Arizona Cardinals WR Chad Williams was impressive during organized team activities this past week, according to head coach Bruce Arians.
Monthly Archives: May 2017
Texans | Chris Clark to receive competition
Houston Texans OT Chris Clark is expected to compete with OTs Breno Giacomini and Kendall Lamm for the starting right tackle job during training camp.
49ers | Brian Hoyer feels comfortable
San Francisco 49ers QB Brian Hoyer is confident heading into his second stint with head coach Kyle Shanahan. Shanahan was the Cleveland Browns’ offensive coordinator in 2014 when Hoyer quarterbacked the Browns. Hoyer said his familiarity with Shanahan’s offense makes it easier for him to call plays, adding that it comes naturally to him now.
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.’
Bills | LeSean McCoy looking forward to passing game
Buffalo Bills RB LeSean McCoy is excited as a pass-catcher in the Bills’ new offense. He explained that the Bills throw it to the running backs a lot in new offensive coordinator Rick Dennison’s offense. Additionally, Dennison makes it harder on defenses because the Bills line up in the same formation a lot.
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.’
49ers | Reuben Foster doing some drills at OTAs
San Francisco 49ers LB Reuben Foster (shoulder) participated in individual drills during the first week of organized team activities. Foster will continue to practice without contact, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan, as he recovers from a torn rotator cuff.
Seahawks | C.J. Prosise to be busy in passing game
Seattle Seahawks RB C.J. Prosise could catch 60 passes in 2017 if he stays healthy, in the opinion of beat writer Sheil Kapadia. Prosise caught 17 of 18 targets for 208 yards (12.24 yards per reception) last season.
Cowboys | Jaylon Smith won’t go consecutive days
Dallas Cowboys LB Jaylon Smith (knee) won’t practice consecutive days in organized team activities, minicamp or training camp.