Lamar, Cowboys, Rice, Lawrence, McLeod, Kincaid

Lamar Jackson wants to throw for 6,000 yards + Cowboys hope to extend 3 key players  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ May 05, 2022 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Run Your Pool](  Lamar [Lamar Jackson] Lamar Jackson officially signs contract, wants to throw for 6,000 yards Details: The five-year, $260 million contract that Jackson signed on Thursday [includes]( a no-tag clause and a no-trade clause. - The deal sets new NFL records for signing bonus ($72.5 million), money in the first three years ($156 million), and average per season ($52 million). 6,000: Jackson told reporters at the signing that he wants to [throw]( for 6,000 yards this upcoming season. - Peyton Manning holds the NFL record for single-season passing yards with 5,477 in 2013. Feasible? Jackson has a career average of 174.4 passing yards per game — he’d need to average 353 yards per game to hit 6,000 over a 17-game season. Improvement: While 6,000 is clearly a stretch, Jackson — with an innovative offensive coordinator and improved receiver group — should be in store for the best passing output of his career. - New Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken helped Jameis Winston eclipse 5,100 passing yards in 2019. Image: @Lj_era8 on Twitter Cowboys [CeeDee Lamb] Cowboys would like to extend three key players Details: ESPN’s Todd Archer is [reporting]( that the Cowboys would like to extend CB Trevon Diggs, WR CeeDee Lamb, and QB Dak Prescott. - He implied that negotiations will occur during training camp. Diggs: An extension for Diggs is the most time-sensitive, as he is entering the final year of his rookie contract. The 2x Pro Bowler has intercepted 14 passes over the last few seasons. Target: Diggs will look to become the fourth cornerback in NFL history to top $20 million per season. - A club that currently includes Jaire Alexander, Denzel Ward, and Jalen Ramsey. Lamb: Lamb is under team control through the 2024 season, but is hoping to strike an agreement this summer. The soon-to-be 24-year old caught 107 passes for 1,359 yards and 9 touchdowns in 2022. Target: Lamb’s next contract will likely be in the range of $24 million (Stefon Diggs) to $30 million (Tyreek Hill) per season. Prescott: Prescott has two seasons left on his existing deal. The Cowboys intend to extend him before the 2023 season. Target: A big raise for Prescott, who currently makes $40 million per season, is unlikely. The 29-year-old tied for the league lead in interceptions last season. Image: Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire Chiefs [Rashee Rice] Chiefs think rookie WR Rashee Rice can play JuJu Smith-Schuster role Details: Chiefs GM Brett Veach said that Rice has the traits to [take on]( Smith-Schuster’s role in the slot. - Veach: “I'm certainly excited to add Rashee to the mix here. He was a guy that the contested catch and the run after the catch was something that really stood out. We did lose JuJu, and I think it makes sense to find a guy that can do a lot of things that he can do on the inside game and he's almost like a running back after the catch." Lots of Production: Rice caught 96 passes for 1,355 yards and 10 touchdowns with the SMU Mustangs last season. He led all FBS receivers in receiving yards per game (112.9). - Kansas City traded up in the second round to secure Rice with the No. 55 pick. Interesting: NFL.com analyst Charles Davis thinks Rice will [lead]( all rookies in receiving yards in 2023. Image: Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire Lawrence [Dexter Lawrence] Giants signed DT Dexter Lawrence to a four-year extension Details: The extension is [worth]( $90 million over four years and includes $60 million guaranteed. - Lawrence ($22.5 million per season) is now the NFL’s third highest-paid defensive tackle behind Aaron Donald ($31.7 million) and Jeffrey Simmons ($23.5 million). Profile: Lawrence, a 2019 first-rounder, totaled 68 tackles, 7.5 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles last season. He earned an elite 92.0 PFF grade. - When Lawrence was on the field, the Giants' defense [gave up]( 4.9 yards per rush. When he was off the field, the unit gave up 6.2 yards. Saquon: With Lawrence out of the way, Giants GM Joe Schoen can focus on a long-term agreement for Saquon Barkley, who doesn’t want to play on the franchise tag. Image: Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire McLeod [Rodney McLeod] Browns signed underrated S Rodney McLeod Details: The [contract]( is for one year, financial terms have not been disclosed. Profile: McLeod totaled 96 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, and 8 pass deflections with the Colts last season. He earned a strong 80.1 PFF grade. - The 32-year-old has started 138 of 156 games since entering the league in 2012. Browns' Fit: McLeod figures to push Grant Delpit (63.6 PFF grade) and Juan Thornhill (67.1 PFF grade) for playing time at safety. Improvement Needed: The Browns' defense allowed the most points (22.4 per game) in the AFC North last season. Image: Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire Kincaid [Dalton Kincaid] Bills first-rounder Dalton Kincaid likely to play more WR than TE Details: The Athletic’s Joe Buscaglia writes the Bills will likely [use]( Kincaid in a “prototypical receiver role” to get their “best four pass catchers on the field at all times.” - The other pass catchers being Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis, and Dawson Knox. - Knox is expected to retain his role as the team’s starting in-line tight end. Profile: Kincaid (6-4, 246) caught 70 passes for 890 yards and 8 touchdowns last season. While listed as a tight end, he took 55.1% of his snaps out of the slot. Route Running: Kincaid was considered one of the best route runners in the draft class — regardless of position. His fluid movement skills have drawn [comparisons]( to Travis Kelce and Zach Ertz. - NFL.com's Lance Zierlein [wrote]( that Kincaid “can manage a more extended route tree, allowing calculating play-callers to open up the entire field and stress coverages.” Image: Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire More News - [Eagles]( signed TE Dan Arnold - [Vikings]( QB Kirk Cousins wants to stay in Minnesota long-term Together with Stathead Question of the Day Which QB had highest on-target pass % last season (min. 250 attempts)? - Joe Burrow - Geno Smith - Aaron Rodgers - Daniel Jones 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