Jefferson, Stevenson, Diggs, Etienne, 2024 Prospect

Justin Jefferson update + Rhamondre Stevenson set for massive workload  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ June 26, 2023 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Stathead](  Jefferson [Justin Jefferson] Justin Jefferson likely to become highest-paid non-QB in NFL history Details: The insight comes from ESPN’s Kevin Seifert, who [adds]( that there “isn't much disagreement on the scale of a pending deal.” Debate: The debate will be over the number of years. - Jefferson appears likely to ask for a short-term deal (three years), which would will allow him to sign another extension before he turns 27 years old. - The Vikings, per Seifert, “naturally would like to lock him up for as long as possible.” AAV: The highest-paid non-quarterback is Aaron Donald, who makes an average of $31.67 million per season. The highest-paid receiver is Tyreek Hill, who makes $30 million. - Note that the Dolphins can get out of Hill’s contract after the 2024 season — which would reduce the actual annual value to $24.25 million. Elite: Since entering the league in 2020, Jefferson has averaged 98 catches for 1,508 yards and 8.5 touchdowns per season. Domino: There’s speculation that other receivers up for extensions — like CeeDee Lamb and Tee Higgins — are waiting for Jefferson to reset the receiver market. Image: Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire Stevenson [Rhamdondre Stevenson] Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson set for heavy workload Details: ESPN’s Mike Reiss [writes]( that Stevenson is the “clear-cut No. 1 option” at running back for the Patriots. - The signals coming out of New England are that Stevenson could play a near-three-down role. 2022 Review: Stevenson totaled 1,461 scrimmage yards (1,040 rushing, 421 receiving) and 6 touchdowns on 279 touches last season — despite only starting 7 games. Notable: New Patriots’ offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien has historically preferred a workhorse at the position. - The Texans ranked 6th in rushing attempts under O’Brien from 2014-2020. - He used Brian Robinson (2021) and Jahmyr Gibbs (2022) in workhorse-type roles during his time with Alabama. RB Depth: The running back depth chart behind Stevenson is mostly unproven — Pierre Strong Jr. (2022 third-rounder), Kevin Harris (2022 sixth-rounder), Ty Montgomery (68 carries over the last four seasons), and JJ Taylor (10 carries last season). Image: Mingo Nesmith/Icon Sportswire Diggs [Allen and Diggs] Stefon Diggs frustration could be tied to Josh Allen Details: Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III — citing “people close to the situation” — told Rich Eisen that Diggs’ discontent is clearly a “[personal thing](” with Allen. - Griffin, for what it's worth, is represented by the same agent as Diggs. Breaking Point: At a crucial point in the Bills’ playoff loss to the Bengals, Allen targeted Diggs just once on a ten-play drive that ended in a turnover on downs. - Griffin claims this drive is what led Diggs to confront Allen on the sideline. - After the game, Diggs cleared out his locker and [left]( the stadium while some of the team’s coaches were still in the tunnel area. Resolved? Diggs continues to [post]( cryptic messages on social media — despite Sean McDermott's claim that the tension between the 3x Pro Bowler and the organization has been resolved. Image: Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire Etienne [Travis Etienne] Jaguars expect significant improvement from Travis Etienne Details: Jaguars running backs coach Bernie Parmalee said that he expects more [consistency]( out of Etienne in 2023. - Parmalee wants the third-year back to focus more on patience, instead of looking to “hit the home run” on every play. - An emphasis has been placed on better understanding blocking, angles, and leverage. 2022 Review: Etienne totaled 1,441 scrimmage yards (1,125 rushing, 316 receiving) and 5 touchdowns on 255 touches (5.7 yards per touch) last season. - But week-to-week consistency was an issue, as he averaged 4 yards or less per carry in eight games. Notable: Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson recently told reporters that he's' noticed an improvement in Etienne’s ball carrier vision — and that the 2021 first-rounder is primed to “build off last year.” Image: Pro Sports Images Ltd/DPPI/Icon Sportswire 2024 Draft Prospects [Ja’Tavion Sanders] No. 25: Ja’Tavion Sanders - TE - Texas Size: 6-4, 256 2022 Stats: 54 catches, 613 yards, 5 touchdowns as a redshirt freshman Good Company: Sanders trailed only Dalton Kincaid (2022 first-rounder), Michael Mayer (2022 second-rounder), and Brock Bowers (projected 2024 first-rounder) with 32 combined first downs and touchdowns last season. - He earned first-team All-Big 12 honors and was a John Mackey Award finalist. Complete Prospect: Sanders — a former five-star recruit — is considered a top-tier athlete for the position and offers above-average blocking ability. Mock: The Athletic’s Dane Brugler has the Chargers [selecting]( Sanders with the No. 24 pick in his 2024 mock draft. 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