Hopkins, Herbert, Wilson, Giants, Seahawks

DeAndre Hopkins schedules a second visit + Justin Herbert's 'cannon'  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ June 12, 2023 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Stathead](  Hopkins [DeAndre Hopkins] DeAndre Hopkins begins Titans visit, Patriots to follow Details: Hopkins kicked off his [visit]( to Nashville on Sunday night. - Titans' reporter Paul Kuharksy imagines the meeting will include a [physical]( to confirm the health of Hopkins' knee. Next Stop: If he doesn’t sign with the Titans, the 31-year-old will travel to Foxboro to meet with the Patriots. New England has the cap space to make a competitive offer. ESPN’s Mike Reiss thinks a one-year, [$10 million]( deal (worth up to $12-13 million) could be a “reasonable target.” Connection: Hopkins played under Patriots’ offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien in Houston from 2014 to 2019. - He averaged 96.7 catches for 1,300 yards and 8.7 touchdowns per season over that span. WR Depth: Hopkins would function as the Patriots’ top receiver, ahead of JuJu Smith-Schuster, DeVante Parker, Tyquan Thornton, and Kendrick Bourne. Image: Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire Herbert [Justin Herbert] Chargers Minicamp: Justin Herbert airs it out, JC Jackson cleared Herbert: According to The Athletic’s Daniel Popper, Herbert attempted [five]( throws of at least 40 yards downfield during a single 7-on-7 period. - Keenan Allen — who reeled in two of the deep passes — said the offense will make use of Herbert’s ‘cannon’ under new coordinator Kellen Moore. - In his practice recap, Popper wrote, “This is not Joe Lombardi’s offense anymore. That much is clear.” Change: Lombardi, who was fired after the 2022 season, favored short passes and generally conservative play calling. That will be changing under Moore, who led some of the league’s highest-scoring offenses during his time with the Cowboys. - Herbert ranked 26th in yards per attempt (6.8) last season — which placed him behind lesser talents like Andy Dalton, Marcus Mariota, and Jacoby Brissett. Jackson: Jackson, who missed 12 games last season with a torn patellar tendon, is [participating]( in individual drills. The highly-paid corner ($82.5 million over five years) is on track for the season opener. Image: @chargers Wilson [Wilson] Aaron Rodgers hypes Garrett Wilson Details: After practice on Friday, Rodgers said, “I love Garrett. The whole world is in front of him. He’s got all the talent and ability.” - The 4x MVP went on to say that Wilson is good enough to develop into one of the league’s [best]( receivers. Chemistry: The two have developed a strong connection during OTA practices. The Athletic’s Zach Rosenblatt writes that Wilson has been the “best player on the field” — a sentiment [echoed]( by ESPN’s Rich Cimini. 2022 Review: Wilson caught 83 passes for 1,103 yards and 4 touchdowns. He won Offensive Rookie of the Year. More Jets News: - Zach Wilson had a solid practice, completing 13-of-16 passes during competitive drills. - TE CJ Uzomah limped off with a lower leg injury and did not return. Image: @nyjets Giants [Thibodeaux] Giants optimistic about OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux and WR Parris Campbell Thibodeaux: Thibodeaux is working to “sharpen the end” of his pass rush, as he felt too many sacks were [left]( on the field during his rookie year. 2022 Review: The 6-5, 258-pounder recorded 48 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, and 4 sacks across 14 games. He earned a solid 71.9 PFF grade. - Most of the sack production occurred during the final five games of the regular season. Importance: The Giants will need a much-improved pass rush to contend in the NFC East. New York totaled just one sack (by safety Xavier McKinney) in a crushing 38-7 playoff loss to the Eagles. Campbell: Campbell, who signed a modest one-year, $3 million deal in the offseason, could play a significant role in 2023. - The former second-round pick caught 63 passes for 623 yards and 3 touchdowns with the Colts last season. Good Sign: According to The Athletic’s Charlotte Carroll, Campbell has already gotten into a [rhythm]( with Daniel Jones at OTAs. Image: Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire Smith-Njigba [Smith-Njigba] Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba shining at minicamp Details: Smith-Njigba beat fellow first-round rookie Devon Witherspoon for a [long touchdown]( last week. - Smith-Njigba has been lining up in the slot, which is the role he played at Ohio State. As Advertised: The Athletic’s Michael Shawn-Dugger writes that Smith-Njigba has been “as advertised in practice” and at times “looks very similar to Tyler Lockett in that his movements never seem forced. Everything is fluid, from the releases to the catching and then the moves after the reception.” Big 3: Geno Smith will have the benefit of playing with one of the league’s top receiver trios next season — DK Metcalf, Lockett, and Smith-Njigba. More Seahawks News: - S Jamal Adams (quad) remains without a return timeline. Julian Love has impressed Pete Carroll in his place. - CB Tariq Woolen (arthroscopic knee surgery) should be cleared by training camp. Image: @Seahawks More News - [Patriots]( working on squib kicks - [Broncos]( LT Garrett Bolles says Russell Wilson critics will 'eat crow' in 2023 Together with Stathead Question of the Day Who attempted the most field goals (43) last season? - Daniel Carlson - Nick Folk - Ryan Succop - Justin Tucker 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