Updating a previous story, Indianapolis Colts second-round WR Michael Pittman officially signed his four-year rookie contract Tuesday, June 16. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
Monthly Archives: June 2020
Buccaneers | Scott Miller best bet for WR3 job?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Scott Miller is the team’s best fit as the Week 1 WR3, according to Jon Ledyard of PewterReport.com. Miller provides the best skill set with the vertical ability to stretch defenses and post-catch abilities, according to Ledyard.
Eagles | Jalen Reagor to learn from DeSean Jackson
Philadelphia Eagles WR Jalen Reagor will learn from veteran WR DeSean Jackson in 2020, according to head coach Doug Pederson Tuesday, June 16. ‘He’s going to come in and he’s going to learn one position and he is going to learn from DeSean Jackson, and learn everything he can,’ Pederson said. ‘Obviously the playbook is extensive and we just have to see what he’s taken from the offseason to training camp, and then once we see his potential and his growth, then we can use him in multiple spots.’But one of the things that all of our receivers really have the capability of doing is moving inside, whether they are an outside guy going inside or an inside guy going outside. We’ll keep him at one position to start and we’ll grow from there.’
Vikings | Dalvin Cook helps out Kirk Cousins
Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins threw five interceptions on 165 pass attempts without RB Dalvin Cook on the field in 2019, according to Next Gen Stats. Cousins threw just one interception on 279 pass attempts when Cook was on the field.
Colts | Jonathan Taylor not concerned with timeshare
Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor said Tuesday, June 16, he isn’t concerned about splitting time with RB Marlon Mack in 2020. ‘You don’t count the reps, you make the reps count,’ Taylor said.
Panthers | Carolina to hold kicking competition
Carolina Panthers PKs Graham Gano and Joey Slye will compete for a job in training camp and the preseason, according to special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn Tuesday, June 16. Blackburn said both kickers are talented.
Buccaneers | Byron Leftwich happy with RBs room
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich said Tuesday, June 16, he’s comfortable with the running backs the team has and trusts in their abilities to get the job done. Leftwich also said RBs Ke’Shawn Vaughn and Raymond Calais can make big plays, and he’s happy the team drafted them.
Rams | Jared Goff struggles past first read
Los Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff had the lowest Pro Football Focus in the NFL last season when forced to look past his first read. He has a top-10 PFF grade on first-read throws over the last two seasons.
Eagles | Alshon Jeffery remains a big part of offense
Philadelphia Eagles WR Alshon Jeffery (foot) is without a timetable for his full recovery from the Lisfranc injury that ended his 2019 campaign, but head coach Doug Pederson said Tuesday, June 16, Jeffery will remain a key piece of the passing game once able to take the field. ‘Alshon has done extremely well this off-season with his rehab. . . . ,’ Pederson said. ‘I just want him to focus on his rehab and get strong, but the second part of your question is, he’s a big part of our offense, and we do plan to have him in the offense at some point. But if there’s a couple games there where he’s not ready, then, we’re not going to put him out there and just wait for him to get healthy.’
Bears | Tarik Cohen improving durability
Chicago Bears RB Tarik Cohen admitted recently he didn’t take good enough care of his body in 2019 and is working this offseason to be better prepared for the wear and tear. ”I’ve been doing yoga now, stretching more often and just like the small training room – in-house things you do to keep your body durable,” Cohen said. ”And to keep the wear-and-tear of the season off of you longer. I really slacked on that.’