Free Agent Market For Running Backs
2014/02/free-agent-market-running-backsNo running backs are expected to be selected in the first round of this year's draft, and the one major trade for a back consummated during the 2013 season (the Colts giving up a 2014 first-round pick for Trent Richardson) turned into something of a cautionary tale when Richardson struggled to produce in Indianapolis. … Both players offer tantalizing upside and should still have something left in the tank, but they'll need to be paired with solid second and third options in order to keep their workloads in check.
AFC Notes: Wilkerson, Jets, Raiders
2014/02/afc-notes-wilkerson-jets-raiders5 overall selection of the 2014 NFL Draft. … In order, Gutierrez lists Veldheer, Lamarr Houston, Rashad Jennings, Tracy Porter and Charles Woodson as the essential free agents to re-sign.
NFC Notes: Lions, Bucs, Falcons, Eagles
2014/02/nfc-notes-lions-bucs-falcons-eaglesThe Lions will have to clear significant money from their books over the next few weeks in order to get under the cap for 2014 and make room for draft picks, says Justin Rogers of MLive.com.
Extra Points: Henne, Packers, Keisel, Rivera
2014/01/extra-points-henne-packers-keisel-riveraWe’ve got some more meetings to go through, some game-planning with our coaching staff and our personnel staff just to see where we’re at and put together our plan for free agency and the draft." Henne, who signed a two-year deal worth $6.75MM with the team in 2012, started 13 games in '13 and threw for 3,421 yards and 13 touchdowns with 14 interceptions. … Gase politely rebuffed advances by the Browns and Vikings to interview for their head coaching openings in order to focus all of his energy on Denver's playoff run.
Corry On Patriots, 49ers, Manning
2014/01/corry-on-patriots-49ers-manningHe is coming off a productive season, but with draft picks invested in Kendall Hunter, LaMichael James, and Marcus Lattimore, this could be a good time to turn the page in order to shed his $6.45MM salary.