The New York Jets have interest in Chicago Bears impending free agent QB Josh McCown should he hit free agency. The Jets are looking for a backup in case QB Geno Smith regresses.
Jets | Interested in Josh McCown
With questions about Geno Smith’s future being hot topic this offseason, the New York Jets reportedly are looking at free agent quarterback Josh McCown to fill the role of veteran backup.
Report: New York Jets interested in QB Josh McCown
Vikings offense coordinator Norv Turner’s first order of business in Minnesota was to install 10 plays for dynamic wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson. Will that be enough to jump start the team’s meager aerial attack?
Norv Turner installs 10 plays for Cordarrelle Patterson
University of Tennessee TE A.C. Leonard led all tight ends in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine Saturday, Feb. 22, with a time of 4.50 seconds. North Carolina TE Eric Ebron ran the 40-yard dash in 4.60 seconds, former Oregon TE Colt Lyerla had a time of 4.61 seconds, Florida TE Trey Burton had a time of 4.62 seconds, and Texas Tech TE Jace Amaro was good for a time of 4.74 seconds. Iowa TE C.J. Fiedorowicz had a 40-yard dash time of 4.76 seconds, Missouri Western TE Reggie Jordan was at 4.77 seconds, Utah TE Anthony Denham and Utah TE Jake Murphy were at 4.79 seconds, Georgia TE Arthur Lynch was at 4.82 seconds, and Fresno State TE Marcel Jensen checked in at 4.85 seconds. California TE Richard X. Rodgers, Colorado State TE Crockett Gillmore and Wisconsin TE Jacob Pederson posted times for 4.89 seconds, while Baylor TE Jordan Najvar rounded out the position with a time of 4.93 seconds.
NFL | Combine TE 40-yard dash results
Kansas State OT Cornelius Lucas (foot) will be sidelined six to eight weeks due to a stress fracture in his left foot. He suffered the injury during training leading up to the NFL Scouting Combine, but it was just discovered this week in Indianapolis. It’s uncertain if Lucas will be able to work out for teams before May. He is the tallest player at the combine, measuring 6-foot-8 and 316 pounds with 10-inch hands and the longest arms at 36-3/4 inches. He is considered a mid-to-late round draft choice, but the injury might force him to be an undrafted free agent.
NFL | Cornelius Lucas sidelined with stress fracture
Tennessee Titans general manager Ruston Webster said Saturday, Feb. 22, that Missouri DE Michael Sam could be an effective outside pass rusher. ‘He has some strength at the point. But his main thing is getting up the field and rushing the passer and putting pressure on the quarterback,’ Webster said. ‘He was obviously very productive.’
Titans | GM praises Michael Sam
Updating a previous report, Louisville QB Teddy Bridgewater not throw for scouts at the NFL Scouting Combine, and will instead wait for Louisville’s Pro Day which is scheduled for Monday, March 17.
NFL | Teddy Bridgewater to throw March 17
Alabama OT Cyrus Kouandjio did not look particularly athletic during drills at the NFL Scouting Combine Saturday, Feb. 22, and he managed just 21 reps of 225 pounds in the bench press. However, scouts aren’t expected to be worry about this nearly as much given the strength and aggression with which he plays and his incredibly long arms, which measured at 35-5/8 inches. He was also last among all linemen tested with a 5.59 seconds time in the 40-yard dash.
NFL | Cyrus Kouandjio not great in drills
Georgia TE Arthur Lynch had a nice workout Saturday, Feb. 22, at the NFL Scouting Combine, catching the ball well.
NFL | Arthur Lynch has solid workout
Wisconsin TE Jacob Pederson had a good workout Saturday, Feb. 22, at the NFL Scouting Combine, catching the ball well.
NFL | Jacob Pederson shows well