Falcons Falcons HC Raheem Morris said it’s on first-round QB Michael Penix Jr. to integrate himself within the offense and learn as much as he can from QB Kirk Cousins. “I think the onus really belongs to Michael when it comes to those things,” Morris said, via Pro Football Talk. “Kirk is trying to win a Super Bowl, Kirk is in full-blown preparation mode to set the Atlanta … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Michael Penix Jr, Spencer Rattler, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
NFC Notes: Taliese Fuaga, Kyle Pitts, Buccaneers, Falcons, Saints
Buccaneers Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles is excited about the size that first-round OL Graham Barton will bring to the center position. “We haven’t had the bulk in there since [Ali] Marpet [retired], obviously, and Ryan left and [Alex] Cappa left,” Bowles said, via ESPN’s Jenna Laine. “Bringing size in there, getting a little bit over 300, 305 [pounds], getting a bigger guy, a … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Taliese Fuaga, Kyle Pitts, Buccaneers, Falcons, Saints
Saints Sign DT Kendal Vickers, Waive DT John Penisini
Per the wire, the Saints have signed veteran DT Kendal Vickers to a contract and are waiving DT John Penisini. Vickers, 28, wound up going undrafted out of Tennessee back in 2018. He later signed on with the Steelers but was waived at the start of the regular season. From there, Vickers had a brief stop with the Titans before signing a futures contract with the Raiders in … [Read more...] about Saints Sign DT Kendal Vickers, Waive DT John Penisini
NFC Notes: Jessie Bates, Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers, Falcons, Saints
Buccaneers Former NFL QB and current Buccaneers QB coach Thad Lewis told reporters that the chip on QB Baker Mayfield‘s shoulder will likely never go away even though he is considered to be an NFL starter. “It’s different because we know who the quarterback is, that’s first,” Lewis said, via Pro Football Talk. “Secondly, he has a contract so the guys know it’s his team — he … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jessie Bates, Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers, Falcons, Saints
NFC Notes: Taliese Fuaga, Vita Vea, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints
Buccaneers Buccaneers DL coach Kacy Rodgers said DT Vita Vea has slimmed down so far this offseason and already “looks a lot different.” “Okay, I’m not going to let the cat out of the bag, but wait until you see him when he comes back,” Rodgers said, via PewterReport. “He looks a lot different. I’ll just let you see him.” Buccaneers DT Logan Hall confirmed Vea has worked on his … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Taliese Fuaga, Vita Vea, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints