Cleveland Browns LB Scooby Wright is exciting the coaching staff so far after offseason workouts. ‘He’s done an excellent job of trying to learn our defense, working very hard. He’s going to have a bright future,’ inside linebackers coach Johnny Holland said. Still, the rookie must convince the coaches he can contribute on special teams if he wants to earn a roster spot this summer.
Monthly Archives: June 2016
Browns | RG3 has been underwhelming so far
Cleveland Browns QB Robert Griffin III will have to earn the starting job during the offseason, training camp and the preseason. Beat writer Tony Grossi said in a radio interview Monday, June 27, that Griffin has been underwhelming. ‘He is learning a new offense. First of all he is healthy, he’s very healthy. He looks physically like the old Robert Griffin in that he’s moving great, he can zing the ball pretty well, but that’s just the first step,’ Grossi said.
NFL | Antrel Rolle has heard from teams
Free-agent FS Antrel Rolle (Bears) said he has heard from a few teams this offseason, but he is waiting for the right situation before signing.
Footballguys View: Rolle had a disappointing season for the Bears in 2015. In seven games, he played 360 snaps and compiled 35 tackles with only one pass breakup. There’s a possibility he ends up with the Dolphins, but Rolle may not find a new team until after training camp starts.
Bears | Jeremy Langford dropped passes
Chicago Bears RB Jeremy Langford led all running backs in drop rate last season, with eight of 30 catchable targets hitting the ground.
49ers | DeAndre Smelter likely to make team
San Francisco 49ers WR DeAndre Smelter may be behind WR Eric Rogers on the depth chart, but he is still expected to make the final roster, according to Matt Maiocco of CSNBayArea.com. Smelter is believed to be ahead of rookie WR Aaron Burbridge on the depth chart.
Jets | Bryce Petty projected off the team
New York Jets QB Bryce Petty did not make the 53-man roster projection made by Seth Walder of the New York Daily News.
Patriots | Nate Washington has struggled
New England Patriots WR Nate Washington had trouble getting on the same page as QB Tom Brady during organized team activities. He’s at risk of missing the final roster if he does not impress at training camp.
Patriots | Several Pats receivers on bubble
New England Patriots WRs Keshawn Martin, Aaron Dobson, Nate Washington and Chris Harper are all considered to be on the roster bubble by Paul Perillo of patriots.com. Perillo added that the mostly likely scenario is Martin, Dobson and Washington battling for one or two roster spots.
Footballguys View: Reports indicate that Washington has struggled to get on the same page with QB Tom Brady during the offseason. Dobson had a lot of drops in college at Marshall, and his lack of concentration has continued as a pro. None of these receivers have much (if any) fantasy relevance even if they do make the 53-man roster.
Redskins | Vernon Davis could miss final roster
Washington Redskins TE Vernon Davis may not make the final roster if he does not improve as a pass-catcher and blocker, according to The Washington Post’s Mike Jones. Jones currently has Davis penciled in as the No. 4 tight end in Washington.
Redskins | Two Redskins rookies may not make team
Washington Redskins rookie RB Keith Marshall and rookie QB Nate Sudfeld were left off the 53-man roster projection by Mike Jones of The Washington Post.