Mississippi WR Laquon Treadwell has received a ‘possession receiver’ tag among a few scouts. There is some question as to whether he can be a dominant No. 1 receiver in the NFL or is more of a quality No. 2 target in the red zone.
Monthly Archives: February 2016
Lions | Calvin Johnson not posturing for raise
Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson took exception to the speculation that he’s threatening to retire to receive more money from the Lions. A source close to Johnson said the he has no money concerns and is simply evaluating whether he wants to continue playing. He’s not expected to come to a decision for several weeks.
49ers | Colin Kaepernick staying put?
San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick may not be granted permission to seek a trade based on comments by owner Jed York. ‘I haven’t talked to his people,’ York said. ‘And I try to stay away from what the agents say. I know what our feeling is. We want Kap to be healthy. And we’d like to see Kap here.’
49ers | Colin Kaepernick staying put?
San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick may not be granted permission to seek a trade based on comments by owner Jed York. ‘I haven’t talked to his people,’ York said. ‘And I try to stay away from what the agents say. I know what our feeling is. We want Kap to be healthy. And we’d like to see Kap here.’
NFL | Christian Hackenberg inconsistent in drills
Penn State QB Christian Hackenberg was inconsistent with his footwork and this accuracy in throwing drills at the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine, according to Rob Rang of NFLDraftScout.com.
49ers | San Fran interested in Paxton Lynch?
Memphis QB Paxton Lynch could be drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles at the No. 7 overall pick if California QB Jared Goff is off the board, according to a longtime personnel official.
Cowboys | Dallas eyeing Jared Goff?
California QB Jared Goff could be drafted by the Dallas Cowboys if he is still available when they pick at No. 4, according to a longtime personnel official.
Jaguars | T.J. Yeldon to be an every-down back
Jacksonville Jaguars RB T.J. Yeldon impressed head coach Gus Bradley with how quickly he became an every-down back last season, and he believes Yeldon can be an elite back. ‘We feel really good about where he’s at,’ Bradley said. ‘The sky’s the limit for him coming up.’
NFL | Jaylon Smith below playing weight
Notre Dame LB Jaylon Smith (knee) weighed in at 20 pounds under his college playing weight of 243 pounds at the 2016 NFL Combine. Smith said last year that he planned to play at 243 pounds throughout his football career.
Saints | Cameron Jordan had back surgery recently
New Orleans Saints DE Cameron Jordan (back) had lower-back surgery this offseason, according to a source. Jordan reportedly received an epidural shot in order to play through the issue late in the season and participated in the Pro Bowl. He isn’t expected to miss much, if any, time during offseason workouts.