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Most NFL teams are back on the field this week for the continuation and completion of spring workouts. Some have already wrapped up mandatory minicamp and are sending off players for the summer with a final round of organized team activities (OTAs). Twenty-two different clubs, however, are only now kicking off their mandatory sessions, which run through this week.
Here’s one key storyline to watch for each of this week’s teams at minicamp:
The revamped wide receiver corps. Greg Dortch remains a surefire holdover, but how is Kyler Murray’s chemistry with Marvin Harrison Jr. coming along? Arizona’s putting a lot on the shoulders of that duo as its roster remains in rebuild mode.
The competition for WR3 duties. Drake London and newcomer Darnell Mooney are locked in alongside tight end Kyle Pitts as Kirk Cousins’ top targets. But Rondale Moore, KhaDarel Hodge and even Ray-Ray McCloud III are in the mix for a secondary role.
The reshuffled offensive line. Reigning MVP Lamar Jackson will have three new starting blockers in the trenches after an exodus of interior men. Rookie Roger Rosengarten is perhaps the top name to watch, with a chance to make a big impact early at tackle.
Rasul Douglas’ contract situation. The former Green Bay Packers cornerback is entering a contract year after a ball-hawking half-season with Buffalo in 2023. After skipping voluntary workouts, Douglas could be due for a rich extension as a face of the secondary.
Bryce Young’s development. It’s hard to fully separate the quarterback’s growth (or lack thereof) from the remade receiving corps, now featuring Diontae Johnson and rookie Xavier Legette. But nothing’s more important than Young taking strides under new coach Dave Canales.
Joe Burrow’s availability. The star quarterback was a surprise absentee during OTAs, resting while returning from the wrist injury that sidelined him for much of 2023. Coach Zac Taylor…
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Author : Cody Benjamin
Publish date : 2024-06-10 15:56:41
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