From coaches to rookies to veterans, there were plenty of big-name NFL figures starting off in new spots. Who fared well and who didn’t?
Author: Mike Jones, USA TODAY
For Patriots’ young receivers, pressure is on to step up for Tom Brady
Entering his 20th season, Tom Brady is surrounded largely by inexperienced wide receivers, but his knowledge affords the Patriots to go this route.
As his Jaguars chapter begins, QB Nick Foles focuses on physical, spiritual health
New Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles uses devotionals, journaling and special coffee to cope with stress.
Kirk Cousins knows he needs to deliver after disappointing initial season with Vikings
Kirk Cousins faces a pivotal second season with the Vikings after 2018 ended with disappointment in Minnesota.
Opinion: Redskins top pick Dwayne Haskins seems to be plotting the right course
Washington last won a Super Bowl in 1991, and the team has reached the playoffs only six times since. Stability at quarterback has proved more scarce.
Opinion: Daniel Jones always will be judged harshly because of Giants’ draft reach
The perception persists that the Giants reached by selecting Duke quarterback Daniel Jones with the sixth overall pick of the NFL draft.
Opinion: Josh Rosen, Dolphins both win out in trade with Cardinals
Josh Rosen will get a chance to prove himself for a young team, while the Dolphins obtained a low-risk, high-reward option at quarterback.
Taken from his mother at 6, NFL draft prospect Kevin Wilkins provides strength for two families
Kevin Wilkins was taken from his mother when he was 6, but now the former Rutgers lineman setting an example for both of his families
Opinion: NFL and its ‘Legends’ hit the mark with investment in youth and high school football
Willie McGinest and Michael Robinson both are helping the NFL with its bid to improve instruction, technique and safety in youth football.
Opinion: Freddie Kitchens is unflappable in face of Browns’ mounting expectations
First-year coach Freddie Kitchens isn’t trying to temper expectations in Cleveland, where the Browns look to be rising after landing Odell Beckham Jr.