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Thomas Dimitroff not shying away from high expectations - ProFootballTalk
Getty ImagesAfter the Falcons chose to retain head coach Dan Quinn and General Manager Thomas Dimitroff for the 2020 season, team owner Arthur Blank made it clear that he expects after a pair of 7-9 finishes the last two years.Dimitroff said for the team’s website that he thinks the Falcons have “definitely gotten better” during an eventful offseason. Tight end left while arrived in a trade, they swapped for at running back and is in as an edge rusher with moving on to Tennessee.The draft brought cornerback and defensive end in the first two rounds and the entire package has Dimitroff...…Getty ImagesAfter the Falcons chose to retain head coach Dan Quinn and General Manager Thomas Dimitroff for the 2020 season, team owner Arthur Blank made it clear that he expects after a pair of 7-9 finishes the last two years.Dimitroff said for the team’s website that he thinks the Falcons have “definitely gotten better” during an eventful offseason. Tight end left while arrived in a trade, they swapped for at running back and is in as an edge rusher with moving on to Tennessee.The draft brought cornerback and defensive end in the first two rounds and the entire package has Dimitroff...WW…
Bruce Arians: Devonta Freeman's price too high for us - ProFootballTalk
Getty ImagesFree agent running back said recently that he isn’t , but he hasn’t found a team willing to hit his desired price to play during the 2020 season.It doesn’t look like the Buccaneers are going to be the team that changes the situation for Freeman.They’ve been reported as an interested party and head coach Bruce Arians confirmed as much during a Wednesday conference call, but added a caveat. Arians said, via multiple reports, that Freeman is asking for more money than the team is looking to spend given their current salary cap situation.The NFLPA’s daily salary cap report shows the...…Getty ImagesFree agent running back said recently that he isn’t , but he hasn’t found a team willing to hit his desired price to play during the 2020 season.It doesn’t look like the Buccaneers are going to be the team that changes the situation for Freeman.They’ve been reported as an interested party and head coach Bruce Arians confirmed as much during a Wednesday conference call, but added a caveat. Arians said, via multiple reports, that Freeman is asking for more money than the team is looking to spend given their current salary cap situation.The NFLPA’s daily salary cap report shows the...WW…
Zac Taylor: Joe Burrow "as advertised" during offseason work - ProFootballTalk
Getty ImagesThe move to remote offseason programs this offseason made for an unusual transition to NFL life for first overall pick , but Bengals head coach Zac Taylor feels it was a productive one.Taylor discussed how the program unfolded with Albert Breer of SI.com and said it included walkthroughs of plays that involved center making blocking calls before Burrow checked to see if the team needed to get out of the play before calling the cadence.Once that was down, Taylor would call Burrow with a play call that he’d then relate to the team. Taylor said that it was important to hear Burrow...…Getty ImagesThe move to remote offseason programs this offseason made for an unusual transition to NFL life for first overall pick , but Bengals head coach Zac Taylor feels it was a productive one.Taylor discussed how the program unfolded with Albert Breer of SI.com and said it included walkthroughs of plays that involved center making blocking calls before Burrow checked to see if the team needed to get out of the play before calling the cadence.Once that was down, Taylor would call Burrow with a play call that he’d then relate to the team. Taylor said that it was important to hear Burrow...WW…
Saints OC: Jameis Winston smart, sharp, asking the right questions - ProFootballTalk
Getty Imageshasn’t had a chance to work with the Saints on the field this offseason, but the quarterback has found a way to make a positive impression on offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael.Carmichael had a conference call with reporters on Tuesday and many of the questions dealt with the members of the team’s quarterback room. The nature of those questions varied whether they were about , or Winston with queries concerning Winston having a lot to do with whether Carmichael thinks the team can fix the turnover issues that left Winston to take a backup job this offseason.Carmichael said he...…Getty Imageshasn’t had a chance to work with the Saints on the field this offseason, but the quarterback has found a way to make a positive impression on offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael.Carmichael had a conference call with reporters on Tuesday and many of the questions dealt with the members of the team’s quarterback room. The nature of those questions varied whether they were about , or Winston with queries concerning Winston having a lot to do with whether Carmichael thinks the team can fix the turnover issues that left Winston to take a backup job this offseason.Carmichael said he...WW…
Frank Reich: Inherent respect for Marlon Mack as returning starter - ProFootballTalk
Getty ImagesThe addition of to the Colts backfield in the second round of the draft has led to questions about how the team will balance the workload in their backfield.They have back after running for 1,999 yards and 17 touchdowns over the last two seasons and remains on hand after catching 107 passes over the same period of time. Head coach Frank Reich discussed how the pieces go together on Monday and said that Mack’s past work as the starter will factor into the pecking order, although he went on to downplay the significance of that spot.“There’s definitely inherent respect for ,” Reich...…Getty ImagesThe addition of to the Colts backfield in the second round of the draft has led to questions about how the team will balance the workload in their backfield.They have back after running for 1,999 yards and 17 touchdowns over the last two seasons and remains on hand after catching 107 passes over the same period of time. Head coach Frank Reich discussed how the pieces go together on Monday and said that Mack’s past work as the starter will factor into the pecking order, although he went on to downplay the significance of that spot.“There’s definitely inherent respect for ,” Reich...WW…
Tyrann Mathieu wants to make voting cool - ProFootballTalk
Getty ImagesDuring a Wednesday conference call, Chiefs quarterback said he is going to continue using his platform to push for changes that “make this world ” and he has some company in the locker room on that front.Safety joined Mahomes in last week’s video from NFL players calling on the league to do more to address racial inequality and he’s joining the quarterback in another effort. Mathieu said on Wednesday that creating change is about “a lot more than just protesting” and that’s why he and Mahomes are leading a voter registration effort.Mathieu said that voting gives people a voice...…Getty ImagesDuring a Wednesday conference call, Chiefs quarterback said he is going to continue using his platform to push for changes that “make this world ” and he has some company in the locker room on that front.Safety joined Mahomes in last week’s video from NFL players calling on the league to do more to address racial inequality and he’s joining the quarterback in another effort. Mathieu said on Wednesday that creating change is about “a lot more than just protesting” and that’s why he and Mahomes are leading a voter registration effort.Mathieu said that voting gives people a voice...WW…
John Harbaugh: Ravens have to understand how to beat opponents determined to beat you - ProFootballTalk
Getty ImagesNo one was entirely sure what to expect when the Ravens took the field to start the 2019 regular season, but it’s fair to say that few were thinking they’d see 59 points and 643 yards of offense in Week One.On Thursday, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh compared that uncertainty about what the team would look like as being an iceberg because “90 percent of what we were going to be capable of was still under water.” Week One woke up a lot of people and the Ravens’ success over the rest of the regular season meant that the Titans weren’t caught sleeping come the playoffs..The Titans...…Getty ImagesNo one was entirely sure what to expect when the Ravens took the field to start the 2019 regular season, but it’s fair to say that few were thinking they’d see 59 points and 643 yards of offense in Week One.On Thursday, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh compared that uncertainty about what the team would look like as being an iceberg because “90 percent of what we were going to be capable of was still under water.” Week One woke up a lot of people and the Ravens’ success over the rest of the regular season meant that the Titans weren’t caught sleeping come the playoffs..The Titans...WW…
Gabe Jackson's salary now guaranteed for the 2020 season - ProFootballTalk
Getty ImagesAfter reports that was on the trade block this offseason, Raiders General Manager Mike Mayock said in April that Jackson will be the team’s in 2020.It will be pricey if they decide to change their mind now. Jackson’s $9.35 million salary for the coming season is now guaranteed.Jackson told Vic Tafur of TheAthletic.com that he wasn’t sure exactly how things would play out as the Raiders added other options at guard, but he’s looking forward to working with left guard on a line that returns all five starters.“I hadn’t heard anything, and you never know,” Jackson said in a phone...…Getty ImagesAfter reports that was on the trade block this offseason, Raiders General Manager Mike Mayock said in April that Jackson will be the team’s in 2020.It will be pricey if they decide to change their mind now. Jackson’s $9.35 million salary for the coming season is now guaranteed.Jackson told Vic Tafur of TheAthletic.com that he wasn’t sure exactly how things would play out as the Raiders added other options at guard, but he’s looking forward to working with left guard on a line that returns all five starters.“I hadn’t heard anything, and you never know,” Jackson said in a phone...WW…
Philip Rivers on whether he's over the hill: Let's turn on the tape - ProFootballTalk
Getty ImagesNeither the Chargers nor quarterback were able to repeat their 2018 success last season, which helped pave the way for a parting of the ways this offseason.Rivers signed a one-year contract with the Colts in April, although that didn’t stop some people from suggesting that Rivers’ days as a top-flight quarterback are in the past. Rivers was asked about those critiques on a conference call with reporters on Wednesday.“Couldn’t ? Shoot, let’s turn on the tape,” Rivers said, via Zak Keefer of TheAthletic.com. “I definitely had some throws I want back, and I’ll own every 1 of those,...…Getty ImagesNeither the Chargers nor quarterback were able to repeat their 2018 success last season, which helped pave the way for a parting of the ways this offseason.Rivers signed a one-year contract with the Colts in April, although that didn’t stop some people from suggesting that Rivers’ days as a top-flight quarterback are in the past. Rivers was asked about those critiques on a conference call with reporters on Wednesday.“Couldn’t ? Shoot, let’s turn on the tape,” Rivers said, via Zak Keefer of TheAthletic.com. “I definitely had some throws I want back, and I’ll own every 1 of those,...WW…
Marty Hurney won't say if NFL has been in touch about Tommy Stevens pursuit - ProFootballTalk
Getty ImagesThe Saints traded into the seventh round of this year’s draft in order to select former Mississippi State quarterback and Saints head coach Sean Payton said later that he in order to keep Stevens from going to the Panthers as an undrafted free agent.According to Payton, the Panthers and Stevens had agreed to a deal before the draft is over. That’s prohibited as teams can speak to players, but NFL rules preclude them from discussing financial matters or entering into an agreement.The Panthers denied the allegation shortly after the draft and General Manager Marty Hurney did so...…Getty ImagesThe Saints traded into the seventh round of this year’s draft in order to select former Mississippi State quarterback and Saints head coach Sean Payton said later that he in order to keep Stevens from going to the Panthers as an undrafted free agent.According to Payton, the Panthers and Stevens had agreed to a deal before the draft is over. That’s prohibited as teams can speak to players, but NFL rules preclude them from discussing financial matters or entering into an agreement.The Panthers denied the allegation shortly after the draft and General Manager Marty Hurney did so...WW…