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Francisco Rodriguez Not Ready To Retire
Free-agent relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez last pitched in the major leagues for the Detroit Tigers in June of 2017, but he's hoping to make his way back onto a major league roster. The 38-year-old has pitched in the Nationals minor league system, an independent team in the United State and in Mexico since his release […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoYoung Broncos Team At Disadvantage This Offseason?
Offseason workout restrictions because of COVID-19 are making things difficult for all NFL teams this year, but it might be even more difficult for a young Denver Broncos team with a second-year quarterback in Drew Lock, who doesn't even have a full year of experience under his belt and is learning a new system under […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoBartolo Colon Wants To Play One More Season
Free-agent starting pitcher Bartolo Colon, who hasn't thrown a pitch in the major leagues since September of 2018, is hoping to pitch one more season in the majors, and he would prefer it being with the New York Mets if he was given the choice. Colon has pitched 21 seasons in the big leagues and […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoEd Oliver To Take Part In Virtual Program
Buffalo Bills defensive lineman Ed Oliver, who was arrested on Saturday night in Houston on misdemeanor DWI and weapon charges, is still taking part in the team's virtual offseason program, according to a league source. The Bills will let Oliver's legal process play out. The former No. 9 overall pick in 2019 had a solid […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoAaron Rodgers Happy With Progress During Virtual Program
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has heaped praise on the young collection of receivers behind No. 1 target Davante Adams. Most notably has been Allen Lazard, the former undrafted free agent who didn't make the roster last year out of camp, but who ended up becoming the No. 2 behind Adams by season's end. […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoChargers Considered Cam Newton
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said in an interview with CBS Sports Radio that the team "absolutely" considered signing quarterback Cam Newton after he was released by the Panthers, saying, "We did take a look at that." But instead the Bolts stuck with Tyrod Taylor and second-year backup Easton Stick before drafting Justin […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoLamical Perine Could Be Le'Veon Bell's Top Backup
Senior Bowl executive director and former NFL scout Jim Nagy expects rookie running back Lamical Perine "to be (Le'Veon Bell's) top backup next year." Nagy also wouldn't be surprised if Perine emerged as "the guy" for the Jets running game in two or three years despite his 4.6-second 40-yard dash at the NFL combine back […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJets Really Like Ashtyn Davis
The New York Jets are really high on rookie safety Ashtyn Davis, and the team was surprised that he was available near the top of the third round in last month's draft. If it weren't for groin surgery last December, Davis likely would have performed well at the NFL combine and raised his draft stock […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMarcus Maye's Days With The Jets Numbered?
New York Jets safety Marcus Maye's days may be numbered with the team after they selected Ashtyn Davis with the 68th overall pick in this year's draft, according to ESPN New York's Rich Cimini. Davis' arrival raises questions about the long-term future of Maye, the team's second-round pick in 2017 who is entering the final […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoAnthony Harris Signs Franchise Tender
Minnesota Vikings safety Anthony Harris signed his franchise tender on Sunday, and his agents and the Vikings will continue to work on a long-term extension in the meantime. The two sides will have until July 15 to work out a long-term extension. It was a surprise back when the Vikings put the franchise tag on […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoCody Latimer Arrested On Five Charges
Washington Redskins wide receiver Cody Latimer was arrested on Saturday morning in Douglas County, Colorado, on five charges. Latimer was later released after posting $25,000 bond. He was charged with three felonies (assault in the second degree, menacing, illegal discharge of a firearm) and two misdemeanors (prohibited use of a weapon and reckless endangerment). The […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoNick Foles Has The Playbook Down
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy thinks that quarterback Nick Foles has already caught up to Mitchell Trubisky when it comes to learning the offense. Foles has gotten up to speed through the digital playbook and meetings on Zoom despite being traded from the Jaguars two months ago and not having any on-field work due […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoNFL Facilities May Begin Opening On May 19
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell sent a memo to all teams on Friday stating that they may begin reopening team facilities on Tuesday, May 19, provided that they are in compliance with public health requirements in their jurisdictions and governing state and local regulations. Teams may have no more than 50 percent of the staff in […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoBuccaneers To Run More 12 Personnel?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians will stick mostly to the offense that he ran in 2019, meaning new quarterback Tom Brady will have to adjust to the team's scheme while also implementing some of the stuff he ran in New England to make him comfortable. NFL.com's Bucky Brooks expects Tampa to run more […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJoe Burrow Giving His Input On Playbook
Cincinnati Bengals second-year head coach Zac Taylor is soliciting rookie quarterback Joe Burrow's input on the playbook. Taylor said he's getting more comfortable in his role and feels better prepared to handle all of his responsibilities, which could make him a more confident and composed play-caller in 2020. That starts with building better game plans […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJordan Hicks Could Be Ready To Go Shortly After Season Starts
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Hicks (elbow), who likely would've been out until at least the All-Star break under a normal season in 2020 after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his right elbow last June, could be back within a short time from the start of a reconfigured 2020 season. The 23-year-old has been […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoAaron Rodgers Wants To Play Into His 40s
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, 36, said "the goal is to play into my 40s. That hasn't changed." In his first public comments since the Packers shocked everyone by trading up within the first round to take quarterback Jordan Love, Rodgers also said "he didn't get asked to be drafted by the Packers. He's […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJedrick Wills Soaking Up Information From Virtual Program
Cleveland Browns offensive line coach Bill Callahan has been impressed with rookie left tackle Jedrick Wills during the team's virtual offseason program. "He is really a sponge of information. He has absorbed all the content that you can give him and he wants more. I am really excited about him. I am eager to at […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoPatrick Queen Should Start From Day 1
Baltimore Ravens rookie linebacker Patrick Queen, who fell to the Ravens at 28th overall in the first round of the draft, has the instincts and athleticism to start in Week 1. It's unknown if Queen will play on the weak side or in the middle, but either way, he should be starting right away in […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoWill Richardson Moving To Left Tackle
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone said that offensive tackle Will Richardson is moving to left tackle full time, with rookie Ben Bartch slotting in at right guard. Bartch was a fourth-round pick in this year's draft, but he should start immediately on Jacksonville's offensive line. Cam Robinson is the team's starting blind-side protector for […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJordan Glasgow Could Become Core Special Teamer
Indianapolis Colts rookie linebacker Jordan Glasgow is expected to make the 53-man roster and be a core special teamer from Day 1, in the opinion of Kevin Bowen. The Colts think Glasgow should be able to transition from being a strong Big Ten special teams player in college. While he should be able to make […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoDezmon Patmon Unlikely To Make Immediate Impact
Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Dezmon Patmon, who had just 12 career starts in college, is unlikely to make an immediate impact in his rookie season. Wideouts T.Y. Hilton, fellow rookie Michael Pittman Jr., Parris Campbell and Zach Pascal are four locks at the position. Patmon will be in the mix with Marcus Johnson, Reece […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoIsaiah Rodgers Must Stand Out On Special Teams
Indianapolis Colts rookie cornerback Isaiah Rodgers must become a special teams contributor as a gunner and/or return man if he wants to make the team this year. The 5-foot-10, 170-pounder should get a look as a backup for the nickel spot on defense, but veteran T.J. Carrie could also be a fit there. The Colts […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoRob Windsor Not A Lock To Make Roster
Indianapolis Colts rookie defensive tackle Rob Windsor is not a lock to make the final roster or earn playing time in 2020. He's in the mix at the deepest position on the Colts roster, which doesn't make it any easier. Windsor is expected to play the one-technique, which would mean backing up Grover Stewart. However, […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoDanny Pinter Unlikely To Start In 2020
Indianapolis Colts rookie offensive guard Danny Pinter is unlikely to start in his rookie season, barring an injury to the offensive line. It's unrealistic that he'd push right guard Mark Glowinski in this abbreviated offseason on top of the fact that Pinter was a right tackle in college. The Colts have talked about Pinter potentially […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJacob Eason Expected To Make Final Roster
Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Jacob Eason is expected to make the team's final 53-man roster, in the opinion of Kevin Bowen. However, he's unlikely to take a snap in 2020 unless both Philip Rivers and Jacoby Brissett go down with injuries. Rivers, despite his age, has made 224 straight starts in the NFL. Expect Eason […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJulian Blackmon Could Open On PUP List
Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard has mentioned that rookie safety Julian Blackmon (knee) isn't likely to contribute until October, which would put him at around 10 months removed from his torn ACL. That means Blackmon could be a candidate to open the year on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Even when he's healthy, […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJonathan Taylor Will Play From Day 1
Indianapolis Colts rookie running back Jonathan Taylor was drafted at No. 41 overall and will play a lot in his rookie season alongside Marlon Mack, especially with the historic college resume that comes with him. It's possible that Taylor and Mack could switch off series, with one of them working the first- and second-down roles. […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoDwayne Haskins Has Slimmed Down
Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. revealed on his Twitter account that he has slimmed down to 220 pounds this offseason after being listed at 230 pounds in his rookie season in 2019. The former Ohio State star looked like a deer in headlights at times last year, but he did make some progress to […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMatthew Stafford Not Concerned By Trade Rumors
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford hasn't given much thought to trade rumors earlier this year and has always prepared as if he'd be the team's quarterback in 2020 and for many years to come. The rumors started with the possibility that the Lions would draft Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa at No. 3 overall. Stafford also put […]
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