Seven takeaways from Friday at the combine

By Nick Shook | NFL.com
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Friday was the first day of workouts for offensive linemen, tight ends and special teamers, but as is often in the NFL, quarterback talk ruled the day.

St. Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher pushed his big pile of confidence chips into the center of the table, telling reporters that his team is “betting on” Sam Bradford. Quarterback guru George Whitfield told reporters the possibility of Marcus Mariota landing on the same roster as 2014 first-round selection Johnny Manziel in Cleveland was a “very real situation.”

And then there was Jameis Winston taking the podium and telling reporters he’s planning on winning the Super Bowl next season. As if the football world hadn’t already adjusted to Winston’s tendency to provide surprising sound bytes, this one ranks among the most eye-opening.

As the quarterback goes, so goes the team in the NFL — and apparently so goes the media portion of the combine. Here are our takeaways from Friday at the combine: Continue reading

Will Russell Wilson’s new deal be fully guaranteed?

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Russell Wilson has had more than two weeks to mull the pass that stole the Lombardi Trophy from his grasp.

He’s also had more than two weeks to consider his future with the Seattle Seahawks.

With the arrival of the offseason and the upcoming start to the new league year, the latter moves to the forefront of his team’s offseason checklist, and likely his as well. The time away offers a chance to secure a contract extension for the quarterback. Continue reading

Vikings claim tight end Brandon Bostick off waivers

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Brandon Bostick might not have hung onto the most important live ball of his career, but it didn’t take long for him to latch on with another team.

One month after dropping the onside kick that helped propel the Seattle Seahawks past the Green Bay Packers and into Super Bowl XLIX, Bostick has been claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Vikings, the team announced Wednesday. Continue reading