When Devin McCourty was asked whether Greg Schiano or Bill Belichick was the tougher coach, the New England Patriots safety didn’t hesitate with his answer.
McCourty: Greg Schiano tougher than Bill Belichick
The Indianapolis Colts aren’t about to throw in the towel on Trent Richardson. The coaching staff reportedly believes the power back can be a three-down player this season.
Report: Colts see Trent Richardson as 3-down player
The Green Bay Packers would like to keep running back Eddie Lacy fresh down the stretch this season. With Johnathan Franklin’s time in Green Bay at an end, help now comes from James Starks and DuJuan Harris.
Packers’ Harris, Starks to lighten Eddie Lacy workload
Chicago Bears WR Terrence Toliver is a dark horse to win a roster spot with the team. He has shown gradual improvement with the team and has good size.
Footballguys View: Toliver has great size and overall athleticism, but he was extremely inconsistent at LSU and had to work his way up from the depths of the practice squad and bouncing around the bottom of NFL rosters. He would be a good fit as a backup receiver in Chicago.
Bears | Terrence Toliver a dark horse
Vikings coordinator Norv Turner says rookie Teddy Bridgewater has “been outstanding throwing the ball deep.” Does the quarterback have the edge for the starting role?
Norv Turner: Teddy Bridgewater can make all throws
The Chicago Bears want WR Marquess Wilson to win the slot receiver role. The job is his to lose unless he falters drastically in training camp.
Footballguys View: Wilson has been working with Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery in the offseason. He has added muscle and appears to be focused on the task ahead of him. If Marshall or Jeffery go down, Wilson will have fantasy value this year, and he can add to Jay Cutler’s value even if the top two receivers stay healthy.
Bears | Want Marquess Wilson to be No. 3
Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew said he believes in WR Ryan Broyles. ‘I believe in Ryan, and he’s one of the hardest-working guys I’ve ever seen in terms of rehab, practice. He’s just outstanding,’ Mayhew said. ‘I’m not going to build a whole offense around him, obviously, but I believe in that man.’
Lions | Believe in Ryan Broyles
Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe believes Jimmy Graham deserves to be the first tight end to make $10 million per season. What role does Sharpe think Graham plays?
Sharpe: Jimmy Graham should be ‘highest-paid’ TE
In today’s Three and Out: The Colts think Trent Richardson can carry a bigger load; The Packers want Eddie Lacy to carry a lighter load.
San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates is set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2016. He will carry an estimated salary-cap charge of $8.262 million in 2015 and leave the Chargers on the hook for $2.362 million in dead money, should they choose to release Gates. Cutting him will save the team $5.9 million against their 2015 cap. Gates will be 35 years old entering the 2015 season, and the Chargers reportedly want to increase TE Ladarius Green’s role in 2014.
Chargers | Antonio Gates entering his last year in San Diego?