Patriots, Diggs, Cousins, Bengals, Raiders

Latest on DeAndre Hopkins and the Patriots + update on the Stefon Diggs situation  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ June 15, 2023 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Stathead](  Patriots [DeAndre Hopkins] DeAndre Hopkins begins two-day visit with the Patriots Details: Hopkins’ visit with the Patriots began on Wednesday afternoon and will [extend]( into today. Optimism: A source told The Athletic’s Jeff Howe that there’s ‘[optimism](’ an agreement can be reached. Less Optimism: Albert Breer, on the other hand, thinks Hopkins is looking for a base salary of at least $10 million, which “could be a bridge [too far]( for the Patriots.” WR Need: Mac Jones heavily targeted [tight ends]( during the Patriots’ minicamp practices this week, which could have something to do with the team’s lack of firepower at receiver. - Note that JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) has yet to participate in any on-field work since signing with the Patriots in March. Image: MSA/Icon Sportswire Diggs [Allen and Diggs] Stefon Diggs situation ‘resolved’ Details: Bills coach Sean McDermott [told]( reporters that he “feels like” the tension between Diggs and the organization has been “resolved.” - Diggs, who left team facilities before mandatory practice on Tuesday, participated in activities on Wednesday. Permission? McDermott claims that he gave Diggs permission to leave practice on Tuesday because the 3x Pro Bowler needed “some space.” The two have since engaged in a series of “healthy conversations.” - McDermott, for what it’s worth, did [not]( give the impression that the absence was excused when he spoke to the media on Tuesday. Volatile: While the tension appears reduced for now, Diggs’ relationship with the organization will be closely monitored. Image: @BuffaloBills Cousins [Kirk Cousins] Kirk Cousins not expecting an extension Details: Cousins told reporters that extension talks with the Vikings have been tabled until [after]( the 2023 season. - The 34-year-old will “just focus” on playing out the final year of his existing contract. 2022 Review: Cousins completed 65.9% of his passes for 4,547 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions. He led the Vikings to an excellent 13-4 regular season record but couldn’t manage to beat the Giants in the first round of the playoffs. - Across five seasons with the Vikings, Cousins has managed to win just one postseason game. 2024: GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, who has the spent the offseason clearing contracts, seems likely to pursue a top quarterback prospect in next year’s hyped draft class — as a rookie quarterback contract would allow the team to maximize Justin Jefferson’s championship window. Image: Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire Bengals [Irv Smith Jr.] Bengals Minicamp: RT Jonah Williams reports, TE Irv Smith impressive Williams: Williams, who did not attend voluntary OTAs, reported to mandatory minicamp and [signaled]( that he is willing to line up at right tackle. - Williams requested a trade in March — after the Bengals signed Orlando Brown to replace him at left tackle. - He was initially hesitant about moving to the right side. Strength: For the first time in the Joe Burrow era, Cincinnati’s offensive line looks like a legitimate strength, with Brown at left tackle, Cordell Volson at left guard, Ted Karras at center, Alex Cappa at right guard, and Williams at right tackle. Smith: The Athletic’s Paul Dehner Jr. has been [impressed]( with Smith’s performance in offseason workouts, writing that the 24-year-old offers more field stretching ability than last year’s starter Hayden Hurst. - Smith, who has struggled with injuries to this point in his career, appears to be fully healthy and is working with the first-team offense. Image: @Swervinirvin Raiders [Marcus Peters] Raiders ‘very likely’ to sign CB Marcus Peters Details: According to The Athletic’s Vic Tafur and Tashan Reed, the Raiders are likely to [sign]( Peters before training camp. - The 2x All-Pro visited the Raiders last month. - Both sides have since stayed in touch. 2022 Review: Peters [allowed]( 54 catches on 84 targets (64.3%) for 711 yards and 7 touchdowns across 13 games with the Ravens last season. He recorded 47 tackles, 6 pass deflections, and 1 interception. Raiders' Fit: Peters would help solidify a cornerback unit that currently features Duke Shelley (81.5 PFF grade with the Bears), David Long Jr. (53.6 PFF grade with the Rams), Nate Hobbs (60.9 PFF grade), and Amik Robertson (64.1 PFF grade). The Raiders allowed the fourth-most passing yards in the league last season (242.9 per game). More Raiders News: - The Raiders are confident Jimmy Garoppolo will be “fully healthy” for the start of the 2023 season. - Rookie second-round tight end Michael Mayer missed “significant time” during OTAs for an undisclosed reason. Image: Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire More News - [Carson Wentz]( preparing for 2023 season with Jon Gruden - [Texans]( WR John Metchie III (hamstring) 'on target' for training camp - [Texans]( signed DT Maliek Collins to a two-year, $23 million extension Together with Stathead Question of the Day Which rookie averaged the most receiving yards per game last season? - Garrett Wilson - Drake London - George Pickens - 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