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PIT - Le'Veon Bell 'good with everything' during contract negotiations
Source: Jeremy Fowler - ESPN.com
Jeremy Fowler, from ESPN.com, reports Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell is not sweating contract negotiations. "I'm good with everything, just taking it day to day for real," Bell told ESPN about how he is approaching the process.
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Bell is currently slated to play under the franchise tag in 2017. That tag will pay him a one-year deal worth over $12 million this year. Like all franchise-tagged players, Bell wants long-term security instead. The Steelers and Bell have until July 17th to work out such a contract. If/when signed, Bell should be the highest paid running back in the NFL.
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HOU - QB Tom Savage in line to start?
Source: Houston Chronicle - John McClain
Houston Texans QB Tom Savage is ahead of QB Deshaun Watson in 'how he functions with the offense' heading into training camp, according to head coach Bill O'Brien.
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Make sure to understand this is standard July coachspeak. This kind of talk is to be expected as Savage is a veteran with limited starting experience while Watson is a rookie. However, Savage is not an exciting option as a starter and we think Watson wins the job eventually even if he begins the regular season as a backup.
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MIA - QB Ryan Tannehill says knee is a non-issue
Source: Barry Jackson - Miami Herald
Barry Jackson, from the Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill is going to wear a brace this year but his knee is a non-issue. "One hundred percent," he said. "We've been running our full gamut of run plays, and that includes zone read, play action, inside zone, outside zone power, we really have it all."
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A severe knee sprain in Week 14 against the Cardinals last year knocked Tannehill out for the rest of the season. He didn't have surgery and he's fully recovered according to multiple reports. Earlier reports this year said Tannehill would be more of a pocket passer moving forward. With a full season and a better grasp of the offense in year two under Adam Gase, it wouldn't be a shock to see him Tannehill finish as a top-15 fantasy quarterback. He's getting drafted at QB22 late in 12-team PPR leagues at this time.
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TB - QB Jameis Winston pumped to have O.J Howard
Source: NFL.com - Max Meyer
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Jameis Winston said TE O.J. Howard is going to do 'amazing' things for the offense. 'This is the fastest, most athletic 6-6, 255 guy I've ever seen in my life,' Winston said Saturday, July 1. 'It's unreal.'
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We're pumped to see how it works out for the Bucs this year. It will be a headache for fantasy owners when considering TE Cameron Brate. A breakout player in 2016 (TE6 in standard leagues), Brate will see his numbers negatively impacted with the addition of Howard and WR DeSean Jackson. The Bucs are going to have a high-powered passing attack, but they may use a TEBC - which will likely come with a level of frustration for fantasy owners.
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CLE - DeShone Kizer noticeably improved in spring
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
Cleveland Browns QB DeShone Kizer made the 'biggest leap' of all the team's quarterbacks during off-season practices, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot. Kizer has a better deep ball and his accuracy and touch have improved under head coach Hue Jackson and quarterbacks coach David Lee, according to Cabot.
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Kizer is the quarterback of the future, and the Browns are trying to give him the Dak Prescott treatment. The Browns have built a strong offensive line in front of Kizer, and now it's up to him to see if he can beat out Cody Kessler and Brock Osweiler for the starting job. Kizer is big, mobile and has a strong arm -- think of him like a poor man's version of Daunte Culpepper. We'll see if the Notre Dame rookie can get his roll on in training camp.
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CIN - WR A.J. Green focused on winning
Source: NFL.com - Jeremy Bergman
Cincinnati Bengals WR A.J. Green said he wouldn't mind seeing fewer targets this season if it means the other receivers are contributing and the team is winning.
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Fantasy owners are focused on winning when they add Green in drafts. Green is going off the board at WR5 (1.10) in 12-team PPR leagues. It's fair to project him for 90-plus catches in the Bengals offense this year. The other receivers have been upgraded (hello John Ross!) but Green is still the main weapon in this offense.
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NFL - RB Matt Jones hires new agent
Source: Drew Rosenhaus on Twitter
Washington running back Matt Jones has signed Drew Rosenhaus as his agent.
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It's likely Rosenhaus will help Jones secure his release from Washington. Too bad the superstar agent can't help Jones hang onto the rock. The starter to begin 2016, Jones fumbled the job away and only appeared in seven games last year. Jones is big (6'2" 231 pounds) but runs like a finesse back. He'll have a new home at or near the start of training camp.
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DEN - Chad Kelly to throw in a couple weeks
Source: NFL.com - Max Meyer
Denver Broncos QB Chad Kelly (wrist) said Friday, June 30, that he expects to start throwing in a couple weeks with the goal of being ready by training camp.
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Kelly is a fine developmental prospect for the Broncos, and he was head coach Vance Joseph's favorite quarterback in the 2017 NFL draft. This 'Mr. Irrelevant' is far from that, and for fantasy owners he's well worth rostering in dynasty leagues. Kelly is unlikely to do much this year as Paxton Lynch and Trevor Siemian compete for the starting job in 2017. Next year, Kelly could have a chance to win the job if neither Lynch or Siemian impresses this season.
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Source: footballguys.com
PIT - Le'Veon Bell 'good with everything' during contract negotiations
Source: Jeremy Fowler - ESPN.com
Jeremy Fowler, from ESPN.com, reports Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell is not sweating contract negotiations. "I'm good with everything, just taking it day to day for real," Bell told ESPN about how he is approaching the process.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Bell is currently slated to play under the franchise tag in 2017. That tag will pay him a one-year deal worth over $12 million this year. Like all franchise-tagged players, Bell wants long-term security instead. The Steelers and Bell have until July 17th to work out such a contract. If/when signed, Bell should be the highest paid running back in the NFL.
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HOU - QB Tom Savage in line to start?
Source: Houston Chronicle - John McClain
Houston Texans QB Tom Savage is ahead of QB Deshaun Watson in 'how he functions with the offense' heading into training camp, according to head coach Bill O'Brien.
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Make sure to understand this is standard July coachspeak. This kind of talk is to be expected as Savage is a veteran with limited starting experience while Watson is a rookie. However, Savage is not an exciting option as a starter and we think Watson wins the job eventually even if he begins the regular season as a backup.
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MIA - QB Ryan Tannehill says knee is a non-issue
Source: Barry Jackson - Miami Herald
Barry Jackson, from the Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill is going to wear a brace this year but his knee is a non-issue. "One hundred percent," he said. "We've been running our full gamut of run plays, and that includes zone read, play action, inside zone, outside zone power, we really have it all."
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
A severe knee sprain in Week 14 against the Cardinals last year knocked Tannehill out for the rest of the season. He didn't have surgery and he's fully recovered according to multiple reports. Earlier reports this year said Tannehill would be more of a pocket passer moving forward. With a full season and a better grasp of the offense in year two under Adam Gase, it wouldn't be a shock to see him Tannehill finish as a top-15 fantasy quarterback. He's getting drafted at QB22 late in 12-team PPR leagues at this time.
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TB - QB Jameis Winston pumped to have O.J Howard
Source: NFL.com - Max Meyer
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Jameis Winston said TE O.J. Howard is going to do 'amazing' things for the offense. 'This is the fastest, most athletic 6-6, 255 guy I've ever seen in my life,' Winston said Saturday, July 1. 'It's unreal.'
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
We're pumped to see how it works out for the Bucs this year. It will be a headache for fantasy owners when considering TE Cameron Brate. A breakout player in 2016 (TE6 in standard leagues), Brate will see his numbers negatively impacted with the addition of Howard and WR DeSean Jackson. The Bucs are going to have a high-powered passing attack, but they may use a TEBC - which will likely come with a level of frustration for fantasy owners.
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CLE - DeShone Kizer noticeably improved in spring
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
Cleveland Browns QB DeShone Kizer made the 'biggest leap' of all the team's quarterbacks during off-season practices, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot. Kizer has a better deep ball and his accuracy and touch have improved under head coach Hue Jackson and quarterbacks coach David Lee, according to Cabot.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Kizer is the quarterback of the future, and the Browns are trying to give him the Dak Prescott treatment. The Browns have built a strong offensive line in front of Kizer, and now it's up to him to see if he can beat out Cody Kessler and Brock Osweiler for the starting job. Kizer is big, mobile and has a strong arm -- think of him like a poor man's version of Daunte Culpepper. We'll see if the Notre Dame rookie can get his roll on in training camp.
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CIN - WR A.J. Green focused on winning
Source: NFL.com - Jeremy Bergman
Cincinnati Bengals WR A.J. Green said he wouldn't mind seeing fewer targets this season if it means the other receivers are contributing and the team is winning.
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Fantasy owners are focused on winning when they add Green in drafts. Green is going off the board at WR5 (1.10) in 12-team PPR leagues. It's fair to project him for 90-plus catches in the Bengals offense this year. The other receivers have been upgraded (hello John Ross!) but Green is still the main weapon in this offense.
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NFL - RB Matt Jones hires new agent
Source: Drew Rosenhaus on Twitter
Washington running back Matt Jones has signed Drew Rosenhaus as his agent.
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It's likely Rosenhaus will help Jones secure his release from Washington. Too bad the superstar agent can't help Jones hang onto the rock. The starter to begin 2016, Jones fumbled the job away and only appeared in seven games last year. Jones is big (6'2" 231 pounds) but runs like a finesse back. He'll have a new home at or near the start of training camp.
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DEN - Chad Kelly to throw in a couple weeks
Source: NFL.com - Max Meyer
Denver Broncos QB Chad Kelly (wrist) said Friday, June 30, that he expects to start throwing in a couple weeks with the goal of being ready by training camp.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Kelly is a fine developmental prospect for the Broncos, and he was head coach Vance Joseph's favorite quarterback in the 2017 NFL draft. This 'Mr. Irrelevant' is far from that, and for fantasy owners he's well worth rostering in dynasty leagues. Kelly is unlikely to do much this year as Paxton Lynch and Trevor Siemian compete for the starting job in 2017. Next year, Kelly could have a chance to win the job if neither Lynch or Siemian impresses this season.
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Source: footballguys.com