New York Jets TE Chris Herndon could underwhelm in 2020 because of the way head coach Adam Gase utilizes the tight end position, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN.com. When Gase was with the Miami Dolphins from 2016 to 2018, his tight ends finished with a league-low 150 catches in that span.
Monthly Archives: July 2020
Patriots | Bigger role for Damien Harris?
New England Patriots RB Damien Harris has a ‘great future’ with the team, according to running backs coach Ivan Fears, and Mike Reiss of ESPN.com believes Harris ‘is a good bet to take a significant leap in 2020.’
Bills | Jake Fromm an underdog for No. 2 job
Buffalo Bills QB Jake Fromm probably will be an underdog for the No. 2 quarterback during training camp since he did not have any practice this offseason and because QB Matt Barkley has a better understanding of the offense.
Footballguys View: That sounds about right for the 2020 fifth-round pick. Fromm was a three-year starter in college at Georgia and known as a game manager as a quarterback. He lacks impressive physical skills but he’s an accurate passer who does a good job of leading his receivers. Fromm has the makings of a capable reserve quarterback for his NFL career.
Steelers | Leo Lewis could make team
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Leo Lewis has a chance to make the final roster if he can play well at inside linebacker during training camp and is willing to play on special teams.
Lions | D’Andre Swift signs rookie deal
Detroit Lions second-round draft choice RB D’Andre Swift signed a four-year contract with the Lions Saturday, July 4. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Patriots | New England optimistic in Cam Newton’s health
New England Patriots QB Cam Newton is in town to complete his physical Saturday, July 4 – a process that will reportedly take a few days to complete – but the team is ‘confident in his condition’ and ‘no issues at all are anticipated on his physical,’ according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Bills | Gabriel Davis to make immediate contribution?
Buffalo Bills WR Gabriel Davis could be ‘a plug-and-play weapon’ for the team this season, according to Maddy Glab of the team’s website.
Bills | Zack Moss to bring thump to backfield
Buffalo Bills RB Zack Moss is expected to play a role similar to the one that Frank Gore enjoyed in 2019, according to general manager Brandon Beane.
Dolphins | Jordan Howard to be busy?
Miami Dolphins RB Jordan Howard could ‘come close to doubling’ the number of carries RB Matt Breida will receive, according to Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com.
Cowboys | Dallas not interested in David Njoku
Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku is not receiving any trade interest from Dallas Cowboys, according to sources.