By Matthieu Pasquier — April 9, 2024 at 8:04 a.m.
The essential NFL news for Tuesday April 9, 2024
Hot news
– Prototype: who is the ultimate receiver in the 2024 NFL Draft?
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The Patriots towards JJ McCarthy?
The coast of J.J. McCarthy (QB) continues to rise. According to the Boston Sports Journal, the former Michigan quarterback would be New England’s preferred target with the future third choice in the draft.
And with Drake Maye solidly projected at pick number 2 by the Commanders, the surprise would come from Jayden Daniels moving down the draft board.
On the New England side, Jerod Mayo is trying to calm expectations. Expectations that Jerod Mayo (HC) tries to put things into perspective.
“Remember, [Nick Caserio des Texans] had been building the team for two years before getting their hands on CJ Stroud,” the new head coach told ESPN. “So when you look at our team – I’m not asking for patience, but actually I am. It’s a process. It doesn’t just depend on the quarterback. Of course we want to have a starting quarterback and build around him, but that doesn’t always happen when you want it. »
Rumors
– The sky is clouding over towards Texas. According to the Dallas Morning News, CeeDee Lamb (WR) could ignore the Cowboys’ Organized Team Activities. As his contract currently stands, the Pro Bowler wide receiver will be an unrestricted free agent in 2025.
– After four seasons in Green Bay and two campaigns with Kansas City, Marquez Valdes-Scantling (WR) would be in the Chargers’ sights. (USA Today/ESPN)
– Even if the consensus is that Bears select Caleb Williams (QB) with the first pick of the draft, the Illinois franchise also has pick number 9. According to The Athletic, Chicago met with Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR), Laiatu Latu (edge) and Xavier Worthy (WR).
Transactions
The main signatures of the day:
- 49ers : Eric Saubert (TE)
- Falcons : Kevin King (CB)
The main re-signings of the day:
- Seahawks : Michael Jackson (CB, Seahawks), Jon Rhattigan (LB, Seahawks), DE Myles Adams (DE, Seahawks), McClendon Curtis (G, Seahawks), Raiqwon O’Neal (OT, Seahawks), LB Joshua Onujiogu (LB, Seahawks) and TE Brady Russell (TE, Seahawks)
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– The Seahawks, Panthers, Patriots, and Titans have started their offseason programs. The fifteen-day period will be devoted to physical conditioning and meetings. An opportunity for the four newly recruited coaches from these teams to make contact with their troops.
– Offseason workshops have not yet started in Houston, but Stefon Diggs (WR) has already contacted C.J. Stroud (QB). The new teammates were spotted with Tank Dell and John Metchie this weekend for a little warm-up. Photos were shared on social networks.
– Minority shareholder of the Texans, Javier Loya decided to plead guilty to harassment charges. But if the NFL knows how to be intractable with the deviations of its players, the league has not yet officially reacted regarding the leader. “ Mr. Loya agreed to step away from football activities and the diversity committee while this matter was pending, for almost a year,” said Andrew J. Sarne, the defendant’s attorney. “He hasn’t had a chance to contact the Texans or the NFL since the charges were dropped, but he looks forward to meeting with them about this.. »
Anthony Richardson: “It’s still going to feel like a rookie year for me”
Anthony Richardson (QB, Colts) is still recovering from the shoulder injury that cut his rookie season short. In order to preserve himself physically, he is looking for the right balance in his preparation in order to confirm his good debut last year with Indianapolis.
“People haven’t been able to see everything I can do on the field,” the young quarterback said according to ESPN. “So it’s still going to feel like a rookie year for me. But I gained knowledge and understanding about football and the NFL. So I’m a rookie at heart, but I’m evolving towards the leadership role that the team needs. I am ready for every opportunity that presents itself. »
Kirk Cousins: “KJ was better than the opportunities he had”
Kirk Cousins (QB, Falcons) et K.J. Osborn (WR, Patriots) both left Minnesota during free agency. But Cousins has great regard for his former teammate, and thinks he will have a good 2024 campaign in a New England team where there is little competition.
“KJ Osborn was with us in Minnesota, and he was kind of in the shadow of Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen,” the quarterback told MassLive.com. “I always thought KJ was better than the opportunities he got. He went on the market and signed with New England, and I would love to see him have a big year for New England, with a bigger role than what he had in Minnesota, to show what he can do . »
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2024-04-09 06:04:00
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