🗞 “Antonio Gibson reportedly being forced to fill up water bottles during team drills”
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Analysis & Hype:
“Interesting from Aaron Rodgers on Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon yesterday after he bemoaned the physical and mental mistakes from the offense, especially from young receivers: "We’ve got to get our best 11 on the field and it seems like those two are both in the best 11."" … “Aaron Rodgers says he thinks 50 catches each for Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon this season is realistic.”
“Michael Pittman had the 4th highest route run win rate in the NFL last year He also posted Top 20% marks ALL TIME in beating man, zone and press coverage And now gets a massive QB upgrade in Matt Ryan Which has led to Pittman dominating every single day in Colts camp”
“Cowboys want to get Tony Pollard more involved. That’s not just lip service. Offensive assistant Kyle Valero is his private tutor, developing him as a slot receiver to get him and Ezekiel Elliott on the field more at same time.”
"[Nelson] Agholor continued to have a fantastic camp. He looked like the Patriots best receiver on Tuesday, hauling in four of Jones’ 11 completions in full-teams. Agholor also had a highlight-reel touchdown when he jumped over two players to make a great catch on a 20-yard Jones pass."
Mac Jones on Nelson Agholor: “I don’t know if I’ve seen a receiver who knows football as well as he does. He’s almost like a quarterback.”
Something, something, different eras, something, something… But still:
Most Pass Yards through first 8 seasons in NFL history:
Peyton Manning 33,189
Matt Ryan 32,757
Derek Carr 31,700
Dan Marino 31,416
Melvin Gordon on Javonte Williams getting the first snaps at practice: “They want ‘Vonte to be the guy”
“Alec Pierce is a monster. I don’t know why he’s not getting more love. 6-3, 4.4 with a 41-inch vert. Desmond Ridder told me he’s just a ridiculously talented guy who’s always working. Colts hit a home run there and I believe he’s gonna have a big time rookie season.”
PFF’s highest-graded RB in Week 1 preseason: Dameon Pierce - 90.6
Lovie Smith on Dameon Pierce: “He can run with power. He can cut on a dime. He can do something that you expect a good running back in the NFL to do.”
Darren Waller: “Raiders in recent years didn’t have a plan for me in the red zone.” Claims Josh McDaniels does, now. “For me there’s no reason why my big ass shouldn’t be dominating in the red zone at all times.”
If you don’t want to overdraft Justin Jefferson, don’t watch this clip.
Boston beat writer claims Rhamondre Stevenson was repping in the James White role at Patriot practice.
“There's a 6'4" receiver that runs 4.3 and beats press corners like a drum every single week and somehow very few people are talking about it. Alec Pierce is that dude.”
Five running backs scored 9+ PPR points per game from purely receiving production in 2021:
Austin Ekeler (11.4)
Christian McCaffrey (11)
Alvin Kamara (9.3)
D'Andre Swift (9.2)
Leonard Fournette (9)
In the 10 games Jerry Jeudy & Courtland Sutton played together last year:
Jerry Jeudy 38 receptions 467 yards 58 targets
Courtland Sutton 18 receptions 190 yards 38 targets
“DJ Moore is the only WR in the NFL with 1200 or more scrimmage yards in three straight years.”
Most passing touchdowns 2018-2021:
1. Patrick Mahomes (151)
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6. Patrick Mahomes not counting Tyreek Hill (108)
“The [Brandon] Aiyuk buzz has been building, for good reason. He has been the team's most consistent offensive performer in camp and the rapport he built with Lance through an offseason spent together in southern California is no small thing.”
“Biggest takeaway of the Jaguars' first-team offense after the Browns game and tonight's practice: they absolutely need James Robinson. It's been fruitless up the middle as of late”
Cold Water:
It’s pretty hard to splash cold water on the consensus #1 overall pick, but this twitter thread tries its best: “Even while fans’ expectations for him have grown, Jonathan Taylor’s touches and overall numbers seem likely to drop — perhaps sharply — this season. Here’s why the Colts think that actually makes them a better team in 2022.” … Frank Reich: “You don’t see teams that have this ground-and-pound run game win championships…I’m not saying he won’t lead the league in touches, because you never know how things are going to play out. But I almost don’t want him to.”
Thread from /r/fantasyfootball: “For those saying “draft CMC 1.01, you can’t predict injuries"”
“Look back at these camp hype names from 2021. 1 hit For 2022 it’s all rookie sensations, so far we roughly have Isiah Pacheco, Romeo Doubs, George Pickens, Isaiah Likely, Brian Robinson, Dameon Pierce, and Malik Willis.”
“Is Mac Jones seeing things the way you’d like him to in the changing Patriots offense? Seven-second pause from Bill Belichick.”
Thread from /r/DynastyFF: “Day 3 running backs drafted from 2017-2021, have only had 6/114 (5.2%) with a single 1k+ total yard season.”
Thread from /r/DynastyFF: “Now is the right time to sell George Pickens!”
Eagles OC: “Jalen Hurts was “flawless” in the preseason opener”
Deep Sleepers and Dynasty Stashes:
“Najee Harris said he's seen a "drastic jump" in Kenny Pickett from rookie minicamp to now: "He's feeling more confident. That's what really what he needs. He has talent, he just needs the confidence…””
“Joshua Palmer had an outstanding period. He has always been a really sharp route-runner, but his releases are dramatically improved this season.”
The Fun Stuff:
Remember the kid from King of the Hill? This is him now. Feel old yet?
Chase Claypool after catching a 3 yard out in opposing territory down 21-17 with 10 seconds left in the 4th…
When fantasy football players post a screenshot of their draft, this is the reaction they're looking for.
Jets RB coach on managing the RB rotation: "I was describing it to my wife: I feel like it's Pokemon and you're just sending out your next Pokemon."
Sexy.
“Nearly 200 QBs have started 50+ games in the NFL since 1950 Only 1 of those QBs has NEVER thrown a Pick Six in his career That QB is Mitchell Trubisky”
“Wow Antonio Gibson reportedly being forced to fill up water bottles during team drills what a wild development”
George Pickens is a menace.
George Pickens, again.
DJ Moore is a legend.
“YUP THAT’S AN ACL RIGHT THERE” -Jack, 22. Failed high school biology.
Amon-Ra St. Brown memorizes all 16 receivers drafted ahead of him as motivation.
“The commissioner when everyone pays the buy-in before the fantasy draft.”
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