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Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Bills Running Back Duo Given Top Ranking By Analyst
Bills Running Back Duo Given Top Ranking By Analyst originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Buffalo Bills know what they have in James Cook. In that regard ... Whether he shows up or not for offseason workouts is irrelevant, as 1,000-yard running backs are hard to come by. Advertisement Meanwhile ... A lesser-known talent in Buffalo's backfield happens to be 2024 fourth-round pick Ray Davis. The Kentucky product is coming off a season in which he recorded over 450 yards rushing and 189 yards receiving. While those numbers aren't exactly eye-popping, they do show that Buffalo's duo has the potential to be one of the better ones in the NFL. Bleacher Report writer Moe Moton agrees. He ranked the top 10 running back duos in the NFL. Cook and Davis made the list at No. 8 thanks in part to Davis' potential. "James Cook and Ray Davis come in front of the Pittsburgh Steelers tandem because both running backs have NFL production," Moton said. "The former has earned Pro Bowl nods in consecutive years, and the latter racked up the third-most rushing yards (442) among rookie running backs last year." Advertisement Of course, this list goes by the wayside if Cook sits out beyond training camp and into the regular season. He led the league in rushing touchdowns last year and is looking for a contract that pays him over $15 million. Buffalo doesn't want to spent at that level ... so for now, and if the holdout continues, it will only put more pressure on Davis as a prospect. Oh, and it would sort of ruin the idea of Buffalo boasting a top running back duo. Related: 'Big Game Gabe' Davis Gets Visit As Bills Ex Seeks Contract With Saints Related: Bills' Rumored Target Released By Packers This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Washington Worry As Regression Predicted For Commanders?
How can the Washington Commanders possibly do better than their historic turnaround from last season? After winning just four games in 2023, the Commanders saw a nine-win jump in the regular season and reached the Conference Title Game for the first time in 30 years behind a new owner, general manager, head coach, and quarterback. Advertisement Sustaining success is a new thing for the franchise, though. And it's why one reporter believes a natural regression is coming for the Commanders. Bleacher Report writer Moe Moton believes the team will finish 10-7 in 2025 due to the team's tougher schedule, and holes along the defensive line. "While the Commanders offense looks better than last year's group on paper, the club will struggle to match up against top offensive attacks with its lackluster pass-rushing unit," Moton wrote. "Washington lost its 2024 sack leader, Dante Fowler Jr., in free agency. The Commanders will need more than Dorance Armstrong Jr. and Deatrich Wise to collapse the pocket on the edges. "Frankie Luvu and Daron Payne must be active near the line of scrimmage on passing downs." Advertisement Should Washington worry? Washington possesses one of the oldest rosters in the league despite their young quarterback. They will be expected to at least make the playoffs this year as part of their growth as an organization. And while 10 wins is nothing to scoff at - especially compared to past years for the franchise - the Commanders still have a lot to prove under new management at this time. Related: Commanders' Harris Wins Championship After 164-Year Wait Related: Commanders Trade for Tyreek Proposed in Controversial Media Move
USA Today
25-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Rams impending free agent dubbed a potential 'steal' in 2025
The Los Angeles Rams don't have a lot of high-profile impending free agents this offseason. But that doesn't mean some of their best players won't get poached by other teams when the new league year begins on March 12. Between those and the rest of the NFL's impending free agents, Bleacher Report's Moe Moton believes Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson could be one of the biggest steals this offseason. Moton is not the first to think this, either, as other reports indicate Jackson could be 'underpriced' during free agency. Jackson is a quality starter who allowed just three sacks in 893 snaps, per Pro Football Focus, and proved to be one of the Rams' best linemen in 2025. The Rams could easily re-sign Jackson or even franchise tag him to keep him around for at least one year and/or push the extension negotiation window into July. There is no indication L.A. plans to do either with Jackson, though, leaving his future uncertain. There are a lot of offensive linemen who could fall to the Rams with the No. 26 first in the first round, as well as some other free agents the Rams could use their estimated $46 million in cap space on. Jackson will be coveted this offseason, and it will be telling what type of contract he signs whether the Rams believe he's a bargain, too expensive or at market value. There are other impending free agents to consider. Receivers like Demarcus Robinson and Tutu Atwell have been serviceable pass-catchers in Sean McVay's offense, while linebackers Troy Reeder and Christian Rozeboom could be inexpensive pieces to maintain continuity on defense. The Rams also need to make decisions on Cooper Kupp and Matthew Stafford soon, which will also dictate the team's roster construction plan this offseason.
