#football-receivers

#football-receivers

Browner was selected as a first time All-Pro three times and to six consecutive Pro Bowls in nine seasons for the Vikings. He had 37 interceptions, returning three for touchdowns, and 17 forced fumbles in 138 games for the franchise.

Mansoor Delane was clocked running a 4.37 and 4.39 by two scouts in attendance, while Adam Schefter reported a 4.35. A 4.35 in the 40-yard dash for Mansoor Delane at LSU's pro day.

A 2022 fifth-round pick by the Commanders, Howell made his first career NFL start against the Cowboys during the regular season finale of his rookie campaign. That next season, the North Carolina ended up being a full-time starter for Washington. He went 4-13 in his 17 starts, completing 63.4 percent of his passes for 3,946 yards, 21 touchdowns, and a league-leading 21 interceptions.

The NFL combine is an information-gathering event. General managers, coaches, scouts, and all sorts of people involved with football operations gather in Indianapolis to learn as much as they can so that they are prepared for the upcoming NFL draft.

It was 67 degrees and sunny at kickoff inside Levi's Stadium. The light hit the hills just right and bathed the crowd in that specific, golden California glow that usually costs extra. Yes, it was an incredible ego boost for a region that deserved one. A reminder that this is still an elite place to live - there aren't many places on earth that can host the world's biggest party in a light jacket without breaking a sweat, after all.

"I don't think about it too much because it's an individual accolade, and I know this is a team sport. I just know that it [would] help my case a little bit. I always wanted that, though," Diggs told reporters this week when asked about his desire to become a Hall of Famer. "I'm never gonna shun or run away from wanting to be a Hall of Famer or wanting to be a guy that played this game and be respected, so I don't run from that. But I know this would help your case a little bit."

This year's class will be revealed Thursday night at NFL Honors, even though it was selected Jan. 13 by the 50-member voting committee. Craig's 32-year wait is increasingly expected to end. A Seniors finalist, he seemingly should emerge after ESPN reported first-ballot snubs of Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft, the former New England Patriots power duo who were coach and owner finalists in the same voting quadrant.

Tate is a big, quarterback-friendly target who wins with polish and ball skills more than gimmicks. He tracks the ball cleanly, extends his arms to pluck it away from his frame, and plays above the rim on contested throws, plus he's a savvy route runner who uses tempo and body position to create space.

There is another drop in that bucket. The Cowboys have another alternate headed to San Francisco. CeeDee Lamb has been added to the Pro Bowl and as the mothership's Nick Eatman notes it is his fifth straight season reaching the NFL's All-Star game. The subject of the Pro Bowl and the legitimacy of being named an alternate has been under fire as of late, but obviously CeeDee Lamb is an incredible player.

The spectacular one-handed catch looked like the kind of play that could only be made with sudden adjustment. A reaction with no thought or practice required. But that's not how it went down for Rams star receiver Puka Nacua. Nacua's fourth-down touchdown catch against the Arizona Cardinals in the regular-season season finale had its roots in a conversation with quarterback Matthew Stafford.

"From our era, I love playing with Pat Chung. And when I talk to those guys, when I watch those guys, there's a joy that me and Pat developed over being in New England," McCourty said. "These guys came in as playing together in college, and now you're in the NFL together, you can see how much joy they have playing with each other. I think that helps you play that position, because you guys have got to be on the same page."

The First Thing You Need to Know: This Dude Lives in the Box Quincy Williams is not a coverage linebacker, and he never has been. He will not be floating around in space trying to run with slot receivers or carry tight ends down the seams. When you look at the snap data, it's not even debatable. He spent hundreds of snaps in the box, very few on the edge, only a handful in the slot, and almost none on the outside.

Running back is where people might think Dallas spends, but as true fans, we know better. Over five years, the Cowboys spent about $13 million at the position, and that includes returns, depth backs, and one-year flyers. Ezekiel Elliot, Ronald Jones, Corey Clement, Rico Dowdle, and Javonte Williams. None of these deals were meant to define the offense, they were meant to fill touches.

It's up to Stidham to be this year's Jeff Hostetler (New York Giants, Super Bowl XXV) or Nick Foles (Philadelphia Eagles, Super Bowl LII) and in so doing he'd bring a quartet of 49ers along for the ride. I'll admit to being a skeptic when Denver dropped big money on safety Talanoa Hufanga (three years, maximum of $45 million) and Dre Greenlaw (three years, maximum of $31.5 million).