San Francisco 49ers DE DeForest Buckner played 1,005 snaps in 2016, but defensive coordinator Robert Saleh said he would like to see Buckner play around 500 to 600 snaps this season to make sure he can make an impact when he is on the field. Buckner said he was tired at times last season but would not be taken out of the game.
Monthly Archives: June 2017
Vikings | Two Vikings competing for OLB job
Minnesota Vikings LBs Edmond Robinson and Emmanuel Lamur appeared to share the snaps at weakside linebacker evenly during minicamp. Robinson received most of the work with the first-team defense when Lamur was sidelined with an injury early this offseason.
Vikings | Nick Easton worked with starters
Minnesota Vikings C Nick Easton received most of the snaps with the first-team offense at center during offseason workouts but will compete with C Pat Elflein for the starting job during training camp.
Texans | D’Onta Foreman looking to drop weight
Houston Texans RB D’Onta Foreman said he would like to lose a few pounds before the start of training camp.
Lions | Marvin Jones improving this offseason
Detroit Lions WR Marvin Jones focused on strengthening his lower body to improve his explosiveness this offseason. He worked out with former NFL WR Randy Moss to help him in that endeavor and to improve his yards after the catch. Head coach Jim Caldwell praised Jones for the offseason he has put together so far. ‘This guy is right there on the verge of maintaining that kind of explosive start that he had last year,’ Caldwell said. ‘He’s really, really had a real good spring.’
Browns | Myles Garrett in walking boot
Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett (foot) is wearing a walking boot as he deals with a lateral foot sprain. He is expected to be ready for training camp, as previously reported.
Rams | Tyler Higbee favored to start?
Los Angeles Rams TE Tyler Higbee appears to have a leg up on rookie TE Gerald Everett for the starting tight end position, in the opinion of ESPN.com’s Alden Gonzalez.
Rams | Jared Goff understands the offense
Los Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff said he has understood and grasped all of head coach Sean McVay’s so far this offseason. Goff said he has learned the offense much quicker this year than he did his rookie season. McVay said he has implemented about 95% of his offense so far.
Panthers | Chris Manhertz adjusting
Carolina Panthers TE Chris Manhertz looked more comfortable blocking and receiving in minicamp.
Panthers | Russell Shepard shines
Carolina Panthers WR Russell Shepard consistently got open from the slot this spring and caught everything thrown his way, according to beat writer Joseph Person.