49ers' Depth Could Push Deebo Samuel Back To Old Role
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel should return to his old role as a full-time wide receiver now that the team has plenty of impressive depth at the running back position. Albert Breer of MMQB observes that incumbent starter Elijah Mitchell remains a stud while "rookie Tyrion Davis-Price has impressed in pads [and] Trey... Read More
Brandon Aiyuk Having Very Strong Camp
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk "has built off his strong finish to 2021, is in phenomenal shape, [and] looks like a complete wide receiver," according to Albert Breer of MMQB. He adds that Aiyuk's ability to beat man coverage could give the 49ers' offense a huge advantage in 2022. Last year was a... Read More
J.K. Dobbins Close To Returning?
Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins "is pushing" to get back on the field and will probably be the next player activated from the PUP list, head coach John Harbaugh told Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. The team is expected to re-evaluate his status on Monday. Dobbins is recovering from an ACL tear and other... Read More
Nico Collins Is "Clear" WR2 In Houston
Houston Texans second-year wide receiver Nico Collins is the "clear No. 2" option on the depth chart, according to DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN. Injuries and quarterback turnover limited Collins to just 33 catches, 446 yards, and one touchdown as a rookie, but all signs point to him taking a big step forward in 2022. He'll... Read More
Gabriel Davis Was Bills' Best Pass-Catcher In Scrimmage
Buffalo Bills starting wide receiver Gabriel Davis was the "best pass catcher on the field" during the team's scrimmage on Friday evening, writes Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic. Davis ran a variety of routes and got open more often than not, catching five of six targets for 76 yards and a touchdown. The lone incompletion... Read More
D.J. Chark Looking Good At Camp
Detroit Lions wide receiver D.J. Chark had a "monster practice" on Saturday and has reportedly been standing out during training camp thus far. The 25-year-old signed a one-year, $10 million deal with the team in March after missing most of last season with a fractured ankle. He has compiled 2,042 yards and 15 touchdowns off... Read More
Daniel Bellinger Looking Like No. 1 TE
New York Giants rookie tight end Daniel Bellinger was the clear No. 1 tight end at training camp practice on Friday. Chris Myarick saw action with the starters in rare two-tight end sets, while rookie Andre Miller lined up as a fullback in the jumbo goal-line formation. Bellinger is getting extra repetitions with the first-team... Read More
Shohei Ohtani Was Never Close To Being Traded
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani was "never close" to being traded prior to last week's deadline, per Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports MLB. This shouldn't come as much of a surprise but there were rumors that the Angels were fielding offers for the megastar before the trade deadline last week. Rosenthal said... Read More
James Proche II Playing Lights-Out In Training Camp
Baltimore Ravens third-year wide receiver James Proche II has been standing out at training camp this summer. He's made a few plays in just about every practice so far and he's working pretty much every area of the field. Proche's precise route-running has made him a nightmare to cover on one-on-one drills. The former sixth-rounder... Read More
C.J. Saunders Impressing Again This Summer
Carolina Panthers wide receiver C.J. Saunders impressed during last year's training camp as an undrafted free agent, but most wrote him off as an undersized receiver making the most of his repetitions in non-contact drills against second- and third-stringers. Saunders is impressing again this year, often against the starting secondary, and it's clear he's earned... Read More
Tyrese Maxey Continues To Impress
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey has made huge strides in his game since joining the league. Head coach Doc Rivers went as far as to say Maxey is the most impressive young player that he's had during his career coaching. Once James Harden joined the team, Maxey's game went to another level. The expectation is... Read More
Quentin Grimes Wants Expanded Role
New York Knicks guard Quentin Grimes recently said that he wants to have an expanded role on the team next season. He put together a fantastic performance during the Summer League. Grimes has been mainly playing off the ball, but is ready for more responsibility. The 22-year-old could very well compete for playing time with... Read More
Romeo Doubs Could Have Increased Role
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs has reportedly been impressing the organization. Peter King believes the fourth-round rookie is going to have a prominent role early in Green Bay. That could be true given the fact that Aaron Rodgers said Doubs has shined in training camp. Doubs is currently getting first-team reps and it... Read More
Terrace Marshall Jr. Misses Practice
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (hamstring) was unable to take the field for practice on Friday. Head coach Matt Rhule mentioned that Marshall shouldn't be on the sidelines for too long. It sounds like Marshall has been making solid progress on the field heading into his sophomore campaign. Last season, Marshall finished with... Read More
Elijah Mitchell Looks Like Clear-Cut No. 1 RB
San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell looks like the clear-cut No. 1 option at running back for the team this summer. He had some holes in the running game at training camp practice on Friday and a couple that would have gone for long gains. If he can stay healthy, he has a real... Read More
Denzel Mims Is Looking Strong In Camp
New York Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims has reportedly been "working his tail off" in camp, according to head coach Robert Saleh. The former second round pick has struggled to make an impact during his first two seasons. He has 67 receptions for 490 yards and zero touchdowns in 20 games. He'll likely be battling... Read More
Chuba Hubbard Has Improved At Pass Protection
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard has improved at pass protection, according to head coach Matt Rhule. He led the team in carries last season with Christian McCaffrey only playing seven games. Sadly, Hubbard struggled on the ground with 3.6 yards per carry. He'll be competing with D'Onata Forearm for the backup gig in Carolina.... Read More
Khalil Herbert Could Get More Involved
Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert has been seeing more work with the first-team offense during training camp. That being said, Herbert could be more involved in the offense next season. David Montgomery is healthy, but that doesn't mean Herbert won't be getting more snaps next season. He saw a handful of carries with Montgomery... Read More
D'Angelo Russell Embraces Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns Duo
The Minnesota Timberwolves made a sizable splash this offseason when acquiring four-time All-NBA performer Rudy Gobert in a blockbuster deal with the Jazz, giving the team a formidable frontcourt alongside Karl-Anthony Towns. Point guard D'Angelo Russell sees the duo fitting well together, citing past experiences where both acclimated their play. After winning 46 games and... Read More
Russell Gage, Jaelon Darden Have Looked Good
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers Russell Gage and Jaelon Darden have looked good so far in training camp. Gage has been as advertised by sporting an array of moves to help him get separation both on the outside and inside in the slot. He's often been the primary receiver in practices with Chris Godwin (knee)... Read More
Leonard Fournette Has Been A Camp Standout
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette has done a great job of getting into shape for training camp this year. Head coach Todd Bowles already declared Fournette to be in game shape, and he's looked like it this summer. He's looked as fast and explosive as ever, and his conditioning hasn't been an issue.... Read More
CeeDee Lamb The Team's Clear No. 1 Option
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is the team's clear No. 1 receiver entering the 2022 season with Amari Cooper in Cleveland and Michael Gallup (knee) not expected to be ready for Week 1. "CeeDee is a guy that wants the ball, expects the ball," quarterback Dak Prescott said. "When one guy is on him... Read More
Growing Pains Expected From Trey Lance
The San Francisco 49ers definitely believe they will eventually be better with quarterback Trey Lance, but in the short term, they understand that Lance will have growing pains and lack consistency from game to game. Lance hasn't played a full season since 2019, when he was on the field for 949 snaps at North Dakota... Read More
Albert Okwuegbunam May See More Red-Zone Looks
Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam could see more targets moving ahead after Tim Patrick (knee) was lost for the year. Head coach Nathaniel Hackett emphasized the need for others to step up on the offensive end this season, especially inside the red zone, an area where Patrick has thrived over the years. With Noah... Read More
Monte Morris Could Be Starting Point Guard
Washington Wizards guard Monte Morris could emerge in the starting five right away with his new team. Morris and Will Barton were traded to Washington as part of a trade with the Denver Nuggets earlier this offseason. The Wizards do have Delon Wright, but it sounds like Morris has the edge over Wright. Wizards coach... Read More
A.J. Brown The Primary Target During Camp
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown has been "the focal point of the offense" during training camp. The Titans traded the 25-year-old during the 2022 NFL Draft after he spent his first three seasons in Tennessee. During that time, Brown was one of the league's most prominent wideouts, compiling 185 catches for 2,995 yards and... Read More
Kendrick Nunn Feels 100 Percent
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn (knee) is expected to take the court to begin the 2022-2023 season. He missed all of last season due to a lingering knee issue. However, Nunn has accepted his player option and will remain with the Lakers for at least one more season. When healthy, Nunn averaged nearly 15... Read More
Zack Moss Standing Out In Short-Yardage Situations
Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss has shown promise in short-yardage situations during training camp. Rookie James Cook has thrived as a pass-catcher. Yet, Moss has reportedly displayed "good vision and physicality," so there is a chance he may get some touches at the goal line this season. Nonetheless, although the 24-year-old should have some... Read More
James Cook Looking Good In Camp
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook has "opened some eyes here a little bit in the run and pass game," stated head coach Sean McDermott. The former Georgia Bulldog has undoubtedly impressed since being taken in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, especially as a pass-catcher. Although Devin Singletary will likely get a... Read More
DeAndre Carter Making An Impression
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver DeAndre Carter caught two touchdowns from backup quarterback Chase Daniel while working with the second-team offense on Wednesday. He's proving to be an offensive weapon in training camp on top of what he brings as a kick and punt returner. Carter has four touchdowns in seven-on-seven, red-zone drills over the... Read More