In today’s Three and Out: Are the Texans eyeing Blake Bortles in the draft? What does it mean for Matt Schaub’s future?
Texans eyeing Blake Bortles at No. 1?

In today’s Three and Out: Drew Brees thinks Matthew Stafford will improve under his new O.C.; Kirk Cousins says he’s open to being traded.
New Lions OC out to help Matthew Stafford succeed

In today’s Three and Out: Julian Edelman could force the Patriots to make some tough choices; Michael Vick says he’ll be a Week 1 starter next season.
Julian Edelman unsure of return to Patriots

In today’s Three and Out: Is C.J. Spiller suited to be a workhorse back? Jordan Reed earns rave reviews from his new offensive coordinator.
Former scout: C.J. Spiller ‘can’t be a workhorse back’

In today’s Three and Out: Matt Forte is ready to continue his workhorse role; Gary Kubiak is optimistic about Baltimore’s run game … and FGs worth four points?
Matt Forte expects to be a workhorse in 2014

With “A Football Life” looking at Jerry Rice’s amazing career, Marcas Grant looks at the streak that solidified Rice as both a real and fantasy Hall of Famer.
A Football Life: Jerry Rice’s amazing streak

Cowboys hire Linehan to call plays: Never being a group to shy away from out-of-the-box ideas, the Dallas Cowboys have hired former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Scott Linehan to call plays. But there’s a twist — the Cowboys are also retaining Bill Callahan to be the team’s offensive coordinator. Linehan spent the past five seasons leading the Lions’ offense and turned them into a top 10 outfit over the past three campaigns. While life in Detroit has centered on the passing game, Linehan has had some success running the football in the past. In 2002-03, his Minnesota Vikings were in the top five in rushing yards. The biggest issue could be a divergence of opinion among the team’s braintrust in how to operate […]
Cowboys add another play-caller to the mix

Johnson to have surgery: Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson will reportedly undergo surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his knee. It was the same injury Johnson played a bulk of the season with, likely contributing to a season in which he ran for just 1,077 yards — the second-lowest total of his career. It’s with that production and now a knee surgery that the speedy running back heads into free agency. Since he is adamant against taking a pay cut, it’s hard to imagine Johnson returning to Tennessee next season. However, it could be interesting to see how many teams have an interest in the veteran and what role he would potentially fit into. Amendola could be cut: Speculation is […]
Chris Johnson knee surgery worth watching

In today’s Three and Out: Pettine praises Hoyer, David Wilson expresses optimism and Adrian Peterson has successful surgery.
Pettine: Brian Hoyer is a ‘winner’

Mike Pettine is certain to help get the Cleveland Browns defense to the next level. But his bigger task will be transforming the offense.
Pettine has work to do as new Browns coach