Seattle Seahawks RB Eddie Lacy and RB Thomas Rawls could split carries fairly equally this season, according to Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times.
Monthly Archives: June 2017
Titans | Tajae Sharpe the odd man out?
Tennessee Titans WR Tajae Sharpe (foot) is going to have a ‘hard time’ being in shape for the start of training camp because of his foot injury, according to head coach Mike Mularkey, but Mularkey said Sharpe will have a chance to compete for a role in the offense.
Ravens | More 3-WR sets for Baltimore in 2017?
Jeff Zrebeic, from the Baltimore Sun, believes the Baltimore Ravens are going to use more three-wide receiver sets in 2017. They used such formations on 58 percent of the offensive snaps in 2016, a mark that should increase this season. Joe Flacco ranked 11th in the NFL with 429 passing attempts with three or more wide receivers on the field last year. New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning led the league with 580 passing attempts in such personnel packages.
Footballguys View: This would be good news for Flacco’s numbers, but could water down the production for the receivers. Mind you, this rhetoric could just be stemming from the fact that the Ravens don’t really know how their receivers will shake out. Jeremy Maclin and Mike Wallace could both do really well, or could struggle as they have in the past. We need to watch this very closely throughout the summer and preseason. We think Wallace and Maclin have a lot of value but Breshad Perriman could be good enough to throw all three receivers into inconsistent chaos.
Colts | Chester Rogers challenging for serious playing time
Kevin Bowen, of Colts.com, reports Indianapolis Colts WR Chester Rogers is challenging for serious playing time in 2017. According to the report, Rogers has a ‘real shot’ at winning the no3 job at wide receiver behind T.Y. Hilton and Donte Moncrief.
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Seahawks | Equal share of carries between Eddie Lacy and Thomas Rawls?
Bob Condotta, from the Seattle Times, speculates that the Seattle Seahawks could give Eddie Lacy and Thomas Rawls a fairly equal share of the basedown carries in 2017. Health and productivity (plus he brings up the dreaded ‘hot hand’ approach) should be the primary factors in how carries are split between the two.
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Chiefs | John Dorsey no longer general manager
Kansas City Chiefs general manager John Dorsey was relieved of his duties Thursday, June 22.
Saints | Ryan Ramczyk signs contract
New Orleans Saints OT Ryan Ramczyk signed his four-year rookie deal Thursday, June 22. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Rams | Tyrunn Walker released
Los Angeles Rams DT Tyrunn Walker was released Thursday, June 22.
Chiefs | Andy Reid signs extension
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid signed a contract extension Thursday, June 22. Details of the extension were not disclosed.
Footballguys View: We’re pretty sure Alex Smith is now a bridge quarterback in the hopes Pat Mahomes will be ready to go as starter in the next year or two and this is a clear sign that Reid is a part of that grand plan. Of course, a disastrous season or two could change that, but for now it seems like this regime is here to stay.
Cardinals | Haason Reddick should start right away
Arizona Cardinals rookie LB Haason Reddick is expected to start immediately over injured LB Deone Bucannon (ankle), according to Darren Urban of azcardinals.com.