Washington Redskins WR Terrelle Pryor said the offense was a little sloppy when OTAs began but is improving thanks to a total team effort. ‘We’re getting better, and we’re a long ways away, but I think tomorrow is going to be a brighter day.’

Philadelphia Eagles DE Derek Barnett is ‘definitely going to help’ the defense, according to DE Brandon Graham, and OT Lane Johnson said Barnett can ‘bend the edge really well.’

Jacksonville Jaguars DE Dante Fowler is optimistic two years removed from his ACL surgery that he’s ready to take a big step forward in 2017.

Washington Redskins QB Kirk Cousins recently characterized his talks about a contract extension as ‘really positive’ and appears content with whatever happens leading up to the July 15 league deadline for franchise-tagged players to hammer out a long-term deal, according to the Washington Post’s Liz Clarke.

Footballguys View: Cousins has had the franchise tag each of the last two years. Washington needs to sign him to an extension or risk losing him on the open market in 2018. A team like the 49ers would likely be willing to pay Cousins the $20 million annually he’ll command in free agency.

Green Bay Packers RB Ty Montgomery admits he was running on instincts for most of last year following his position change from wide receiver, but he feels much more comfortable after a full offseason at his new position.

Footballguys View: Montgomery is atop the depth chart at running back for the Packers, but he’ll have better competition behind him this year. Rookie Jamaal Williams (BYU) was the team’s fourth-round pick, and he’s got the ability to be a grinder in the mold of a Jordan Howard (Bears). Fellow rookie Aaron Jones (UTEP) should compete for touches in the backfield as well.

Minnesota Vikings RB Jerick McKinnon trained with former teammate Adrian Peterson in Houston during the offseason and weighs 211 pounds, up from 200 a season ago. McKinnon is reportedly not only stronger, but faster as well.

Free-agent QB Colin Kaepernick (49ers) is not close to an agreement with the Seattle Seahawks at this point even though they had a nice visit.

Free-agent QB Colin Kaepernick (49ers) is not close to an agreement with the Seattle Seahawks at this point even though they had a nice visit.

Pittsburgh Steelers exclusive rights free-agent OT Alejandro Villanueva could consider walking away from football if he does not receive a long-term contract from the Steelers, in the opinion of ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler.

Footballguys View: Villeanueva has an interesting situation. He’s an ERFA, so Villanueva can sign a tender worth around $615,000. That’s significantly less than starting left tackles make, but the Steelers own his rights for two years as Villanueva is set to be a restricted free agent in 2018. We’ll see if the two sides can come together on an extension that properly compensates the veteran left tackle.

Pittsburgh Steelers exclusive rights free-agent OT Alejandro Villanueva could consider walking away from football if he does not receive a long-term contract from the Steelers, in the opinion of ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler.

Footballguys View: Villeanueva has an interesting situation. He’s an ERFA, so Villanueva can sign a tender worth around $615,000. That’s significantly less than starting left tackles make, but the Steelers own his rights for two years as Villanueva is set to be a restricted free agent in 2018. We’ll see if the two sides can come together on an extension that properly compensates the veteran left tackle.