Brady, Pollard, Dulcich, Eagles, Texans

Tom Brady addresses return rumors + Cowboys get good news on Tony Pollard injury front  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ June 2, 2023 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Stathead](  Brady [Tom Brady] Tom Brady rules out a return Details: Brady [told]( Sports Illustrated, “I'm certain I'm not playing again.” - The 45-year-old indicated his focus is on family, business ventures, and becoming a broadcaster for Fox Sports in 2024. Raiders: Brady’s comments should end speculation about him returning to play for the Raiders — even if the team releases Jimmy Garoppolo over his foot injury. Garoppolo Update: When asked about Garoppolo’s [status]( on Thursday, Raiders coach Josh McDaniels said, “I'm not going to put a timeline or a day on anything." Image: Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire Pollard [Tony Pollard] Cowboys RB Tony Pollard says he’ll be cleared by training camp Details: Pollard, who fractured his fibula in the Cowboys’ playoff loss to the 49ers, told reporters that he will be a [full]( participant in training camp. - The 26-year-old is already participating in the walk-through portions of OTAs. 2022 Review: Pollard totaled 1,378 scrimmage yards (1,007 rushing, 371 receiving) and scored 12 touchdowns last season. He averaged an elite 5.9 yards per touch. RB1: With Ezekiel Elliott no longer with the team, Pollard will enter the 2023 season as the Cowboys’ lead running back. More Cowboys News: - Rookie second-round TE Luke Schoonmaker is battling plantar fascia and has been [wearing]( a protective boot. - The team intends to sign a kicker before training camp — potential options include Robbie Gould, Ryan Succop, and Mason Crosby. Image: Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire Dulcich [Greg Dulcich] Sean Payton intends to use Greg Dulcich in ‘joker’ role Details: According to Payton, a ‘joker’ is a non-receiver, with exceptional ball skills, who can [contribute]( outside the norms of his position. - Payton said that previous jokers he’s coached include Jeremy Shockey, Jimmy Graham, Reggie Bush, and Alvin Kamara. Usage: Dulcich will be moved around the formation to exploit defensive matchups. Payton stated that this will include a “lengthy menu” in the passing game and possible carries out of the backfield. 2022 Review: Denver selected Dulcich in the third round of last year’s draft. In 10 games, he caught 33 passes for 411 yards and 2 touchdowns. More Broncos News: - Russell Wilson “made it a point” to [lose weight]( over the offseason. - RB Javonte Williams (ACL) has been participating — to a limited extent — in OTA sessions. Image: Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire Eagles [D'Andre Swift] Eagles OTAs: D’Andre Swift hard to cover, Quez Watkins works as WR3 Swift: Multiple reporters were impressed by Swift’s pass-catching ability during 7-on-7 drills. Dave Spadaro (Eagles.com) [wrote]( that the talented 24-year-old “looked quick and hard to cover coming out of the backfield.” - Swift’s receiving ability was a big factor in the team’s in decision to trade for him. Watkins: Watkins, who posted disappointing production last season, appears to have retained the WR3 role. The 6-0, 193-pounder worked with the first team on Thursday and caught a pass from Jalen Hurts with Darius Slay in coverage. More Eagles News: - Nakobe Dean served as the [starting]( MIKE linebacker and defensive play-caller (green dot). - The Eagles’ first-team safeties on Thursday were Reed Blankenship and Terrell Edmunds. Image: Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire Texans [CJ Stroud] Texans OTAs: CJ Stroud gets first-team reps, flashes chemistry with WR Nico Collins Details: Stroud impressed reporters with his ball placement and command in first-team 7-on-7 drills. - The No. 2 overall pick worked behind Davis Mills last week. Natural: Texans’ reporter Aaron Wilson [wrote]( that Stroud “looked extremely natural dropping back from under center, something he wasn’t required to do often in college, executing crisp play-action fakes before finding his targets downfield.” Extra Mile: According to Wilson, Stroud has been earning the confidence of the coaching staff with his diligence on and off the field. Defensive coordinator Matt Burke told reporters that Stroud recently approached him to ask about an unfamiliar coverage look he saw in practice. Collins: Collins has apparently been Stroud’s [preferred]( target. The pair connected on four passes during Wednesdays’s 7-on-7 session — one of them was a “40 yard bomb.” Image: @HoustonTexans More News - [DeAndre Hopkins]( struggling to find desired contract on open market - [Seahawks]( don't know when S Jamal Adams (quad) will return Together with Stathead Question of the Day Who holds the NFL record for consecutive 100-yard rushing games (14)? - Barry Sanders (Lions) - LaDainian Tomlinson (Chargers) - Marcus Allen (Raiders) - Chris Johnson (Titans) 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