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Patriots intrigued by draft's top skill player + Ravens looking into Lamar Jackson replacements  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ April 06, 2023 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [STATHEAD](  Patriots [Bijan Robinson] The Patriots are “absolutely intrigued” by Texas RB Bijan Robinson Details: The [insight]( comes from The Athletic’s Jeff Howe, who signaled that the Patriots want to get more explosive on offense. - New England ranked 26th in total yards last season. Problem Solver: Robinson, who some see as a generational talent, would amp up the Patriots’ offensive attack and take pressure off the team’s underwhelming passing game. - Across twelve games in 2022, Robinson totaled 1,894 scrimmage yards (1,580 rushing, 314 receiving) and scored 20 touchdowns. Rhamondre? The Patriots already have a good back in Rhamondre Stevenson, but he’s two years away from free agency and unlikely to get a second contract — as the Patriots rarely extend running backs. More Explosion: New England has also shown interest in explosive receiver prospects like Zay Flowers (Boston College), Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Ohio State), Quentin Johnston (TCU), and Jordan Addison (USC). Mac Update: Howe does not think trade talks surrounding Mac Jones are active at the moment. Image: Daniel Dunn/Icon Sportswire Ravens [Trey Lance] Ravens considering alternatives to Lamar Jackson Details: Multiple reports indicate that the Ravens are [looking into]( rookie and veteran quarterbacks. - The team has made no apparent progress in talks with Lamar Jackson, who said last week that he wants to be traded. Draft: Ravens GM Eric DeCosta told reporters on Wednesday that the team has not ruled out [selecting]( a quarterback in the first round. - Baltimore scheduled a Top 30 visit with Anthony Richardson. - Hendon Hooker is also likely to garner consideration. Veterans: ESPN’s Jamison Hensley mentioned Ryan Tannehill (if cut by Tennessee after the draft), Teddy Bridgewater, and Carson Wentz as possible free-agent replacements. He also sees Trey Lance as a trade option. Image: Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire Colts [Anthony Richardson] Colts owner Jim Irsay wants to draft a QB Details: The insight comes from The Athletic’s Zak Keefer, who adds that Irsay [prefers]( “the financial flexibility a young quarterback’s contract affords the team." - Irsay’s preference likely rules out a trade for Lamar Jackson — which never appeared to be an overly serious consideration. Busy: The Colts have done extensive work on all of the draft’s top quarterbacks — Bryce Young, CJ Stroud, Anthony Richardson, Will Levis, and Hendon Hooker - With Stroud and Young likely to go within the first two picks, the Colts will likely be choosing between Richardson, Levis, and Hooker. Steichen: New HC Shane Steichen, who helped develop Justin Hebert and Jalen Hurts into superstars, wants to find a quarterback with the mindset of an obsessive perfectionist. Image: John Adams/Icon Sportswire Raiders [Devon Witherspoon] Albert Breer does not think the Raiders will draft a QB with No. 7 pick Details: Breer thinks the Raiders are [more]( likely to address “middle of the roster” needs than make a splash at quarterback. - He believes the Raiders may be feigning interest in quarterback prospects to throw off other teams. Witherspoon: Breer thinks Illinois CB Devon Witherspoon could be the team’s primary draft target. - Witherspoon — who many consider the best cornerback in the draft — would improve a Raiders’ secondary that ranked 29th in passing yards allowed. Other Needs: If it’s not a cornerback, the Raiders could look into an offensive lineman like Northwestern’s Peter Skoronski. Image: James Black/Icon Sportswire Moody [Jake Moody] Cowboys among many interested in Michigan K Jake Moody Details: According to The Athletic’s Matt Barrows, the Cowboys, Rams, 49ers, Lions, Jaguars, Patriots, and Titans are believed to be “in the mix” for Moody. Profile: Moody converted 69-of-84 (82.1%) field goals and 148-of-148 (100%) extra points across his collegiate career. - He has a strong leg (59-yard career-long) and a history of making clutch kicks. Cowboys: The Cowboys are in dire need of help at kicker — last year’s starter Brett Maher missed five extra points in the team’s playoff game against Tampa. Draft Spot: Barrows thinks Moody is likely to go in the fourth or fifth round, though adds that [high demand]( could lead to a Day 2 selection. Plan B: The teams that miss out on Moody will pivot to Maryland’s Chad Ryland, who went 75-of-97 on field goals (77.3%) and 180-of-185 (97.3%) on extra points. Image: Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire Packers [Michael Mayer] James Palmer thinks Packers will look at TEs and WRs in the first round Details: Palmer (NFL Network) expects the Packers to draft prospects who can [help]( Jordan Love. Tight End: Green Bay could use an upgrade at tight end after losing Robert Tonyan and Marcedes Lewis in free agency. - Palmer mentions Utah’s Dalton Kincaid and Notre Dame’s Michael Mayer as possible first-round targets. - While not mentioned by Palmer, the team has also shown interest (Top 30 visit) in Georgia’s Darnell Washington. Receivers: The Packers don’t have much depth behind Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs. NFL-ready prospects like Ohio State’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba and USC’s Jordan Addison will likely garner consideration. Image: Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire More News - [Austin Ekeler]( concedes that he may have to play out 2023 season with Chargers - [Cam Newton]( willing to be a backup - [Cardinals]( getting new uniforms Together with Stathead Question of the Day Which team gave up the most first downs last season? - Lions - Texans - Cardinals - Giants Sign up for a monthly subscription and get your first month free, or use “[LEGIT20](” to save $20 off one year of Stathead Football. [See Answer]( 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