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Training Camp Updates: James Cook scores twice, Matthew Stafford’s elbow, a young WR is emerging for the Chargers ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ July 26, 2022 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Phantasia Sports [Phantasia](  Cook [James Cook] Bills RB James Cook makes a big impact at first training camp practice Hot Start: Cook caught a [touchdown]( from backup QB Case Keenum and had a “red zone touchdown run that showcased his burst as he raced through the line of scrimmage.” Star: Alaina Getzenberg (ESPN) thinks Cook will be the [star]( of Bills training camp and writes that his talent as a pass catcher will “make a big impact” once the season starts. - The Bills selected Cook, out of Georgia, in the second round of the draft. Profile: Cook (5-11, 190) totaled 1,012 scrimmage yards (728 rushing, 284 receiving) and scored 11 touchdowns with the Bulldogs last season. He averaged a remarkable 7.2 yards per touch — despite playing the majority of his games against top-caliber SEC competition. - Cook earned a strong [83.4]( PFF receiving grade last season. Diggs: Stefon Diggs told reporters on Monday that there are a lot of [similarities]( between James and his older brother Dalvin. Note that Diggs used to play with Dalvin Cook in Minnesota. BUF RB Depth: Cook will open camp behind Devin Singletary on the depth chart. Singletary averaged 80.75 rushing yards and 1.25 touchdowns over the final four games of last season. Buffalo also has Zach Moss and Duke Johnson on the depth chart. Image: Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire Stafford [Matthew Stafford] Rams Training Camp: Matthew Stafford on a pitch count, Tutu Atwell could emerge as WR3 Details: Stafford struggled with elbow pain last season and required an anti-inflammatory shot in the offseason. Sean McVay told reporters that the team will [gradually]( increase his throwing reps. - Stafford: “It feels good to get out there. Definitely knocking some rust off and feeling it again, but it’s good to get out there and stress it a little bit and see how it reacts.” Impressive: Stafford reportedly made several “impressive” throws to new WR Allen Robinson. After practice, he said that Robinson will make some “big-time plays” in contested catch situations. Tutu: ESPN’s Sarah Barshop [predicted]( on Monday that 2021 second-rounder Tutu Atwell will end camp as the team’s third receiver. Atwell, who runs a 4.32 40-yard dash, struggled with injuries as a rookie and only played 10 offensive snaps. - At Louisville in 2019, Atwell caught 69 passes for 1,272 yards and 11 touchdowns. He averaged an outstanding 18.4 yards per reception. Image: Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire Palmer [Josh Palmer] Daniel Popper thinks Josh Palmer will make a big jump in his second year Details: Popper (The Athletic) writes that Palmer has solid hands, sharp route-running, and an outstanding [work ethic](. - Apparently, Palmer catches passes from Justin Herbert “more than any other receiver on the roster” during practice and is regularly the last player off the field. QB Praise: Earlier this year, Herbert told reporters: “This year, it’s a different Josh Palmer out there and he knows exactly what he’s doing.” WR3: The Chargers’ top two receivers — Keenan Allen and Mike Williams — are set in stone, but there is an opening for the WR3 role behind them. - Popper thinks the Chargers’ belief in Palmer led them to pass on opportunities to add a receiver over the offseason. Rookie Review: Palmer (6-1, 210), caught 33 of 49 targets (67.3% catch-rate) for 353 yards and 4 touchdowns as a rookie. Image: Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire Together with PHANTASIA SPORTS 🏆 FANTASY INSIGHT 🤑 [Tom Brady]( Tom Brady threw 30 touchdowns and 0 interceptions inside the red zone last season Details: Brady completed 73 of 120 passes (60.83%) for 433 yards and 30 touchdowns inside the red zone last season. - Only Matthew Stafford threw for more touchdowns (32). Breakdown: Red zone touchdowns were caught by: Mike Evans (12), Chris Godwin (8), Cameron Brate (7), Rob Gronkowski (5), Leonard Fournette (5), Gio Bernard (3), Tyler Johnson 1), Cyril Grayson (1), Antonio Brown (1), O.J. Howard (1), and Le’Veon Bell (1). Fantasy Impact: With Gronkowski retired and Godwin questionable for the start of the season, free agent signees Rusell Gage and Kyle Rudolph figure to see plenty of red zone targets… hyped third-round rookie Rachaad White could be a factor as well. Image: David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire [The Future of Fantasy Football is Now. Phantasia offers daily and season long fantasy sports contests all securely stored on the blockchain. Create or join in seconds, then get paid instantly when you win. [Zero Fees]( | [Instant Payouts]( [Free Contests]( | [Easy to Use]( Similar platforms charge 10% or a flat rate, like $99, to run a league. Use Phantasia for $0. Never pay extra to play fantasy football. " This is by far the best way to play fantasy football. Phantasia is ahead of its time 🔥. "]( [Get Started Now ➡]( Robinson [James Robinson] Jaguars RB James Robinson active for training camp, avoids the PUP list Details: Not starting camp on the PUP list is a sign that Robinson will be [available]( for Week 1. - Robinson tore his Achilles in Week 14 last season. Robinson in 2021: Before the injury, totaled 989 scrimmage yards (767 rushing, 222 receiving) and scored 8 touchdowns. He caught 31 of 46 targets (67.4% catch-rate). JAX RB Depth: It’s unclear if Robinson will retain his starting job over 2021 first-rounder Travis Etienne, who missed his entire rookie year with a foot injury. The team also has rookie fifth-rounder Snoop Conner at the position. - The Jaguars plan to use Etienne in an Alvin Kamara/Deebo Samuel RB/WR hybrid role. - All Jacksonville skill players figure to benefit from the team’s investment in the offensive line. Image: David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire Roquan [Roquan Smith] Bears LB Roquan Smith to hold out of training camp Details: According to Ian Rapoport, the Bears have [yet]( to offer Smith a deal “he would remotely consider.” - Smith is set to earn $9.735 million in the final year of his rookie contract. Profile: Smith, the eighth overall pick of the 2018 draft, has earned two straight second-team All-Pro selections. Last season, he totaled 163 tackles, 3 sacks, 12 tackles for loss, 3 pass deflections, 1 interception, and 1 defensive touchdown. Fines: The Bears can fine Smith for each practice missed. CHI LB Depth: Matt Adams (zero 2021 starts), Nicholas Morrow (zero 2021 starts), and a group of unproven undrafted free agents — Jack Sanborn, Noah Dawkins, Caleb Johnson — will see increased reps for the time being. Image: Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire Gainwell [Kenneth Gainwell] Eagles RB Kenneth Gainwell will “absolutely” have a role Details: The insight comes from Dave Zangaro (NBC Sports), who writes that Gainwell’s smooth “change of pace style” will be a [part]( of the Eagles’ offensive attack. Rookie Review: Gainwell, who the Eagles selected in the fifth round last year, totaled 544 scrimmage yards (291 rushing, 253 receiving) and scored 6 touchdowns. He averaged a solid 5.4 yards per touch. PHI RB Depth: Miles Sanders is expected to lead the Eagles’ backfield in 2022, though Gainwell and Boston Scott will have roles. It would not be surprising to see Gainwell start if Sanders, who has a lengthy injury history, were to miss time. Grade: Despite his inexperience, Gainwell earned a nearly identical PFF grade (70.7) to Sanders (71.6) and Scott (71.7) last season. Image: John Jones/Icon Sportswire More News - [Bengals]( S Jessie Bates (contract) will not be reporting to training camp - [Chiefs]( LT Orlando Brown Jr. (contract) will not be reporting to training camp - [Chiefs]( placed rookie WR Justyn Ross (foot) on IR, ending his season - [Danny Amendola]( retired after 13 seasons - [Giants]( hosted TE Eric Ebron for a workout - [Ravens]( placed CB Marcus Peters (ACL) and Tyus Bowser (Achilles) on active/PUP 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