Minnesota Vikings WR Rodney Adams and WR Stacy Coley are two candidates to handle kickoff return duties in 2017. ‘Both of them are very explosive athletes, have excellent speed,’ general manager Rick Spielman said.
Monthly Archives: April 2017
Bears | Tarik Cohen could add extra dimension
Chicago Bears RB Tarik Cohen could serve as a change-of-pace back for the offense, according to beat writer Mark Potash.
Eagles | Mack Hollins to play on special teams
Philadelphia Eagles WR Mack Hollins will likely be the fourth or fifth receiver on the depth chart in 2017, but he is expected to contribute immediately on special teams.
Chargers | Rayshawn Jenkins expects to play big role
Los Angeles Chargers S Rayshawn Jenkins said he expects his role in the secondary to be similar to that of Seattle Seahawks SS Kam Chancellor.
Lions | Anquan Boldin still welcomed in Detroit
Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn said Saturday, April 29, that the ‘door’s open’ for free-agent WR Anquan Boldin (Lions) to return to the Detroit Lions.
Buccaneers | Jeremy McNichols should be ready for camp
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Jeremy McNichols (shoulder) had surgery on a torn labrum after the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine but should be ready for the start of training camp, according to head coach Dirk Koetter.
Chargers | Mike Williams will have a role
Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams was No. 1 on the team’s draft board and will have an immediate impact, according to head coach Anthony Lynn. ‘You just can’t have enough good players,’ Lynn said. ‘We’ll definitely find a role for him.’
Saints | Travaris Cadet to see reduced role?
New Orleans Saints RB Travaris Cadet will compete with RB Alvin Kamara for the third-down back role while RB Adrian Peterson and RB Mark Ingram serve as the traditional backs, according to beat writer Nick Underhill.
Saints | Alvin Kamara tabbed for third-down role
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara will be used to create mismatches in the passing game, according to general manager Mickey Loomis. ‘To fill that role with a player of his caliber, we’re pretty excited about it,’ Loomis said ‘Obviously, we were. That’s why we traded up to get him.’
Lions | Brad Kaaya could be backup QB
Detroit Lions QB Brad Kaaya will compete with QB Jake Rudock to be the backup quarterback this fall, according to beat writer Dave Birkett.