The New York Giants have hired former Arizona Cardinals assistant special teams coach Anthony Blevins as their new assistant special teams coach.
Monthly Archives: January 2018
Jets | Baker Mayfield meets with Jets
The New York Jets met with Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield Thursday, Jan. 25, at the 2018 Senior Bowl, according to a source.
Footballguys View: The Jets own the #6 pick and Mayfield is a realistic target because of his less than ideal frame for the NFL quarterback position. Still, with the Browns and Broncos picking ahead of them and sorely in need of a passer, there’s a chance Mayfield doesn’t last that long. If he doesn’t, UCLA’s Josh Rosen or USC’s Sam Darnold could be there.
Eagles | Carson Wentz hopes to be ready for opener
Philadelphia Eagles QB Carson Wentz (knee) said the timetable for his return is fluid but hopes to be ready for regular season opener next season. He said he tore his lateral collateral ligament in addition to his anterior cruciate ligament during the season.
Footballguys View: Wentz might be the #1 quarterback in dynasty leagues right now, but it will be risky to draft him early in redraft leagues with the possibility that he is rusty early in the season and not as mobile as a runner or scrambler in his return from ACL surgery. A Week 1 return is a good goal for him, but the team will certainly err on the side of caution, making it far from guaranteed.
NFL | Isaiah Wynn to miss Senior Bowl
Georgia OT Isaiah Wynn (labrum) participated in practice this week but will not play in the 2018 Senior Bowl because he has been dealing with a torn labrum. He is scheduled to undergo surgery next week but is expected to be ready for training camp.
Footballguys View: Wynn had a very good week in Mobile during practices and certainly has endeared himself to teams that like players who can perform when hurt. He’ll likely kick inside to guard in the pros, but might get into the first round anyway.
Patriots | Tom Brady wearing gloves again
New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (hand) was spotted wearing gloves on both hands during practice Friday, Jan. 26. He caught a pass and didn’t appear to show any discomfort.
Patriots | Rob Gronkowski absent Friday
New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (concussion) was absent from the media portion of practice Friday, Jan. 26.
Bills | Eric Wood to retire
Updating an earlier report, Buffalo Bills C Eric Wood (neck) intends to retire.
Giants | Eli Manning sticking around?
New York Giants QB Eli Manning ‘has years left,’ according to head coach Pat Shurmur, who says he’s excited to work with him.
Bills | Eric Wood suffers career-threatening injury
Buffalo Bills C Eric Wood (neck) has suffered a career-threatening neck injury, which is partially due to wear and tear, according to sources.
Bears | More surgery for Kyle Long
Chicago Bears OG Kyle Long (shoulder) will have more surgery this offseason to address the torn labrum in his left shoulder.