2015 NFL Combine: Thursday Thoughts and Takeaways
1a. Tidbit for #Bears fans: John Fox throws barstools at female bartenders when they kick him out of the bar at 2am. She said he was "short"
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1b. Great #Panthers source told us: DT in 2013, X WR in 2014-always right. This year, all he can talk about is OT. They'll take 2 this year.
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2. Arians has known Jameis since 9th grade and wouldn't flinch drafting him. We've CONFIRMED other NFL decision makers feel the same way.
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3. Tomsula's chest hair EXPLODED talking about these two: LB Chris Borland, RB Carlos Hyde. Said Hyde has vision, burst-can plant & redirect
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4. Andre Ellington still the "focal point" of ARI offense. Arians told us durability=Not a concern. Will be a steal in 2015 redraft leagues.
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5. Asked about all #Jaguars RBs, but Gus Bradley's eyes lit up when we asked about Storm Johnson. Expects a huge 2015 as a three-down back.
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6. Ever heard of TE Demetrius Harris, Chiefs? Us either. He's all Dorsey talks about when people ask about Kelce, though. SLEEPER. 6-7 230.
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7. We asked Zimmer if they need to manufacture more touches for Cordarrelle. He said absolutely YES. Onus now on offensive staff to change.
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8. Sell, sell, sell Larry Donnell in your dynasty leagues for whatever you can get. Coughlin hates him and we've heard whispers from others.
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9. TEXANS SOURCE (2/2) Team has "locked in" on a change-of-pace back. Between the 7000 of us, it's Ameer Abdullah.
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10. TEXANS SOURCE: (1/2) Called Ryan Mallett a "consummate professional," team desperately wants him back and are near-positive it happens.
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Additional Notes:
– Seahawks GM, John Schneider, says he’s not concerned with preserving Marshawn Lynch’s body. He said if Lynch is back, his workload will not be reduced at all in 2015.
– Texans GM, Rick Smith, says in light of the Larry Fitzgerald contract re-structure- that he will have to take a close look at Andre Johnson’s salary cap number.
– Both, Mike McCarthy and Ted Thompson confirmed that there will be a much larger role in the offense for TE Richard Rodgers in 2015
– Chuck Pagano confirmed that he prefers a workhorse running back, opposed to a running back by committee
– The Colts are squarely in the running back market in this year’s NFL Draft
– Pagano said he’s looking for Donte Moncrief to have a “huge year 2”
– Pagano also says he has to get Dwayne Allen and Coby Fleener on the field a lot more together in 2015, and to expect more two tight end sets