Jordan Schultz reports the Steelers have had “preliminary conversations” with multiple teams about adding a playmaker on offense to complement WR D.K. Metcalf. Schultz adds Pittsburgh is believed to be “motivated to get a deal done,” but there’s plenty of time before the season starts. It was reported earlier this month that the Steelers called the Saints inquiring about WR … [Read more...] about Steelers Calling Around Looking To Trade For Another Offensive Playmaker
NFC Notes: Kendre Miller, Desmond Watson, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints
Buccaneers Tampa Bay signed DT Desmond Watson out of Florida, who is officially the heaviest player in NFL history at 449 pounds. Watson thinks the record is cool, but wants to be known for much more than just his weight. “I feel like my name is etched in history, of course, as being the official heaviest player in the NFL, and whatnot,” Watson said, via ESPN’s Jenna Laine. … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Kendre Miller, Desmond Watson, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints
Aaron Rodgers Rules Out Playing For Saints
Veteran QB Aaron Rodgers remains unsigned and technically speaking can sign with any team in the league at this point. The actual number of potential landing spots is much thinner. At a recent public question-and-answer session, Rodgers was asked if he would consider playing for the Saints. He quickly ruled it out. BREAKING: 4x #NFL MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers says that he … [Read more...] about Aaron Rodgers Rules Out Playing For Saints
NFC Notes: Derek Carr, Tetairoa McMillan, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
Falcons Falcons DL coach Nate Ollie said the team plans on installing a highly aggressive defensive front and throwing “haymakers” at offenses. “It’s like we’re trying to be like Mike Tyson and throw haymakers,” Ollie said, via Terrin Wack of the team’s site. “We’re getting off the ball, attacking and throwing haymakers. No jabs. It’s all haymakers.” Ollie said teams need a … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Derek Carr, Tetairoa McMillan, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints
Buccaneers Buccaneers QBs coach Thaddeus Lewis reflected on an impressive play by Baker Mayfield in Week 10 against the 49ers when the team was down 20-17. On a fourth-and-seven situation, Mayfield avoided San Francisco’s Nick Bosa with a stiffarm before lobbing a completion to Rachaad White. “That right there was a ‘gotta have it,'” said Lewis, via Scott Smith of the team’s … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints