San Francisco 49ers WR Kendrick Bourne may be a potential ‘difference maker’ after flashing at nearly every practice that was open to the media, according to 49ers.com’s Joe Fann.
Monthly Archives: June 2018
NFL | Bright Ogwoegbu added to supplemental draft
Oregon State LB Bright Ogwoegbu is among a handful of players eligible for the supplemental draft on July 11, according to a source.
Saints | NO backs masters of efficiency in 2017
New Orleans Saints RBs Alvin Kamara (14.2 percent) and Mark Ingram (14.4) ranked second and third last year among backs with at least 100 rushing attempts, respectively, in the percentage of carries that netted zero or negative yards.
Cowboys | Ezekiel Elliott only about positive gains
Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott was tackled for no gain or a loss on only 13.6 percent of his runs in 2017 – the lowest mark of any back in the league with at least 100 carries.
Steelers | James Washington likely to be No. 3 WR
Pittsburgh Steelers WR James Washington is expected to be the No. 3 receiver for the Steelers this season. WR JuJu Smith-Schuster likely will be the slot receiver in three-receiver sets, while Washington and WR Antonio Brown would be the outside receivers.
Vikings | Anthony Barr hopes for extension
Minnesota Vikings LB Anthony Barr said he hopes to sign a contract extension at some point but that decision is up to the Vikings.
NFL | Brandon Bryant talks with several teams
Mississippi State S Brandon Bryant talked with the Washington Redskins, Houston Texans, Pittsburgh Steelers, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars and San Francisco 49ers after his Pro Day Monday, June 25.
NFL | Brandon Bryant stopped workout early
Mississippi State S Brandon Bryant (shin) did not finish his Pro Day Monday, June 25, because of shin splints. He said he originally suffered the injury while training for his Pro Day.
Falcons | Ricardo Allen expected to be extended
Atlanta Falcons FS Ricardo Allen is expected to receive a contract extension before the start of the regular season.
Browns | Greg Robinson may be LT option
Cleveland Browns OT Greg Robinson likely will compete with OTs Shon Coleman and Austin Corbett for the starting left tackle job during training camp, in the opinion of The Chronicle-Telegram’s Scott Petrak.