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Denver's Jerry Jeudy participating in sessions with Drew Lock
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy has been participating in throwing sessions with quarterback Drew Lock.
What It Means:
According to Klis, Jeudy has been spending extra time recently with Drew Lock by participating in throwing sessions at a local field with K.J. Hamler and Phillip Lindsay. Expect the Broncos' first round pick to see major playing time as a starter alongside Courtland Sutton.
For the upcoming season, Jeudy's projections include 56.8 receptions for 725.3 yards and 4.0 touchdowns on 94.9 targets.
Source:
Mike Klis
Mehta: Jets reportedly talk to Kyle Long about possible return
According to Manish Mehta and the New York Daily News, the New York Jets have talked to offensive guard Kyle Long about coming out of retirement.
What It Means:
After several major injuries, Long stepped away from the game last season but appears at least open to a potential return. Expect the veteran to play at left or right guard if he un-retires.
On 164 pass snaps last season, Long allowed one sack, two quarterback hits, and 14 total pressures.
Source:
Manish Mehta
49ers' believe Jimmy Garoppolo can be an all-time great
The San Francisco 49ers believe that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo can be one of the best of all-time at the position, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
What It Means:
Shanahan told reporters during a video call on Thursday that "Jimmy has a goal to be that (one of the best of all time)" and "I believe he has the ability to be that and that's what both of us are going for". Garoppolo bounced back from a season-ending injury in 2018 to pilot the 49ers to a 13-3 record and a Super Bowl appearance last season. The 49ers only threw on 49% of their plays, second-fewest in the NFL, but tied with the Tennessee Titans for the highest yards per attempt at 8.5. Garoppolo completed 329 of 476 attempts (69.1%) for 3,978 yards, 27 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. His yards per attempt was third-best in the league behind Ryan Tannehill and Matt Stafford, and he finished the season a Pro Football Focus' 16th rated quarterback. San Francisco added another weapon to their offense by selecting wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk in the first round of April's draft to work alongside rookie standout Deebo Samuel and star tight end, George Kittle.
Garoppolo is the QB20 in numberFire's fantasy rankings. Our models project him for 3,907.4 yards, 27.2 touchdowns, and 12.0 interceptions with another 127.4 yards and 1.4 touchdowns on the ground.
Source:
Matt Maiocco
Marvin Jones working with younger Lions
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones (ankle) worked out with fifth-round rookie wide receiver Quintez Cephus and free agent addition Victor Bolden at his house.
What It Means:
Jones appears to be recovered from the ankle injury that forced him on injured reserve for the final three games last season. He was also limited to nine games in 2018 by a knee issue. Prior to Matthew Stafford going down last year, Jones averaged 66.9 yards over eight games and scored 6 touchdowns. His 9 receiving scores were tied for second in the league when Jones was placed on injured reserve. Now 30, Jones appears to be embracing his role as a veteran leader on the team. He's expected to start opposite Kenny Golladay again in 2020.
Jones is the WR33 in numberFire's preseason fantasy rankings. Our models project him for 109.8 targets, 66.8 catches, 854.3 yards, and 5.7 touchdowns.
Source:
Marvin Jones
Devonta Freeman says Buccaneers can reach out directly
Free agent running back Devonta Freeman said the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can reach out "directly" to him if looking to negotiate a contract.
What It Means:
"A number of teams are interested, but we can’t negotiate through the media," Freeman stated on Twitter. "The Buccaneers can reach out to me directly." Bucs head coach Bruce Arians recently told the media that the team would be interested in Freeman "if his price tag was reasonable," but that the veteran back is "asking for a lot of money." The two sides have plenty of time to reach a deal before the season starts if the Bucs want to add a veteran to their young backfield. Freeman was limited to two games in 2018 and then averaged a career-low 3.6 yards per carry last season. He failed to clear 100 yards in 14 games. Freeman turned 28 in March.
Freeman averaged 12.0 FanDuel points (RB23) and 76.1 offensive yards with 6 touchdowns in 14 games last season. He managed just a 29.4 percent success rate, compared to 42.7 percent for the rest of the Falcons' backfield. The Bucs ranked 27th as a team in numberFire's advanced rushing metric.
Source:
Devonta Freeman
Baker Mayfield working with Browns on footwork
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has been working on his footwork through virtual meetings, new offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said.
What It Means:
Van Pelt previously suggested Mayfield's footwork led to some accuracy issues in 2019, but he says the reason for the change is to better fit his West Coast system. “It’s just the philosophy of the offense and the way I coach the quarterback, that’s what I am looking for,’’ Van Pelt said. “I’ve studied all three different types of gun footwork, and I’ve decided this is what fits the quarterback the best in the system that we’re running, and that’s it.” Van Pelt believes it will "ultimately add to the rhythm and the timing of the pass game" following a disappointing second season from Mayfield. He threw the second-most interceptions (21) in the league and his yards per attempt fell from 7.7 yards as a rookie to 7.2 yards in 2019. Mayfield's touchdown percentage also dropped from 5.6 to 4.1.
Baker is the QB19 in numberFire's preseason fantasy rankings. Our models project him for 4,076.8 yards, 27.0 touchdowns, and 15.3 interceptions with another 129.9 yards and 1.5 touchdowns on the ground. Mayfield ranked 32nd last year in Net Expected Points per dropback among the guys to drop back at least 150 times.
Source:
Cleveland Plain Dealer
