News, Notes & Rumors Week 3 of the preseason
News
Later this week I will post the AFC and NFC projections for the league.
When asked which team might be a surprising team, Chris Mortensen of ESPN suggested the Browns will “make it very interesting in the AFC North.” He mentioned the improvement of QB Brandon Weeden in the new offense and the additions on the defensive line. Needless to say that was before the Browns choked at Indy.
The Steelers traded to get RB Felix Jones from the Eagles. Steelers’ 2nd round pick RB Le’Veon Bell has a lisfranc injury in his foot. It is not a good idea to draft a back that has carried the ball as much as Bell did at Michigan State. His injury could not have been a surprise. Look for Jones to be a significant factor this year for the Steelers but the running game will struggle.
“DANGER—DANGER” The first team of the Pats turned the ball over on 4 of their first 5 possessions against the Lions Friday night. QB Tom Brady has been harassed consistently in the first 3 preseason games. Brady looked disgusted with the play of his team. Those are not good signs for the Pats. The … Read more at FryingPanSports