The New York Jets could target Peyton Manning for a key front-office position following the firing of general manager Mike Maccagnan, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk.Florio reports that "rumors are flying within league circles" about Jets head coach and interim GM Adam Gase looking to reunite with Manning, who he coached from 2013 to 2014 as the Denver Broncos' offensive coordinator.Last month, the future Hall of Fame quarterback reportedly again turned down the chance to join ESPN's Monday Night Football booth. Networks have been hotly pursuing Manning since his retirement, but he's kept his options open, and ventures into team ownership and politics have also been rumored as post-football possibilities.Eagles vice president of player personnel Joe Douglas and NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah are reportedly two of the top candidates for the Jets' top executive role.New York fired Maccagnan after four seasons and handed over temporary power to Gase, who the team hired this offseason after the Miami Dolphins dismissed him.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Shane Ray has signed with the Baltimore Ravens, the team announced on Friday.ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that he'll ink a one-year contract.Ray was a first-round pick of the Denver Broncos in 2015 (No. 23 overall), but his stint with the team was marred with injuries and inconsistency. The outside linebacker missed 13 games over the last two seasons due to multiple wrist ailments.The 25-year-old defender amassed 14 career sacks across 49 games with Denver. He broke out with eight quarterback takedowns in 2016 but has accumulated just two since.Ray adds competition to a young, unproven pass-rush unit in Baltimore that lost Terrell Suggs in free agency. He'll compete for snaps with recent draft picks Tyus Bowser, Tim Williams, and Jaylon Ferguson across Matt Judon.The Ravens also signed Pernell McPhee and well-traveled receiver Michael Floyd on Tuesday.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jason Witten has played in 247 career NFL games in 15 seasons, and he believes the 2019 Dallas Cowboys could represent his best chance at making it to the Super Bowl."Yeah, I think it's close," Witten told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Clarence E. Hill Jr. "(They have) the most talent I've seen."The 36-year-old tight end retired abruptly last April to take a broadcasting job on Monday Night Football. He came out of retirement equally suddenly, as the Cowboys announced Feb. 28 that he would rejoin the team."It was a long nine months away, and I think we all know how we go into making those decisions like that," Witten said. "It's great to get back in there. And having those captains' workouts really allowed me to fit in. Within the first five minutes, it's like 'OK, this is new for a second.' But getting acclimated with those guys, (getting) back to work, (putting) your head down. That's how I tried to approach it. So it's been a good start. I know I have a lot of work still to do."Witten caught 63 passes for 560 yards and five touchdowns in 2017. Dallas is coming off a year in which it captured the NFC East title and won its first playoff game since 2014.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL often stands for "Not For Long," as significant changes occur every campaign. One season's contenders can fall flat the next, and quick rebuilds often elevate last-place squads to divisional championships.Such transformations got us thinking: How would each franchise fare in a three-year championship window? A number of factors contribute to a successful run at the Lombardi Trophy, including coaching, front-office stability, and even luck. But we've outlined the four that matter most.Examining each club's quarterback situation, salary-cap complexion, cornerstone cast, and youth pipeline, we rank every team's chances of capturing a Super Bowl in the next three years:*Note: The 32 teams' combined Super Bowl odds total 300 percent - 100 percent per Super Bowl.New York Giants: 0.5 percent QB stabilityCap flexibilityCornerstone playersAscending talent★☆☆★★☆★☆☆★☆☆If this offseason is any indication, Dave Gettleman and the Giants are in the midst of implementing a questionable long-term plan and thus sit at the bottom of our rankings. We can't say for sure whether Daniel Jones will develop into a franchise quarterback - he appeared to be a reach at No. 6 overall and likely won't see extended time as a starter until 2020. Couple that uncertainty with a roster that severely lacks star power outside of Saquon Barkley and New York's three-year outlook is bleak. There's young talent in spots, but this team's timeline seems closer to five years than three. We doubt Gettleman is even around by 2021.Miami Dolphins: 0.5 percentQB stabilityCap flexibilityCornerstone playersAscending talent★☆☆★★★☆☆☆★☆☆Not even the Dolphins know who their quarterback will be for the next three years, which is really all one needs to know about the state of the franchise. The Fins are embarking on a full-scale rebuild and will need to turn over a gigantic portion of their roster before they can compete for anything other than a first overall pick. At the moment, Miami's future is so muddied that we can't even see a Super Bowl window.Cincinnati Bengals: 0.5 percentJoe Robbins / Getty Images Sport / GettyQB stabilityCap flexibilityCornerstone playersAscending talent★☆☆★★☆★★☆★☆☆The Bengals won't win a Super Bowl as long as Andy Dalton is their starting quarterback. Even if they ditch Dalton for a rookie next year, it's going to take time to develop said youngster. A.J. Green, Geno Atkins, and Carlos Dunlap aren't getting any younger, and Cincinnati's roster is peppered with holes too large to fill overnight. The hiring of Zac Taylor as head coach doesn't inspire much confidence, especially after he struggled to fill out a staff. Bengals fans should be happy just to sniff the playoffs over the next three years.Denver Broncos: 0.5 percentQB stabilityCap flexibilityCornerstone playersAscending talent★☆☆★★☆★☆☆★☆☆John Elway's quarterback whiffs and draft shortcomings have left Broncos fans without much cause for excitement. Von Miller and Chris Harris Jr. are nearing the end of their prime, yet remain the Broncos' two best players by a mile. The lack of talent won't play well in the AFC West, where the Chiefs and Chargers figure to reign for a while. Unless Drew Lock turns out to be the second coming of the man who drafted him, the Broncos' outlook isn't improving any time soon.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 1 percentQB stabilityCap flexibilityCornerstone playersAscending talent★☆☆★☆☆★☆☆★☆☆Tampa has two key issues to address over the next three years. The first is at football's premier position, as new head coach Bruce Arians must determine whether Jameis Winston can be a true franchise quarterback; the former No. 1 overall pick has yet to prove it. Secondly, the team could potentially run into salary cap issues and a subsequent roster conundrum. The Buccaneers can cut a number of key veterans in 2020, but would greatly decrease their overall talent in the process. If veterans, including Winston, are retained or extended, the team will have little room to add the impact players necessary to ascend in the NFC South. The Bucs look like a franchise stuck in the mud, but at least they have a chance at a full reset - if they so chose.Tennessee Titans: 1 percentAndy Lyons / Getty Images Sport / GettyQB stabilityCap flexibilityCornerstone playersAscending talent★☆☆★★☆★☆☆★★☆It's looking more and more like Marcus Mariota's long-awaited breakthrough campaign is never going to arrive. For all the money the Titans have dolled out trying to improve the cast around him, Mariota and Co. have repeatedly topped out at nine wins, never showing the traits of a true contender. Mariota's entering the final year of his contract, but even if he sticks around, the Titans' ceiling appears limited.Oakland Raiders: 3 percentQB stabilityCap flexibilityCornerstone playersAscending talent★☆☆★★★★☆☆★☆☆The Raiders probably do have an organizational plan, it's just hard to tell what it is. They made splashes aplenty this offseason, but it doesn't really feel like they made up much ground on the competition. Derek Carr doesn't seem good enough to win it all, but the club appears reluctant to part ways with him. Oakland invested two of its three first-round picks in 2019 in a running back and a box safety, two of the less valuable positions in the NFL. The Raiders' strategy is so crazy it just might work - but we're not optimistic.Detroit Lions: 3 percentQB stabilityCap flexibilityCornerstone playersAscending talent★★☆★☆☆★☆☆★★☆Detroit is in an interesting predicament. Matthew Stafford is a fringe top-10 quarterback and the team had an aggressive offseason, so a playoff push isn't totally out of the question. But if the Lions falter in 2019, Matt Patricia could be the latest former Patriots assistant to be fired from a head coaching position. Such volatility can't help the franchise's long-term outlook. General manager Bob Quinn has added plenty of young talent during his tenure, but his squad needs a stronger core to thrive in the NFC. The Lions could be faced with a minor rebuild in the near future but lack the cap flexibility for major adds. Let's not forget that Stafford may not even be the starting quarterback in 2021; he has a potential out in his current contract following the 2020 season.Buffalo Bills: 3 percentJim Rogash / Getty Images Sport / GettyQB stabilityCap flexibilityCornerstone playersAscending talent★★☆★★★★☆☆★★★We know Josh Allen will be the Bills' quarterback in three years, but how good he'll become remains to be seen. Financially, Buffalo is set up to add pieces around him in the future, but that won't matter much unless he resolves his accuracy woes. The Bills have a strong defense and continue to invest high draft picks there, so it's not as if the Super Bowl dream is entirely hopeless in Orchard Park. Still, Buffalo looks to be more than three years away from really making a run.Carolina Panthers: 5 percentQB stabilityCap flexibilityCornerstone playersAscending talent★★☆★★☆★★☆★☆☆Like others on this list, the Panthers are quickly headed towards NFL purgatory. With Cam Newton's health in question after shoulder surgery and subpar coaching across the board, a disappointing 2019 season may be in the cards. Though Carolina's roster features several blue-chip pieces, most are on the wrong side of 30. With few ascending young players compared to other NFC clubs, the Panthers may have trouble regrouping. Even if Newton is fully healthy moving forward, we question whether his teammates are talented enough for a run at the Lombardi Trophy.Jacksonville Jaguars: 5 percentQB stabilityCap flexibilityCornerstone playersAscending talent★★☆★☆☆★★☆★★☆The Jaguars reek of a poor and outdated management style: Since 2017, they've handed out vastly inflated contracts to two statistically replacement-level quarterbacks (Blake Bortles and Nick Foles), drafted a running back fourth overall (Leonard Fournette), and gone from cap heaven to cap hell. They're currently over the payroll threshold for 2020 and have yet to lock up marquee cornerback Jalen Ramsey. There are significant reasons for pessimism, but it's worth mentioning that Jacksonville still boasts a relatively strong defense and that Foles - if nothing else - should galvanize a locker room that appeared to wave the white flag last year.Baltimore Ravens: 5 percentIcon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyQB stabilityCap flexibilityCornerstone playersAscending talent★★☆★★☆★☆☆★☆☆If Lamar Jackson makes major strides as a passer, the Ravens could be a force to be reckoned with. But there are too many holes in his game right now to believe Baltimore has a realistic shot of winning big soon, and the franchise's near-future prospects aren't exactly what electricians would call bright. The Ravens' reliance on older players - especially defensively with key cogs such as Earl Thomas (30), Jimmy Smith (30), and Brandon Carr (33) - is more likely to spell T-R-O-U-B-L-E than L-O-M-B-A-R-D-I.Washington Redskins: 5 percentQB stabilityCap flexibilityCornerstone playersAscending talent★☆☆★★☆★★☆★★☆If Dwayne Haskins lives up to his draft slot, the Redskins should have little trouble competing in the NFC far beyond our short-term window. Over the next three seasons, though, Haskins' success is far from guaranteed. With Case Keenum and Colt McCoy currently on the roster, the former Ohio State passer may not even open his rookie campaign as the starter. When he's eventually named QB1, it's reasonable to expect a learning curve. Washington's roster features a number of cornerstone players and ascending young talent, but its front-office instability, lack of offensive weapons, and uncertainty at quarterback rank it near the middle of the pack. The Redskins likely won't win the Super Bowl this season, but there's certainly potential beyond 2019.San Francisco 49ers: 5 percentQB stabilityCap flexibilityCornerstone playersAscending talent★★☆★★☆★★☆★☆☆San Francisco's Super Bowl hopes are closely tied to the partnership between Jimmy Garoppolo and Kyle Shanahan. Garoppolo has yet to start more than five games in a single campaign, so it's fair to question whether he can lead this club to the promised land. But the 49ers' window is upon them. General manager John Lynch has added a number of talented players during his tenure, including Dee Ford, George Kittle, and Kwon Alexander, though his team still lacks depth. Nick Bosa, the No. 2 pick of 2019, has All-Pro potential, but other needs must be addressed. Overall, San Francisco's key players are established and should keep them in contention over the next couple of seasons.New York Jets: 5 percentIcon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyQB stabilityCap flexibilityCornerstone playersAscending talent★★☆★★☆★★☆★★★If Sam Darnold becomes the franchise quarterback many expect him to be, Gang Green could quickly vault into the title picture. The Jets have a solid crop of players around Darnold and added veteran stars Le'Veon Bell and C.J. Mosley to their young core in the free agency. But the Super Bowl is a long way from the AFC East basement, where New York has resided the last three years. The Jets still suffer from organizational dysfunction; in three years, they're more likely to be regarded as a circus than a threat to the throne.Seattle Seahawks: 8 percentQB stabilityCap flexibilityCornerstone playersAscending talent★★★★★☆★☆☆★☆☆As long as Russell Wilson and Pete Carroll are in town, the Seahawks should never be counted out. Many predicted Seattle to take a major step back in 2018, but instead, it made the playoffs. Yet despite strong coaching and an elite quarterback, it's difficult to envision a championship in the near future. The roster features virtually no true cornerstone players aside from Wilson and Bobby Wagner. Chris Carson, Poona Ford, and Tyler Lockett are young players worth getting excited about, but there are still too many weaknesses and too much turnover at key positions. Maybe Wilson can lead another Super Bowl run, but he'll need an inexperienced supporting cast to step up around him.Arizona Cardinals: 8 percentQB stabilityCap flexibilityCornerstone playersAscending talent★★☆★★☆★★☆★★☆Arizona may finally be ready to emerge from the NFC West basement. The ascending franchise is well-positioned with intriguing potential throughout its roster. Kyler Murray, last month's No. 1 overall pick, leads the offense alongside young weapons David Johnson and Christian Kirk. Defensively, the Cardinals boast an impressive mix of savvy veterans and high-upside youngsters. Arizona also has plenty of cap flexibility to add blue-chip free agents, provided Steve Keim can build on his 2019 offseason momentum. If Kliff Kingsbury can succeed in the NFL and get the most out of Murray early on, his squad may reach contender status sooner rather than later.Minnesota Vikings: 8 percentHannah Foslien / Getty Images Sport / GettyQB stabilityCap flexibilityCornerstone playersAscending talent★★☆★☆☆★★★★☆☆The Vikings' roster is among the deepest and most talented in the NFL. With plenty of core players on both sides of the ball, it wouldn't be surprising to see Minnesota in the next NFC title game. Following the 2019 season, however, many questions will arise. Are veterans Xavier Rhodes, Harrison Smith, and Linval Joseph destined for a decline? Will Mike Zimmer remain the team's head coach? Can Kirk Cousins step up in big games? The Vikings are one of the most stacked clubs in the league, but they're teetering on implosion as well. There just isn't enough young talent for a quick rebuild.Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 percentQB stabilityCap flexibilityCornerstone playersAscending talent★★★★☆☆★★☆★★☆Internal turmoil killed the Steelers in 2018, but they still have the necessary parts for championship runs. The most important ingredient is Ben Roethlisberger, whose offseason extension indicates he won't retire any time soon. Young stars like James Conner and JuJu Smith-Schuster will only get better, the defense is on the rise, and the organization remains relatively stable despite bizarre recent events. Pittsburgh may regress slightly in 2019 but could come back strong after that.Dallas Cowboys: 10 percentQB stabilityCap flexibilityCornerstone playersAscending talent★★☆★☆☆★★★★★☆As it stands, Dallas possesses a number of cornerstones at key positions. Not many NFL squads enjoy a top-three offensive line along with the impact that Ezekiel Elliott, Amari Cooper, DeMarcus Lawrence, and Byron Jones provide. Though this bodes well for 2019, the Cowboys are likely to run into major salary-cap issues in the near future. Excluding Lawrence, hefty extensions for the aforementioned players loom, as well as one for quarterback Dak Prescott. Dallas is either going to lack funds or lose Pro Bowl talent within the next year. The front office and coaching staff aren't a picture of brilliance, which hurts the Cowboys' ranking, but their ascending pieces still provide a great deal of optimism.Atlanta Falcons: 10 percentSam Greenwood / Getty Images Sport / GettyQB stabilityCap flexibilityCornerstone playersAscending talent★★★★☆☆★★★★★☆Dan Quinn's squad took a step back last season, but injuries were the primary cause of regression. The Falcons appear poised to re-enter the race for NFC supremacy on the strength of a top-tier quarterback, well-balanced offense, and a young, star-studded stop unit featuring Deion Jones, Keanu Neal, and Grady Jarrett, among others. As long as Atlanta's core stays healthy, a Super Bowl appearance is within reason. If the events of 2018 repeat themselves, though, things could fall apart in short order. Already low on 2020 cap space, the Falcons have impending decisions regarding extensions for Jarrett, Julio Jones, and others - decisions that could impact future talent acquisition.Chicago Bears: 10 percentQB stabilityCap flexibilityCornerstone playersAscending talent★★☆★☆☆★★☆★★★As he proved in 2018, Matt Nagy has a bright future as a head coach. Chicago's roster features a number of blue-chip players, especially on defense, who could keep it in contention for the foreseeable future. But two obstacles potentially stand in the way: Mitchell Trubisky and a lack of cap flexibility. Trubisky may eventually develop into a foundational quarterback, but he's battled inconsistency to date. If the Bears extend their signal-caller within the next two years, they'll likely be even tighter against the cap moving forward. With Trubisky on his rookie deal, Chicago's Super Bowl window is smaller than many believe, but the Bears have a plethora of young studs ready to break out.Los Angeles Rams: 13 percentQB stabilityCap flexibilityCornerstone playersAscending talent★★☆★☆☆★★★★☆☆The defending NFC champs are well-positioned for another run at the Lombardi Trophy with Sean McVay leading the offense and Aaron Donald pacing the defense. It's no secret the Rams continued an aggressive, all-in strategy in 2019, but their tactics certainly have an expiration date. Todd Gurley's health and Jared Goff's level of play are major question marks, and the latter will likely be signed to a long-term extension within the next year. Despite this, Los Angeles has one of the NFL's top rosters and seemingly always finds a way to acquire talent. With numerous core veterans already locked up, the Rams still look like an elite franchise, at least for now.Houston Texans: 15 percentScott Halleran / Getty Images Sport / GettyQB stabilityCap flexibilityCornerstone playersAscending talent★★★★★★★★★★☆☆It's hard to find a stronger quartet in the league than the Texans' foursome of Deshaun Watson, DeAndre Hopkins, J.J. Watt, and Jadeveon Clowney. It takes more than four great players to win a Super Bowl, but Houston boasts ample future cap flexibility to add to its core. A passive 2019 offseason hurts their chances this year, but the Texans are set up well for 2020 and 2021 and could achieve greatness before long.Green Bay Packers: 15 percentQB stabilityCap flexibilityCornerstone playersAscending talent★★★★★☆★★☆★★★A productive offseason from general manager Brian Gutekunst has the Packers trending upward. Gone are the days of Green Bay's refusal to spend money in free agency, a philosophical shift illustrated by a balanced roster featuring high-end veterans and young core pieces. There's talent at virtually every position and enough playmakers surrounding Aaron Rodgers to chase a championship. New head coach Matt LaFleur is perhaps the team's biggest question mark, but the Packers have a legitimate shot at their fifth Super Bowl as long as Rodgers is healthy and committed.Los Angeles Chargers: 15 percentQB stabilityCap flexibilityCornerstone playersAscending talent★★★★★☆★★★★★★The question for the Chargers isn't whether they have enough talent to win a Super Bowl, it's whether they'll ever put it all together when it matters most. The Bolts have oozed talent for most of the last 15 years but have only advanced as far as the AFC championship, doing so only once. Pro Bowlers litter the roster for now, but windows don't last long in the NFL, especially for teams that tend to hesitate when players ask them to open their wallets.Cleveland Browns: 15 percentMatthew Stockman / Getty Images Sport / GettyQB stabilityCap flexibilityCornerstone playersAscending talent★★★★★☆★★☆★★★Cleveland is absolutely loaded with young, top-tier talent and has all the makings of a budding AFC juggernaut. The defense still needs work, but Myles Garrett and Denzel Ward are locked in at the two premium positions. Though somehow imploding would be very Browns-esque, it's not unreasonable to envision Cleveland organizing a Super Bowl parade before second-year quarterback Baker Mayfield signs his next contract.New Orleans Saints: 15 percentQB stabilityCap flexibilityCornerstone playersAscending talent★★★★☆☆★★★★★☆If these rankings only included the upcoming campaign, the Saints would surely slot inside the top three. Sean Payton's squad has suffered postseason heartbreak two years in a row, but a Super Bowl berth remains well within reach. New Orleans is well-coached and arguably features the league's best top-to-bottom roster, though Drew Brees is entering the final year of his contract. If the club extends Brees, Michael Thomas, and Alvin Kamara in the near future, there will be little cap space to address other positions. Ultimately, though, the Saints' title chances live and die with their quarterback. Brees is far from guaranteed to play beyond 2019, but his team is a threat to win whenever he's on the field.Indianapolis Colts: 20 percentQB stabilityCap flexibilityCornerstone playersAscending talent★★★★★★★★☆★★☆So long as Andrew Luck remains healthy - a better bet now that Indy has a stable offensive line - few teams will be better positioned to contend for titles over the next three years than the Colts. The AFC South gives Indianapolis a manageable path to the playoffs each year, while Chris Ballard - one of the league's savviest general managers - will have cap space aplenty to make whatever moves he deems necessary in 2020 and beyond. The Colts had success last year with scheme-specific players; there should be more upside to come once they add truly elite talent on both sides of the ball.Kansas City Chiefs: 20 percentPeter G. Aiken / Getty Images Sport / GettyQB stabilityCap flexibilityCornerstone playersAscending talent★★★★☆☆★★★★★☆Anything is possible when you have the best quarterback in the NFL, and the Chiefs are confident they have that in reigning MVP Patrick Mahomes. Kansas City has Mahomes surrounded with stars, although the uncertainty of Tyreek Hill's future could change that somewhat. Even with the Chiefs' history of postseason chokes, it's hard to identify many franchises that are more likely to be ordering rings within the next three years.Philadelphia Eagles: 25 percentQB stabilityCap flexibilityCornerstone playersAscending talent★★☆★☆☆★★★★★☆Few teams can match Philadelphia's cornerstone players. Fletcher Cox, Brandon Graham, Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson, and Zach Ertz are among the top players at their respective positions, and all five are locked into long-term contracts. With Howie Roseman leading the front office and Doug Pederson calling plays, the Eagles' present and future are in good hands. The club's biggest concern, of course, is Carson Wentz's health. Injuries prematurely ended the quarterback's last two campaigns, so it's fair to question his long-term durability. If Wentz is healthy moving forward and Roseman can continue his expert salary-cap maneuvering, Philadelphia is an excellent bet to capture its second Super Bowl before the 2021 season concludes.New England Patriots: 40 percentQB stabilityCap flexibilityCornerstone playersAscending talent★★★★★★★★★★★☆There are plenty of reasons the Patriots have played in four of the last five Super Bowls, winning three of them. They have the greatest coach-quarterback combination ever, they manage the salary cap as well as any team in the league, and they continually breed fresh talent. As long as Tom Brady fulfills his stated desire to play at least three more seasons, there's a good chance he'll finish at least one of them raising another Lombardi Trophy over his head.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Josh Norman took a shot at New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman this week when the Washington Redskins cornerback questioned the rival executive's offseason plan."I think we need to put him on salary," Norman said on the "The Rich Eisen Show," according to NFL.com's Kevin Patra. "I mean, they need to protect Dave Gettleman at all costs up in New York, for sure. All costs, because he's winning for us, geez Louise."The veteran defender isn't the first Redskin to sound off on New York's front office. Safety Landon Collins questioned his former club's trade of Odell Beckham Jr., saying the Giants viewed the star wideout as a "problem."Norman and Gettleman share a history after spending three seasons together with the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers rescinded the franchise tag they had placed on the Pro Bowler in April 2016 after the two parties failed to agree on a long-term contract. Norman signed with Washington two days later.Gettleman's recent roster decisions have sparked criticism this offseason. Along with shipping Beckham to the Cleveland Browns, the GM also drafted quarterback Daniel Jones No. 6 overall, traded his top pass-rusher Olivier Vernon, and backed Eli Manning as the Giants' 2019 starter.Selecting Jones left Dwayne Haskins, who many viewed as a superior prospect, available for the Redskins at No. 15.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson made a statement on his six-game suspension for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy while hosting an annual charity event for his foundation mere hours after the ban was announced.

It appears Ben Roethlisberger took Antonio Brown's words to heart.After hearing about his abilities as a leader all offseason, Roethlisberger hosted the Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive skill players at his lake house in Georgia this week, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.Brown and Roethlisberger had a falling out at the end of the 2018 season. It ultimately led to the trade of Brown to the Oakland Raiders."I would've liked for me and Ben to be cool. You know what I mean? I thought we was cool. But when I think ... I've been to his house one time. He's been to my house one time. You know what I mean?" Brown said in an interview with ESPN's Jeff Darlington in March. "We don't work out in the offseason. You think that's winning? That's not winning."Brown said his lack of a relationship with his quarterback and with Steelers upper management led to the rift between player and team.JuJu Smith-Schuster and his teammates don't appear to be having any such troubles.

Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.It's impossible not to let emotions affect your fantasy decisions. If a player let you down last year, you'll likely pass on drafting him this season - but that's not always a wise choice. Here are seven players coming off disappointing campaigns who we expect to rebound in 2019.Average draft position (ADP) data courtesy of Fantasy Football Calculator and is based on 12-team leagues with PPR scoring.More from this series

Cleveland Browns wideout Odell Beckham Jr. responded strongly to FOX Sports personality Colin Cowherd, who mocked the receiver's time with the New York Giants on Thursday.

Interim New York Jets general manager Adam Gase hasn't wasted any time getting familiar with his new role.Hours after earning the interim title following the dismissal of Mike Maccagnan, the Jets agreed to trade linebacker Darron Lee to the Kansas City Chiefs for a 2020 sixth-round pick.

Arizona Cardinals star cornerback Patrick Peterson has been suspended for the first six games of the 2019 season for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy, the team announced.The eight-time Pro Bowler will be eligible to return Oct. 20 against the New York Giants."Patrick recognizes how disappointing this is for everyone in the organization as well as our fans," the Cardinals said in a statement. "As we all do, he understands that regardless of intent he is ultimately responsible for everything he puts in his body."Our coaching staff and our players are now aware that we will have to play the first six games without Patrick and they understand they have to rise to the challenge that it presents."First-time offenders of the league's PED policy typically receive four-game suspensions, but the NFL can enforce another two games if a diuretic or masking agent is detected in addition to the prohibited substance, per ESPN's Dan Graziano.Peterson made a shock trade request midway through last season, but later apologized and committed to the Cardinals. However, speculation about the 28-year-old's future continued after an April report said Peterson was angry at someone in Arizona's front office because of a comment that "pissed him off."He also skipped voluntary workouts in late April, though head coach Kliff Kingsbury dismissed any rift between the team and the All-Pro corner.Second-round cornerback Byron Murphy will likely have a larger role than expected during Peterson's ban; veterans David Amerson and Robert Alford are Arizona's other top cornerbacks.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL postseason is a ways away, but it's never too early to get a head start on the market and take a shot at which teams will or won't make the playoffs. Here's how the odds currently stack up:TeamOdds to makeOdds to missArizona+900-2000Atlanta+160-200Baltimore+175-215Buffalo+375-550Carolina+225-285Chicago-140+110Cincinnati+600-1000Cleveland-140+110Dallas+100-130Denver+400-600Detroit+500-700Green Bay-130+100Houston+150-180Indianapolis-260+200Jacksonville+300-400Kansas City-450+375Los Angeles (A)-225+185Los Angeles (N)-300+240Miami+1000-2500Minnesota+130-160New England-800+500New Orleans-300+240New York (N)+500-800New York (A)+325-425Oakland+700-1100Philadelphia-200+160Pittsburgh+100-130San Francisco+200-260Seattle+140-170Tampa Bay+400-600Tennessee+300-400Washington+500-800Before blatantly throwing out candidates and giving our reasoning behind them, here's something to keep in mind.There will be new qualifiersDeath, taxes, and fresh blood in the NFL postseason. There have been at least four teams to make the playoffs that didn't qualify the previous season in every year since 1990. This is a helpful starting point, especially for finding teams the market might not value based off last season's success (or lack thereof).Minnesota Vikings (+130)Last year was underwhelming for the Vikings. Coming off an NFC Championship appearance and upgrading at quarterback with the shift from Case Keenum to Kirk Cousins, Minnesota flopped to an 8-7-1 clip and a second-place finish in the North division. The Vikings will have a tough schedule on their hands this season, but there's no denying the talent they have.Cleveland Browns (-140)If you thought the Browns were gaining steam following the 2018 draft and Hard Knocks hoopla, the hype entering this season is on a whole different level. Cleveland's done an underrated job at rebuilding from scratch and didn't necessarily have a dire need in April's draft. The Browns landed Odell Beckham Jr. in a trade to bolster the offense and are well-positioned to make noise in the AFC North.They're also going to be a huge liability for some shops in the futures market.Pittsburgh Steelers (+100)With Cleveland's stock rising, the Steelers are trending in the opposite direction. Following a drama-filled 2018 season, Pittsburgh is gearing up for life without offensive playmakers Le'Veon Bell and Antonio Brown. The Steelers barely missed out on the playoffs last year despite being close to a 10-win team based on Pythagorean metrics.Atlanta Falcons (+160)Two teams in particular - the Falcons and Packers - are typically always paper tigers in the market, only to see mixed results by the end of the season. Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers has masked a flawed franchise for years, whereas Atlanta is a more complete roster. Out of those two fringe NFC playoff contenders, we're leaning Atlanta in this spot.From worst to firstThere has also been at least one division winner that finished or tied for last the previous season in 15 of the last 16 years. Parity!That means there's a potential playoff berth looming for a team(s) from last season's basement. Without further ado:Jacksonville Jaguars (+300)The Jaguars found a quarterback on the open market in Nick Foles, who's a clear upgrade over Blake Bortles. Now it's time to decipher whether this season's squad is more 2017 or 2018, because that'll be key to where the Jaguars end up placing in the division. The Colts have separated themselves a bit from the rest of the pack, but the AFC North could realistically beat each other up all season. Some wins outside the division could pit Jacksonville in a decent spot by the end of the year.Detroit Lions (+300)Detroit had a sneaky-good offseason. A mid-season slump in 2018 forced the Lions to the cellar of the NFC North, and now the market is lukewarm, if not completely cool on the franchise. If Rodgers can't carry the Packers and the Vikings don't figure it out, Detroit could be a fringe wild-card club.Best of the restColts to miss (+200)Indy was expected by most to have a down year last season, only to have the Andrew Luck comeback tour completely turn the tables on the league. The Colts are now the hunted in what should be a competitive division.Eagles to make (-200)Someone tape bubble wrap around Carson Wentz right now. The Eagles won't have the luxury of a Foles contingency plan should something go horribly wrong in Philly, but if you're giving us a full schedule of a healthy Wentz, the Eagles should paste the rest of the NFC East.Alex Kolodziej is theScore's betting writer. He's a graduate of Eastern Illinois who has been involved in the sports betting industry for 11 years. He can quote every line from "Rounders" and appreciates franchises that regularly wear alternate jerseys. Find him on Twitter @AlexKoIodziej.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Despite Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco's lack of interest in being his mentor, Drew Lock insisted the veteran's "been great to me" since being taken in the second round of the draft.While the rookie didn't want to specifically address Flacco's comment earlier this week that it wasn't his job to help develop the young passer, Lock defended his new teammate to TMZ Sports."He's taught me a lot so far," Lock said at Los Angeles International Airport. "He's dealing with winning football games, I'm dealing with trying to learn ... We're in the same quarterback room. He's been great to me."Flacco was criticized after saying Monday he's "not worried about developing guys" and emphasized it's his responsibility to win games first and foremost.Both Flacco and Lock are new to coordinator Rich Scangarello's system, and head coach Vic Fangio agreed the former Super Bowl MVP isn't responsible for grooming his potential replacement."That's on Drew to soak in and learn. Joe's learning a new system himself," Fangio said, according to ESPN's Jeff Legwold. "As we move along, there will be a lot more interaction to get to know each other, but primarily it's on Drew to learn."Flacco was traded by the Baltimore Ravens in March after he lost his starting job to then-rookie Lamar Jackson. Before the draft, Broncos general manager John Elway said he believes the 34-year-old has years left in the tank.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Joe Horn Jr., the son of the former New Orleans Saints great, has signed a free-agent tryout with the Baltimore Ravens.

Kyle Rudolph hopes to stick with the Minnesota Vikings in 2019, but he won't take a discount to do it."No way," Rudolph said when asked if he'd take a pay cut to remain in Minnesota, according to Sid Hartman of the Star Tribune. "No, I won't, I am too young for that."The 29-year-old Rudolph has been the subject of trade rumors ever since the Vikings selected fellow tight end Irv Smith Jr. in the second round of last month's draft. The veteran is set to earn $7.275 million in base salary during 2019, the last year of his current deal, while Minnesota is up against the salary cap and has little financial flexibility.Even though Rudolph is bracing for a possible trade, he remains open to a contract extension and is letting his team and agent negotiate the terms."They're working really hard to get it done, and I hope it gets done," he said.Rudolph, who's spent his entire eight-year career in Minnesota, posted 64 receptions for 634 yards and four touchdowns last season.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Dak Prescott is entering the final year of his rookie contract, but he's not concerned with the state of extension talks with the Dallas Cowboys."I think the people that are doing the deal feel the same way so to me it's no rush. I know it will get done," Prescott said Wednesday, according to Cowboys.com's Nick Eatman.Prescott let it be known his desire is to play out his career with the star on his helmet."I want to be a Cowboy forever," he said.The Cowboys' franchise quarterback could reportedly command a contract that will pay him $30 million per season and the team has acknowledged its star pivot deserves to be paid. Nonetheless, Prescott isn't sweating the details."It's all generational money and life-changing money. It's a blessing just to be in this position. But as far as the numbers are concerned, my focus is within the locker room. I know it'll get taken care of, so it is what it is," he said.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Denver Broncos and representatives for cornerback Chris Harris Jr. have begun a dialogue on a new deal and have exchanged offers, Harris' agent told Mike Klis of 9News. However, there remains "a ways to go" in negotiations, according to Klis.Harris is entering the final year of his contract and has reportedly demanded a new deal or a trade.The career Bronco has made four Pro Bowls and one first-team All-Pro. He also helped Denver capture Super Bowl 50 in 2015.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

If the rumors are true, New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell and head coach Adam Gase may need some time to smooth things over.Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reported Wednesday that former Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan and Gase clashed over the decision to sign Bell to a four-year, $52-million deal in free agency.Maccagnan was fired Wednesday and Gase was named interim general manager.Bell heard the noise and took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the reports.

New York Jets CEO Christopher Johnson faced a string of questions from reporters Wednesday afternoon after firing general manager Mike Maccagnan hours earlier.Johnson said he made the decision in the last few days after a thorough review of the organization."I'm not going to get into a lot of specifics about why we're moving on from Mike," Johnson said on a conference call with reporters, including Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News.Many questioned the timing of the firing, as the Jets moved on from head coach Todd Bowles in December but allowed Maccagnan to remain with the team through the hiring of Adam Gase, the beginning of free agency, and the draft."There's never a good time to make a decision like this," Johnson said, according to the New York Post's Brian Costello."This isn't a decision I could have made at the end of the season. I could with Todd. I couldn't with Mike," he said, according to Mehta.On the same day that Bowles was let go by the Jets, Gase was fired as head coach of the Miami Dolphins after a 7-9 campaign. A week later, Gase was introduced as the new Jets coach.Reports surfaced that Maccagnan and Gase clashed over the free-agent additions of Le'Veon Bell and C.J. Mosley. Johnson admitted the marriage between coach and GM "was not everything I was hoping for," according to Costello.Nonetheless, he maintained that a power struggle was not the cause of Maccagnan's dismissal."This had nothing to do with Adam," Johnson said, according to Costello.The CEO is seeking a "great, strategic thinker" and someone who can "collaborate well with the building" to fill the role of general manager, according to Dan Leberfeld of Jets Confidential.In the meantime, Gase will hold the role on an interim basis.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New England Patriots have signed free-agent linebacker Jamie Collins, a league source told Jim McBride of the Boston Globe.Collins won a Super Bowl with the Patriots at the end of the 2014 season but was traded to the Cleveland Browns midway through the 2016 campaign. He spent two-plus seasons in Cleveland before getting released halfway through a four-year, $50-million contract.Collins notched 104 tackles, four sacks, and one interception with the Browns last year. It was one of his better statistical seasons, though inconsistencies in his performance and effort contributed to his release.The dynamic defender was a second-round pick of the Patriots in 2013 out of Southern Miss. He made the Pro Bowl as a member of the Patriots in 2015.Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower seemed fairly excited about the news of Collins' return:

Speaking to reporters for the first time since joining the Cleveland Browns, Kareem Hunt expressed regret for pushing and kicking a woman in a Cleveland hotel last February."It's not a good feeling (to watch the video back)," he said Tuesday, according to NFL Network's Aditi Kinkhabwala. "I don't want to go to that place again."Hunt said he promised Browns general manager John Dorsey that he'll never let a similar incident occur. "I've got to earn everybody's trust," Hunt insisted, according to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.The running back stated that he still attends counseling twice a week and will be baptized Sunday. "I'm looking forward to it so I can feel reborn," he said.Asked to explain his altercation with the woman, Hunt responded that he is "trying to move forward," according to Yahoo Sports' Kimberley A. Martin. The ball-carrier admitted he has yet to reach out to the woman, but said, "If I was to see her, I'd apologize to her."Hunt received an eight-game suspension in March for his actions. He was released by the Kansas City Chiefs in December after the video surfaced in late November, and the Browns signed him in February despite knowing a lengthy ban was forthcoming.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.Welcome to theScore Fantasy Football Podcast, hosted by Justin Boone.Find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, and Anchor.In this episode, Boone discusses how the top rookies performed in the first minicamps with their new teams along with some of the under-the-radar freshmen to keep an eye on.Topics include:

The New York Jets are seriously considering NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah for a prominent role in their front office, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Jeremiah previously worked as a college scout for the Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, and Philadelphia Eagles. He joined NFL Media in 2012, specializing in draft coverage.Jeremiah replaced Mike Mayock, who became general manager of the Oakland Raiders, as NFL Network's top draft analyst this year.The Jets seem to be in the midst of a front-office overhaul. They fired general manager Mike Maccagnan earlier Wednesday after four-plus years of service, and reportedly axed vice president of player personnel Brian Heimerdinger.New York hasn't made the playoffs since 2010.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Adam Gase and Mike Maccagnan clashed over the signing of Le'Veon Bell this offseason, with the former strongly against the idea of the New York Jets investing significant money in a running back, sources told Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News.The notion of a fractured relationship between the head coach and the former general manager, who was fired Wednesday, filled the rumor mills for weeks, but both sides publicly denied the existence of a rift.Maccagnan was fired after four-plus years overseeing the Jets. Gase, who was hired as head coach in January, has been named the interim general manager.Bell signed a four-year, $52-million contract with the Jets in free agency that includes $27 million guaranteed. The acquisition was generally lauded by traditionalists, but criticized by those in the analytics community who have questioned the true value of a running back, even one as versatile and productive as Bell.Gase also wasn't thrilled with the five-year, $85-million deal Maccagnan gave to linebacker C.J. Mosley in free agency, believing the fee was too high, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.The Jets have finished at the bottom of the AFC East standings for three consecutive seasons.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Jets fired general manager Mike Maccagnan on Wednesday and named first-year head coach Adam Gase his interim replacement."Mike helped to execute the strategic vision of the organization during the last four seasons and especially the last few months," Jets chairman Christopher Johnson said in a statement. "However, I came to the decision to make a change after much thought and a careful assessment of what would be in the best long-term interests of the New York Jets."Vice president of player personnel Brian Heimerdinger was also relieved of his duties, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Jeff Darlington.The move is a stunner given its timing, as Maccagnan led New York into the NFL draft less than three weeks ago. He and the Jets were active in free agency before that, handing out long-term deals to running back Le'Veon Bell and linebacker C.J. Mosley.Gase, who was hired in January on the heels of a failed three-year stint as head coach of the Miami Dolphins, will serve as the franchise's leading voice until a new general manager is brought in. Philadelphia Eagles vice president of player personnel Joe Douglas could emerge as a candidate, Schefter suggested.Rumors of a rift between Maccagnan and Gase floated across New York for weeks, but both were adamant publicly that they shared a healthy working relationship.Maccagnan made plenty of moves over his four-plus years at the helm, but he'll be most remembered for engineering the trade that helped Gang Green land quarterback Sam Darnold with the third overall pick in the 2018 draft.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Dallas Cowboys' offensive line could soon receive a major boost, as center Travis Frederick expects to be fully healthy in time for training camp.Offseason shoulder surgery will keep Frederick out of organized team activities and June minicamp, but the 28-year-old says he's almost fully recovered from Guillain-Barre Syndrome, which sidelined him for the entire 2018 season."(It) feels like I'm back, close to if not full strength," Frederick told ESPN's Todd Archer."I think that's where we are in the point of recovery and I think that’s going to be an important step to my return, being able to go through (practice in pads) and there’s going to be rust. You're going to have to knock the rust off during training camp and get back to doing those. You can do the movements on air as much as you want but it’s not until you're going against a live person that you feel football."Guillain-Barre Syndrome is an autoimmune disease that weakens muscles and attacks the body's nervous system. The two-time All-Pro lineman was diagnosed last August.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Oakland Raiders receiver Antonio Brown appeared at a Pittsburgh courthouse Tuesday to plead guilty to driving at unsafe speeds, Sports Illustrated's Jenna West reports.Brown will pay a fine and have two points added to his driving record rather than have his driver's license suspended, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Paula Reed Ward.The 30-year-old receiver, then a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, was stopped in November after driving his Porsche at more than 110 mph before a game against the Carolina Panthers. He was found guilty of reckless driving in February.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.A fantasy sleeper can be defined in many ways, but here we aim to find players flying under the radar who could emerge as significant assets.Average draft position (ADP) data courtesy of Fantasy Football Calculator and is based on 12-team leagues with PPR scoring.More from this series

The Indianapolis home of a Colts employee was riddled with bullets in a Mother's Day shooting, Tom Maccabe of RTV6 Indianapolis reports.Parks Frazier, the assistant to Colts head coach Frank Reich, was not home when as many as eight suspects fired roughly 70 shots at his residence.Eight young males in three vehicles pulled up to the home and began shooting, according to the police report. Police recovered a cellphone dropped at the scene by one of the suspects.No arrests have been made in connection to the incident.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It appears the Arizona Cardinals kept their plan to draft quarterback Kyler Murray first overall a secret to everyone, including Josh Rosen.Rosen said Tuesday on the "Rich Eisen Show" that Cardinals general manager Steve Keim never communicated with him in the months leading up to the 2019 draft, and that he hasn't heard from Keim since being traded to the Miami Dolphins.The current Dolphins quarterback said he only learned about Arizona's intention to select Murray one minute before the pick was announced when he received a phone call from Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury.The next day, Rosen - who was initially drafted 10th overall by the Cardinals in 2018 to be their franchise quarterback - was shipped to Miami for a second-round pick and a 2020 fifth-rounder.Rosen will now compete with veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick to be Miami's starting QB in 2019.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Warning: Story contains coarse languageFree-agent defensive end Dion Jordan received a 10-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs.An arbitrator has already denied his appeal. Jordan took Adderall, a medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, after his therapeutic use exemption expired."I made a mistake," the 29-year-old told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero on Tuesday. "I feel like the person that I am, I'm ready to move forward, I've been ready to move forward, with this specific issue. I've been working really hard with myself outside of football, and I can see the progress as a young man, as Dion Jordan, I can see it."My whole lifestyle - it's been a 180-degree change. I fucked up, man. I can't fix this shit. It is what it is. But I know what I can't do and what not to do compared to the mistakes I've made in the past."Jordan has served three prior suspensions related to tests for performance-enhancing drugs. Shortcomings on and off the field have kept him from reaching his potential since entering the league as the No. 3 overall pick of the Miami Dolphins in 2013.Jordan attributed his latest slip-up to a variety of stressors that impacted him late last season, including the death of his grandmother and personal issues that affected his sister.After struggling with substance abuse in the past, Jordan said he's been sober for over two years.The former Oregon star spent the last two seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, tallying 5.5 sacks over 17 appearances.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Ezra Castro, the Buffalo Bills fan known as "Pancho Billa," has died following a battle with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He was 39 years old.The sad news was announced Tuesday on Castro's Twitter account."Our hearts broken as we have lost our dear brother Ezra 'Pancho Billa' this morning," the tweet reads. "We are thankful and forever grateful for all the love and support during this journey. Ezra was surrounded by family and loved ones. At this time we ask for privacy as we mourn our loss."Castro entered hospice care at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in April after being hospitalized with lung inflammation, according to Stevie Johnson of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.Originally from El Paso, Texas, Castro had no ties to Western New York, but told Buffalo's WKBW-TV last year that "Bills Mafia has really become a family to me." Fans launched a petition in March encouraging the Bills to sign Castro to a one-day contract.Bills owner Kim Pegula and retired running back Fred Jackson were among those who paid their respects to Castro on Twitter.

Odell Beckham Jr. is ready to hit the field with his new squad.Beckham will participate in his first on-field practice Tuesday with the Cleveland Browns as they begin organized team activities, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen.Cleveland's OTAs consist of 10 voluntary practices, and it's currently unknown whether Beckham plans to attend each one.The star wide receiver was acquired from the New York Giants in March and is hoping to take the Browns to the playoffs for the first time since 2002.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New England Patriots are still without a defensive coordinator and may remain without one for the upcoming season.Instead, head coach Bill Belichick will call the defensive plays for the 2019 season, a league source told Ben Volin of The Boston Globe.After Matt Patricia left his six-year post following the 2017 season, Brian Flores was the de facto defensive coordinator in 2018. But Flores has since taken a job as the head coach of the Miami Dolphins.The Patriots initially hired Greg Schiano to take over the defense, but he abruptly resigned in March to spend more time with his family.Belichick wears many hats for the Patriots, also serving as the team's de facto general manager.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

A Florida judge granted a motion by Robert Kraft's defense team to suppress the use of video evidence in the solicitation of prostitution case against the New England Patriots owner, according to Terry Spencer of the Associated Press.The judge ruled Monday that prosecutors cannot use video footage from the Orchids of Asia Spa because it was obtained illegally, ESPN's Adam Schefter added. Authorities allege that the spa was tied to a human trafficking ring, necessitating the installation of surveillance cameras.Judge Leonard Hanser said detectives did not do enough to protect the privacy of customers who didn't commit any crimes, according to Spencer.Kraft's attorneys are expected to file a motion to dismiss the case based on a lack of evidence, ESPN's T.J. Quinn reports.Kraft was among 25 men charged in February with soliciting prostitution at the spa in Jupiter, Fla. Kraft pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor charges and rejected a plea deal in favor of a jury trial.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Joe Flacco only has one goal for the upcoming season, and it doesn't involve his backup quarterback.The 34-year-old says his priority isn't developing rookie Drew Lock, whom the Denver Broncos selected in the second round of this year's draft."I've got so many things to worry about - I'm going out there and try to play the best football of my life," Flacco told reporters Monday, according to Ryan O'Halloran of the Denver Post. "I'm not worried about developing guys or any of that - I hope he does develop, but I don't look at it as my job. My job is to win football games."Flacco added the best person to help Lock develop is new offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello, who spent the past two seasons as the San Francisco 49ers' quarterbacks coach."Rich does such a good job in the meeting room, Drew is going to learn by listening to him talk and us getting reps on the field and seeing how we do it as a collective group of quarterbacks," Flacco said."I hope he does learn from me because that means we're slinging it around out there and we're having a lot of fun because he'll learn by watching us do it and watching us do it well," the signal-caller continued. "That's how he's going to learn the timing and all those things - see it on film, hear Rich talk about it with me and digest as much of that as possible."After selecting Lock with the No. 42 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, Broncos general manager John Elway reiterated Flacco's hold on the team's starting role was safe, adding Lock "has a lot left to work on."The Baltimore Ravens benched Flacco in favor of rookie first-rounder Lamar Jackson last season after the club went 4-5 through its first nine games.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Despite his preference to stay with the Minnesota Vikings, veteran tight end Kyle Rudolph acknowledged Monday that he could be traded in the near future."We're in a tough situation as a team," he told reporters, per the Star Tribune's Andrew Krammer. "You can't keep everybody, you can't pay everybody."The Vikings are pressed up against the salary cap and have spent weeks trying to create financial flexibility. As it stands, Minnesota doesn't have enough cap room to sign its 2019 class of draftees.One of those draftees, Irv Smith Jr., plays the same position as Rudolph. The selection of Smith in the second round fueled rumors that Rudolph, who's scheduled to earn $7.275 million in base salary in 2019, could be sent packing."My family, myself, we want to be here and we're going to do everything we can to be here," he said. "But that doesn't mean if the alternative happens and we do get traded - change happens."The Vikings have been unsuccessful in their attempts to restructure Rudolph's contract thus far. Despite a report that talks have stalled, the tight end said Monday that his agent and general manager Rick Spielman remain in negotiations.Regardless of how it plays out, Rudolph said he wants his situation resolved "sooner than later," according to Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press."I don't want to be dealing with this come OTAs, minicamp, training camp," he noted. "... The Vikings want clarity. I think we want clarity."Rudolph, who's spent his entire eight-year career in Minnesota, posted 64 receptions for 634 yards and four touchdowns last season.The Vikings begin OTAs on May 21.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

NFLers J.J. Watt, T.J. Watt, and Derek Watt are teaming up for a new competition reality series based on the classic playground game of tag.The brothers have been tapped to host "Ultimate Tag," which is set to premiere on FOX in 2020, according to Deadline's Peter White. The series will be produced by Znak and Co. and Fox Alternative Entertainment.Rob Wade, the president of alternative entertainment and specials at FOX, described the series as a "very strong and fun format" and a "very broad show" with plenty of co-viewing potential."I was looking at the acquisition of WWE and some of the sports programming we have and I believe that it sits closely to that audience and is an opportunity for families to sit around and watch that," Wade added.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.Gambling with your fantasy picks can be stressful, but it can also be exhilarating. If you're willing to take some chances, here are the players who could deliver league-winning performances in 2019 - as long as they don't sink your team first.Average draft position (ADP) data courtesy of Fantasy Football Calculator and is based on 12-team leagues with standard scoring.More from this series

Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.theScore staff took part in a 10-team, 12-round mock to provide a glimpse of what your drafts could look like and give some insight on what to watch for in each round.This is a standard (non-PPR) scoring league with the following roster spots: QB, RB, RB, WR, WR, WR, TE, FLEX, BN, BN, BN, BN. We left off defenses and kickers, as they normally get selected in the final two rounds.Draft participants: Justin Boone, David P. Woods, Jack Browne, Mike Alessandrini, Dan Levine, Caitlyn Holroyd, Gino Bottero, Taylor Rohaly, Michael McClymont, Dan Wilkins.Round 1PickPlayerOwner1Ezekiel Elliott (RB1)Woods2Melvin Gordon (RB2)Browne3Saquon Barkley (RB3)Alessandrini4Christian McCaffrey (RB4)Levine5Alvin Kamara (RB5)Boone6DeAndre Hopkins (WR1)Holroyd7Todd Gurley (RB6)Bottero8Nick Chubb (RB7)Rohaly9David Johnson (RB8)McClymont10Davante Adams (WR2)WilkinsRound 1: Gordon going off the board second overall is slightly surprising given his ADP (1.05), but he belongs in the conversation as one of the top fantasy backs. He finished the 2018 season with the sixth-most fantasy points among RBs, despite missing four contests due to injury. On a per-game basis, Gordon averaged 18.8 points, second only to Gurley ... Speaking of Gurley, concerns about his knee injury have caused him to slide into the late first and sometimes early second round. Even with his touches expected to be scaled back, Gurley has significant upside in the Rams' offense and remains an RB1 in fantasy. He's one of my risky picks worth gambling on in 2019.Round 2PickPlayerOwner11Odell Beckham Jr. (WR3)Wilkins12Julio Jones (WR4)McClymont13Michael Thomas (WR5)Rohaly14James Conner (RB9)Bottero15Le'Veon Bell (RB10)Holroyd16Joe Mixon (RB11)Boone17JuJu Smith-Schuster (WR6)Levine18Amari Cooper (WR7)Alessandrini19Marlon Mack (RB12)Browne20Dalvin Cook (RB13)WoodsRound 2: The second round is loaded with high-end talent this year. Every name in the table above has a legitimate shot to end up as the top fantasy player at their position ... Though Bell's move to New York scared owners enough for him to fall in this draft, he sneaks into the first round of most mocks I've done this season ... Mack and Cook closed out 2018 strong in offenses that are committing to the run. Both backs are primed to make a fantasy leap heading into their third year in the NFL and are excellent selections at the end of the second round.Round 3PickPlayerOwner21Travis Kelce (TE1)Woods22A.J. Green (WR8)Browne23Antonio Brown (WR9)Alessandrini24George Kittle (TE2)Levine25Mike Evans (WR10)Boone26Sony Michel (RB14)Holroyd27Aaron Jones (RB15)Bottero28Zach Ertz (TE3)Rohaly29Keenan Allen (WR11)McClymont30T.Y. Hilton (WR12)WilkinsRound 3: You could make a solid argument that Kelce deserves to be a borderline first-round pick in 2019, given the star tight end's elite production and Tyreek Hill's uncertain future with the Chiefs. Kelce posted three straight 1,000-yard seasons at a position where owners struggle to find consistent fantasy stats beyond the top three, who were all drafted in our top 30 ... Brown's drop to the third round is a stunning development. For all his off-field, trade-inducing antics, Brown is coming off a 104-catch, 1,297-yard, 15-touchdown campaign - his sixth consecutive season with over 100 receptions. At 30 years old, he's still in the mix as the best receiver in the game.Round 4PickPlayerOwner31Josh Jacobs (RB16)Wilkins32Chris Carson (RB17)McClymont33Robert Woods (WR13)Rohaly34Stefon Diggs (WR14)Bottero35Damien Williams (RB18)Holroyd36Mark Ingram (RB19)Boone37Adam Thielen (WR15)Levine38Derrick Henry (RB20)Alessandrini39Tyler Lockett (WR16)Browne40Leonard Fournette (RB21)WoodsRound 4: Jacobs is the first rookie taken, which should be the case in all drafts. David Montgomery and Miles Sanders won't be far behind, but Jacobs has the clearest path to a massive workload ... Carson is an underrated selection in the fourth round after putting up low-end RB1 numbers from Week 3 to Week 17. He'll enter the year as the leader of a two-man committee in the Seahawks' run-heavy offense alongside sophomore Rashaad Penny, and the departure of Mike Davis will shift even more pass-catching work onto Carson's plate ... My rankings, specifically my lack of trust in Fournette, may have influenced this mock. Most leagues will have at least one owner willing to select him in the first three rounds.Round 5PickPlayerOwner41Kerryon Johnson (RB22)Woods42Derrius Guice (RB23)Browne43Patrick Mahomes (QB1)Alessandrini44Devonta Freeman (RB24)Levine45Brandin Cooks (WR17)Boone46Julian Edelman (WR18)Holroyd47Phillip Lindsay (RB25)Bottero48David Montgomery (RB26)Rohaly49O.J. Howard (TE4)McClymont50Kenny Golladay (WR19)WilkinsRound 5: Mahomes' ADP has him going in the second round, but our drafters weren't seduced into taking him that early. With some natural regression coming after a 50-touchdown season, as well as the aforementioned Hill situation, Mahomes is a little closer to the pack than some might realize. Quarterback is far too deep a fantasy position to warrant investing a high pick, so the fifth round seems appropriate ... Freeman could be a major steal at this point. With Tevin Coleman gone, Freeman has a chance to once again be the unchallenged alpha dog in the Falcons' backfield while ceding a handful of touches to Ito Smith ... Howard getting scooped up here was the first of many tight ends I'd regretfully miss out on.Round 6PickPlayerOwner51Tevin Coleman (RB27)Wilkins52Allen Robinson (WR20)McClymont53Lamar Miller (WR28)Rohaly54Chris Godwin (WR21)Bottero55Alshon Jeffery (WR22)Holroyd56Miles Sanders (RB29)Boone57Cooper Kupp (WR23)Levine58Sammy Watkins (WR24)Alessandrini59Calvin Ridley (WR25)Browne60D.J. Moore (WR26)WoodsRound 6: No one wants to draft Miller, but after the Texans chose not to address the position in free agency or the draft, he continues to be a potential fantasy RB2 in a very potent offense ... Watkins will force fantasy owners into a tough decision. He offers league-winning upside if Hill is suspended or released, but comes with a troubling injury history that's held his career back. In the sixth round, he's well worth the risk ... Moore was one of my breakout candidates for 2019 and is an ideal upside pick in this range.Round 7PickPlayerOwner61N'Keal Harry (WR27)Woods62Andrew Luck (QB2)Browne63Kenyan Drake (RB30)Alessandrini64Mike Williams (WR28)Levine65Robby Anderson (WR29)Boone66Deshaun Watson (QB3)Holroyd67Hunter Henry (TE5)Bottero68Jerick McKinnon (RB31)Rohaly69Rashaad Penny (RB32)McClymont70Evan Engram (TE6)WilkinsRound 7: Patriots first-round rookie wideout Harry is an intriguing talent on a team that desperately needs help in the receiving corps. Even so, it's a bold call to take him over receivers we've already seen produce at the next level like Williams and Anderson, who go a few picks later ... Drake is an outstanding value here. If he's unleashed by the new coaching staff in Miami, Drake could improve on his RB2 numbers from a year ago ... With Henry and Engram finding homes this round, the crop of impact fantasy tight ends is drying up.Round 8PickPlayerOwner71Latavius Murray (RB33)Wilkins72Aaron Rodgers (QB4)McClymont73Baker Mayfield (QB5)Rohaly74Tyler Boyd (WR30)Bottero75Tarik Cohen (RB34)Holroyd76Dante Pettis (WR31)Boone77Corey Davis (WR32)Levine78Golden Tate (WR33)Alessandrini79Courtland Sutton (WR34)Browne80Christian Kirk (WR35)WoodsRound 8: Even as someone who normally waits on quarterbacks, Rodgers and Mayfield in the eighth would have been hard to pass up ... Cohen is a dynamic weapon in Matt Nagy's offense, but the arrival of Montgomery as a potential three-down option and Davis as an overqualified backup crowds the Bears' backfield and could threaten Cohen's volume ... Pettis was another name on my breakout list and settles in as a high-ceiling fourth receiver on my roster.Round 9PickPlayerOwner81Will Fuller (WR36)Woods82Tyreek Hill (WR37)Browne83Jared Cook (TE7)Alessandrini84James White (RB35)Levine85Carson Wentz (QB6)Boone86David Njoku (TE8)Holroyd87Marvin Jones (WR38)Bottero88Robert Foster (WR39)Rohaly89Jordan Howard (RB36)McClymont90Royce Freeman (RB37)WilkinsRound 9: Until we get a decision from the league on Hill, I've kept him out of my re-draft rankings. Someone will be open to drafting him in the later rounds, but it won't be me ... My tight end gambit backfires as I come two picks short of getting Cook. While there are still tight ends left that I'm interested in, my confidence level drops after the top seven ... With only a few rounds left, I decided to reach a bit on Wentz to lock up my favorite fantasy quarterback outside the top five. Wentz is surrounded by talent and expected to enter the season fully healthy for the first time since 2017.Round 10PickPlayerOwner91Peyton Barber (RB38)Wilkins92Curtis Samuel (WR40)McClymont93LeSean McCoy (RB39)Rohaly94Sterling Shepard (WR41)Bottero95John Brown (WR42)Holroyd96Geronimo Allison (WR43)Boone97Russell Wilson (QB7)Levine98Jarvis Landry (WR44)Alessandrini99Vance McDonald (TE9)Browne100Drew Brees (QB8)WoodsRound 10: Upside should be your main focus in the late rounds ... Barber was one of the biggest winners during the NFL draft. The Bucs didn't select a replacement, leaving him to battle it out with 2018 bust Ronald Jones. Barber may lack elite skills, but he's a volume-dependent back who's about to get a huge opportunity ... This round was littered with WR value. Samuel, Brown, and Allison will be on a lot of my teams this year, while Landry and Shepard are great investments this deep in the draft.Round 11PickPlayerOwner101Eric Ebron (TE10)Woods102Kareem Hunt (RB40)Browne103D.K. Metcalf (WR45)Alessandrini104Dede Westbrook (WR46)Levine105Justice Hill (RB41)Boone106Austin Ekeler (RB42)Holroyd107Cam Newton (QB9)Bottero108Keke Coutee (WR47)Rohaly109Mecole Hardman (WR48)McClymont110Anthony Miller (WR49)WilkinsRound 11: Team Woods, which was set at tight end with Kelce, couldn't pass up the value of Ebron in the 11th, robbing me of a late-round steal at a position of need. Fortunately, this is a 10-team league and many options will be available early in the year on the waiver wire. The takeaway to remember is the bigger the league, the more aggressive you should be in securing a quality tight end earlier in the draft ... Metcalf and Hardman carry big-play upside but could struggle with consistency in their rookie seasons. They're perfect additions to your fantasy bench where you can control their rights while monitoring their early-season performances.Round 12PickPlayerOwner111Kyler Murray (QB10)Wilkins112Jaylen Samuels (RB43)McClymont113Nyheim Hines (RB44)Rohaly114Jamaal Williams (RB45)Bottero115Kenny Stills (WR50)Holroyd116Trey Burton (TE11)Boone117Darrell Henderson (RB46)Levine118Dion Lewis (RB47)Alessandrini119Carlos Hyde (RB48)Browne120Lamar Jackson (QB11)WoodsRound 12: Murray as the 10th quarterback might shock a few owners, but his rushing ability gives him a chance to be an immediate fantasy starter. And as I mentioned regarding tight ends, a 10-team league will have plenty of options on the waiver wire, especially at quarterback ... Take note of the running backs selected in this round. Samuels, Williams, Henderson, Lewis, and Hyde will lead you to a fantasy title if the starter gets injured on their teams ... Burton will enter the season with a very weak hold on the starting spot in my lineup. I'll be watching to see if veterans like Delanie Walker and Jordan Reed are healthy; if Austin Hooper, Chris Herndon, or Mark Andrews can build on their recent success; and if rookies T.J. Hockenson or Noah Fant can assert themselves in Year 1.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Seattle Seahawks are expected to sign quarterback Geno Smith, a source told ESPN's Jordan Raanan.Smith would likely slot in as Russell Wilson's backup after spending last season with the Los Angeles Chargers. The Seahawks would be his fourth team in four years.The 28-year-old Smith was a second-round pick of the New York Jets in 2013 and spent four up-and-down seasons with the club. He later joined the New York Giants in 2017 and famously ended Eli Manning's lengthy starting streak by getting the nod late in the regular season.Overall, Smith has started just two games since 2015. He appeared in five contests with the Chargers last year, throwing only four combined passes.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Warning: This post contains minor spoilers from Season 8 of HBO's "Game of Thrones."Aaron Rodgers' scene in "Game of Thrones" was as quick as his ability to improvise on a broken play.The Green Bay Packers quarterback made a cameo in Sunday's penultimate episode of the hit series. Though it was initially rumored he was a Lannister soldier, an eagle-eyed viewer spotted a man resembling Rodgers attempting to escape dragon fire in King's Landing.

Just days after he was released by the Seattle Seahawks with a failed physical designation, Doug Baldwin appears to have retired from the NFL.The 30-year-old wide receiver posted a letter to his younger self in a series of tweets Sunday night and ended the lengthy thread with a peace sign emoji and a "Game of Thrones" reference that seemed to indicate the end of his playing career.

Dwayne Haskins may have been the Washington Redskins' first pick in last month's draft, but he won't be guaranteed the team's starting quarterback job in 2019.Speaking to reporters following Saturday's rookie minicamp, head coach Jay Gruden stressed his lead passer will be driven by an open competition."Yeah, for sure. We have to have that," Gruden said, according to Pro Football Talk's Charean Williams. "I mean Case (Keenum) coming off of the most experience is great. Colt (McCoy) has the most experience with this terminology in this system, and Dwayne was the 15th pick in the draft. We'll see what happens."Despite participating in just two minicamp practices with his new club, the rookie quarterback has left a strong impression on his head coach."We're at the very bare minimum right now but very impressed by his skill set, for sure," Gruden said, according to NFL.com's Grant Gordon. "(Haskins) can really spin it. He's just a big, solid, fundamentally sound guy. He's just a big presence in there and the ball just jumps off his hand. He also has the ability to speed it up and he has great touch, as well, for some of the short balls."Haskins, for his part, understands the expectations placed on him but is intent on putting his team and coaching staff first."I'll be ready for whatever the coaches want for me, whether that's starting right away or next year or during the season," Haskins said. "I'm just going to prepare like I'm the starter, and that's with me in the weight room, me in the meeting rooms, me with the younger guys, me with the older guys. Every opportunity for me is an opportunity for me to showcase that I'm the guy."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Miami Dolphins signed Mark Walton on Sunday, the team announced, even while the running back potentially faces league discipline.Walton, who received a tryout at rookie minicamp, was the Cincinnati Bengals' fourth-round pick in 2018, but the team waived him last month after the 21-year-old was arrested three times in 2019.Walton is facing felony charges of carrying a concealed weapon, marijuana possession, and reckless driving following a high-speed car chase in March that ended with him vanishing after being shot with a stun gun. He has yet to publicly address the charges.Dolphins head coach Brian Flores wanted to see how the ball carrier fits on his squad while legal proceedings play out."Obviously, (Walton is a) talented player," Flores told reporters on Saturday, according to Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald. "We wanted to definitely take a look at him, see if he was a fit for us, you know, on the field, off the field. And I think he's done a good job in the one day he's been here."Walton could compete for a roster spot in training camp behind Kenyan Drake and Kalen Ballage in Miami's backfield if he avoids discipline from the NFL.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Denver Broncos do not intend to trade disgruntled cornerback Chris Harris Jr., a source told 9 News' Mike Klis.One NFL team expressed interest in acquiring Harris prior to last month's draft but backed off, Klis reports.The 29-year-old has missed the first six weeks of Denver's offseason program in hopes of obtaining a new contract.Harris' agent recently met with Broncos general manager John Elway, reiterating his client's request of at least $15 million in average annual value. He's currently set to enter the final year of his contract with a base salary of $7.8 million.Elway and Harris' agent are scheduled to meet again this week, at which point the GM is expected to submit a counteroffer.The veteran defender has been one of the league's best cornerbacks in recent years and made his fourth Pro Bowl last season. This offseason, the Broncos signed defensive backs Kareem Jackson and Bryce Callahan to deals averaging $11 million and $7 million annually, respectively.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

After covering the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds and bets to consider, we now focus our attention to the defensive side of the ball. Here are the odds for the 2019 season:Player OddsDE Nick Bosa6-1DE Josh Allen7-1LB Devin White8-1DT Quinnen Williams8-1LB Devin Bush10-1DT Ed Oliver12-1DE Montez Sweat12-1DE Brian Burns16-1DE Clelin Ferrell16-1DE Rashan Gary20-1CB Byron Murphy30-1LB Chase Winovich30-1CB DeAndre Baker30-1CB Greedy Williams30-1S Rock Ya-Sin30-1DT Christian Wilkins35-1S Darnell Savage40-1DT Dexter Lawrence40-1DT Jerry Tillery40-1CB Joejuan Williams40-1S Jonathan Abram40-1DE L.J. Collier40-1CB Sean Bunting40-1DE Jachai Polite50-1S Juan Thornhill50-1CB Trayvon Mullen50-1DE Ben Banogu60-1DE Jeffery Simmons60-1CB Justin Layne60-1S Nasir Adderley60-1S Taylor Rapp60-1DE Dre'Mont Jones75-1DE Oshane Ximines75-1What history tells usWhile the Offensive Rookie of the Year has been divided among the various skill positions, the defensive award has been front-seven heavy. In the last 20 years, honors were handed out to 12 linebackers, six linemen, and only two cornerbacks; the last safety to win the award did so in 1990.The downfall for defensive backs is the volatility. A cornerback or safety could go an entire season without giving up a single yard, but they need the flashy statistics - interceptions, tackles, pass breakups, and touchdowns - to swoon the media. Interceptions are unpredictable, whereas sacks are more easy to project, which means it's easier to start in the trenches and work your way back for this type of market.Bets to considerNick Bosa (6-1)Consider us all-in on Bosa for Rookie of the Year. In a 2019 draft class rife with elite pass-rushers, the Ohio State product is in a tier of his own. He's an every-down juggernaut who should make an immediate impact with the 49ers.Devin White (8-1)White was the captain of the LSU defense and should serve as the pulse of the Buccaneers' unit sooner rather than later. He's the prototypical modern-day NFL linebacker, as he can cover a ton of ground and, as Pro Football Focus noted, should be blitzing regularly in Todd Bowles' scheme. White will fill the stat sheet in a rebuilding Tampa Bay defense.Brian Burns (16-1)Burns felt like a steal when he went off the board at No. 16 to the Panthers. Racking up 10 sacks in his final season at Florida State, the decorated edge rusher brings some intriguing traits to a Carolina defense that ranked 27th in sacks last season. Burns should see immediate playing time and has the tools to put up big numbers in his first season.Byron Murphy (30-1)We're going against conventional wisdom here and suggesting a cornerback. It's nearly impossible to ignore the situation Murphy will be in with the Cardinals. Playing opposite star cornerback Patrick Peterson, the rookie figures to be targeted early and often. It remains to be seen how quickly the former Washington standout can adjust to the pros, but Murphy should have every opportunity to make big plays.Alex Kolodziej is theScore's betting writer. He's a graduate of Eastern Illinois who has been involved in the sports betting industry for 11 years. He can quote every line from "Rounders" and appreciates franchises that regularly wear alternate jerseys. Find him on Twitter @AlexKoIodziej.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Despite trading for former top-10 pick Josh Rosen during the draft, the Miami Dolphins don't appear to be handing him the starting quarterback job.Rosen will compete with Ryan Fitzpatrick to start Week 1, and new head coach Brian Flores would have no issue with the 14-year veteran winning the battle in camp."If (Fitzpatrick) wins the competition, absolutely I'm good with that," Flores told reporters, according to Safid Deen of the Sun Sentinel. "I think that would be what's best for the team and best for the Miami Dolphins."That would be the same at all positions. We're going to play the players we feel that are going to win us football games."Rosen was shipped to Miami from the Arizona Cardinals for a second-round pick and a 2020 fifth-rounder. He spent just one season in the desert before Arizona ditched its plan to build around him long term.Though the young passer has spent little time with his new club, the first-year head coach is impressed with what he's seen so far."He's very bright," Flores said of Rosen. "He's really studying the information and trying to get it all down as quickly as he can."Josh, being here for a few weeks, I think he's done well. But there's such a long way to go."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Pittsburgh Steelers likely have high expectations for Devin Bush after they traded up to draft him, but the rookie linebacker has set even loftier goals for himself in Year 1."I just wanted to be vocal the best I could and trust what I see, whether I was right or wrong," Bush told reporters after his first minicamp practice, according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "I know concepts already, I just got to learn the language - different things they call, different things they speak. I just got to get familiar with the playbook, get familiar with the language and get confident in my play-calling."Bush was a key piece to Michigan's stout defense during the last two seasons and is already making a positive impression on his Steelers teammates."He's a great leader, very vocal," third-round cornerback Justin Layne said. "He's going to be good. I can tell. You can tell. He was calling the right defenses and everything. He knows what's going on."Pittsburgh moved up 10 spots on draft night to select Bush, which gives the first-year defender extra motivation to succeed.When asked what he wants to prove to his new team, he said, "Why I belong here, why I belong in NFL, that I'm going to play here for a long time."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It's safe to say Quinnen Williams is enjoying the early portions of his NFL career.The rookie defensive tackle wrapped up his first rookie orientation on Friday and explained the excitement he felt when meeting his New York Jets teammates."I was like a little fan at first... I didn't even know I was gonna start." Williams told reporters, according to NFL.com's Grant Gordon. "So to be in this position right now, I'm like bro, that's crazy. I met Le'Veon Bell yesterday. I'm like, 'Whoa, that's Le'Veon Bell, the No. 1 running back in the NFL.' It's just crazy."I know I'm one of the people, too, but I don't really look at it like that. I met Sam Darnold, that's crazy. Jamal Adams, I've got Jamal Adams on my (Madden NFL) ultimate team. It's crazy."Williams - the No. 3 overall pick in April's draft - is quickly becoming a fan favorite in New York. The former Alabama star admitted he's looking forward to tracking down the NFL's top quarterbacks."It's crazy because Tom Brady started playing in the NFL before I was born," Williams said. "To sack him would be amazing."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.