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Rookie receiver Taywan Taylor has "gained the trust of the quarterbacks" already, according to Jim Wyatt of TitansOnline.com.

Wyatt writes for the team's official site and has presumably been to all the practices open to the media. He writes that the rookie Taylor "looks like a perfect fit in the slot" and was consistent throughout the spring. The addition of Eric Decker might hurt his snap count, but he should get some good playing time as a rookie; although he likely won't have a lot of fantasy value yet.

Via: Tennessee Titans 7/5/17 - 12:02 PM ET

Free agent running back DeAngelo Williams says he's "definitely" playing football this season.

Williams was on Adam Schefter's podcast, "Know Them From Adam", and said this. The former Panther and Steeler wrestled for Impact Wrestling, where he face planted when trying to do a move off the top rope (he told Schefter he is now retired from wrestling). Now, Williams says he's waiting on a phone call from a team, and staying in shape while he waits. The veteran running back is 34-years-old and battled injuries last season, but he's just a year removed from a season of 1,200 total yards and 11 touchdowns while averaging 4.5 yards per carry. He'll likely get an opportunity with a team at some point during training camp.

Via: "Know Them From Adam" 7/5/17 - 10:25 AM ET

Donte Moncrief says he's in "the best shape" he's been in.

The Colts' big receiver dropped nine pounds from 223 to 214 and says he feels "better, faster, and lighter." Moncrief has never topped 800 yards through three seasons and has battled injuries, but he's been a touchdown machine at times and is entering the final year of his rookie deal. He reportedly made a bunch of plays during OTAs and minicamp with T.Y. Hilton sitting out, and new GM Chris Ballard said that Moncrief had an "outstanding, outstanding offseason" and has "great upside" for the team. Slimmer and in great shape, Moncrief could breakout for a 1,000-yard, double-digit touchdown season as he approaches free agency in 2018.

Via: Colts.com 7/5/17 - 12:13 PM ET

Mike Reiss of ESPN believes Mike Gillislee has a "big opportunity" to replace LeGarrette Blount.

The Patriots brought in Gillislee as a restricted free agent after he led running backs in yards per carry last season with Buffalo. While the team also brought in Rex Burkhead as an unrestricted free agent, Reiss is leaning towards Gillislee making a bigger impact for New England. Reiss notes that offseason training wasn't the "best showcase" for Gillislee, but looks forward to seeing him with the pads on. There's a chance none of the New England running backs deliver solid fantasy value in standard leagues this season, but Gillislee appears to be the most likely of the group to put up big numbers on the ground in 2017.

Via: ESPN 7/4/17 - 10:51 PM ET

Adam Schefter says he would be "hesitant" to draft Ezekiel Elliott in fantasy drafts if he "were drafting today."

Schefter was on SiriusXM Fantasy Radio and said this. The good news is we aren't drafting today. However, Schefter did make it seem as though a suspension could be coming for the Cowboys' star running back for the alleged domestic violence during his time in college at Ohio State, noting that some people in the league believe discipline could still happen. Schefter says it's been an "ongoing issue that's had no conclusion," which is why he'd be hesitant to draft Elliott if his fantasy draft was today. This should come to a solution before most fantasy drafts, however, and Zeke will be an easy first-round pick in all leagues.

7/3/17 - 02:17 PM ET

Jake Hamilton of buffalobills.com thinks LeSean McCoy could be in for a bigger workload this season.

McCoy had 284 touches last season and averaged a career-high 5.4 yards per carry, and Mike Gillislee is gone after he signed with the Patriots as a restricted free agent. Gillislee had 101 carries for 577 yards and eight touchdowns last season, and McCoy figures to pick up some of those carries. The soon-to-be 29-year-old running back says he still feels "young" and he says it's been hard for the defense to stick with him throughout the spring. As long as he's healthy, McCoy should be a workhorse and easily a top 5-10 RB this season.

Via: Buffalo Bills 7/3/17 - 09:58 AM ET

Hype continues to build for a DeVante Parker breakout.

Ryan Tannehill told Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald that "the growth he's had this offseason has been huge." The quarterback said the team is finally seeing Parker at his top speed and compared him to a Ferrari with four flat tires over his past two seasons (because of the foot and hamstring injuries Parker battled). Tannehill also shared that at the last offseason training session that Gase asked, "is it me, or is DeVante really fast?" There are other targets in the Dolphins offense, and Jay Ajayi will likely be the focus of it, but we could be looking at a real breakout season for Parker in 2017.

Via: Miami Herald 7/2/17 - 12:13 PM ET