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Frank Clark: “The Broncos can turn things around”
After rubbing shoulders with Pete Caroll (Seahawks) and Andy Reid (Chiefs), Frank Clark (edge, Broncos) signed up alongside Sean Payton a few days ago. For the pass rusher, the Colorado club will quickly recover from a disappointing 2022 campaign.
“You can say what you want about their record, but if you know football, if you understand it, they’re the type of team that can turn things around with the snap of a finger,” Clark told NFL.com. “I’ve seen it before, and I know it. They only need to add a few things to make it happen, and I think they made the right choice in recruiting me. »
The DeAndre Hopkins Tour continues
DeAndre Hopkins (WR) started his tour. On Monday, the catcher was in Nashville to meet the Titans. According to ESPN, he left without a contract. He would have spent several hours with the coaches and players of Tennessee.
The following ? A date with the Patriots, and maybe others.
For details, don’t ask Bill Belichick (HC). ” I am not a travel agency, replied the coach to the Boston Globe.
Buccaneers: Bucco Bruce will be back in week 6
The Titans have announced that they will honor the Oilers’ legacy in the 2023 season. But the Tennessee club won’t be the only ones to bring out their throwback gear this year. After ten years of absence, Bucco Bruce will return to Tampa Bay. Indeed, the Florida franchise has confirmed that it will wear its famous orange creamsicle uniform during week 6 against the Lions. An outfit that the Buccaneers wore between 1976 and 1996, but which will not be the only one to recall the team’s past since the entire stadium will be dressed as it was then.
“It will be more than a match with memories. It will be a celebration of our heritage, a way to celebrate the great moments and great players in our history that is so special to the fans,” said Brian Ford (COO) according to ProFootballTalk.com.
injuries
– Injured in the hamstrings, Cole Turner (TE, Commanders) was almost unable to participate in his rookie season. But according to Ron Rivera (HC) everything is better. According to the technician, the tight end had an excellent spring and was present for almost all of the offseason preparation. (Washington Times)
They are placed on the injured list and will miss at least 4 games:
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– Devin White (LB, Buccaneers) is still out of Tampa Bay spring activities, but his urge to leave the club has eased. In any case, that’s the impression of the Tampa Bay Times, which reports that the veteran showed up for a series of (non-mandatory) photos over the weekend. Negotiations between the linebacker and the franchise are still ongoing for an extension.
–Despite his trade request, Budda Baker (S, Cardinals) showed up for mandatory Arizona minicamp activities. (NFLMedia)
– Still in contract talks with Minnesota, Danielle Hunter (DE) has meanwhile decided not to participate in the mandatory activities of the Vikings minicamps. (NFL Network)
– Kevin Zeitler (OG, Ravens) is also looking to secure his future in Baltimore, and started by showing up at franchise minicamps in Maryland. (ESPN)
– Absent from the field since 2020, DJ Fluker (OL) is trying to revive his career. After a visit to the Eagles, he met the Patriots. (TheScore)
– Recovered from a muscle tear in his leg, Rodrigo Blankenship (K) is on trial for the Tampa Bay side. (NFLMedia)
– Lawrence Guy (DT, Patriots) is absent from New England minicamps. The reason for this absence would be Guy’s contract. Currently, he has a base salary of $2 million for this year and next. (ESPN)
The main signings of the day: Brandon Smith (WR, Cardinals), Justus Tavai (DT, Patriots)
The main cuts of the day: Auden Tate (WR, Cardinals), James Robinson (RB, Patriots), Tae Hayes (CB, Patriots)
In short
– Just like last year, Doug Pederson (HC, Jaguars) has decided to leave his veterans free for the few days of minicamps. For him, the elders have already worked on their conditioning and will be able to use this break to rest and heal themselves. This allows the club to focus fully on young players. The team will meet in full on July 25 for summer camps.
– XFL accounts are not good at this time. According to Forbes.com, the newly reformed spring league lost $60 million in 2023. The goal is to produce $100 million in revenue in 2024, with $20 million coming from ESPN. According to Dany Garcia and Gerry Cardinale (co-owners) the goal is to become profitable by 2027.
– According to court reports, charges against Perrion Winfrey (DT, Browns) have been dropped. For this, Winfrey went through a parole program. He was arrested last April for causing bodily harm to a woman he was on a date with. (Cleveland.com)
– The Patriots continue to recruit among their former players to fill the bench of coaches. Bill Belichick has confirmed to the press that LeGarrette Blount and Aaron Dobson have joined the staff in a role that could be similar to that of trainees.
Taylor Decker: “For a long time no one wanted to see the Lions”
After years of scarcity, the Lions approach the 2023 season with great ambitions. A good end to the 2022 campaign, results, expectations, the Michigan club is on the upward slope. Detroit will even be launched immediately into the deep end, with a confrontation against the Chiefs to open hostilities.
“I’ve been here for eight years, and for a long time nobody wanted to see the Lions,” said Taylor Decker (OL) according to ProFootballTalk.com. » […] We are paid to play and perform whatever anyone says about us. That’s how I see it. I’ve said this before, and I don’t mean to sound embittered, but I was there when we were shit on. We were made fun of. I don’t want that, it’s not funny, so I’ll keep working and do my best to help the team. Whatever our final balance sheet, whatever our ranking, I don’t know. I just know what I can do. »
Cam Jordan turns on Kirk Cousins
Cam Jordan (DE, Saints) doesn’t just eat quarterbacks on the pitch. In a Twitter clip from Bleacher Report, the pass rusher explained his take on the difference between a good pitcher and a bad pitcher.
“A guy who makes a good quick decision is a winner. A guy who makes a good slow decision ends up on the bench,” Jordan said. “Guys who make good decisions slowly, we love that. We call it a ‘Kirk Cousins'”
Jahmyr Gibbs does not regret Alabama
Freshly arrived in the NFL after his selection in the first round of the last draft, Jahmyr Gibbs (RB, Lions) already sees the difference between the university level and the professional requirement. But surprisingly, for him the NFL is more accessible than the rough management of Nick Saban in Alabama.
“With Saban, we were in contact every day. With full equipment, under the heat for two hours. Here we work hard, but they don’t try to kill us. Saban yes,” Gibbs said according to ProFootballTalk.com.
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