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Lamar Jackson update + latest on the franchise tag deadline ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ July 11, 2022 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Presented by: Walter Football [Supply](  Lamar [Lamar Jackson] Lamar Jackson put on 12-15 pounds of muscle, hopes to have a new deal before training camp Details: Jackson, who usually plays between 205 and 208 pounds, now weighs 220. He told reporters he feels “[better](” now than he did going into his MVP-winning season in 2019. 2021 Review: Jackson missed five games last season with an ankle injury. He completed 64.4% of his passes for 2,882 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. As a runner, he totaled 767 yards and 2 touchdowns on 133 attempts. - When he won the MVP in 2019, Jackson completed 66.1% of his passes for 3,127 yards, 36 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions. As a runner, he totaled 1,206 yards and 7 touchdowns on 176 attempts. Extension: Jackson, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract, said on Saturday that he is [hopeful]( an extension will get done before training camp begins on July 27. - Jackson also said that a potential training camp holdout is “not on my mind.” Image: @Lj_era8 Franchise [Mike Gesicki] Franchise Tag Update: No deals expected for Gesicki and Bates, some optimism surrounding Schultz and Brown Jr. Details: Dolphins TE Mike Gesicki and Bengals S Jessie Bates are not expected to reach long-term agreements by the July 15 deadline — which means they will have to play the 2022 season on the franchise tag. Optimism: There is [some optimism]( surrounding deals for Chiefs LT Orlando Brown Jr. and Cowboys TE Dalton Schultz. Gesicki: According to Mike Garafolo (NFL Network), the Dolphins have “not really engaged in contract negotiations” since Gesicki was tagged early in the offseason. The 6-6, 247-pounder is coming off a career year — 73 catches for 780 yards and 2 touchdowns. Bates: Multiple reports indicate that the Bengals are not interested in paying Bates his desired annual salary of at least $18 million. The former second-team All-Pro will have to play out the season on the franchise tag ($12.9 million). Schultz: Garafolo reports that the Cowboys and Schultz will “make another run” at hammering out an agreement before the deadline. An extension would likely resemble the one signed by David Njoku back in May — $56.75 million over four years. Schultz caught 78 passes for 808 yards and 8 touchdowns last season. Brown: Garafolo expects talks between the Chiefs and Browns to “heat up” this week. Brown (75.4 PFF grade) wants to be paid in the range of $22-23 million per season. Image: Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire Lance [Trey Lance] 49ers coach denies “arm fatigue” speculation concerning Trey Lance Details: Last week, Colin Cowherd and Mike Silver said the 49ers were attempting to “[rebuild](” Lance’s throwing motion due to concerns about arm fatigue. - Cowherd: “He gets arm fatigue. It's not an easy throw. He needs days off, and they're worried about his accuracy.” Denial: Lance did acknowledge making minor adjustments to his throwing motion back in June — but an unnamed [49ers coach]( told Ted Nguyen (The Athletic) that he’s “never heard anything about” arm fatigue. Rookie Review: Lance completed 57.7% of his passes for 603 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions over 6 game appearances (2 starts) last season. - The below-average completion percentage likely had more to do with an [index finger]( injury that affected Lance’s ability to grip the football. - The 22-year-old, who is now fully recovered from the injury, impressed beat reporters with his performance over the 49ers’ offseason program. Image: Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire Gabriel [Gabriel Davis] Gabriel Davis could “easily double his target” share in 2022 Details: The insight comes from Jack Ciely (The Athletic), who expects Davis to absorb a significant portion of the 184 targets [vacated]( by Cole Beasley and Emmanuel Sanders. Projection: Davis saw 63 targets last season, if that number doubles, he’ll be looking at a stat line of 71 receptions, 1098 yards, and 12 touchdowns. - Since entering the league in 2020, 18.6% of Davis’ receptions have resulted in a touchdown. WR1: Such production would put Davis in the WR1 fantasy football tier. BUF WR Depth: Davis figures to start opposite Stefon Diggs. Other Bills’ receivers include Jamison Crowder, Isaiah McKenzie, rookie fifth-rounder Khalil Shakar, and Jake Kumerow. Image: Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire Herbert [Justin Herbert] Justin Hebert had a 57% catchable pass rate when pressured last season Details: When Herbert wasn’t pressured, he had a clean pocket completion percentage of over 70%. Footwork: Herbert recently told reporters that he has focused on [improving]( his footwork this offseason — an adjustment that should result in greater accuracy when pressured. - Herbert: "Just being comfortable and moving. Small, quick movements and being able to get the ball out. I think that's been really helpful." O-Line: The Chargers upgraded the right guard position over the offseason, with the first-round selection of Zion Johnson, which should lead to a cleaner pocket. - Johnson [allowed]( just 1 sack and 2 hurries at Boston College last season. MVP? Herbert completed 65.9% of his passes for 5,014 yards, 38 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions in 2021 — and should see those numbers increase with improved footwork and protection. Image: Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire Booth [Andrew Booth] Vikings expect rookie CB Andrew Booth to be ready for training camp Details: Booth had core muscle surgery in March and did [not]( participate in the Vikings’ offseason program. - Minnesota selected him in the second round (42nd overall). Profile: Booth (6-0, 195) started 15 games over three seasons at Clemson. Opposing quarterbacks completed 61.7% of their passes for 326 yards and 2 touchdowns when [targeting]( him in coverage last season. - Booth also recorded 3 interceptions and 5 pass deflections. Brugler: Before the draft, Dane Brugler [wrote]( the following: “Overall, Booth’s tape has some volatility and he must mature his feel for spacing, but he has fluid athleticism, finds the football and disrupts the catch point, three important ingredients to playing the position at a high level. He has NFL starting traits (if he stays healthy) and projects best in a man-heavy scheme.” Role: Booth is expected to compete with Cam Dantzler (73.8 PFF grade) and Patrick Peterson (63.0 PFF grade) for a starting job. Minnesota allowed the fifth-most passing yards (252.9 per game) in the league last season. Image: Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire Stat of the Day [@NFL_Stats] [@NFL_Stats]( More News - [Duane Brown]( was arrested at LAX for possession of a concealed firearm Share SHARE LEGIT FOOTBALL WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS [CLICK TO SHARE]( Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up [here](. [Unsubscribe]( Copyright © 2022 Legit Football. All rights reserved. 710 Main Street South #572, Southbury CT 06488