Herbert, Jones, Okonkwo, Downs, Dotson, Wright

Justin Herbert injury update + Bengals may have gotten a steal in 4th round  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ May 08, 2022 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Run Your Pool](  Herbert [Justin Herbert] Justin Herbert is “getting closer to 75 percent” Details: Herbert, who underwent shoulder surgery in late January, has [not]( thrown a pass since the Chargers’ playoff loss to the Jaguars. - He said the surgery has a five- to six-month recovery process, which means he may not be fully recovered until training camp. Impact: The timeline is not ideal, as offensive coordinator Kellen Moore is implementing a brand-new scheme. - Herbert is unlikely to rush a return, given that he is in the middle of contract negotiations. More Reps: Easton Stick and rookie seventh-rounder Max Duggan will see increased reps for the time being. Image: Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire Jones [Charlie Jones] WR Charlie Jones named Bengals’ most impactful draft pick Details: Paul Dehner Jr. (The Athletic) thinks Jones will be the Bengals’ most [consequential]( draft pick as a rookie. Why? Dehner expects Jones, a fourth-round pick out of Purdue, to star on special teams and provide key depth as the team’s fourth receiver — behind Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd. - Jones will likely replace Boyd, who is entering a contract year, as the primary slot receiver in 2024. Receiving Talent: The 5-foot-11, 175-pounder led the nation in receptions (110), finished second in receiving yards (1,361), and fifth in receiving touchdowns (12) last season. - He also led the FBS in contested catches with 22. Special Teams Talent: Jones — who ran the 40-yard dash in an impressive 4.43 seconds — was the Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Year in 2021. He had two return touchdowns in college. Image: James Black/Icon Sportswire Okonkwo [Chig Okonkwo] Titans TE Chig Okonkwo expects to start Details: Okonkwo [told]( reporters that he anticipates “leading” the team’s tight end group this upcoming season. - The 2022 third-rounder flashed major upside in a rotational role as a rookie. 2022 Review: Okonkwo caught 32 of 46 targets (69.6%) for 450 yards and 3 touchdowns. He averaged an elite 14.1 yards per catch — which ranked first among all tight ends with at least 30 receptions. - The 6-foot-3, 238-pounder ran a 4.52 in the 40-yard dash last year — an excellent time for a tight end. Lots of Targets: Okonkwo should see a high volume of targets, as the Titans’ have one of the league’s worst wide receiver depth charts. Image: David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire Colts [Anthony Richardson] Anthony Richardson already showing chemistry with WR Josh Downs Details: Downs was described by The Athletic’s Zak Keefer as Richardson’s [favorite]( target during rookie minicamp. - The second round receiver displayed “crafty route running” and “sure hands” while working the middle of the field. Projection: Downs is expected to operate out of the slot as a rookie, with Michael Pittman Jr. and Alec Pierce starting on the outside. - The 5-foot-9, 171-pounder caught 94 passes for 1,029 yards and 11 touchdowns across 11 games for the North Carolina Tar Heels in 2022. Up and Down: Richardson, who was not an accurate passer in college, reportedly completed around half of his passes during team and individual drills. Image: Image: @Colts Dotson [Jahan Dotson] Jahan Dotson named a potential 2023 breakout Details: ESPN fantasy expert Tristan Cockcroft [identified]( Dotson as a potential breakout, noting that he finished his rookie year as a top-20 receiver in fantasy. Strong Finish: Over the final five games of the season, Dotson caught 21 passes for 344 yards (16.38 yards per catch) and 3 touchdowns. - That averages out to 4.2 catches, 68.8 yards, and 0.6 touchdowns per game. Major Role: Dotson figures to play a major role under new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, who will model elements of the Commanders’ scheme after the Chiefs’ high-flying offense. College Star: Dotson was a big-time playmaker at Penn State, catching 91 passes for 1,182 yards and 12 touchdowns over 12 games in 2021. Image: John Jones/Icon Sportswire Wright [Darnell Wright] Bears to start first-rounder Darnell Wright at right tackle Details: Bears OL coach Chris Morgan [confirmed]( that Wright will enter training camp as the Bears’ starting right tackle. - Chicago selected Wright (out of Tennessee) with the ninth overall pick. Profile: Wright (6-5, 333) allowed 0 sacks, 2 hits, and 6 hurries on 507 pass block snaps at right tackle last season. - Will Anderson — who went No. 2 to the Texans — said Wright was the best offensive tackle he faced in college. Left Tackle: Braxton Jones will start at left tackle. As a rookie last season, he earned a solid 75.4 PFF grade — despite getting penalized 12 times and allowing 7 sacks. Improvement Needed: The Bears allowed the fourth-most sacks (58) last season. Image: @ChicagoBears More News - [Colts]( released QB Nick Foles - [Jets]( "aren't close" to an extension for DT Quinnen Williams - [Commanders]( released C Chase Roullier (56.3 PFF grade) Together with Stathead Question of the Day Who led the NFL in rush yards after contact in 2022? - Derrick Henry - Saquon Barkley - Josh Jacobs - Nick Chubb Sign up for a monthly subscription and get your first month free, or use “[LEGIT20](” to save $20 off one year of Stathead Football. [See Answer]( 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