FalconsIn2012 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 @Vandy Doing his best Nostradamus calling Gage as our standout for 2019 several months ago Bunting & Johnson were very solid mid round picks for Panthers/Bucs NFC SOUTH Atlanta Falcons WR Russell Gage The second-year wide receiver has received more practice reps at the X receiver spot this offseason with Julio Jones (foot) observing. Gage, a potential special-teams ace, looks comfortable running routes and has shown nice concentration on catches. "He can play more than one spot," coach Dan Quinn said. "He can now add into some of those roles as Julio's backup. He can play X and inside. He's got movement for a slot. ... Once you can learn more than one position, obviously the more opps you can [get] to go play." -- Vaughn McClure Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel Injuries have slowed him his first two seasons out of Ohio State, and the arrival of 2018 first-round pick DJ Moore has made Samuel an afterthought among the receivers. Not to mention he plays a lot of slot, where Christian McCaffrey often lines up. But Samuel is healthy, making moves and catches in practice that even he says he couldn't have a year ago. Now, as the No. 2 receiver, he has a solid chance to top the 54 catches he has combined for in his first two seasons. -- David Newton New Orleans Saints S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson The rookie fourth-round pick has made a quick impression this spring. Not only has he made a few flash plays in both rookie camp and OTAs, but the Saints clearly like his versatility as both a safety and slot corner in the nickel. The 5-foot-11, 210-pounder from Florida has mixed in at times with the first-string nickel defense -- and coach Sean Payton mentioned him as being in that mix for playing time with veteran nickel backs such as Patrick Robinsonand P.J. Williams. -- Mike Triplett Best of NFL Nation • Surprise offseason standout for all 32 teams • Haskins 'deserves a shot' to start • Gurley remains biggest question for Rams • Lamar Jackson: 'A star in the making' • Daniel Jones impresses, Eli still No. 1 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Bucs rookie DBs The Bucs used a second-round draft pick on cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting and third-round picks on cornerback Jamel Dean and safety Mike Edwards, and all three players have notched interceptions against first-teamers in workouts. These three are handling the transition from college to the pros very well. "I don't give a s--- if they're rookies, these guys can play. They're getting their hands on a lot of balls. They're doing things that veterans do, because they listen and they're smart," coach Bruce Arians said. The team actually feels that cornerback is now a position of depth, which it has not had in a very long time. "I don't worry about our young corners," Arians said. "Somebody asked me about Julio Jones -- well, they have to cover Mike Evans every day. That's a pretty good charge. If they can cover him a little bit, we'll be OK." -- Jenna Laine Washington Redskins CB Jimmy Moreland Moreland intercepted five passes during spring workouts and five more in mini camp, a result that stems from his instincts and knowing where to be and when. Moreland, a seventh-round pick in April, will be a player to watch this summer as a slot corner. He's quick and tough but will have to show he can handle all the responsibilities in the slot -- including playing the run. There's a lot to learn. For now he's someone who should make the roster and could develop into a solid starter at some point. But for a late-round pick from a smaller school (James Madison), he's off to a terrific start. -- John Keim Tim Mazetti 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTCrunkler Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Moreland will make the roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droopy1592 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Russell has been looking better and better. Maybe some knowledge passed down and a pro like Julio studying him from the sideline will help him get to the next level. ATLSlobberKnockers and FalconsIn2012 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike barn87987 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Everybody knows Bunting was my guy. I believe he is gonna be a really good CB in this league. FalconsIn2012 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconsIn2012 Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 16 minutes ago, ike barn87987 said: Everybody knows Bunting was my guy. I believe he is gonna be a really good CB in this league. Good call on him for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtldirtybird Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 8 hours ago, VTCrunkler said: Moreland will make the roster. roster? He might make a pro-bowl one day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmo_dlo Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Saints got a steal with Gardner-Johnson that late!! ATLSlobberKnockers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTCrunkler Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 7 hours ago, mtldirtybird said: roster? He might make a pro-bowl one day! now thats a bold prediction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffAtl Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 (edited) 17 hours ago, Falconsin2012 said: @Vandy Doing his best Nostradamus calling Gage as our standout for 2019 several months ago Bunting & Johnson were very solid mid round picks for Panthers/Bucs Be careful about reading too much into these very early assessments. The reporters need something to write about during this time, so we're going to get endless lists. Also, the article is titled "The SURPRISE offseason standout for all 32 teams", so it's going to contain a lot of names that probably won't even be on the squad next year. The typical accolade for these guys is "may be in the mix for playing time". Edited June 18, 2019 by JeffAtl FalconsIn2012 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFatboi Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 4 hours ago, JeffAtl said: Be careful about reading too much into these very early assessments. The reporters need something to write about during this time, so we're going to get endless lists. Also, the article is titled "The SURPRISE offseason standout for all 32 teams", so it's going to contain a lot of names that probably won't even be on the squad next year. The typical accolade for these guys is "may be in the mix for playing time". And you’re absolutely right. That’s usually the case. Only gage was good last year with limited opps. He’ll make the team for sure but I said before off season workouts started with the release of hall he’ll get more responsibility. Gage isn’t one of those shorts and no pads players. He’s good with the pads on too, which is when you separate the men from the boys. I don’t ever take ota’s literally and a good bit of mandatory as far as who’s good or not until the pads come on. Gage isn’t one of those no pads warriors. He’s actually a useful player. JeffAtl, Vandy and FalconsIn2012 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconsIn2012 Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 4 hours ago, JeffAtl said: Be careful about reading too much into these very early assessments. The reporters need something to write about during this time, so we're going to get endless lists. Also, the article is titled "The SURPRISE offseason standout for all 32 teams", so it's going to contain a lot of names that probably won't even be on the squad next year. The typical accolade for these guys is "may be in the mix for playing time". It’s just something to talk about. I do like Gage though JeffAtl and Vandy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterBateser Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 21 hours ago, ike barn87987 said: Everybody knows Bunting was my guy. I believe he is gonna be a really good CB in this league. See I was glad the Bucs got him because I think he sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterBateser Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 9 hours ago, dmo_dlo said: Saints got a steal with Gardner-Johnson that late!! No they didn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterBateser Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 14 hours ago, mtldirtybird said: roster? He might make a pro-bowl one day! Eh, I don't think he's that good tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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