Month: June 2023

AFC rookies picked after Day 1 of NFL Draft who could earn key roles in 2023: Tyjae Spears among 16 sleepers

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Breece Hall and Dameon Pierce were Day 2 picks who played like first-rounders in Year 1 in the NFL. The season before that, Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith went from somewhat obscure non-Day 1 picks to key pieces of the Chiefs offensive line as rookies. In 2020, Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, Steelers receiver Chase Claypool, and Patriots guard Michael … Read more

Aaron Rodgers using intriguing method to control Jets offense

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Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is taking control of offensive meetings by using pop quizzes. “Players need to pay attention because Rodgers will go around the room quizzing players from the various position groups,” wrote Rich Cimini of ESPN. “He will ask a player his assignment on a particular play, then change it up by testing … Read more

Seahawks’ DK Metcalf “overstepped boundaries” as a leader last year

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DK Metcalf did some serious self-reflection throughout the course of the offseason. He was asked to be more of a vocal leader last season in his fourth campaign with Seattle, but according to the Pro Bowl wideout, he overstepped some boundaries in trying to be more assertive. “When you lose guys like Bobby [Wagner] and … Read more