcell Dareus a contract extension, Dareus has an option for the 2015 season that is controlled by the team. The new collective bargaining agreement has a provision that allows such a thing to happen, and Dareus was drafted and signed following ratification of the new CBA.
Bills | Marcell Dareus has team option