Hopkins, Rodgers, Lions, Deadline, Bills

DeAndre Hopkins schedules first visit + an interesting report on Aaron Rodgers  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ June 8, 2023 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Stathead](  Hopkins [DeAndre Hopkins] DeAndre Hopkins will visit Titans on Sunday Details: Hopkins — per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero — will fly to Nashville on Sunday to [meet]( with the Titans. - Hopkins and Titans coach Mike Vrabel crossed paths in Houston from 2014-2017. Hopkins' Fit: Hopkins would immediately assume #1 receiver duties in Tennessee. The team’s depth chart currently features Treylon Burks, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, and Kyle Phillips — a trio that combined for just 96 catches last season. Soft Market: According to Adam Schefter, Hopkins’ market “seems to be soft,” as teams are [not]( lining up to pay a 31-year-old receiver. Interesting: Schefter thinks a Chris Jones extension and Patrick Mahomes restructure would create enough cap flexibility for the Chiefs to “make a move” for Hopkins. Image: MSA/Icon Sportswire Rodgers [Aaron Rodgers] Aaron Rodgers has ‘ownership’ over Jets’ offense Details: According to ESPN’s Rich Cimini, Rodgers has “a major say in the implementation and direction” of the Jets’ offense. - Cimini: “You might say he has [ownership]( of the offense… Simply put, it's his show.” Control: Control over offensive design is important for Rodgers, who grew frustrated with Matt LaFleur’s system in Green Bay. - The 4x MVP felt the Packers’ offense was overly complex and included too much pre-snap motion. Motion: Rodgers is not a proponent of pre-snap motion because it limits his ability to go up-tempo. Cimini expects the Jets’ offense to take a more “static approach.” Buy In: Rodgers is apparently vocal about his preferences in team meetings, which is something his new teammates appear to appreciate. - Jets OG Laken Tomlinson: “He makes it different with his confidence. He makes it different with his communication. He makes it different with his high level of play. Having all that mesh into that position, it’s truly special working with someone of that caliber. He makes everyone be on their A-game every day.” Image: @nyjets Lions [Gibbs] Lions Minicamp: WR Jameson Williams shines, RB Jahmyr Gibbs gets receiver reps Williams: Williams, per multiple reports, dominated the Lions’ second-team defense on Wednesday. The speedster caught multiple passes and scored at least one touchdown. - Benjamin Raven (MLive) [described]( Williams’ speed as “impossible to miss.” Role: Williams will surely boost the Lions’ offense when he returns from suspension in Week 7. His early-season absence will lead to more playing time for Josh Reynolds and Marvin Jones Sr. Gibbs: Gibbs, the Lions’ highly touted first-round running back, has been consistently participating in [receiver]( drills. During the competitive portion, he caught two passes that would have gone for massive gains. Linebackers have been no match for the 5-9, 199-pounder. Role: Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has been “regularly motioning” Gibbs out wide, which hints at a versatile, Alvin Kamara-type role. Image: @Lions Deadline [Mike Evans] Albert Breer hypes 2023 trade deadline Details: Breer thinks teams approaching the deadline (Nov. 1) with [poor records]( will explore “fire sales… as a form of creative tanking.” - A uniquely talented quarterback class — headlined by Caleb Williams (USC) and Drake Maye (North Carolina) — is likely to have multiple teams angling for a top pick. Candidates: Based on low Super Bowls odds and a potential need at quarterback, candidates to engage in a ‘fire sale’ include the Cardinals, Titans, Buccaneers, Commanders, Rams, Falcons, and Raiders. Available? This could — strictly in theory — lead to an environment in which veterans like Budda Baker (Cardinals), Derrick Henry (Titans), Kevin Byard (Titans), Mike Evans (Buccaneers), Chase Young (Commanders), Cooper Kupp (Rams), Kyle Pitts (Falcons), and Davante Adams (Raiders) become available. Image: Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire Bills [Allen and Kincaid] Bills OTAs: TE Dalton Kincaid continues to pop, CB and LB competitions heats up Kincaid: Josh Allen — per The Athletic’s Joe Buscaglia — continues to [target]( the rookie tight end during team drills. - Buscaglia thought Gabe Davis’ return to practice could lead to a reduction in looks for Kincaid — but so far that has not been the case. Impressive: At one point in practice, Kincaid beat linebacker Matt Milano in coverage for a touchdown. He also made a “difficult, off-body catch.” CB Competition: According to Buscaglia, the CB2 job will not be handed to 2022 first-rounder Kaiir Elam, he will have to beat out Dane Jackson and Christian Benford. - All three earned below-average PFF grades last season — Elam (56.7), Jackson (57.5), and Benford (55.7). LB Competition: There’s a three-way battle to replace Tremaine Edmunds at linebacker. The candidates are 2022 third-rounder Terrel Bernard (the favorite), four-year vet Tyrel Dodson, and rookie third-rounder Dorian Williams. Image: @Bills More News - [Panthers]( CB Jaycee Horn in a walking boot, not practicing - [Teams]( calling Vikings about trading for DE Danielle Hunter - [Falcons]( kick returner Avery Williams to miss 2023 season with torn ACL Together with Stathead Question of the Day Which QB led the league in pass throwaways last season? - Patrick Mahomes - Derek Carr - Kirk Cousins - Russell Wilson 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