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Marvin Jones Jr. Making Plays In Training Camp
Jacksonville Jaguars veteran wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. is off to a strong start in camp. Per Jamal St. Cyr of News4Jax, Jones "has made big plays on every day of camp. He will be a big-time player for the Jaguars this year." It's no surprise that Jones is already making plays. Jones has been […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoRashaad Penny Slimmed Down And Feeling Faster
Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny is healthy and down to 223 pounds early in training camp. Penny said "I'm the lightest I've ever been... I feel way faster," and head coach Pete Carroll added that it's the "best he's looked since we've seen him." Penny has talent and pedigree as a former first-rounder, but […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoDaniel Jones "Brutal" In Third Practice Of Training Camp
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones struggled mightily in the team's third training camp practice on Friday. Per Zack Rosenblatt of NJ.com, Jones "was brutal" and he "looks out of sync with a few of his top receivers... there wasn't really anything positive to take away from [his] performance." In his first two NFL seasons, […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoSammy Watkins Off To A Great Start In Training Camp
Baltimore Ravens veteran wide receiver Sammy Watkins is turning heads early on in training camp practices. Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman called Watkins "one of the best receivers in the NFL, period," and ESPN's Jamison Hensley noted that Watkins "has been the Ravens' best WR in the first three days of training camp." Watkins' talent […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoJustin Fields Sharper In Second Training Camp Practice
Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields showed improvement in Friday's practice. Per Patrick Finley of the Sun Times, "Fields was sharper today than he was yesterday... [the] team has to be excited about the improvement." There are high expectations for Fields in Chicago, but it's unfair to expect him to light it up from day […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoEzekiel Elliott's Workload To Be Managed?
Dallas Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliott could see a slight drop in touches this season compared to years past. Head coach Mike McCarthy spoke to reporters on Friday about Elliott's workload, saying "We've got some younger guys who can play and produce, so it's not necessary for Zeke to run the ball 25-30 times […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoZach Wilson Performs Poorly In First Training Camp Practice
Newly signed New York Jets rookie quarterback Zach Wilson had a tough go of it in his first training camp practice as a professional. Per NYDN's D.J. Bien Aime, Wilson "wasn't good, and to be real, he was bad. Indecisive, inaccurate, threw a pick, held the ball a lot." Wilson's poor showing is alarming, but […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoLaviska Shenault Jr. Showing Off Improved Athleticism And Route Running
Jacksonville Jaguars second-year wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. looks like a different player early on in training camp. Per John Reid, Shenault is "bigger, faster and [a] better route runner" than he was as a rookie. Reid's report regarding Shenault comes on the heels of persistent positive buzz earlier in the offseason. Between reports backing […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoPhillip Dorsett II Off To A Slow Start In Training Camp
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Phillip Dorsett II has been shaky in early practices, failing to take advantage of ample opportunities. Per John Shipley, Dorsett "has struggled with the consistency of his hands more than the other top receivers." The former first-round pick of the Indianapolis Colts is competing primarily with second-year wideout Collin Johnson for […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoTravis Etienne Jr. Impressive In Second Training Camp Practice
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Travis Etienne Jr. put his talent on display for the first time in Thursday's practice. Per John Shipley, "Etienne broke off several long runs on Thursday," and "made several nice catches out of the backfield, showing off the ability to catch outside his frame." Etienne's performance littered with big plays […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoTrevor Lawrence Dazzles Again In Second Practice
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence built on his impressive showing in Wednesday's practice and took things to another level on Thursday. SI's John Shipley noted that "Lawrence just impressed time and time again," and that "there is also a sizeable difference in terms of how quick he is processing plays and pulling the trigger." […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoTravis Kelce Leaves Practice With Back/Hip Tightness
Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce left practice on Thursday with back and hip tightness according to the team. The issues don't seem very serious at this point in time, but it's a mildly concerning event nonetheless. Kelce has been the NFL's premier receiving tight end the last few years, and he's coming […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoJameis Winston Looking Sharp Early In Training Camp
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston performed at a high level during the team's Thursday practice. Winston is competing with Taysom Hill for the starting job, and at this point, there isn't clarity on who is leading the competition. Winston's performance early in camp should help, however, as Larry Holder noted that he "certainly looked […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoA.J. Brown Unguardable Early In Training Camp
Tennessee Titans star wide receiver A.J. Brown is dominating training camp practices. Brown had offseason surgery on both knees, so there were some questions about his participation early in camp, but he's quickly putting those to rest. According to Austin Stanley, Brown "continues to look unguardable through 2 days of Titans camp... breaking off double […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoA.J. Dillon Looking More Comfortable In Year Two
Green Bay Packers second-year running back A.J. Dillon appears to be more comfortable in year two according to his backfield mate Aaron Jones. Jones also mentioned that Dillon "worked a lot on his hands during the off-season." Dillon's skillset will always be that of a power back at 6-foot 247 pounds, but improving as a […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoDenzel Mims Working Exclusively With The Second Team
New York Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims has yet to take a first-team rep through two training camp practices, signaling that the new coaching staff may be down on the second-year wideout. Mims, who starred at Baylor, is a great athlete whom many draft analysts considered to be a receiver with significant upside, but he's […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoJets Finally Sign First Round Quarterback Zach Wilson
New York Jets rookie quarterback Zach Wilson finally signed a four-year $35.1 million deal on Thursday, making him the last first-rounder from the 2021 draft to sign. The two sides had been going back and forth on signing bonus payout timeframe and offset language. Ultimately, Wilson will be getting all of his signing bonus upfront […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoJames O'Shaughnessy A Standout In First Training Camp Practice
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end James O'Shaughnessy is already impressing in training camp after drawing positive reviews in prior offseason workouts. O'Shaughnessy "had the best play of any Jaguar in Wednesday's practice" when he caught a "beautiful 30+ yard Gardner Minshew pass along the right sideline, with the veteran tight end twisting his body in the […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoTrevor Lawrence Stellar In First Training Camp Practice
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence excelled in the team's first training camp practice on Wednesday. Lawrence didn't get the first reps with the first team, as Gardner Minshew II had that honor, but he made the most of his time on the field. Per SI's John Shipley, Lawrence "shined" and was "completely mistake-free." Any […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoGardner Minshew II Takes First First-Team Reps In Training Camp
Jacksonville Jaguars Quarterback Gardner Minshew II was under center for the first first-team reps during seven-on-seven drills during the opening practice of training camp. Minshew, a third-year QB out of Washington State, is widely expected to be the backup quarterback to Trevor Lawrence, so this news is a bit surprising. The news isn't totally shocking, […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoBroncos Sign Second-Round RB Javonte Williams To A Four-Year Deal
The Denver Broncos completed the signing of their 2021 draft class by signing second-rounder Javonte Williams to a four-year contract on Friday. Williams was electric in his final year at North Carolina, posting 1445 total yards and 22 total touchdowns while averaging 7.3 yards per carry. The Broncos brass has talked up Williams throughout the […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoPackers Agree To Terms With Third-Round WR Amari Rodgers
The Green Bay Packers signed third-round pick Amari Rodgers to a four-year deal that officially completes the signing of all of the team's 2021 draft picks. Rodgers, a 5-foot-9 slot weapon, was very productive at Clemson and projects to be used creatively in the Packers offense regardless of who lines up under center. In college, […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoBrowns Sign First-Round CB Greg Newsome II To A Four Year Deal
The Cleveland Browns officially signed rookie cornerback Greg Newsome II to a four-year deal after selecting him 26th overall in April's draft. Newsome was a three-year standout at Northwestern University, finishing top five in passes defensed among all Big Ten players in 2019 and 2020 while also receiving third-team All-American honors in 2020. Newsome figures […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoMalik Hooker Nearing A Deal With The Cowboys
Malik Hooker, a former first-round draft choice of the Indianapolis Colts, is close to signing with the Dallas Cowboys pending a physical. It's no secret that Dallas has been looking for secondary help following a disastrous 2020 season on the back end of their defense, and Hooker could be just what the team is looking […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoTrevor Lawrence Not Ready To Be Named Starting Quarterback?
Jacksonville Jaguars star rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence has been progressing well in offseason workouts, but head coach Urban Meyer doesn't believe that he's ready to be named the starter. Meyer said of Lawrence, "He's not ready yet, but he doesn't have to be ready yet.. he's probably advanced maybe a little quicker than we would've […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoTravis Etienne Jr. Expected To Be Jaguars Primary Receiving Back
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Travis Etienne Jr. was selected 25th overall in this year's NFL draft after a prolific college career at Clemson in which he displayed elite pass-catching ability out of the backfield. Etienne projects to be involved heavily in the Jaguars passing game in 2021, possibly even in a hybrid role where […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoJames Robinson Should Lead Jaguars In Carries
Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson was a revelation in his rookie season last year, totaling 1,414 yards from scrimmage and 10 total touchdowns. Despite his success, the new Jaguars regime, led by head coach Urban Meyer, drafted Travis Etienne in the first round and signed veteran Carlos Hyde in free agency. While Robinson will likely see […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoGardner Minshew II The Favorite To Serve As Backup
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II's days as the team's starting quarterback likely ended when Trevor Lawrence was announced as the No. 1 overall pick in April's draft, but the fan-favorite gunslinger has reportedly had a nice offseason. SI's John Shipley noted that, compared to his competition, C.J. Beathard, Minshew "was consistently the better performer […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoUrban Meyer Looking For More From D.J. Chark Jr.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark had a disappointing 2020 campaign following a breakout season in 2019. Though he fell short of expectations last season, Chark dealt with inconsistent QB play and still managed to put together a 53-706-5 line that was good for WR48 overall in PPR formats. Head coach Urban Meyer pointed to Chark's […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoJaguars Building Offense Around Laviska Shenault Jr.?
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. has been one of the more hyped wide receivers in the NFL all offseason long, and the hype train isn't slowing down as training camp approaches. The talented Shenault flashed plenty of promise in his rookie campaign last season, in which he posted a 58-600-5 line while finishing […]
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