Denver Broncos RB Toben Opurum (undisclosed) was waived with a failed physical designation Thursday, May 12.
Monthly Archives: May 2016
Giants | Minimal impact from Paul Perkins?
New York Giants rookie RB Paul Perkins isn’t expected to have much of an impact in his rookie season, in the opinion of Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News. Vacchiano anticipates RB Andre Williams to have the first shot at being the short-yardage running back and Jennings’ backup, with RB Shane Vereen reprising his pass-catching and third-down role.
Giants | Rashad Jennings should remain lead back
New York Giants RB Rashad Jennings is expected to be the workhorse running back and receive the majority of carries in 2016, according to Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News. Jennings saw 48.3% of the Giants’ carries last season, but Vacchiano expects that to increase this season.
Cowboys | No issues for Tony Romo
Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo (collarbone) has not had any issues physically so far during the Cowboys’ offseason program, according to head coach Jason Garrett. Garrett said that Romo has almost completely integrated back into the offseason program, adding that Romo’s back is feeling well, his shoulder seems fine, he’s moving around well and he’s made a lot of progress. Owner Jerry Jones said there’s nothing negative about where Romo is in his current state. ‘Everything they hoped to accomplish technically from appraisal of surgery has gone well. Everything he’s done regarding his strength, everything regarding what he’s wanted to do, he’s been able to do,’ Jones said.
Footballguys View: The Cowboys addressed the quarterback position later in the draft, though they did try to trade back into the first to get Paxton Lynch so we know they aren’t ignoring Romo’s injury history. Still, Romo has no real competition and it will be a while until Dak Prescott is ready to take over, if he ever is. Romo, if healthy, should be a solid QB1 this season with the weapons he has on offense and what appears to be an great run game in the making, led by rookie Ezekiel Elliot.
Redskins | Joe Gore waived
Washington Redskins OT Joe Gore was waived Thursday, May 12.
Vikings | Laquon Treadwell signs his rookie deal
Minnesota Vikings WR Laquon Treadwell signed his four-year rookie contract, including a fifth-year option Thursday, May 12.
Footballguys View: Treadwell was the last rookie the Vikings had to sign. He plays faster than his Pro Day time of 4.65 and he’s a fierce competitor for jump balls, so we are bullish on him long term. However, he will probably see more work blocking for Adrian Peterson, as offensive coordinator Norv Turner called more rushes than almost any other OC in the league and Treadwell is an excellent blocker. We don’t know if the Vikings will throw enough to make Treadwell a viable option in fantasy.
Jets | Christian Hackenberg inks rookie deal
New York Jets QB Christian Hackenberg signed his four-year rookie contract Thursday, May 12.
Footballguys View: Based on film study, Hackenberg is in no way ready to take over as the Jets starting quarterback, so the best case scenario is is to let him sit and help him get over the trauma of being destroyed the last two years behind shoddy offensive lines. Worst case scenario is the Jets and Ryan Fitzpatrick never come to terms, Geno Smith continues to be Geno Smith and Hackenberg needs to play during what looks to be a brutal schedule. Maybe Hackenberg can be repaired and find a way to play at the level he did when Bill O’Brien coached him at Penn State, but we’re dubious about that.
Rams | Dashon Goldson visiting Rams
Free-agent FS Dashon Goldson (Redskins) is visiting the Los Angeles Rams Thursday, May 12, according to a source.
Buccaneers | Kenny Bell could stretch the field
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Kenny Bell is a player the team hopes can serve as their speed receiver. Bell ran a 4.37-second 40-yard dash but missed all last season with a hamstring injury.
Footballguys View: Bell did nothing of note in his rookie season, so anything would be an upgrade at this point. With Vincent Jackson aging, there is room to make an impact so he’s worth keeping an eye on – though that’s about all right now.
Eagles | Carson Wentz terms
Updating an earlier report, Philadelphia Eagles QB Carson Wentz’s four-year deal is worth $26 million with a $17.6 million signing bonus.
Footballguys View: It’s in stark contrast to the money fellow Eagles signal caller Sam Bradford got when he was selected first overall in 2010 which was the largest ever by a rookie. With the money much more reasonable (Bradford’s was a six-year, $78 million deal, which has $50 million of guarantee), the team can be cautious and take their time with Wentz. However, we know Bradford’s injury history and his overall attitude after the draft, so it’s not inconceivable that Wentz could take over this season. That makes this a shaky situation for fantasy and we’d tend to stay away from it.