Seattle Seahawks fourth-round TE Colby Parkinson officially signed his four-year rookie contract Tuesday, June 2. Financial terms weren’t disclosed.
Monthly Archives: June 2020
Broncos | Phillip Lindsay feels better in new offense
Denver Broncos RB Phillip Lindsay said he feels the team’s new offense will be better suited to him in 2020. He also said he added about eight pounds this offseason.
Steelers | James Conner not counting carries
Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner said Tuesday, June 2, he won’t be keeping track of how many carries he gets in 2020. ‘It’s our job to be at our best no matter how many carries,’ Conner said, via Ed Bouchette of TheAthletic.com. ‘We got to start fast, we have to hit first as a back. That’s what I’m going to take pride in this year, just to start fast, whether I’m the guy, however this year works. I said the goal is to win. We need to be ready at all times. Can’t warm up to it. That’s our slogan, that’s what we’ve been saying: ‘Can’t warm up to it.’ I’m not really paying attention to how many carries I need, I don’t really believe in that.’
Footballguys View: Conner is going to get competition from guys like Jaylen Samuels, Benny Snell or rookie Anthony McFarland. He should be the starter, and Conner has low-end RB2 value for Fantasy GMs in 2020 due to his three-down skill set.
Dolphins | Malcolm Perry financials
Updating a previous story, Miami Dolphins RB/WR Malcolm Perry will earn $3.37 million on his four-year rookie contract.
Panthers | Luke Kuechly designation gives Panthers relief
Updating a previous story, by waiting until after June 1 to place LB Luke Kuechly on the Reserve/Retired list, the Carolina Panthers can spread Kuechly’s cap hit over the next seasons. They will save about $6 million against the cap in 2020.
NFL | Luke Kuechly officially on retired list
Former Carolina Panthers LB Luke Kuechly was officially placed on the Reserve/Retired list Tuesday, June 2, according to a source.
Eagles | Boston Scott headed for breakout season?
Philadelphia Eagles RB Boston Scott could be in store for a breakthrough 2020 season, his third in the NFL, according to Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Zangaro says Scott should be the No. 2 option behind Miles Sanders, even if the Eagles add a veteran running back late in free agency.
Dolphins | Malcolm Perry inks rookie deal
Miami Dolphins seventh-round RB/WR Malcolm Perry signed his four-year rookie contract Tuesday, June 2, according to a source. Financial terms were undisclosed.
49ers | Charlie Woerner vying for spot
San Francisco 49ers sixth-round pick TE Charlie Woerner will battle for the third tight end spot. He was known for his blocking in college, but head coach Kyle Shanahan said Woerner will have to be able to catch passes if he is going to make the team. Woerner had Pro Football Focus’ highest run-blocking grade among all draft-eligible tight ends with at least 200 run-blocking snaps.
Colts | Marlon Mack still the guy
Indianapolis Colts RB Marlon Mack has inherent respect as the starter, according to head coach Frank Reich. ‘I see it as a 1-1 (punch),’ Reich said, referring to Mack and second-round pick RB Jonathan Taylor. ‘The way the league has gone and the way roleplaying has been elevated in our league, it’s made it prominent. We used to say in San Diego that when we had Danny Woodhead. He was not our starter, he was our ‘role-playing’ starter. He played such a significant role. He had 80 catches in a year. You look at a guy like Nyheim Hines. We talk about Marlon and Jonathan, but what about Nyheim? He’s such a good third-down back that he’ll play a prominent (role). In some ways, (Hines) is a starter. He’s a role-playing starter.’
Footballguys View: Mack may still be ‘the guy’ but that definition has changed. Drafting Jonathan Taylor is a clear indication of at least a RBBC…for the carries in this Colts offense. Hines is going to get the most use as a receiver out of the backfield. Fantasy GMs need to adjust accordingly.