Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ 93.7 Pro Football Focus grade is the highest of any quarterback over their first three seasons in the NFL.
Monthly Archives: June 2020
Vikings | Kirk Cousins highly valuable to Vikes
Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins has been the team’s most valuable player of the past decade, according to Pro Football Focus’ WAR.
Panthers | Luke Kuechly officially back in football
Former Carolina Panthers LB Luke Kuechly was officially hired as a pro scout Thursday, June 4. ‘During the season, it’ll be player evaluation and then advance scouting stuff. So if we play a team next week, we’ve got to get everything set up and ready to go, so when the coaches come in on Monday, they’re not starting from square one,’ Kuechly said.
Buccaneers | Bucs to use two TEs in base offense
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TEs Rob Gronkowski, O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate will all spend plenty of time on the field in 2020, according to head coach Bruce Arians. ‘That’s our base offense,’ Arians said when asked about the Buccaneers using 12 personnel with one running back and two tight ends, according to Greg Auman of The Athletic.
Seahawks | Colby Parkinson financials
Updating a previous story, Seattle Seahawks TE Colby Parkinson will earn $3.965 million on his four-year rookie contract.
Dolphins | Tyshun Render financials
Miami Dolphins DE Tyshun Render received $65,000 guaranteed, including a $15,000 signing bonus on his three-year rookie contract, according to a source.
Redskins | Terry McLaurin good against any coverage
Washington Redskins WR Terry McLaurin had a success rate of 76 percent against man coverage and 79.7 percent against press coverage in 2019. Those ratings ranked in the 89th and 93rd percentile, respectively.
Bengals | William Jackson III back to full health
Cincinnati Bengals CB William Jackson III (shoulder) said Thursday, June 4, he has fully recovered from a torn labrum and is ready to go for the 2020 season.
Browns | Baker Mayfield working on footwork
Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield has been streamlining his footwork this offseason over virtual calls, according to offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt. Van Pelt said he wants his quarterbacks using West Coast footwork, and he has gotten Mayfield to remove a giant stagger step from his dropbacks.
Footballguys View: Mayfield is getting a fresh start in 2020 after a disappointing 2019 season. The new staff, new protection, new weapons and improved footwork should help Mayfield play better this season.
Browns | Kareem Hunt’s role to grow in 2020
Cleveland Browns RB Kareem Hunt’s role in the offense will grow in 2020, according to offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt Wednesday, June 3. ‘We have to find a way to put the best players on the field and the matchups that will come with that each week. Kareem is an extremely talented runner as a running back, and he is exceptional out of the backfield (as a receiver). He is fearless, and the selflessness of him blocking and lead blocking, he is just a football player who loves to play. We have to find ways to get him the ball.’