Tampa bay Buccaneers RB Ronald Jones could post the biggest numbers of the team’s defense-heavy draft class since he should get 15 to 20 touches per game, according to Rick Stroud of The Tampa Bay Times.
Monthly Archives: June 2018
Bills | Josh Allen in mix to start Week 1
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen has ‘mesmerized fans with his big arm in practice’ and, although he’ll start the preseason third on the depth chart behind AJ McCarron and Nathan Peterman, he also ‘has a real chance to be the Week 1 starter,’ according to Ben Volin of The Boston Globe.
Jets | Sam Darnold making strong impression
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold ‘hasn’t flinched’ and has ‘handled everything (the team) has thrown at him’ since rookie minicamp, according to offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates.
Browns | Baker Mayfield not close to starting yet
Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield ‘still has a long way to go’ to unseat Tyrod Taylor as the starter, according to Ben Volin of The Boston Globe.
Cowboys | Michael Gallup, Blake Jarwin stepping up
Dallas Cowboys WRs Michael Gallup and Lance Lenoir as well as TE Blake Jarwin seem to be the three players who have shown the most chemistry with Dak Prescott through the end of the team’s offseason workouts, according to Bryan Broaddus and David Helman of DallasCowboys.com.
Dolphins | Mike Gesicki finishes spring strong
Miami Dolphins TE Mike Gesicki is a ‘big man that can run and has really good hands’ and had some ‘really good days’ toward the end of the team’s offseason practices, according to head coach Adam Gase.
Chargers | Jason Verrett participates fully
Los Angeles Chargers CB Jason Verrett (knee) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, June 13.
Colts | Ed Dodds promoted to assistant GM
The Indianapolis Colts have promoted Ed Dodds to assistant general manager. He had served as the team’s vice president of player personnel last season.
49ers | Richard Sherman should be ready for camp
San Francisco 49ers CB Richard Sherman (Achilles’) is expected to resume taking part in 11-on-11 drills at the start of training camp.
49ers | Dekoda Watson has strained calf
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers LB Dekoda Watson (calf) sustained a strained calf muscle during practice last week but should be ready for the start of training camp.