Giants | Sterling Shepard wants to improve

New York Giants WR Sterling Shepard believes he needs to improve after the catch this year. ‘I feel like I could have gotten a lot more [yards after catch] last year,’ Shepard said. ‘That’s something that I looked at on film and I want to get better on.’ The second-year receiver believes he’s ready for an upgrade in his game. ‘You make a big jump from your sophomore year, and then college the same way,’ Shepard said. Shepard added that he’ll be a lot more comfortable adjusting to the speed of the NFL, running routes and the Giants’ system.

Packers | Martellus Bennett connecting with Aaron Rodgers

Green Bay Packers TE Martellus Bennett has made it a priority to get to know QB Aaron Rodgers this offseason. Bennett said he’s had a lot of conversations with his new quarterback and has really made an effort to simply befriend Rodgers. ‘I’m just trying to do my job, make sure I can keep up with [my teammates], Bennett said. ‘They’ve been doing a good job for so long, I’m just trying to get in where I fit in right now.’

Redskins | New quarterback likes Terrelle Pryor

Washington Redskins WR Terrelle Pryor is already impressing QB Kirk Cousins in his first offseason with the Redskins. Specifically, Cousins has been impressed with Pryor’s knowledge of the game, work ethic and positive attitude. ‘I’m really looking forward to trying to get him as many touches as possible and allow him to impact our team in any way he can.’