Harris, Pickens, Joint, Watson, Raiders, Herbert

Trade speculation in New England + the rookie WR who is having a legendary training camp ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ August 11, 2022 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Harris [Damien Harris] Albert Breer thinks the Patriots could trade RB Damien Harris; connects three teams to Roquan Smith Harris: Breer, one of the league’s most plugged-in insiders, could see the Patriots [dealing]( Harris — if they feel Rhamondre Stevenson has “established himself as a starting-level player.” - He also thinks a trade could hinge on the readiness of rookie backs Pierre Strong Jr. (fourth-round) and Kevin Harris (sixth-round). Stevenson: Stevenson hasn’t generated much buzz in training camp, but flashed starting-caliber talent as a rookie. Across twelve games (two starts), he totaled 729 scrimmage yards (606 rushing, 123 receiving) and 5 scored touchdowns. His fantasy stock would soar if Harris is traded. Rookies: Strong Jr. is regarded as an athletic (4.37 40) third-down type, while K. Harris (5-10, 220) offers power. - Strong is seen as a replacement for James White, who is still recovering from last year’s hip injury. Compensation: Breer figures the Patriots would need to get more than a fourth- or fifth-round selection for Harris, as he will probably net that much value as a comp pick if he leaves in free agency next year. The 25-year-old back scored 15 touchdowns last season. Roquan: Breer mentions the Broncos, Chargers, and Cowboys as potential landing spots for Smith. Aside from having the cap space to pull off a deal, he thinks the Broncos could use a “heart-and-soul player” like Smith on defense. As for the Chargers, he sees Smith as a scheme fit, and for the Cowboys, he expects Smith would free up Micah Parsons. Image: Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire Pickens [George Pickens] Mark Kaboly: George Pickens has been one of the best WRs I’ve ever seen as a rookie Details: While bold, many Steelers reporters have made similar [statements]( about Pickens — who has been Pittsburgh’s top receiver in camp thus far. Dominant: During a two-minute drill on Wednesday, Pickens caught a [37-yard]( deep pass on starting corner Levi Wallace. Then, on the very next play, he made a juggling touchdown catch on a jump ball (also against Wallace). - The touchdown catch, which involved Pickens tipping the ball to himself, was captured in a [stunning]( photograph. Tomlin: When asked about Pickens’ heroics, Mike Tomlin told reporters: “I don’t know if anything surprises me… he’s just a really talented guy.” More Steelers News... - Mason Rudolph continues to [outperform]( Mitchell Trubisky during team drills. - Rookie QB Kenny Pickett has apparently [settled]( in after a poor start to camp. Image: Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire Joint [Tyreek Hill] Tyreek Hill and Julio Jones standout during Bucs-Dolphins joint practice Tyreek: According to Marcel Louis-Jacques (ESPN), Hill “got [open]( at will all day” against the Bucs’ secondary. Carlton: When asked about the Hill-Jaylen Waddle duo, Tampa’s top corner Carlton Davis [said](: “There’s no other receivers in the league that can do what they do.” Julio: The play of the day was made by Jones, who caught a [deep]( sideline pass from Tom Brady, despite having Dolphins corner Noah Igbinoghene draped all over him in coverage. - Jones later [caught]( a pass over the middle on All-Pro Xavien Howard. More Practice Notes... - Rookie TE Cade Otton and 2021 fourth-round WR Jalen Darden were also [standouts]( for Tampa. - Bucs WR Russell Gage [limped]( off the field and did not return. - DE Emmanuel Ogbah and S Brandon Jones were [defensive standouts]( for the Dolphins. Image: Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire Watson [Kevin Stefanski] The Browns plan to start Deshaun Watson against the Jaguars on Friday Details: Watson is [eligible]( to play in the preseason, as his current suspension only applies to six regular season games. Appeal: The league is appealing for an indefinite suspension, lasting for at least one full year. - If the NFL wins the appeal before Friday’s kickoff, Watson will be immediately banned from playing in the preseason and all other team activities. - However, a ruling that results in anything less than a full-year suspension will keep Watson eligible until August 30. January: Watson would likely benefit from preseason action, as he has not played in an actual football game since January 3, 2021 — which was 583 days ago. More Browns News... - The Browns plan to play most of their starters on Friday. - The Jaguars are also expected to play their starters — including Trevor Lawrence. Image: Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire Raiders [Nate Hobbs] Raiders encouraged by CB Nate Hobbs, effective pass-rush Hobbs: Hobbs is [shadowing]( Davante Adams in training camp and according to Vincent Bonsignore (Las Vegas Review-Journal) has “more than held his own.” - On Tuesday, Hobbs [intercepted]( a pass intended for Adams and returned it for a touchdown. Rookie Review: The Raiders selected Hobbs (out of Illinois) in the fifth round last year. Across 16 games (9 starts) he totaled 74 tackles, 1 interception, and 3 pass deflections. PFF gave him an impressive 79.1 grade. CB Depth: Hobbs’ ascension is important, as the Raiders are in rough shape at the position — potential starters Trayvon Mullen Jr., Rock Ya-Sin, and Anthony Averett are all out with injury. Pass Rush: Maxx Crosby has been “seemingly unblockable,” while Chandler Jones is beginning to come along after missing a few practices last week. The Raiders are counting on the expensive duo to harass the elite quarterbacks of the AFC West (Mahomes, Herbert, Wilson). More Raiders News... - Vic Tafur (The Athletic) thinks the Raiders should [sign]( an upgrade at right tackle. - Tashan Reed (The Athletic) has not seen Derek Carr throw a [single]( training camp interception. Image: Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire Bears [Khalil Herbert] Bears RB Khalil Herbert has been receiving first-team reps Details: While backups occasionally get first-team work during camp, Herbert has consistently rotated in with the first unit. - Earlier this week, Bears reporter Chris Emma [wrote](: “It’s clear the Bears believe in Khalil Herbert… I’m expecting there will be more of a share in the backfield alongside David Montgomery.” Rookie Review: The Bears selected Herbert (out of Virginia Tech) in the sixth round last year. He totaled 529 scrimmage yards and scored 2 touchdowns on 117 touches as a rookie. Two Starts: Herbert made two impressive starts in place of Montgomery last season. In those games, he totaled 197 rushing yards (5.3 ypc), 48 receiving yards, and 1 touchdown. More Bears News... - Adam Jahns (The Athletic) [writes]( that Justin Fields “seems to be stacking more good throws and moments in camp.” - Rookie S Jaquan Brisker has apparently been the team’s [top-performing]( rookie. Image: Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire More News - [Dolphins]( RB Myles Gaskin is on the roster bubble - [Bengals]( activated RT La'el Collins off active/NFI - [Broncos]( RB Melvin Gordon (foot) not practicing - [Eagles]( WR DeVonta Smith (groin) continues to miss practice - [Saints]( activated DE Marcus Davenport (amputated finger) off active/PUP - [Jameson Williams]( to wear Stafford's No. 9 in Detroit 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