Commanders Second-round DT Johnny Newton slid further than most analysts expected allowing the Commanders to grab him with their second pick. Washington GM Adam Peters dove into the organization’s process for their first pick of day two. “We were ecstatic,” Peters said, via Ivan Lambert of the Commanders Wire. “After Thursday night, you look at your board, and Johnny was really … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Mekhi Becton, Ezekiel Elliott, Commanders, Cowboys, Eagles
NFC Notes: Saquon Barkley, Jayden Daniels, Commanders, Cowboys, Eagles
Commanders Despite plenty of offers to move down in the draft, the Commanders stood pat and took first-round QB Jayden Daniels. Washington GM Adam Peters stated they only had one offer worth consideration. “I think you’d be surprised, really, in terms of the offers,” Peters said, via Bryan Manning of USA Today. “We got, really one solid offer and didn’t even move the needle. It … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Saquon Barkley, Jayden Daniels, Commanders, Cowboys, Eagles
NFC Notes: Drew Lock, A.J. Brown, Cowboys, Eagles, Giants
Cowboys Cowboys CB DaRon Bland set an NFL record in 2023 with five interceptions returned for touchdowns and didn’t get to play next to CB Trevon Diggs who tore his ACL. Bland talked about Diggs’ return and the excitement around them being healthy together. “I mean, a lot of people are not expecting what Tre is gonna come back with,” Bland said, via Jon Machota of The Athletic. … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Drew Lock, A.J. Brown, Cowboys, Eagles, Giants
NFC Notes: Jayden Daniels, Ezekiel Elliott, Commanders, Cowboys, Eagles
Commanders Mike Sando of The Athletic cites an anonymous NFL executive who believes what the Commanders do in next year’s offseason will be the determining factor in Jayden Daniels‘ success. “When you take a quarterback, you can draft a bunch of players to support him, but sometimes it is hard when you are forcing it,” an executive said. “What they do next offseason to really … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jayden Daniels, Ezekiel Elliott, Commanders, Cowboys, Eagles
NFC Notes: Ezekiel Elliott, Cooper DeJean, Cowboys, Eagles, Giants
Cowboys Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott expressed his desire to return to Dallas and continue chasing a championship. “This was my priority. Doing what I could do to get back here,” Elliott said, via PFT. “I have a lot left to accomplish here. I’m excited to get back with the fellas and chase that ring.” Elliott feels he showed he can still be a starter during his stint with the … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Ezekiel Elliott, Cooper DeJean, Cowboys, Eagles, Giants