Chicago Bears WR Anthony Miller had at least six receptions in four of the final seven games in 2019 after catching five passes or less in each of the first nine games.
Monthly Archives: June 2020
Titans | Coaches still high on Corey Davis?
Tennessee Titans WR Corey Davis is still well liked by the coaching staff, according to Jim Wyatt of TennesseeTitans.com, but Wyatt believes Davis is playing for his future with the team in 2020.
Titans | More rush opportunities for Rashaan Evans?
Tennessee Titans LB Rashaan Evans is a ‘star in the making’ in the opinion of beat writer Jim Wyatt, who believes he will be given more opportunities to ‘get after the quarterback’ after logging 2.5 sacks in 2019.
49ers | Versatility a strong suit for Brandon Aiyuk
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk was taken in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft in part due to his ability to be a threat at every level of the field, but also because the 49ers believe he can play any of the team’s receiver positions.’It didn’t matter where you put him and it didn’t matter what the play was, and that’s what we got a little bit with Emmanuel (Sanders) when we traded for him, and that’s what I think we’re getting with Brandon. This guy wants to be great. I want someone like that. And I think he has the tools to be great. I think he has the mindset to be great, and I promise you schematically we’re going to give him every chance to do that,’ head coach Kyle Shanahan said.
Buccaneers | Tom Brady unfazed by disguised coverage
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady’s 8.5 touchdown-to-interception ratio versus disguised coverage is the league’s best mark since 2016, while his completion percentage of 69.1 in those same situations ranks fourth over the same span. Last year’s starter, Jameis Winston, posted marks of 1.23 and 65, respectively.)
Footballguys View: Brady has always been one of the best in the game in the mental aspect of playing quarterback, which is possibly the most important attribute of a passer. Tampa’s rivals would be better off sending extra rushers than trying to cross up Brady with changing looks at the snap.
Titans | Adoree’ Jackson could see a lot of slot snaps
Tennessee Titans CB Adoree’ Jackson could assume a different role in the secondary in 2020, including the possibility of logging extensive snaps as the nickel in sub packages.
Footballguys View: The Titans will need to replace Logan Ryan’s impactful play from the slot and Jackson certainly has the quickness and speed to match up with slot receivers and experience outside to match up with #1 receivers when they move inside on passing downs. Tennessee is hoping he earns the fifth-year option they picked up for 2021.
Browns | Adrian Clayborn gets pressure on QBs
Cleveland Browns DE Adrian Clayborn is ranked second with a quarterback pressure rate of 13.8 percent out of the 11 players in the league with at least 500 pass-rush snaps over the last two seasons, according to Next Gen Stats. The only player in that group with a higher pressure rate is new teammate Myles Garrett.
Redskins | Jimmy Moreland hoping to show versatility
Washington Redskins CB Jimmy Moreland is expected to get some work in covering the slot this summer, and if he is able to show well inside, it would allow the team to move Kendall Fuller into a safety role in some sub packages, according to ESPN’s John Keim.
Redskins | Reuben Foster likely to be used at WLB
Washington Redskins LB Reuben Foster likely will be used at weakside linebacker this upcoming season.
Redskins | Kendall Fuller may see time at safety
Washington Redskins CB Kendall Fuller will be used primarily at slot cornerback this season, but the team would like to use him at free safety in some defensive packages.