Cincinnati Bengals QB AJ McCarron is a better trade target than New England Patriots QB Jimmy Garoppolo, according to one NFL executive. ‘If I had to choose one, I would go after McCarron,’ the executive said. ‘Ideally, you get him for a late second- or early third-round pick.

Texas A&M DE Myles Garrett is going to ‘completely torch’ the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine, according to Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network, and Jeremiah said the expectation is for Garrett’s workout to rival that of Houston Texans LB Jadeveon Clowney’s 2014 appearance.

Washington Redskins TE Jordan Reed said bringing back impending free-agent QB Kirk Cousins should be a top priority this offseason.

Los Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff is a ‘natural thrower,’ according to offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur, and LaFleur said he plans to ‘marry’ the run and the pass in 2017.

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater (knee) is ‘grinding’ and doing all types of drills as part of his rehab from his knee injury, according to WR Charles Johnson.

Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent FB Zach Line (hip) said he is ready to start training next week and plans to ‘hit the ground running’ following hip surgery.

Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent WR Adam Thielen said there is ‘something special’ about playing for one franchise, and he hopes to stay with Minnesota if he receives an offer in his ‘ballpark.’

Detroit Lions TE Cole Wick (knee) said he is ‘itching’ to return to football after a knee injury cut his rookie year short, and he is doing everything he can to be ready for offseason activities.

Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson values ‘draft capital,’ and beat writer Jason Wolf believes the Titans could trade the No. 5 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft to a team desperate to land a franchise quarterback.

Houston Texans impending free-agent SS Quintin Demps said impending free-agent CB A.J. Bouye has ‘worked his butt off’ and deserves to be paid.