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Jaron Brown Impressing Offensive Coordinator
Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer has been very impressed with wide receiver Jaron Brown. “Jaron Brown, he’s not a young guy, but wow, talking about just an unbelievable camp, I mean, really stepping up,” Schottenheimer volunteered. Brown had 14 catches for 166 yards and five touchdowns last season and should have a much bigger […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMiguel Sano, Nelson Cruz Sitting Out Thursday
Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano and designated hitter Nelson Cruz are both out of the starting lineup on Thursday. Ehire Adrianza is at third base and is hitting seventh, while catcher Mitch Garver is the designated hitter and is batting third against Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer. Garver is the more attractive DFS play […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoBrett Gardner Out Against Blue Jays
New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Cameron Maybin will get the nod in left field and will bat ninth against Blue Jays starting pitcher Edwin Jackson. Maybin is batting .272/.372/.358 with a homer, eight RBI and five steals on the season in a backup role for the […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoCole Beasley On Track For Training Camp
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (abdomen) is on track to return for training camp following core muscle surgery. It's the first time he's undergone surgery and Beasley has only missed one game in his career. He's losing valuable time to gain chemistry with quarterback Josh Allen, but Beasley is expected to start the year […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoGleyber Torres Getting The Day Off
New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Thairo Estrada is playing shortstop and will hit eighth on Thursday against Blue Jays starting pitcher Edwin Jackson. Estrada has hit well in just 46 at-bats in 2019, slashing .304/.347/.565 with three homers and 11 RBI. However, he will have a […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJulio Jones Will Be At Minicamp, Grady Jarrett A Question Mark
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said that wide receiver Julio Jones and linebacker Vic Beasley will be at mandatory minicamp next week, but it's unknown if defensive tackle Grady Jarrett will be in attendance. Jarrett also skipped voluntary spring workouts after signing his franchise tender in April. He's pushing for a long-term deal and […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoAndrew Luck Expected To Be Ready For Minicamp
Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich is optimistic that quarterback Andrew Luck (calf) will return for veteran minicamp next week, but the team won't be concerned if he doesn't. Luck has been working out and throwing in the meantime. He is dealing with a minor calf strain, but there's no reason for the team to […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoPhillip Lindsay Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp
Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio said that running back Phillip Lindsay (wrist) is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in July. He's been limited to individual drills in spring practices as he recovers from a wrist injury he suffered on Christmas Eve. “I feel like I’m very close,” Lindsay said. […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoBrandon Nimmo Starting Rehab Assignment Thursday
New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) is starting his rehab assignment with High-A St. Lucie on Thursday and is hitting leadoff as the designated hitter. If he goes without any setbacks on his rehab assignment, the 26-year-old could rejoin the Mets next week. He's been bad this year with a .200/.344/.323 slash line, three […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMarquez Valdes-Scantling Has Stepped Up
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said that wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling "has had a fantastic spring and really stepped up as a guy who can be an every-down player." Behind top wideout Davante Adams, the Packers need the second-year wideout to improve alongside tight end Jimmy Graham. Going into his second year, MVS should […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoAaron Rodgers Will Continue To Lean On Davante Adams
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams, who was second in the NFL in targets with 169 last year behind Julio Jones' 170, is expected to see a healthy number of targets from quarterback Aaron Rodgers again. “I’d like to throw to Davante more,” Rodgers said. “He’s that open. We’ve got to keep finding ways […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoRyan Finley Struggling So Far
Cincinnati Bengals rookie quarterback Ryan Finley has looked bad so far in spring practices after the team took him in the fourth round this year. If he continues to underwhelm into training camp, he might be third on the quarterback depth chart behind Andy Dalton and Jeff Driskel.
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJordan Taylor Working As No. 3 Wideout
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Taylor has been working as the No. 3 wideout in spring practices. Taylor could be competing mainly with rookie Dillon Mitchell for the third spot behind Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs this year. The 27-year-old Taylor didn't play at all last year and has just 29 receptions for 351 yards […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJameis Winston Talks Up Scott Miller
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston said that rookie wide receiver Scott Miller has been excellent in practice this week. He's very quick and fast and could be an option in three-wide sets in 2019. He'll mainly be battling Breshad Perriman behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, but Miller has great speed that could help […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoChester Rogers Looking Good In Practices
Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that wide receiver Chester Rogers has looked "really good" in practices this week. Rogers is one of six players fighting for two roster spots alongside Zach Pascal, Reece Fountain, Marcus Johnson, Steve Ishmael, Krishawn Hogan, Jordan Veasy and Penny Hart. Rogers snagged a dozen or more passes all […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoTrent Williams Wants Trade Or Release
Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams said he doesn't have financial issues with the team at all, according to numerous sources with knowledge of the situation. He has demanded a trade or be released due to the team's handling of his recent medical situation. Williams is one of the best blind-side protectors in the NFL, […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoAdrian Peterson Aiming For 2,000 Yards
Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson said he is aiming for 2,000 yards in 2019. It will be a tall task for the veteran running back heading into his 13th season, even after he ran for 1,042 yards in 2018. Peterson will be 34 years old this season and became the fifth player to rush […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoGus Edwards Leaner And More Powerful
Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards is leaner and more powerful as he enters the 2019 season. He said he weighs the same as last year, but his body is trimmer and he is down to six percent body fat from nine percent in 2018. Edwards was the team's most productive runner in the second […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoBraves Emerging As Front-Runners For Dallas Keuchel
The Atlanta Braves have emerged as the front-runners for free-agent starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel, according to a source. The Yankees also remain in the mix, but Atlanta is making a big push. The Cardinals and Twins are other teams in the mix, and Keuchel should land with a club before the week is out now […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMichael Roberts Must Prove He Belongs
Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts must prove he belongs on the roster this offseason after the team added veterans at the position in free agency and drafted rookies as well. Jesse James and Logan Thomas were added in free agency and T.J. Hockenson (first round) and Isaac Nauta were taken in the draft. Roberts, […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoLions Could Use Three Tight Ends Often
The Detroit Lions could use three tight end sets often based on the way they're rolling personnel into practices this week. Jesse James, rookie T.J. Hockenson, Michael Roberts and Logan Thomas are all big bodies and can create mismatches based on personnel. The most intriguing of those names is Hockenson, who was a first-round pick […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoWade Davis Could Return This Weekend
Colorado Rockies closer Wade Davis (back) feels ready to return after his throwing session on Wednesday and could be activated during the series against the Mets this weekend. The veteran should return to the closer's role immediately after posting a 2.45 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, seven saves and 18 strikeouts in 14 2/3 innings before his […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMo Alie-Cox Has Shown Improvement
Indianapolis Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox, who is working as the No. 1 tight end in offseason workouts with Jack Doyle (hip) and Eric Ebron (groin) out, has shown incredible improvement from where he was two years ago. However, barring injuries to Doyle and/or Ebron during the year, Alie-Cox will have a limited role in […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoCam Sims Standing Out
Washington Redskins wide receiver Cam Sims has been standing out in practices this week and has developed a solid rapport with quarterbacks Case Keenum and rookie Dwayne Haskins. Sims showed big-play ability in 11-on-11 drills and scored a 60-yard touchdown on a pass from Keenum on Tuesday. Sims has yet to be active in an […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoPaul Richardson Limited In Practice
Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson (shoulder) was in full uniform at practice on Tuesday but was limited as he continues to recover from a shoulder injury that landed him on Injured Reserve in November. He went through individual workouts but stood off to the side for 7-on-7 and team drills. The 27-year-old should be […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoCase Keenum Sharper Than Dwayne Haskins In Practice
Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum was sharper than rookie Dwayne Haskins in minicamp practice on Tuesday. Haskins also had moments of success, but he was somewhat inconsistent throwing the ball in the face of constant pressure. He also made a questionable decision in a two-minute drill when he took off running with a few seconds […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoDiamondbacks Interested In Mike Leake
The Arizona Diamondbacks were working on a trade to acquire Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Mike Leake earlier this week, according to MLB sources. Leake took the mound on Wednesday against the Astros and threw a complete game. There's a chance that his performance on Wednesday could re-open the talks between the two teams or generate […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoHunter Strickland, Felix Hernandez Throw Bullpens Thursday
Seattle Mariners closer Hunter Strickland (lat) and starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (lat) both threw successful bullpen sessions on Thursday. Strickland will throw another one on Sunday and expects to start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma next week. Strickland is obviously closer to a return than Hernandez and should retake the closer role when he […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoX-Rays Negative On Shin-Soo Choo
X-rays came back negative on Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo (hand) after he was hit by a pitch in the left hand late in the game Wednesday night. It doesn't look to be a serious injury, but the Rangers could still decide to hold him out on Thursday. The 36-year-old hasn't shown any signs of […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoCollin McHugh Throws Bullpen
Houston Astros pitcher Collin McHugh (elbow) threw off a mound for the first time on Wednesday, throwing 18 fastballs in the session. McHugh said the session went great. If all goes well with McHugh's rehab, he could be an option for their starting rotation around the end of the month. The right-hander has had a […]
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