Colts | Jonathan Taylor in spot to thrive
Indianapolis Colts second-round pick RB Jonathan Taylor is in the best position of drafted running backs to succeed, according to Pro Football Focus' Michael Renner. The team's offensive line is returning all five starters, and the line ranked third in PFF's rankings last season.
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Ravens | Gus Edwards made most of carries
Baltimore Ravens RB Gus Edwards averaged 5.3 yards per carry in 2019, the third most among qualified runners.
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Bears | Anthony Miller's role grew
Chicago Bears WR Anthony Miller had at least six receptions in four of the final seven games in 2019 after catching five passes or less in each of the first nine games.
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Titans | Coaches still high on Corey Davis?
Tennessee Titans WR Corey Davis is still well liked by the coaching staff, according to Jim Wyatt of TennesseeTitans.com, but Wyatt believes Davis is playing for his future with the team in 2020.
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49ers | Versatility a strong suit for Brandon Aiyuk
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk was taken in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft in part due to his ability to be a threat at every level of the field, but also because the 49ers believe he can play any of the team's receiver positions.'It didn't matter where you put him and it didn't matter what the play was, and that's what we got a little bit with Emmanuel (Sanders) when we traded for him, and that's what I think we're getting with Brandon. This guy wants to be great. I want someone like that. And I think he has the tools to be great. I think he has the mindset to be great, and I promise you schematically we're going to give him every chance to do that,' head coach Kyle Shanahan said.
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Buccaneers | Tom Brady unfazed by disguised coverage
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady's 8.5 touchdown-to-interception ratio versus disguised coverage is the league's best mark since 2016, while his completion percentage of 69.1 in those same situations ranks fourth over the same span. Last year's starter, Jameis Winston, posted marks of 1.23 and 65, respectively.)
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Patriots | Top QBs working together
New England Patriots QBs Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer have been working out together this offseason.
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Indianapolis Colts second-round pick RB Jonathan Taylor is in the best position of drafted running backs to succeed, according to Pro Football Focus' Michael Renner. The team's offensive line is returning all five starters, and the line ranked third in PFF's rankings last season.
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Ravens | Gus Edwards made most of carries
Baltimore Ravens RB Gus Edwards averaged 5.3 yards per carry in 2019, the third most among qualified runners.
| Footballguys view: Edwards is pushed down the depth chart with the selection of J.K. Dobbins in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft. We'll see the Ravens use Mark Ingram and Dobbins as their top backs leaving Edwards for a third-string role. He's a one-dimensional power back who might get some short-yardage of goal-line work. |
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Bears | Anthony Miller's role grew
Chicago Bears WR Anthony Miller had at least six receptions in four of the final seven games in 2019 after catching five passes or less in each of the first nine games.
| Footballguys view: We love Miller's talent and see him as a WR4 with upside in 2020. Miller had surgery on his left shoulder after the season but is expected to be ready for Week 1. |
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Titans | Coaches still high on Corey Davis?
Tennessee Titans WR Corey Davis is still well liked by the coaching staff, according to Jim Wyatt of TennesseeTitans.com, but Wyatt believes Davis is playing for his future with the team in 2020.
| Footballguys view: Davis was outplayed last year by rookie A.J. Brown. His fifth-year option was declined so this is his final season under contract with the Titans. The former first-round pick has talent and is worth taking a chance on late in your draft just in case he puts up good numbers in a contract year. |
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49ers | Versatility a strong suit for Brandon Aiyuk
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk was taken in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft in part due to his ability to be a threat at every level of the field, but also because the 49ers believe he can play any of the team's receiver positions.'It didn't matter where you put him and it didn't matter what the play was, and that's what we got a little bit with Emmanuel (Sanders) when we traded for him, and that's what I think we're getting with Brandon. This guy wants to be great. I want someone like that. And I think he has the tools to be great. I think he has the mindset to be great, and I promise you schematically we're going to give him every chance to do that,' head coach Kyle Shanahan said.
| Footballguys view: Aiyuk is the king of run-after-the-catch ability. Not only does he play with speed and ankle-breaking quickness, but he also has a strong lower body and can pick up yards after contact better than most receivers. Aiyuk ran 102 slot snaps and 540 snaps out wide. The 49ers are going to be able to move him all around the formation and he should be one of the most exciting rookie receivers in 2020. |
Buccaneers | Tom Brady unfazed by disguised coverage
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady's 8.5 touchdown-to-interception ratio versus disguised coverage is the league's best mark since 2016, while his completion percentage of 69.1 in those same situations ranks fourth over the same span. Last year's starter, Jameis Winston, posted marks of 1.23 and 65, respectively.)
| Footballguys view: Brady has always been one of the best in the game in the mental aspect of playing quarterback, which is possibly the most important attribute of a passer. Tampa's rivals would be better off sending extra rushers than trying to cross up Brady with changing looks at the snap. |
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Patriots | Top QBs working together
New England Patriots QBs Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer have been working out together this offseason.
| Footballguys view: That makes sense as Hoyer has been in the system a long time and the team is obviously valuing that at quarterback. Stidham beat Hoyer our for the backup spot last year. Hoyer would probably be better for the fantasy value of Patriots receivers, but either way this will be a bottom 10 pass offense. |
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Source: footballguys.com