Odell, RoJo, Mooney, Stokes, Irv, Davis

Interesting Odell Bechkham update + Ronald Jones hype in KC ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ July 08, 2022 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Presented by: Walter Football [Supply](  Odell [Odell Beckham Jr.] Charles Robinson expects Odell Beckham Jr. to sign after the season begins, lists five potential landing spots Details: Robinson, who is an NFL insider for Yahoo Sports, [lists]( the Rams, Cowboys, Buccaneers, Saints, and Packers as potential landing spots. - He expects that Beckham, who tore his ACL in the Super Bowl, may not sign until fully healed in mid-November. Rams: According to Robinson, the Rams want Beckham back and remain confident in an eventual deal. Though he mentions that the Rams’ depth at receiver — they added Allen Robinson and have big plans for Van Jefferson — could dissuade Beckham from signing, as he will want to maximize his production in order to land a big contract in 2023. Cowboys: Robinson thinks “there are people in OBJ’s family that have always wanted to see him play for the Cowboys” and implied that the 29-year-old receiver has thought about playing in Dallas before. - Another NFL insider, Jordan Schultz, [predicted]( in March that Beckham would end up in Dallas. Buccaneers: The Buccaneers are well-stocked at receiver but have some cap space to burn following the retirement of Rob Gronkowski. It’s worth noting that there is a lot of mutual admiration between Tom Brady and Beckham. Saints: New Orleans was mentioned because Beckham may want to return to his home state and play alongside Jarvis Landry (who is a close friend and former college teammate at LSU). Packers: The Packers face uncertainty at receiver following the trade of Davante Adams and are expected to add to the position at some point. Beckham came [close]( to signing in Green Bay last fall. Image: Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire RoJo [Ronald Jones] Nate Taylor: Ronald Jones is a “legit candidate” to start over Clyde Edwards-Helaire Details: Taylor, who covers the Chiefs for The Athletic, believes Jones can earn the job with an “[exceptional](” training camp performance. - Andy Reid told reporters earlier this offseason that Jones will be a “[major part](” of the Chiefs’ offense. Jones Profile: Jones rushed for 428 yards (4.2 ypc) and scored 3 touchdowns over three starts with the Buccaneers last season. In 2020, he rushed for 978 yards (5.1 ypc) and scored 7 touchdowns over thirteen starts. Next-Gen: According to Next Gen Stats, Jones gained 239 yards “[over expected](” on inside runs in 2021, which was more than any running back besides Derrick Henry. Pivotal: Taylor writes that Edwards-Helaire, a 2020 first-rounder, is entering a “pivotal year,” as the team is still waiting for him to emerge as a reliable dual-threat weapon. CEH in 2021: Edwards-Helaire missed seven games due to a shoulder injury last season and was limited to just 517 rushing yards (4.3 ypc) and 129 receiving yards. More Chiefs News: - Taylor described Marquez Valdes-Scantling as the team’s “best receiver” during offseason workouts. - There is optimism that a long-term deal for franchise-tagged left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. will get [done]( before the July 15 deadline. Image: Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire Mooney [Darnell Mooney] Field Yates believes Darnell Mooney is in store for a breakout year Details: Yates, a fantasy expert at ESPN, calls Mooney a “big-play threat with an obvious path toward massive volume.” - Yates also [expects]( Mooney’s quarterback, Justin Fields, to take a “leap forward” this upcoming season. Mooney in 2021: Mooney reeled in 81 of 140 targets (57.9% catch-rate) for 1,055 yards and 4 touchdowns. - Mooney’s 13.0 yards per reception average ranked fourth in the league (among receivers with at least 80 catches), behind only Cooper Kupp, Justin Jefferson, and Ja’Marr Chase. Massive Volume: Mooney is the only established receiver on the Bears' depth chart, which should lead to an exaggerated target share. Other receivers include Byron Pringle, Equanimeous St. Brown, Tajae Sharpe, and rookie third-rounder Velus Jones Jr. Image: Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire Stokes [Eric Stokes] Sam Monson: Packers CB Eric Stokes could develop into a “truly elite corner” in 2022 Details: Monson (PFF) notes that Stokes was “sticky” in coverage as a rookie and could be this year’s [version]( of A.J. Terrell. - Terrell broke out with the Falcons last season and earned PFF’s second-highest coverage grade (82.7). Rookie Review: Quarterbacks completed just 51% of their passes when targeting Stokes in coverage. He finished his rookie season with 55 tackles, 14 pass deflections, and 1 interception. - The Packers selected Stokes in the first round (29th overall) last year. GB CB Depth: The Packers will enter the season with what is quite arguably the best cornerback trio in the league — Jaire Alexander (90.5 PFF grade), Rasul Douglas (74.8 PFF grade), and the emergent Stokes. Image: Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire Irv [Irv Smith Jr.] TE Irv Smith Jr. to have a featured role in the Vikings’ new offensive scheme Details: The insight comes from Renee Miller (The Athletic) who writes that Smith is primed to become Kirk Cousins’ [third-option]( in the passing game, behind Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen. - Miller adds that “Smith’s ability to play that third-receiver role — with smart route running, good hands and speed — is not in doubt.” Profile: Smith, a 2019 second-rounder, missed all of last season with a torn meniscus. He caught 30 of 43 targets (69.8% catch-rate) for 365 yards and 5 touchdowns in 2020. Major Part: New Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell [told]( reporters earlier in the offseason that Smith will “be a major part of what we do.” While Cousins said he expects “big things” from the ascendent tight end. Image: Stephen Lew/Icon Sportswire Davis [Jordan Davis] Eagles DT Jordan Davis to rush the passer as a rookie Details: The insight comes from Tim McManus (ESPN), who reports that defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon [believes]( Davis has “plenty of pass-rushing prowess in his huge frame.” - McManus also notes that Davis has made a positive impression on his teammates — especially in the weight room. Pass-Rush: Davis did not do much pass-rushing in college (7.0 sacks over 4 seasons at Georgia), but his explosive athleticism — he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.78 seconds… at 6-foot-6, 341 pounds — does hint at upside in that area. - At the very least, Davis should offer dominant run defense and eat-up blockers for his teammates. IDL Depth: Davis will play alongside Fletcher Cox, Javon Hargrave, and promising 2021 third-rounder Milton Williams on the interior defensive line. Also Impactful: McManus thinks rookie linebacker Nakobe Dean (who was Davis’ teammate at Georgia) will make an immediate impact as well. Image: John Jones/Icon Sportswire Stat of the Day [@NFL_Stats] [@NFL_Stats]( More News - [Ravens]( re-signed OLB Justin Houston - [Von Miller]( said he would have taken less to sign with the Cowboys - [Baker Mayfield]( officially joined the Panthers after passing his physical - [A recording]( may undermine one of the claims against Deshaun Watson Share SHARE LEGIT FOOTBALL WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS [CLICK TO SHARE]( Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up [here](. [Unsubscribe]( Copyright © 2022 Legit Football. All rights reserved. 710 Main Street South #572, Southbury CT 06488