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I'm in beautiful Houston today in my adopted home state of Texas. It was in the 60s yesterday for me in Cleveland and today it feels like 120 in Houston. Pull up a chair and get comfortable as we've got fun content for you today. Plus as always a few bits of News and Notes. Let's Go. J PS. It's always Dad Jokes Season at Footballguys. Please share your best [Dad Jokes HERE]( and we'll feature them throughout the season. And here's today's Dad Joke Of The Day: If you see a robbery at an Apple Store does that make you an iWitness? Thanks to Footballguy Reed Pryor for that one. --------------------------------------------------------------- [The Footballguys Championship - A Fantasy Football Contest For Everyone]( Sponsored by [The Footballguys Championship]( THE FANTASY FOOTBALL CONTEST FOR EVERYONE We built the [Fantasy Football Contest]( we had always dreamed of playing in. Huge Prizes, more ways to win, and unique rules that keep the competition serious. Plus - no kickers. [Sign Up And Start Playing]( --------------------------------------------------------------- SITE NEWS A. [8 Undervalued Defensive Linemen Our Staff Loves]() The Footballguys Value Plays articles are monster features and some of the best content we produce all year. We polled the Footballguys Staff asking for players they see as undervalued and overvalued. The trends and consensus (or lack of it) are super helpful. In this one, they look at the defensive linemen they see as undervalued. B. [Give Us Your Best Dad Joke - Get Featured in The Newsletter]( Dads Rule. And so do Dad Jokes. [Give us your best Dad Joke]( and we'll feature them throughout the year in the newsletter. But don't send them to me by email. Instead, [click HERE]( to give us your best Dad Joke. And watch for your name in lights. C. [Don't Fall for Najee Harris in 2023](=) Ben Cummins provides a detailed look at why he's avoiding Najee Harris at his current Average Draft Position. D. 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[BAL - Rashod Bateman to miss a few days](#11) 12. [CHI - Chase Claypool not working with team Tuesday](#12) 13. [ARI - Marquise Brown sidelined with foot issue Tuesday](#13) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [BUF - Stefon Diggs arrives](=) Source: ESPN.com - Alaina Getzenberg Buffalo Bills WR Stefon Diggs is taking part in mandatory minicamp Wednesday, June 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Diggs had not been seen at the facility all offseason. Fans and some media were concerned about his happiness with the team after his sideline antics during the Bills' playoff loss to the Bengals. Bills coach Sean McDermott said Diggs and the team are "in a real good spot". [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [NE - DeAndre Hopkins all good with Bill O'Brien]( Source: ESPN - Dianna Russini Free-agent WR DeAndre Hopkins (Cardinals) is visiting the New England Patriots Wednesday, June 14, and sources said there's no animosity with him and offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] O'Brien was the head coach of the Houston Texans when the team traded Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals. It sounds like Hopkins has no issues with the veteran coach....but of course he's going to pass that along since he's looking for a job. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [NE - Optimism for DeAndre Hopkins to Pats](=) Source: The Athletic - Jeff Howe There is optimism that free-agent WR DeAndre Hopkins (Cardinals) and the New England Patriots can reach an agreement during their visit this week, per source on Wednesday, June 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Patriots might have been seen as a long shot when Hopkins first hit the open market, with teams like the Bills or the Chiefs being considered the front-runners. Now, the Patriots might be his best landing spot. Adding Hopkins would be great for whatever quarterback wins the starting job. It should be Mac Jones, but Bailey Zappe is going to compete with him for that spot. The Browns and the Titans are two other teams who have shown the most interest. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [IND - Jonathan Taylor still not practicing]( Source: The Athletic - James Boyd Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle) was not practicing at mandatory minicamp Tuesday, June 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] No surprise here. Taylor underwent "arthroscopic debridement" surgery back in January, and the plan was to have him ready at the start of training camp. In the meantime, guys like Zack Moss and Deon Jackson are getting more work in the Colts' offense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [BUF - Dawson Knox sidelined]() Source: WGR Sports Radio 550 - Sal Capaccio Buffalo Bills TE Dawson Knox (leg) did not take part in practice at mandatory minicamp on Wednesday, June 14, after suffering an unspecified leg injury the day before. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The veteran tight end has a ton of talent, but he seems to battle the injury bug more than others at his position. Knox was spotted walking around with a sleeve on his leg. The Bills have rookie TE Dalton Kincaid - who might have been the best receiver available (regardless of position) in the 2023 NFL draft - to do more in their offense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [LAR - Cooper Kupp restructures]( Source: ESPN.com - Field Yates Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp restructured his contract Wednesday, June 14, to convert $13.92 million in base salary to a signing bonus and save the team $10.44 million in cap space. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll see what the Rams do with this cap space. Some out there are speculating that they'll get into the mix for RB Dalvin Cook. Stay tuned. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- FOOTBALLGUYS PICKS DOMINATE YOUR FRIENDS WITH A FOOTBALLGUYS PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION - Consistently winning at Fantasy Football is hard. And losing sucks. We have the secret weapon you need in a Footballguys Premium Subscription. We do the work so you can do the winning. And as always, we have a 30-day Moneyback Guarantee so there's zero risk. 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[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Smith-Schuster is a seasoned veteran who doesn't need every rep, but he's with his third pro team in three years and it would be nice for him to get up to speed in the Patriots' offense. With the team perhaps the top landing spot for WR DeAndre Hopkins, Smith-Schuster's target share could be greatly impacted. Let's see if he can get healthy and become a security blanket target for either Mac Jones or Bailey Zappe. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [BAL - Laquon Treadwell financials]() Source: Click2Houston.com - Aaron Wilson Baltimore Ravens WR Laquon Treadwell's one-year deal is worth $1.165 million, per Aaron Wilson of Click2Houston on Wednesday, June 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Ravens continue to add veteran talent to the wide receiving room. Treadwell won't be much of a factor on offense, especially since he'll be buried on the depth chart behind guys like Odell Beckham Jr, Rashod Bateman and rookie WR Zay Flowers. Competing with Treadwell will be guys like Devin Duvernay, Nelson Agholor, and James Proche. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [CAR - Jonathan Mingo inks rookie deal]() Source: KPRC.com - Aaron Wilson Carolina Panthers second-round draft choice WR Jonathan Mingo (Mississippi) signed a four-year contract Tuesday, June 13. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mingo has talent, and he's competing for the no.3 spot on the depth chart behind Adam Thielen and D.J. Chark. The rookie will be competing with Terrace Marshall and Laviska Shenault for that spot. In college at Ole Miss, Mingo showed some Deebo Samuel to his game because of his size, strength, and ability to make plays after the catch. We're excited about Mingo in dynasty formats. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [TEN - Trevon Wesco makes an appearance]( Source: Nashville Post - John Glennon Tennessee Titans TE Trevon Wesco was spotted at practice during organized team activities on Wednesday, June 14, after not taking part in mandatory minicamp. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A fourth-round pick of the Jets in the 2019 NFL draft, the Titans are his third team in the NFL. He was seen as a developmental tight end coming into the league, and Wesco has not yet played to his potential. Right now, the Titans have to be looking at him primarily as a blocker. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [100% Deposit Match Up To $100 At Underdog Fantasy]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [BAL - Rashod Bateman to miss a few days](=) Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley Baltimore Ravens WR Rashod Bateman (foot) had a 'cortisone-type shot in his foot' and will miss several days of practice, according to head coach John Harbaugh.'We decided to let him keep rehabbing and make sure he's ready to go for training camp,' Harbaugh said. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Let's see what Bateman can do later this summer in training camp. The Ravens have revamped the wide receiver position this offseason, but Bateman is in line to be a starter opposite of Odell Beckham Jr. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [CHI - Chase Claypool not working with team Tuesday]() Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Charean Williams Chicago Bears WR Chase Claypool (undisclosed) worked off to the side with the training staff Tuesday, June 13, and has not practiced since the first week of organized team activities, according to head coach Matt Eberflus. Per Eberflus, Claypool is expected to be a full-go for training camp.'Just a few minor things he's working with. He's not in a time crunch,' Eberflus said via Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Claypool has talent, but the injury bug sure does hit him often. If healthy, Claypool can be a threat down the field and in the red zone. He's likely to be the team's no.3 wide receiver behind D.J. Moore and Darnell Mooney - if he can stay healthy. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [ARI - Marquise Brown sidelined with foot issue Tuesday]() Source: ESPN.com - Josh Weinfuss Arizona Cardinals WR Marquise Brown (foot) was held out of practice for precautionary reasons due to a foot issue Tuesday, June 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Cardinals are going to be wisely cautious with Brown as he deals with this foot issue. That means guys like Rondale Moore and Greg Dortch (along with rookie WR Michael Wilson - who we love in dynasty) will get more work with Brown out of action. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of the Footballguys Family. We'll see you tomorrow with the Update. 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