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.

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.’