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[NFL Combine 2022] Day 1 winners and losers
[Off-season] Las Vegas Raiders: new coach for a new life?
NFL suspends its entire COVID-19 protocol
According to information from NFL Network, the NFL and the Players Union have agreed to lift all restrictions and aspects of the protocol related to COVID-19 with immediate effect. Thus, no more Covid tests will be carried out until further notice, and masks will no longer be necessary in team facilities. Football is back in the old world, but franchises will still need to comply with any applicable local or national laws. It is the first major league in American sports to lift its entire Covid protocol.
In two years of restrictions and debates, no match has had to be canceled because of the pandemic.
Browns: Kevin Stefanski will continue to call offensive plays
Throughout the 2021 season, Kevin Stefanski (HC) has been asked about the responsibility for offensive play calls. Would he be in control? Would he entrust them to coordinator Alex Van Pelt? No matter how many times the subject came up, the head coach maintained he would keep the role. And when the subject came up at the Scouting Combine, he got the same response.
“I’m going to keep calling the games,” Stefanski said, via Akron Beacon Journal’s Nate Ulrich.
Robert Griffin’s book on Commanders won’t be released
In November, the former Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III announced an “explosive narrative” about “the shocking mismanagement and toxic culture within America’s most dysfunctional professional football team.” But since, ” Surviving Washington” couldn’t make its way to the bedside of readers.
Indeed, according to radio 106.7 The Fan, the former quarterback had remorse about the book supposed to be released in August. Nevertheless, all the people closely or remotely linked to this book refuse to comment on this premature death.
Melvin Gordon wants to stay in Denver
Made expensive by the outbreak of Javonte Williams, Melvin Gordon (RB) may well have to pack away from the Rockies this offseason. But the running back would like to remain a Bronco ‘as he explains to the Denver Channel.
“I always wanted to come back. I would like to win [un] championship in Denver. I made a lot of good relationships with the guys. I feel that we have a very good team. Leaving a talented team to go elsewhere would suck. “
However, Melvin Gordon is aware of the coast that a 29-year-old runner can have in the league.
“They see runners, they think as soon as they hit their thirties, they feel like they have to decline. It’s not,” Gordon said. “I look at Frank Gore’s numbers almost every day. I saved them in my phone. In his eighth year, he continued to rack up 1,000 yards (1,214). In the ninth year, he was still putting 1,000 yards (1,128).
As far as he’s concerned, Melvin Gordon had 918 yards and 8 touchdowns while making $8 million in 2021.
Commanders owners donate to relief efforts in Ukraine
Since Russia began its invasion on February 24, several people from the sports world have gotten involved in helping Ukraine. Latest to date were Commanders owners Daniel and Tanya Snyder, who donated $300,000 to the nation’s relief efforts. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the donation is for various organizations to support displaced Ukrainian families and US troops who have been deployed to Europe.
injuries
– The future free agent Quandre Diggs (S, Seahawks) should be fully fit to play by June. A very fast timing for the one who broke his ankle in week 18 with Seattle. (ESPN)
– Blake Jarwin (TE, Cowboys) had hip surgery that kept him on the injured list for most of last season. His return is not yet fixed, but his participation at the start of the season may be compromised according to Pro Football Talk.
Transactions
– The Saints announced the extension of Juwan Johnson (TE) for one year. (USAToday)
– According to Pro Football Network, the Texans have extended the contract of Davion Davis (WR).
Rumors
– Baker Mayfield (QB) will have to prove himself in 2022. According to Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot, the Browns have met with the player’s representatives to let them know there will be no extension this offseason. However, they reiterated their commitment to Mayfield as a starter for next season. The quarterback will get $18.8 million fully guaranteed (via his fifth-year option) and be a free agent next season.
– The Cardinals have reportedly decided to exercise the 5th year option of Kyler Murray (QB). This would amount to more than $25 million fully guaranteed, as Murray has appeared in two Pro Bowls (ESPN).
– Texans should extend Jimmy Morrissey (C) for one year. The 23-year-old arrived in Texas last October from the Raiders practice squad (Pro Football Network).
– According to the New York Post, the Giants have asked Sterling Shepard (WR) to reduce his salary for next season. the catcher is recovering from a torn Achilles heel in December and counts for $12.495 million in the 2022 payroll. A good solution for both parties. The Giants would only free up $4.505 million by cutting him, and none of the player’s base salary of $8.475 million is guaranteed. The new salary would be close to the legal minimum ($1.035 million) and the Giants could erase the last year of the deal to allow Shepard to move into free agency sooner.
Coaches
– Thomas Brown becomes the tight ends coach of the rams. He previously held the position of running backs coach in the same organization.
– Barely 10 days after announcing his retirement from the sport, former Falcons and Bengals safety Ricardo Allen joins the staff of the Dolphins as a special teams assistant (Yahoo! Sports).
– The Jaguars named Tyler Tettleton as Offensive Quality Control Coach (ESPN).
Echoes of the Combine
– Andrew Booth (CB, Clemson) will not participate in the workshops during the day of exercises dedicated to defensive backs. He injured his quadriceps a few days ago while training for the 40-yard dash. There is no indication at this time if he will be reinstated for March 17, Clemson’s Pro Day (NFL Media).
– No exercises either for Tyler Linderbaum (C, Iowa). His foot injury suffered in the last Citrus Bowl is not yet fully healed.
– Desmond Ridder (QB, Cincinnati) is a man in great demand. the 28-year-old has spoken to eight teams including the Panthers, Vikings, Steelers, Commanders and Titans (The Athletic)
– The wait was unbearable and the news finally broke. The hands of Kenny Pickett (QB, Pittsburgh) were measured at 8.5 inches (21.59 cm). Nine inches is considered “the cutoff” for a quarterback’s hand size in the eyes of scouts. Joe Burrow, Ryan Tannehill and Jared Goff are the only quarterbacks with 9-inch hands to be selected in the first round since 2003 (MLive). Asked about it after the test batteries, the prospect from the University of Pittsburgh preferred to laugh at the situation.
“I was surprised the ball didn’t slip today”
– Malik Willis (QB, Liberty) is a young man with a big heart. The quarterback stopped by someone in need and didn’t hesitate to donate several items of clothing.
Malik Willis (QB, Liberty), man with a big heart 👏#NFLCbine
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