Houston Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins has been facing double-teams all season because ‘everyone in the league knows we’re going to throw the ball to Hopkins,’ head coach Bill O’Brien said.
Monthly Archives: September 2017
Cowboys | Dez Bryant not worried
Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant has nine catches on 25 targets through two games, and he said while that level of efficiency is ‘not acceptable,’ he believes the connection between he and QB Dak Prescott will start clicking.
Bills | Buffalo happy with WR corps
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said he is happy with WR Jordan Matthews, WR Zay Jones and the rest of the receiving corps.
Jaguars | Ryan Nassib learning the offense
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Ryan Nassib said learning the terminology of the offense has been his biggest challenge since being signed but playing under head coach Doug Marrone and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett in college has helped the transition.
Bengals | John Ross likes new OC
Cincinnati Bengals WR John Ross said new offensive coordinator Bill Lazor is going to make the offense ‘simple enough for us to incorporate it.’
Jets | Darron Lee has support of coach
New York Jets LB Darron Lee is going to continue to play inside linebacker, according to head coach Todd Bowles. ‘He’ll be fine,’ Bowles said. ‘Linebackers hit and shed big linemen all day, every day. That’s their job.’
Chargers | No contact yet for Mike Williams
Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams (back) is improving every practice but not yet facing contact, head coach Anthony Lynn said Friday, Sept. 22. ‘Mike’s getting better every single day,’ Lynn said. ‘He’s running full speed, changing direction.’
Chargers | Melvin Gordon expected to play
Los Angeles Chargers RB Melvin Gordon (knee) is expected to play against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 3, head coach Anthony Lynn said Friday, Sept. 22.
Chiefs | KC works out Jace Amaro
Free-agent TE Jace Amaro (Titans) worked out for the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday, Sept. 21.
Cowboys | Ezekiel Elliott to play in next two games
Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott has been cleared to play in the next two games after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th District set a Oct. 2 court date for the case involving his six-game suspension.