Green Bay Packers RB Tyler Ervin had three touches for 21 total yards after joining the team last season, but the Packers ‘plan to utilize Ervin even more’ in 2020, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com.
Monthly Archives: June 2020
Texans | Jordan Akins logging reps with QB
Houston Texans TE Jordan Akins has been working out with teammates this offseason and has been catching passes from QB Deshaun Watson.
Raiders | Darren Waller ready to roll
Las Vegas Raiders TE Darren Waller said he believes offseason workouts with QB Derek Carr and other teammates will have the offense ready ready to go to start the 2020 season. ‘I feel like that can pay dividends for us in the season, knowing that we can go into any kind of environment,’ Waller said.
Packers | Equanimeous St. Brown back in mix
Green Bay Packers WR Equanimeous St. Brown was one of the players QB Aaron Rodgers mentioned when talking about important members of the receiving corps for 2020. ‘I’m excited about seeing EQ back in the mix,’ Rodgers said.
Patriots | Two candidates for swing tackle role
New England Patriots OT Korey Cunningham and OT Yodny Cajuste are expected to compete for the swing tackle job during training camp.
Patriots | Jake Burt could make roster
New England Patriots TE Jake Burt is expected to compete for the No. 3 tight end job during training camp.
Footballguys View: The Patriots have two rookie tight ends, Devin Asiasi and Dalton Keene, who should be at the top of the depth chart. Behind those two, guys like Burt, Matt LaCosse and Ryan Izzo will compete to complete the pecking order.
Jets | Breshad Perriman excited about offense
New York Jets WR Breshad Perriman said he believes the Jets can have a dangerous offense this upcoming season. He said he worked out with QB Sam Darnold earlier in the offseason and is looking forward to the season.
Footballguys View: Perriman has the speed to take the top off a defense. With a strong rushing attack, that should lead to some play-action opportunities for the wide receivers in the Jets passing attack.
Bills | Josh Allen struggles with deep passes
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen was on target on only 31 percent of passes that traveled at least 20 yards down the field, according to Pro Football Focus. The average in the NFL was 43 percent.
Footballguys View: Allen has poor pass placement. It’s not just accuracy, it’s where you put the ball and how you can lead your receivers to maximize yards after the catch. We’ll see if more time and experience, plus the addition of WR Stefon Diggs, can help Allen be better when throwing deep.
Browns | Jacob Phillips has a chance to start
Cleveland Browns LB Jacob Phillips will have a chance to win one of the starting linebacker jobs during training camp, according to linebackers coach Jason Tarver. Tarver said Phillips is looking to learn all three linebacker positions.
Cowboys | Ezekiel Elliott feeling better
Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott (illness) said he is feeling better but is not able to work out at this point. Elliott said he dealt with coughing and shortness of breath for a day or two because of COVID-19.