I have written multiple times this offseason about how the Falcons should trade TE Kyle Pitts. Shockingly, the team has not listened to a blogger on the Internet, even though I think I make a pretty compelling argument. Trading Pitts could prove to be addition by subtraction, freeing Atlanta of the burden of his $10.878 million guaranteed salary and opening up snaps for a tight … [Read more...] about Three Trade Proposals For Falcons TE Kyle Pitts
NFC Notes: Kyle Shanahan, Matthew Stafford, Davante Adams, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams
49ers 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan knows that his players weren’t ready to return following their heartbreaking Super Bowl defeat, yet let his roster know that he won’t understand this time around. “The way I addressed it the most was at our last meeting in January,” Shanahan said, via NBCSportsBayArea.com. “I just told the guys, I talked about how the season ended the year before, … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Kyle Shanahan, Matthew Stafford, Davante Adams, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams
NFC Notes: Budda Baker, Jake Moody, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams
49ers 49ers K Jake Moody battled a high ankle sprain last season, which resulted in him missing 10 field goal attempts. Moody changed to taking just two steps instead of three in his kicking approach and feels things are going well. “It’s been going great,” Moody said, via Vic Tafur of The Athletic. “Obviously, when you have been doing something since the sixth grade, it was … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Budda Baker, Jake Moody, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams
AFC Notes: Dre Greenlaw, Marvin Mims, Broncos, Chargers, Raiders
Broncos Luca Evans reports that LB Dre Greenlaw isn’t participating in voluntary OTAs while rehabbing a quad injury, but is still at the team facility with his teammates. Broncos HC Sean Payton called LB Drew Sanders an inside linebacker. (Chris Tomasson) Payton on WR Marvin Mims‘ leap a year ago: “I think you’re going to see those type of ascensions with players like Troy … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Dre Greenlaw, Marvin Mims, Broncos, Chargers, Raiders
NFC Notes: Terrance Ferguson, 49ers, Packers, Rams
49ers The 49ers hired former Jets ST coordinator Brant Boyer following nine years with the Jets. Boyer spoke about his desire to bring joy and excitement to the concept of contributing on special teams. “I’m here to do the best job I can and create a culture that it shouldn’t be like punishment to play special teams,” Boyer said, via Lindsey Pallares of the team’s website. “I … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Terrance Ferguson, 49ers, Packers, Rams