UCLA LB Myles Jack’s (knee) surgically repaired knee is fine, according to a source. He is scheduled for a recheck on his knee Thursday, April 14.
Monthly Archives: April 2016
Buccaneers | Ryan Griffin has potential
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Ryan Griffin has a chance to be an ascending player at quarterback, according to head coach Dirk Koetter. Griffin would take over as the No. 2 quarterback in Tampa Bay if QB Mike Glennon is traded.
NFL | Two visits for Devontae Booker
Utah RB Devontae Booker has his pro day Tuesday, April 12, followed by a visit with the Miami Dolphins. He will then participate in NFL Combine medical rechecks, followed by a visit with the New England Patriots.
Buccaneers | Kenny Bell low on depth chart
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Kenny Bell is currently behind WRs Adam Humphries and Donteea Dye on the wide receiver depth chart, according to head coach Dirk Koetter.
Buccaneers | Two players sign tenders
Tampa Buccaneers WR Russell Shepard and DE Jacquies Smith signed their restricted free-agent tender and exclusive-rights free-agent tender, respectively, Monday, April 11.
Footballguys View: Shepard has incredible athleticism, but he’s not much of a fantasy factor. The Bucs are looking for a WR3 behind Mike Evans and Vincent Jackson, and Shepard will be in that mix.
Buccaneers | Jameis Winston in better shape
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Jameis Winston said he’s been eating better and working hard on conditioning since the end of the 2015 regular season.
Footballguys View: Winston is a player with amazing upside. He needs to get better in the red zone and make better decisions during key moments. Winston has to develop better chemistry with WRs Mike Evans and Vincent Jackson. It would also help the Bucs offense if TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins stays healthy and plays up to his potential.
Giants | Johnathan Hankins fully healthy
New York Giants DT Johnathan Hankins (pectoral) said he’s fully healthy following his pectoral surgery. Hankins added that he will be a full participant in on-field work.
NFL | Kenyan Drake to go in first round?
Alabama RB Kenyan Drake has first-round talent, according to Peter King of Sports Illustrated. King said an anonymous evaluator posited that Drake could be a surprise first-round pick, noting his straight-line speed. Drake backed up Alabama RB Derrick Henry.
Bills | LeSean McCoy unlikely to face discipline
Buffalo Bills RB LeSean McCoy is unlikely to face discipline from the NFL for his role in a nightclub altercation in Philadelphia, according to two sources with knowledge of the situation. The NFL continues to investigate the situation, but the belief is that McCoy won’t be suspended. A lack of evidence in the case is working in McCoy’s favor.
49ers | San Fran hosting top QBs
California QB Jared Goff, North Dakota State QB Carson Wentz and Michigan State QB Connor Cook will visit with the San Francisco 49ers this week. The Niners have the seventh overall draft pick this year and are believed to be interested in trading up. Cook will also meet with the Chicago Bears this week.