Source: Rookie Progress Report: Paul Perkins: [O]ffensive coordinator Mike Sullivan liked the versatility that Perkins brought to rookie minicamp in early May. His ability to play all three downs will also help protect Eli Manning on the money downs. “This is a guy who was a leader on his team, very bright,” Sullivan said. ”He is a three-down back possibility and here is someone that…...

Source: Pre-Camp Reads: Looking at WR Chris Conley Conley spent the beginning of this past offseason working in Kansas City with veteran receiver Jeremy Maclin and third-year receiver Albert Wilson. “I think without question Mac’s (Jeremy Maclin’s) influence has rubbed off on that entire room on two fronts,” quarterback Alex Smith said before offseason workouts broke. “I think one, the attention to detail, how much…...

Source: Baltimore Ravens’ Mike Wallace feels he’s a better receiver now When asked what players impressed him this offseason, safety Eric Weddle immediately pointed at Wallace * * * “There’s a reason why he was one of the best wide receivers in the league a few years ago,” Weddle said. “Because he’s talented, he can run fast, he’s committed, he’s eager. He’s eager to prove…...

Source: Seahawks’ C.J. Prosise: Finishes minicamp looking healthy and impressive: Since missing the near entirety of OTAs with an injured hip flexor, Prosise seemed to have triggered some anxiety with head coach Pete Carroll: “It is frustrating because we had a really big plan for him,” Carroll admitted after the first day of minicamp regarding the rookie’s absence. However, Prosise was a full-participant for the…...

Source: Patriots RB LeGarrette Blount will be a lot more fun behind a good offensive line – Pats Pulpit: Football Perspective created a heat map for 2015 running backs with more than 100 carries in order to see how backs produced their yards. Do they break away for huge gains? Are they consistent 4-yard grinders? Do they ever lose yardage? It turns out that Blount…...

Source: LA Rams’ receiving corps are Tavon Austin’s helping hands: [W]ith the receiver depth chart entirely unsettled, early impressions are important. And so far, no rookie has made a better one than fourth-round slot receiver Pharoh Cooper. Fellow receivers have praised him. Quarterbacks Case Keenum and Jared Goff described how much they enjoying throwing to him over the middle. Rams coach Jeff Fisher raved about how quickly…...

Source: Tyler Lockett ‘in the middle’ of Seattle Seahawks’ offensive plans – Seattle Seahawks Blog- ESPN: Pete Carroll almost always speaks positively about his players, but it’s clear that Lockett has become one of his favorites. “He’s a legit player for us, and he’s right in the middle of all our planning and all of our preparation,” Carroll said. “You have to deal with him…...

Source: DeMarco Murray happy to be running downhill again – NFL.com The stretch runs that were a staple of the Eagles’ offense under Kelly were an awful match for Murray. Now in the Tennessee Titans’ smashmouth brand of offense with Mike Mularkey, the running back is enjoying a snugger fit. “I do. It’s strictly downhill and that’s what I’ve been accustomed to my entire life,”…...

Source: Headlined By ‘Exciting’ Jordan Reed, Redskins Tight Ends Unit Is Deep “I don’t think he’s hit his ceiling,” Redskins tight end coach Wes Phillips said. “For my money, he’s maybe the most exciting player in this league. He does something every day of practice that makes the whole team just say, ‘Wow.’ And these are NFL guys, these are elite athletes, and for him…...

Source: Nate Burleson thinks Mohamed Sanu will be great – The Falcoholic When many expected the Falcons to add a speedy wide receiver in the offseason, the team drew a pretty disappointed response when they signed Mohamed Sanu. He was considered more of a possession wide receiver, but struggled with securing the football and fell down the Cincinnati Bengals’ depth chart last season. He then…...

Source: Bradley sees more cohesive, mature team as minicamp closes | jacksonville.com The Jaguars’ ideal plan at running back is for incumbent T.J. Yeldon and newcomer Chris Ivory to form an effective combination. But barring a wild formation, only one will be on the field for the season’s opening play. Ivory is more accomplished — his 1,070 yards last year were fifth in the league…....

Source: News and nuggets on several Dolphins rookies: Drake, Carroo, Duarte, Scott, Lucas and more; UM recruiting and transfer news | Sports Buzz Kenyan Drake said his strained hamstring, sustained in a punt blocking drill the next-to-last day of minicamp, is not “major,” is quickly healing, and he will be fine for football activities long before the start of training camp. “I’m feeling great,” he…...

Source: Ten Minicamp Bills Takeaways: Dezmin Lewis gains ground, Karlos Williams gains weight, Tyrod Taylor shines – BN Blitz: Tyrod Taylor was on the money. His vision shifted quickly, read to read, drill to drill. QB coach David Lee said Taylor’s eyes are “in the right place all the time.” Even though Sammy Watkins was sidelined following his foot surgery, Taylor got a lot needed work in…...

Source: Quincy Enunwa has gone from nearly cut, to key contributor on Jets offense | Jets Wire: “We weren’t sure if he was a guy that was going to be able to make our team” Jets receivers coach Karl Dorrell said at minicamp last week. Enunwa has come a long way from roster-bubble player, to key contributor on the Jets offense. When injuries depleted New…...

Source: Shaun Draughn Enjoying Newfound Stability with San Francisco 49ers: According to Draughn, running backs coach Tom Rathman suggested the veteran runner get the first-team reps in place of injured starter Carlos Hyde. The team had also signed Pierre Thomas to audition for the starting role, but Draughn had edged him on the practice field. “For him to give me the nod during the day of…...

Source: Colts paid the price to get RB Josh Ferguson Ferguson made a distinct impression on coaches in offseason workouts, showing his quickness and speed, two traits the Colts have lacked in their backfield – one that is headlined by 33-year old Frank Gore. “He’s a mismatch out in space,” coach Chuck Pagano said after last week’s minicamp. “He’s got juice. He can go.” *…...

Source: San Diego Chargers head coach Mike McCoy’s margins of victory – Bolts From The Blue [Y]ou can see in 2013 & 2014 that in general the team followed along the path most teams do – passing more when you’re trailing, and running more when you’re leading. In 2015, however, there are noticeably more high-pass% performances near that leading end of the table. We don’t…...

Source: Tyler Dunne’s 3 Bills Thoughts: RB Jonathan Williams’ message, Taylor throws to the middle, energy level high – BN Blitz: [T]he plan in 2016 is for Taylor to cut it loose more often, to take more chances. “I think we are just opening up, expanding our offense a little bit,” offensive coordinator Greg Roman said on Wednesday. “I definitely think that is something we…...

Source: Ravens Minicamp Day 3 Wrap-Up – The Secondary Shines Rookie wide receiver Chris Moore had his best practice of the offseason running with both the first and second team offenses. During 7-on-7 red zone drills, Moore caught two touchdown receptions against fellow rookie Tavon Young. Moore, the Ravens second 4th round draft pick in 2016, spent time running with the first team and second…...