Mac, Texans, Lions, Bengals, Tune, Perine

Is Bill Belichick trying to trade Mac Jones? + the Texans' plan for No. 2 pick  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ April 05, 2023 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Run Your Pool](  Mac [Mac Jones] Mike Florio: Bill Belichick is shopping Mac Jones Details: Florio reported on Tuesday that Belichick has been [shopping]( Jones to multiple teams. - He listed the Raiders, Texans, Buccaneers, and Commanders as “potential destinations.” Really Pissed: Florio’s report comes a few days after Tom Curran (NBC Sports) [alleged]( that Jones “really pissed Bill Belichick off” when he talked to someone outside of the organization about the Patriots’ offensive struggles last season. Step Back: Jones, who impressed as a rookie in 2021, took a step back last season, completing 65.2% of his passes for 2,997 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions over fourteen games. QB Options: If Jones gets traded, the Patriots could replace him with 2022 fourth-rounder Bailey Zappe. Additional options include drafting a quarterback or trading for a veteran (like Lamar Jackson or Trey Lance). Image: Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire Texans [Bryce Young] James Palmer: Texans will take Bryce Young or CJ Stroud with No. 2 pick Details: According to Palmer (NFL Network), the Texans have identified Young and Stroud as the draft’s best quarterbacks and will take whichever one is [left standing]( after the Panthers’ No. 1 selection. - While far from certain, most NFL insiders seem to think Stroud is favored by the Panthers, which would leave Young for Houston. Qualities: Palmer is reporting that the Texans are placing a premium on experience and leadership. Both Young (27 starts) and Stroud (25 starts) check those boxes. Limited Supply: With Stroud and Young likely to go 1-2, other quarterback-needy teams will have to select from Anthony Richardson, Will Levis, and Hendon Hooker. - The Colts, Seahawks, Raiders, Titans, and Commanders are candidates to take a quarterback in the first round. Image: Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire Lions [Brian Branch] Lions to use a Top 30 visit on Alabama S Brian Branch Details: The Lions are one of six teams to have [scheduled]( an official visit and or workout with Branch. - The others are the Texans, Commanders, Raiders, Vikings, and Falcons. Profile: Branch is regarded as the best safety prospect in the class and a likely first-round pick. He totaled 90 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 7 pass deflections, and 2 interceptions last season (89.5 PFF grade). - The 6-foot-0, 193-pounder played in the box, in the slot, and as a deep safety for the Crimson Tide. Lions' Fit: Branch would boost a Lions’ secondary that added multiple upgrades in free agency — DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, CB Cameron Sutton, and CB Emmanuel Moseley. Image: Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire Bengals [Deonte Banks] Bengals select a CB and RT in Todd McShay’s latest two-round mock draft No. 28: McShay has the Bengals [selecting]( Maryland CB Deonte Banks in the first round. CB Need: Cincinnati needs depth at corner with Chidobe Awuzie coming off a major injury and Eli Apple no longer on the team. Banks Profile: Banks (6-0, 197) had one of the most impressive Combine performances by a cornerback in NFL history. He ran the 40 in 4.35 seconds (with an otherworldly 1.49 10-yard split), hit 42” in the vertical jump, and 11’4” in the broad jump. - Banks [allowed]( 26 completions on 60 targets (43%) for 258 yards and 4 touchdowns last season. No. 60: McShay has the Bengals grabbing Oregon OT Matthew Bergeron in the second round. RT Need: With Jonah Williams requesting a trade and La’el Collins coming off an injury, the Bengals have an uncertain situation at right tackle. Bergeron Profile: Bergeron (6-5, 318) allowed 5 sacks across 392 pass-block snaps last season. He earned a solid 75.2 PFF grade. Image: Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire Tune [Clayton Tune] Houston QB Clayton Tune has seven visits lined up Details: Tune — who has fallen under the draft radar thus far — will [meet]( with the Saints, Browns, Giants, Steelers, Bucs, Rams, and Texans. Profile: With 47 games appearances under his belt, Tune is the most experienced quarterback prospect in the class. Last season, he completed 67.3% of his passes for 4,074 yards, 40 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. - The 6-foot-2, 220-pounder tested well at the Combine, with a 4.64 second 40-time and a 37.5” vertical. Projection: Most analysts see Tune as a low-level starter/high-quality backup in the NFL. - There are concerns about arm strength and downfield accuracy. Image: Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire Perine [Samaje Perine] Sean Payton hints at a big role for RB Samaje Perine Background: Denver signed Perine to a two-year, $7.5 million contract last month. Important Piece: Payton recently told reporters that Perine is an [important piece]( for the team because of Javonte Williams’ complicated knee injury. - Williams, who tore his ACL and LCL last October, could miss the early part of next season. Perine Profile: Perine, 27, totaled 681 scrimmage yards (394 rushing, 287 receiving) and scored 6 touchdowns with the Bengals last season. He averaged a solid 5.1 yards per touch. O-Line: The Broncos invested in major offensive line upgrades (RT Mike McGlinchey, LG Ben Powers) last month, which should lead to big running lanes for Perine. 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