Pittsburgh Steelers WR Sammie Coates is expected to benefit significantly from the one-year suspension of WR Martavis Bryant. Coates has ‘worked like crazy’ this offseason and is in great shape and the coaching staff is tremendously confident in his abilities, beat writer Ed Bouchette said.
Monthly Archives: May 2016
Steelers | Shaun Suisham aims for training camp
Pittsburgh Steelers PK Shaun Suisham (knee) will not kick until training camp. The goal is for Suisham to compete for the starting job, but PK Chris Boswell might have a leg up in the competition due to his performance last season and his low-priced contract.
Broncos | Paxton Lynch works with first team
Denver Broncos QB Paxton Lynch continues to make progress as he gets comfortable during organized team activities (OTAs). Head coach Gary Kubiak has continued to divide the first-team snaps for the quarterbacks three ways between Lynch, QB Mark Sanchez and QB Trevor Siemian.
Broncos | Mark Sanchez tests thumb in OTAs
Denver Broncos QB Mark Sanchez (thumb) went through a full workload in team and seven-on-seven periods Tuesday, May 31, during organized team activities (OTAs). ‘We’ll get eight or nine (days) of good work with him under center,’ head coach Gary Kubiak said. Sanchez, QB Trevor Siemian and QB Paxton Lynch each split the first-team snaps three ways.
Broncos | Virgil Green works on the side
Denver Broncos TE Virgil Green (finger) participated during the individuals drills at organized team activities (OTAs) Tuesday, May 31, and then he worked off to the side. He is recovering from surgery on his finger.
Broncos | Brandon Marshall working out
Denver Broncos LB Brandon M. Marshall (finger) continued to work out on the side after taking part in individual drills during organized team activities (OTAs) Tuesday, May 31. He is making his way back from finger surgery. Head coach Gary Kubiak expects Marshall to be ready soon, and he might even see the field during OTAs.
Redskins | WAS not worried about D-Jax’s absence
Washington Redskins WR DeSean Jackson forfeited a $500,000 workout bonus tied to the number of workout sessions he attended, but he has already missed too much time to collect the money. He had to show up for 90 percent of the offseason workouts, which began April 18. Despite his absence, the team is not a concern for the club. Several coaches and team officials have said Jackson knows the offense and is smart, lessening their concerns.
Bears | Kevin White building rapport with QB
Chicago Bears WR Kevin White (shin) is building chemistry with QB Jay Cutler during organized team activities (OTAs), and the rapport building is in the early stages. As far as his health is concerned, he said Tuesday, May 31, that he has felt 100 percent for months.
Rams | Todd Gurley could see big workload
Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley may average 20 touches per game this season, in the opinion of ESPN.com’s Nick Wagoner.
Vikings | More receiving for Adrian Peterson?
Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson could be more involved in the passing game this season, particularly in shotgun formation, according to ESPN.com’s Ben Goessling. Peterson said he’d like to improve as a pass-catcher and has been working in that area this offseason.
Footballguys View: It’s not like Peterson is a bad receiver. He had 30 catches last year and a career high of 43 catches from back in 2009. No matter his receiving numbers, Peterson is still a top-5 fantasy RB and a player most will be considering near the top of every fantasy draft in 2016.