The Texans have had a break from organized work since the end of their offseason program, but rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud isn’t staying away from his teammates. Stroud is still getting together with teammates to build up a comfort level ahead of his first NFL season. One recent session included wide receivers Robert Woods and Tank Dell and tight end Dalton Schultz at the … [Read more...] about C.J. Stroud working to build chemistry with receivers so they can “dominate” at training camp
Andrew Luck, Hall of Famer? (No.)
Andrew Luck abruptly retired four years ago, in late August. He will be eligible, as noted by the NFL Rookie Watch account on Twitter, after the 2023 season for the Pro Football Hall of Fame . That’s fine. It’s accurate. He’ll be eligible for the Hall of Fame next year. Yes, he will. But he ain’t getting in. Luck was among the best quarterbacks in the league when he played. He … [Read more...] about Andrew Luck, Hall of Famer? (No.)
Dalvin Cook’s agent fuels talk of possible deal with the Jets
During a recent edition of #PFTPM, the five-week hiatus answer to PFT Live, I mentioned the Jets are gaining momentum in the chase for running back Dalvin Cook. During a more recent interview with Jets reporter Paul Esden, Jr. Cook’s agent, Zac Hiller, was asked to respond to my suggestion that the Jets are indeed picking up steam. Hiller said nothing to contradict the notion … [Read more...] about Dalvin Cook’s agent fuels talk of possible deal with the Jets
Matt Rhule says coaching the Panthers was a “purifying fire”
Matt Rhule sees his time coaching the Panthers as a learning experience, but not a particularly enjoyable one. Rhule, who was fired by the Panthers during the 2022 season with a record of 11-27, told Pete Thamel of ESPN he experienced things in Carolina that he’s not going to let himself go through again at his new job as head coach at Nebraska. “Going through the fire in … [Read more...] about Matt Rhule says coaching the Panthers was a “purifying fire”
Steelers’ Calvin Austin thinks missing rookie season was a blessing in disguise
Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin missed his entire rookie season last year, but he’s not sure that was a bad thing for him in the long run. Austin suffered a foot injury in training camp and never got on the field in either the preseason or the regular season, but he believes a year of professional experience purely focusing on the mental side of the game can help him. “In … [Read more...] about Steelers’ Calvin Austin thinks missing rookie season was a blessing in disguise