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Miles Sanders Ready To Be Lead Ball Carrier
Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders said he is ready to be the main ball carrier and believes that is why the team drafted him prior to last season. In 2019 Sanders led the team in carries, but only handled 179 carries while ceding work to Jordan Howard and Boston Scott. Scott is still around, […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoJason Kelce Confident In Eagles Offensive Line
Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is confident in the Eagles offensive line despite some question marks surrounding the left tackle position. Future Hall of Famer Jason Peters remains unsigned, though the team has Andre Dillard who was their first-round pick in the 2019 draft. Kelce mentioned he hopes to play with Peters again, but is […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoLeighton Vander Esch Recovering Well From Neck Surgery
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (neck) has been able to take part in the team's virtual offseason program and should be ready to take the field this summer when teams are allowed back at their facilities. Vander Esch said he feels "wonderful" and he is feeling as good now as he was before the […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoDeAndre Baker Won't Take Part In Virtual Program
New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker is not taking part in virtual offseason meetings so he can focus on his legal case. Baker and Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar were arrested Saturday and charged with four counts of armed robbery stemming from an incident at a cookout the players were attending Wednesday. If Baker were to […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoEagles Hope Coaching Changes Can Ignite Offense
The Philadelphia Eagles will look to rejuvenate their offense by incorporating some principles from Rich Scangarello, who was hired as a senior offensive assistant. Scangarello was formerly the quarterbacks coach for Kyle Shanahan with San Francisco, so he will look to "Shanahan-ize" an offense that has taken steps back since finishing as the third-ranked scoring […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoGiants Offense To Resemble Jason Garrett's
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge said that the offense is "not a carryover" from what the team did last season, and that it will be "similarly based" on what offensive coordinator Jason Garrett ran in Dallas. This makes sense as Judge is a former special team's coordinator so, he'll leave the offense in […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoCowboys Focused On Winning, Not Dak Prescott's Contract
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has still not signed the franchise tender, as he and the team are still in talks regarding a long-term contract. Despite Prescott being unsigned, owner Jerry Jones said in an interview that the team is focused on adding talent to surround the QB, who he is confident will be part […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoAndy Dalton Setting Up Second Half Of Career With Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton is viewing his one-year deal as a chance to set up the second half of his career as a starter, while doing what he can to help the team in the backup QB role this season. Dalton knows the Cowboys are Dak Prescott's team, but in a conference call with […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoGiovanny Urshela (3B, NYY) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~220 CURRENT ADP: ~250 overall ANALYSIS: Giovanny Urshela was an afterthought on the Yankees roster before last spring, but he wound up being one of their most indispensable players by season's end. In 132 games, Urshela batted .314 while also contributing elsewhere thanks to 21 homers and 74 runs batted in hitting […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoAntonio Gibson Will Be Used In Multiple Roles
Washington Redskins running back Antonio Gibson is embracing the comparison to Christian McCaffrey as someone who can stand out as both a running back and receiving threat. New Redskins coach Ron Rivera coached the Panthers star for the past two seasons, so it's easy to see Gibson being used similarly. While it's unfair to expect […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoCarson Wentz Not Concerned With Jalen Hurts Pick
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz said he is not concerned with the team drafting Oklahoma QB Jalen Hurts. Wetz is under contract through 2024, so the team using a second-round pick on a high-profile QB was one of the more interesting picks of the draft. Wentz played 16 games last year, but has dealt with […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoCarson Wentz Confirms Concussion Last Season
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz confirmed he had a concussion last season which knocked him out of the Eagles' playoff loss to Seattle. Wentz said he was dealing with symptoms and will do what he can to protect his head the best he can moving forward. This would help explain the Eagles drafting Oklahoma quarterback […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoDak Prescott Still Expected To Sign Franchise Tender
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is still expected to sign his franchise tender, with sources saying that the Andy Dalton deal is not related to Prescott still being unsigned. The franchise tender would pay Prescott roughly $31 million this season, but the two-time Pro Bowler hasn't signed yet because he wants a long-term deal. While the […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoRedskins Confident In Dwayne Haskins
Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. was given a vote of confidence by new head coach Ron Rivera in an interview with The Sports Junkies Thursday morning. Rivera said drafting Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa at number two overall was never a real option, mentioning they feel good about what they saw from Haskins last season. […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoGiants Pick Up Fifth-Year Option On Evan Engram
The New York Giants picked up the fifth-year option on tight end Evan Engram's rookie contract. The move protects Engram from being cut due to injury, which is important for a player like Engram who has missed a lot of time due to injury. The former first-round pick has missed 14 games in his first […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoGiants Make Tae Crowder This Year's Mr. Irrelevant
The New York Giants used the 255th and final pick of the 2020 NFL Draft on Georgia linebacker Tae Crowder. Mr. Irrelevant is a great athlete who will be a backup while the Giants attempt to harness his pure athleticism. He needs help in coverage and struggles to shed blocks in the run game, so […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoDerrek Tuszka Drafted In Seventh Round By Broncos
The Denver Broncos used the second-to-last pick of the 2020 NFL Draft on North Dakota State edge rusher Derrek Tuszka. Tuszka is a skilled pass rusher who can provide depth and learn how to get to the quarterback from Von Miller. He is a high-caliber athlete who can grow into an NFL role if he […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoVikings Add Offensive Line Depth With Kyle Hinton
The Minnesota Vikings used their last pick of the 2020 NFL Draft on offensive guard Kyle Hinton out of Washburn. Hinton has NFL size at 6-foot-3, 310 pounds, and displayed an advanced skill level for a small-school prospect. He'll need time to adjust to a higher level of competition, but he is a good interior […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoBroncos Use Seventh-Round Pick On Tyrie Cleveland
The Denver Broncos selected their third wide receiver of the 2020 NFL Draft in the seventh round when they picked Tyrie Cleveland out of Florida. Cleveland won't contribute immediately playing behind first- and second-round picks Jerry Jeudy and K.J. Hamler, in addition to Courtland Sutton. He'll likely begin his career on special teams but has […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoPackers Add To Secondary With Vernon Scott
The Green Bay Packers used the their last pick of the 2020 NFL Draft on TCU safety Vernon Scott in the seventh round. Scott has the size/speed combination that is enticing in the last round of the draft, but his skills are raw. He's a developmental pick for the Packers who will add depth for […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoLions Add To Defense With Jashon Cornell
The Detroit Lions used the 235th pick of the NFL Draft on Ohio State defensive end Jashon Cornell. At 6-foot-3 and 285 pounds, he has the ability to line up anywhere on the defensive line, which will help him stick in the NFL. Cornell will add depth to a Lions defensive front that was gashed […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoRams Select Baylor Linebacker Clay Johnston
The Los Angeles Rams used the first of three seventh-round picks on Baylor linebacker Clay Johnston. Johnston was a five-year player in college, so he is an older prospect. His age and a knee injury last season made him slide to the seventh round. He is a good coverage linebacker that can provide much-needed depth […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoEagles Add Linebacker Casey Toohill In Seventh Round
The Philadelphia Eagles added to their linebacker room in the seventh round, selecting Stanford linebacker Casey Toohill. Toohill is an older prospect, as it took him until his senior year to become a regular starter. Once in the lineup, Toohill was a monster, racking up eight sacks last year to go with 11.5 tackles for […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoSteelers Select Defensive Tackle Carlos Davis
The Pittsburgh Steelers used their seventh-round pick (232 overall) on Nebraska defensive tackle Carlos Davis. Davis has good athleticism for his size, as he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.82 seconds at the combine despite weighing in at 313 pounds. He tends to struggle in the run game but shows flashes of brilliance, which is […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoRedskins Draft Kamren Curl In Last Round Of Draft
The Washington Redskins selected Arkansas safety Kamren Curl with the second pick of the seventh round of Saturday's NFL Draft. Curl is a developmental project who is a bit of a linebacker/safety hybrid in the run game, but he has also played cornerback in his career. That kind of versatility is a good sign for […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoBengals Draft Another Linebacker In Markus Bailey
The Cincinnati Bengals opened up the seventh round of the NFL Draft by drafting Purdue's Markus Bailey, their third linebacker drafted this year. Cincinnati needed to upgrade the linebacker position and have clearly done that with Bailey still available in Round 7. He is a physical player good at taking on and shedding blocks. He […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoReceiver Freddie Swain Drafted By Seattle
The Seattle Seahawks used the last pick of the sixth round on Florida wide receiver Freddie Swain. Swain is a great route runner with big-time athleticism, so he'll be a bit of a developmental project for the Seahawks. He has the speed, as evidenced by his 4.46-second 40-yard dash at the combine. Swain won't see […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoColts Add Linebacker Jordan Glasgow In Sixth Round
The Indianapolis Colts used the last of three straight sixth-round picks on Michigan linebacker Jordan Glasgow. Glasgow lacks some athleticism but has a high football IQ and gets to the ball quickly in the run game. He is a solid blitzer who can get to the quarterback. He'll need to improve in pass coverage to […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoColts Draft Receiver Dezmon Patmon
The Indianapolis Colts added some much-needed receiver depth behind T.Y. Hilton by drafting Dezmon Patmon out of Washington State. Patmon is a huge target for new quarterback Philip Rivers. At 6-foot-4, Patmon's ability to high point the ball will make him a threat in the red zone. He's a burner who was used primarily as a […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoRavens Add Receiver Depth With James Proche
The Baltimore Ravens added to their receiver depth by selecting SMU wide receiver James Proche with the 201st pick in Saturday's NFL Draft. Proche is a good route runner with a knack for getting open. Scouts love his ball skills, mentioning that he attacks the football with reckless abandon. Proche was a monster his last […]
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