The Minnesota Vikings are poised to trade down in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft to select a corner, according to multiple league executives, because of the gap between Ohio State CB Jeff Okudah and Florida CB CJ Henderson and the rest of the prospects at the position.
Monthly Archives: April 2020
Eagles | Philly in receiver market?
Philadelphia Eagles QB Carson Wentz needs to have more weapons added through the 2020 NFL Draft, according to an AFC personnel executive. ‘I’ve got to think they will make it happen with a trade or straight up,’ the executive said.
Jaguars | Jacksonville to add QB depth
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Gardner Minshew will be joined on the roster by at least one more quarterback in the coming, according to general manager David Caldwell. ‘We’ll get through the draft and see what comes out of the draft,’ Caldwell said. ‘If one presents itself, we’ll pull the trigger. If not, we’ll look to see what’s on the street.’
Seahawks | David Moore signs tender
Seattle Seahawks WR David Moore officially signed his restricted free agent tender Sunday, April 19.
NFL | Four teams have legit interest in Matt Hennessy
Updating a previous report, Temple C Matt Hennessy is receiving ‘significant interest’ from the New York Jets, Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers. Of that group, only the Steelers are projecting him as a guard, according to Pro Football Network’s Tony Pauline.
NFL | James Morgan generating a ton of interest
Florida international QB James Morgan has taken part in videoconferences with ‘almost half of the league’s teams, including multiple calls with teams where he chatted with head coaches and offensive coordinators,’ according to Pro Football Network’s Tony Pauline. Morgan told Pauline after the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine that the New York Jets and New England Patriots showed the most interest, while Pauline added the Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are ‘also in the mix.’
Footballguys View: Morgan is a late-round pick with intriguing upside due to his intelligence and physical skill set. He’s got a big arm and enough athleticism to keep a play alive. However, Morgan has ‘say it don’t spray it’ accuracy and his decision making leaves a lot to be desired. He’ll have to work as a backup to become more nuanced as a passer at the pro level.
NFL | Tyler Biadasz could slip in draft
Wisconsin C Tyler Biadasz could drop into the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft as a result of being red-flagged for previous knee and hip issues, according to Pro Football Network’s Tony Pauline.
NFL | More teams eyeing Chase Claypool as a TE
Notre Dame WR Chase Claypool is reportedly being graded as a tight end by ‘several teams,’ according to Pro Football Network’s Tony Pauline, who adds there are also ‘several teams’ who have him listed as the top tight end prospect available.
Footballguys View: It’s not a great tight end class. Claypool needs to be a better route runner if he’s going to stay at wide receiver in the pros. Claypool had a standout performance at the Scouting Combine earlier this year with his size/speed ratio. If he does convert to tight end, Claypool could be a Darren Waller-like move tight end for his pro team.
NFL | Denzel Mims getting overlooked?
Baylor WR Denzel Mims ‘could be selected much earlier than most expect’ in the 2020 NFL Draft, according to Pro Football Network’s Tony Pauline.
Seahawks | Seattle contemplating Leonard Fournette?
Jacksonville Jaguars RB Leonard Fournette is reportedly on the trade block, and the Tacoma News Tribune’s Gregg Bell expects the Seattle Seahawks to be among the teams looking into acquiring his services.