San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke said the team will not look to trade RB LaMichael James this offseason. Baalke said James will get his chance to play more if he continues to work hard.
49ers | LaMichael James will not be on block
During his open media session at the 2014 NFL Scouting Combine, Central Florida QB Blake Bortles was asked to compare himself to Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel. Bortles said he felt Manziel was ‘a great kid,’ before he talked about himself. ‘All I know is that I’ll be trustworthy. I won’t embarrass an organization off the field by making bad decisions or anything like that. I won’t embarrass my family’s name and will be a trustworthy guy, a trustworthy player,’ Bortles said.
NFL | Blake Bortles praises his own trustworthiness
Alabama QB A.J. McCarron said he wouldn’t mind being drafted by the New England Patriots and learning behind QB Tom Brady. ‘I love the Patriots organization. If I had the chance to go there and sit behind (Tom) Brady for however long and learn from one of the best to ever play the game, that would be an awesome experience,’ McCarron said. ‘It’s almost like New England’s the Alabama of pro football. Coach Saban learned under coach Belichick, so it would be almost like deja vu, in a way.’
Patriots | A.J. McCarron sees familiarity in team
Georgia freshman DL Johnson not expected back
Georgia freshman DL Johnson not expected back
Colorado adds one year to MacIntyre’s contract
Colorado adds one year to MacIntyre’s contract
Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning (neck) will visit with doctors in Denver next week to re-evaluate his neck fusion. ‘He should be fine,’ general manager John Elway said.
Broncos | Peyton Manning to be evaluated
Denver Broncos executive vice president of football operations and general manager John Elway said he plans to sit down with the representatives for head coach John Fox at the NFL Scouting Combine this weekend to discuss a new deal. Fox has gone 34-14 in the regular season in the last three years and will be entering the final year of his contract.
Broncos | Plan to meet with John Fox
New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez (shoulder) is throwing with ‘good velocity’ in Southern California as he rehabs from shoulder surgery, and he’s making downfield throws. However, he’s expected to be released by the team.
Jets | Mark Sanchez throwing
Jim Harbaugh in Cleveland? Not so fast. A report the Browns came close to trading for the coach “isn’t true,” Jed York said. A high-ranking 49ers source went further, telling Ian Rapoport it is “completely false.”
Cleveland Browns made run at 49ers’ Jim Harbaugh
Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Friday that the neck injury suffered by Jermichael Finley is different than the one that halted Nick Collins’ career. McCarthy is optimistic the tight end will return.
Mike McCarthy optimistic on Jermichael Finley’s return