http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000...s-on-bench

Hey Jags fans I just moved to St. Augustine and I wanted to know how my boy Allen Robinson is doing? I have plenty of family living here for a while and the Jags are a team I like. My heart is in Philly but I'm sure to watch your games. Wanted to hear how much knowledge you guys have?

Outside of the Jags picks, which 1st or 2nd round rookie(s) will have the biggest impact for their teams?

And the first big move (if you want to call it big) of the NBA offseason happens today. Carmelo Anthony is opting out of the final year of his contract and will become a free agent.

 

http://espn.go.com/new-york/nba/story/_/...t-contract

With 2 new coaches starting their first year, and the other 2 relatively new, there is no reason to debate who the best ones are now. So, this will be an exercise in prognostication, but fun banter nonetheless.

 

If you want to rank them 1-4, that would be even more fun. I'll post mine later, but have at it.

Not that we are surprised.

 

http://members.jacksonville.com/sports/f...ner-circle

 

The below makes it sound like not much has changed with him.

 

Quote:At the Jaguars’ request, Marcedes Lewis intended to take Blackmon under his wing this offseason, but the veteran tight end was unable to make contact after Blackmon changed his cell phone number.

 

What concerns Lewis most is that Blackmon will take on the challenge of conquering his issues with minimal help, thinking he can do it alone.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/201.../#comments

 

Predicts once again that he will rush for 2,000 yards, it sounds like a broken record with him, even though he falls woefully short of that every time around the carousel. I think he fits perfectly in the locker room culture with the Jets, loud and delusional. 

Gus has praised former Miami WR Allen Hurns for stepping up in OTAs and minicamp while the top receivers were injured. He's been getting first team reps (even if by default).

 

Hurns has the size (6'3" 195 lbs) to be that big, physical receiver that the receiving corps has been lacking. Any Miami fans out there with insight on the kid? Other thoughts?

The plot thickens...

 

http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/...ttine-says

I expect Strong Safety John Cyprien will continue to improve this season, and with a little luck go to the Pro Bowl. 

 

His rookie stats were impressive;

 

104 Tackles, (87 solo), 1 Sack, 1 Interception (27 yards), 6 PD, and 2 forced fumbles!

 

The recent Free Agency Defensive End pickups from Seattle; Big Red Bryant and Chris Clemons might add more pressure on the QB allowing Cyprien to excel in performance combined with the training he is receiving in the off season.  I expect he will repeat and improve upon his performance of last season.


What are your thoughts?

 

 

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Bottom Line

One of the hardest-hitting safeties in the 2013 draft class, Cyprien offers enough range to be reliable in box coverage while displaying an aggressive mentality againt ball carriers and receivers. He plays smart, and that might be the most improtant trait when looking at safeties. However, despite it being unique, Cyprien doesn't have a very well known name ... yet.

-NFL.com draft profile

http://youtu.be/5kGeHlPTH10 College Highlight video

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