San Francisco 49ers QB Blaine Gabbert could be a reclamation project of new head coach Chip Kelly this season. Kelly is supposedly more attracted to the idea of making Gabbert better than drafting a quarterback, according to CBSSports.com’s Jason La Canfora.
Monthly Archives: April 2016
Titans | Jack Conklin an option after trade?
Michigan State OT Jack Conklin could be a first-round target of the Tennessee Titans now that they hold the No. 15 overall pick, in the opinion of CBSSports.com’s Jason La Canfora.
Saints | Paxton Lynch in New Orleans
Memphis QB Paxton Lynch is visiting the New Orleans Saints Thursday, April 14.
NFL | Laquon Treadwell to meet with two teams
Ole Miss WR Laquon Treadwell will meet with the New York Giants Monday, April 18, and the Chicago Bears after that.
Footballguys View: Treadwell is a “plus possession” receiver who reminds some in the scouting community of Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins. He’s going to be a first-round pick in the 2016 NFL draft, and we love his ability to win at the catch point. This isn’t a great WR draft class, but Treadwell is a talented player and arguably the best wideout entering the league this year.
Jets | No progress with Ryan Fitzpatrick
The New York Jets haven’t made any progress in an attempt to re-sign QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, according to owner Woody Johnson. Johnson also said it wasn’t imperative that the team bring Fitzpatrick back. ‘No, no. I think this is a big team. We’ve made our statements regarding Ryan Fitzpatrick well-known, and I’ll stick with those that we’ve made,’ Johnson said.
Footballguys View: Things are still at an impasse right now between the two sides. With the draft coming up, we could see the team making some moves to position themselves to select a rookie QB. Perhaps that will change things with Fitzpatrick as the Jets seem to be the only team interested in the veteran at this time.
Seahawks | Thomas Rawls, Jimmy Graham on track
Seattle Seahawks RB Thomas Rawls (ankle) and TE Jimmy Graham (knee) are expected to be ready for Week 1, according to general manager John Schneider. Schneider added that both players are at similar stages in their rehabs, and he couldn’t identify one as being further along. He said he didn’t know if either would play in the preseason. ‘Right now, their rehab’s going well,’ Schneider said. ‘We’re trying to get them ready for the season. We’re not trying to get them ready to play Minnesota in the preseason.’
NFL | Four teams interested in Jalen Ramsey
Florida State CB Jalen Ramsey said he’s received the most interest from the San Diego Chargers, Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore Ravens and Jacksonville Jaguars.
Footballguys View: Let’s be honest, every team is interested in Ramsey but only a few will have the chance to draft him. Ramsey has top-5 talent in this draft class and can star at CB or FS in the pros.
Browns | Jalen Ramsey has no visit with Browns
Florida State CB Jalen Ramsey said he hasn’t had much interaction with the Cleveland Browns. Ramsey has talked with them once and doesn’t have a visit scheduled.
Rams | Jared Goff the Rams’ target?
California QB Jared Goff is the quarterback that teams are coveting, including the Los Angeles Rams, which is what triggered them to strike a deal for the No. 1 overall pick Thursday, April 14, according to sources.
Vikings | Jared Allen retires with Vikings
Former Carolina Panthers DE Jared Allen signed a one-day contract to retire with the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, April 14.