Budda, Hopkins, Chargers, Bengals, Commanders, Transactions

An All-Pro requests a trade + DeAndre Hopkins wants to play for Chiefs or Bills  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ April 17, 2023 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [STATHEAD](  Budda [Budda Baker] Cardinals S Budda Baker has requested a trade Details: Baker told the Cardinals in February that he wants to be made the league’s highest-paid safety. - The team has shown know interest in making that happen, which has led Baker to go [public]( with a trade request. Profile: Baker, a two-time All-Pro, has played all six of his seasons with the Cardinals. He totaled 111 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 7 pass deflections last season (73.7 PFF grade). - The 27-year-old is currently the league’s seventh-highest-paid safety and has no guaranteed money left in his contract. Interesting: ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler said on SportsCenter that “a lot of teams” have [interest]( in Baker. He specifically mentioned the Eagles as a potential fit, though acknowledged that a deal could be tough due to Philadelphia’s cap limitations. Image: Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire Hopkins [DeAndre Hopkins] DeAndre Hopkins wants to play for Bills, Chiefs Details: In an interview with Bryant McFadden (CBS Sports), Hopkins [indicated]( that he would like to be traded to the Chiefs or Bills. - He is not interested in joining the Patriots or Jets. Chiefs: The interest between Hopkins and the Chiefs is reportedly mutual, the problem is financial. - Hopkins is due $19.45 million in 2023. - The Chiefs have $4.3 million in available cap space. Bills: The Bills have a similar issue, with only $5.57 million in space. Image: MSA/Icon Sportswire Chargers [Tyler Scott] Chargers "adamant" about taking a pass catcher in the early rounds Details: The insight comes from ESPN’s Jordan Reid, who adds that the team is [looking]( for “speed on the perimeter.” WR Depth: The Chargers have three solid receivers on the roster — Keenan Allen (66-752-7), Mike Williams (63-895-4), and Josh Palmer (72-769-3) — but none of them offer game-changing vertical speed. - Justin Herbert ranked 23rd in yards per pass attempt last season, behind the likes of Zach Wilson, Jacoby Brissett, Taylor Hiencke, and Marcus Mariota. Options: Reid mentions USC’s Jordan Addison (14.8 yards per catch) as a possible target. Other vertical threats include Tennessee's Jalin Hyatt (18.9 yards per catch), TCU’s Quinten Johnston (17.8 yards per catch), and Cincinnati’s Tyler Scott (16.6 yards per catch). Scott: Scott — who hasn’t received much pre-draft buzz — caught 54 passes for 899 yards and 9 touchdowns last season. Dane Brugler [believes]( he has “Tyler Lockett upside as a starting NFL receiver.” Image: John Bunch/Icon Sportswire Bengals [Dalton Kincaid] Bengals meeting with draft’s top tight ends Details: The Bengals have scheduled Top 30 visits with Utah’s [Dalton Kincaid]( and Notre Dame’s [Michael Mayer](. TE Depth: The team’s depth chart at the position includes three players who caught a combined 29 passes last season — Irv Smith Jr. (25 catches), Devin Asiasi (2 catches), and Drew Sample (2 catches). - Last year’s starter, Hayden Hurst, signed with the Panthers last month. Kincaid: Kincaid (6-4, 242) caught 70 passes for 890 yards and 8 touchdowns last season. Daniel Jeremiah has him [ranked]( as the draft’s ninth-overall prospect. Mayer: Mayer (6-5, 249) caught 67 passes for 809 yards and 9 touchdowns last season. Jeremiah has him ranked as the draft’s 21st overall prospect. Image: Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire Commanders [Dawand Jones] Commanders to pass on first-round QBs, linked to OT Dawand Jones Details: According to ESPN’s John Keim, the Commanders are serious about entering the season with Sam Howell as the starting quarterback. He does [not]( expect the team to draft a passer in the first round. - Howell was a fifth-round pick last year. - In his first and only career start, he led the Commanders to an impressive victory over the Cowboys in Week 18. Long Term: If Howell struggles next season, Washington can target a quarterback year’s draft, which is set to include two elite prospects — USC’s Caleb Williams and North Carolina’s Drake Maye. Jones: Jordan Reid (ESPN) thinks the Commanders could be [targeting]( Ohio State OT Dawand Jones with the No. 16 pick. Profile: Jones (6-8, 374) [allowed]( 0 sacks, 0 hits, and just 5 QB hurries across 419 pass-blocking snaps last season. Image: Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire Transactions [Chosen Anderson] Transactions: Dolphins signed WR Chosen Anderson, Falcons signed DE Bud Dupree Anderson: Anderson — who recently changed his first name from Robbie to Chosen — has [agreed]( to a one-year deal with the Dolphins. Profile: The 29-year-old caught just 20 passes for 282 yards and 1 touchdown last season. His best season came in 2020, when he caught 95 passes for 1,096 yards and 5 touchdowns with the Panthers. Dolphins' Fit: Anderson adds more vertical speed to a Dolphins’ receiver group that includes Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Braxton Berrios, and Cedrick Wilson. Dupree: Dupree has [signed]( a one-year contract with the Falcons. Profile: The 30-year-old totaled 18 tackles, 4 sacks, and 6 tackles for loss across 11 games with the Titans last season. Falcons' Fit: Dupree should boost a Falcon’s defense that ranked second-to-last in sacks last season, though his signing will not preclude the team from using the No. 8 pick on a pass-rusher. Image: Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire More News - [Jets]( DT Quinnen Williams to skip offseason program as he seeks new contract - [Bucs]( OLB Shaq Barrett (Achilles) on track for start of season - [49ers]( visted with WR Chris Conley - [Chiefs]( re-signed WR Justin Watson Together with Stathead Question of the Day Who led all rookie WRs in yards per reception (min. 35) last season? - George Pickens - Jahan Dotson - Christian Watson - Chris Olave 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