Jets, 49ers, Love, Ngakoue, Olave

Dalvin Cook to the Jets gains steam + update on 49ers QB competition  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ June 22, 2023 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Stathead](  Jets [Dalvin Cook] Schefter: Dalvin Cook to the Jets would make a lot of sense Details: Adam Schefter thinks the Jets could [sign]( Cook, if expected starter Breece Hall — who is rehabbing an ACL tear — is not deemed ready for the start of the season. - Robert Saleh told reporters last week that the Jets will “turn the stones over” on Cook. Insurance: If Hall does miss the start of the season, having Cook would help the team navigate a brutal early season stretch. - Six out of the Jets' first eight games are against 2022 playoff teams, including the Bills, Chiefs, Eagles, and Cowboys. Contender: The prospect of playing with Aaron Rodgers is likely to appeal to Cook, who has made clear that he intends to join a Super Bowl contender. Interesting: Schefter also said he could see the Patriots making a call on Cook. Image: Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire 49ers [Sam Darnold] Sam Darnold "has the edge going into camp" over Trey Lance Details: Adam Schefter told The Pat McAfee Show that Darnold appears to be [ahead]( of Lance on the depth chart and will have an opportunity to “shine” come training camp. Notable: Schefter also said that the 49ers’ signing of Darnold on the first day of free agency signaled how highly they regard his upside. - After signing Darnold, Kyle Shanahan [told]( reporters: “Sam’s an unbelievable thrower. He was born to do that. I truly see Sam talent-wise as a top pick in the draft, just like he was. You watch his whole career and there’s no reason to think differently. He hasn’t been in the best situations, so we’re glad to have him here. And I’m so glad he wanted to come here. He could’ve gone to a lot of different situations and probably made a lot more money.” No Market: When asked about the possibility of San Francisco trading Trey Lance, Schefter said the third-year quarterback has “no trade market.” Purdy Update: Schefter made clear that Brock Purdy will start once medically cleared. The team is “optimistic” he’ll be ready for Week 1. Image: @49ers Love [Jordan Love] Jordan Love attacked the middle of the field during offseason program Details: The Packer Wire’s Paul Bretl, who attended all of the Packers’ OTA/minicamp practices open to the media, wrote that the [majority]( of Love’s pass attempts were over the middle of the field. - This included slants, crossers, and in-routes. Design: Bretl notes that Matt LaFleuer’s offensive system stems from Kyle Shanahan, who frequently calls play-action passes to the middle of the field. - Middle-of-the-field passing can be effective versus Cover-2 defense, which focuses on limiting deep passes and can thus leave the intermediate area of the field more open. - In the age of Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert, Cover-2 is being used more frequently by defensive coordinators. Specialists: The Packers drafted two yards-after-catch specialists in tight end Luke Musgrave and slot receiver Jayden Reed. The team also has a dangerous slant weapon in Christian Watson, who offers 4.36-speed. Image: @Packers Ngakoue [Yannick Ngakoue] DE Yannick Ngakoue linked to Eagles and Bears Details: ESPN’s Field Yates could see the Eagles or Bears [signing]( Ngakoue before the 2023 season begins. - The 28-year-old pass-rusher is considered by most to be the league’s best remaining defensive free agent. 2022 Review: Ngakoue totaled 29 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, and 16 QB hits across 15 games with the Colts last season. - He has totaled at least 8 sacks in every one of his seven NFL seasons. Eagles' Fit: Ngakoue would strengthen a pass-rush rotation that includes Haason Reddick, Josh Sweat, Brandon Graham, and rookie first-rounder Nolan Smith. The Eagles need to replace the production of Javon Hargrave (11 sacks), who left via free agency. Bears' Fit: Ngakoue would immediately become the most accomplished pass-rusher on a Bears’ team set to start Demarcus Walker (7 sacks in 2022) and Trevis Gibson (3 sacks in 2022). Image: Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire Olave [Chris Olave] Chris Olave ‘headed toward a big season’ Details: Katherine Terrell, who covers the Saints for ESPN, noted that Olave looked [fantastic]( in offseason workouts. - The second-year wideout has developed a strong connection with Derek Carr. - In one particular minicamp session, Carr hit Olave for a deep touchdown on the first play of 11-on-11 drills. 2022 Review: Olave caught 72 of 119 targets (60.5%) for 1,042 yards and 4 touchdowns across 15 games (9 starts). - He finished with more 20-30+ yard plays (19) than Ja’Marr Chase (18), DK Metcalf (15), Amon Ra-St. Brown (14), and Chris Godwin (12). QB Upgrade: Carr, who is notorious for locking onto his WR1 (see Davanate Adams’ 180 targets last season), represents a big upgrade at quarterback for Olave — who spent last season catching passes from Andy Dalton and Jameis Winston. 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