Cincinnati Bengals DT D.J. Reader has reportedly dropped roughly 20 pounds this offseason and currently weighs about 320, according to Bengals.com’s Geoff Hobson.
Monthly Archives: June 2020
Jets | Frank Gore gets it done on inside runs
New York Jets RB Frank Gore averaged 4.6 yards per carry on runs in between the guards as a member of the Buffalo Bills in 2019 – tied for the ninth-best mark among all players with at least 100 total carries.
Footballguys View: Gore does what he does best — grind and pound in between the tackles. He’ll be working as the primary backup to Le’Veon Bell in 2020 and should get some work on rushing downs, including some time near pay dirt and on third-and-short situations.
Giants | Saquon Barkley shut down on perimeter in 2019
New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley averaged only 2.1 yards per carry on runs outside the tackles in 2019 after picking up 4.4 yards per attempt on such runs as a rookie.
Footballguys View: The Giants had a poor offensive line last year and that’s one of the reasons why we saw Barkley struggle at times in year two. Add in the fact that he was banged up for most of the year and missed three games, and you can see why Barkley’s numbers didn’t get close to the amazing output he had as a rookie in 2018. With an improved offensive line and full health, Barkley could easily be in for a bounce-back season in 2020.
Redskins | Adrian Peterson still running strong
Washington Redskins RB Adrian Peterson compiled a broken tackle percentage – the total number of broken tackles on rushing attempts divided by the number of carries – of 17.1 in 2019, marking the third consecutive year he has reached or topped that mark.
Footballguys View: Peterson looks like his old self on the football field. He has the size/speed combination that makes him tough to bring down once he builds a head of steam. Washington has a jam-packed backfield but there is still a role for Peterson, one that would make him a RB5 for Fantasy GMs.
Colts | Marlon Mack kept offense on track
Indianapolis Colts RB Marlon Mack ranked fourth in the league with 67 first downs rushing in 2019.
Cardinals | Kenyan Drake adept at moving the chains
Arizona Cardinals RB Kenyan Drake picked up a first down on 42 of his 123 carries with the team following his trade from the Miami Dolphins in 2019, leading to a league-best first-down rate of 34.1 percent (among players with at least 100 rushing attempts).
Seahawks | Jadeveon Clowney still in Seattle’s sights?
Free-agent DE/LB Jadeveon Clowney (Seahawks) could potentially end up back with the Seattle Seahawks, who have reportedly been willing to give him a one-year deal worth $15 million, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. It’s unclear at this time if the offer remains on the table.
Ravens | James Proche getting familiar with his QBs
Baltimore Ravens WR James Proche caught passes from QBs Lamar Jackson and Trace McSorley last week in south Florida. This week, he is doing the same with QB Robert Griffin III.
49ers | Chunk plays common for George Kittle
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle has gained at least 15 yards on 69 plays since 2017 – the second-highest total of any tight end over that span – according to Pro Football Focus.
Chiefs | Travis Kelce no stranger to big plays
Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce has gained at least 15 yards on 100 plays since 2017 – 31 more than any other tight end over that span – according to Pro Football Focus.