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Dolphins WR and TE ratings in Madden NFL 23

EA Sports released the first positional rankings

As we’re all collectively crossing the end of another long offseason in the coming weeks, football fans are looking forward to the newest installment of the Madden video game series.

We’ve seen some early looks of new Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel in the game, and it doesn’t look half bad. However, everyone knows the gameplay and the ratings are the aspects of the game that are much more important and frequently discussed.

On Monday, EA Sports, the publishers of the game, released the wide receivers and tight end ratings for Madden NFL 23, and the Dolphins have a top 10 player at each position.

Here’s a look at most of Miami’s wide receiver and tight end ratings for launch and how they compare to other players at the same position:

  • Tyreek Hill – 96 overall (No. 3 WR)
  • Mike Gesicki – 86 overall (No. 7 TE)
  • Jaylen Waddle – 84 overall (t-No. 27 WR)
  • Cedrick Wilson Jr. – 75 overall (t-No. 85 WR)
  • Preston Williams – 72 overall (t-No. 120 WR)
  • Lynn Bowden Jr. – 70 overall (t-No. 148 WR)
  • Adam Shaheen – 68 overall (t- No. 56 TE)
  • Durham Smythe – 68 overall (t- No. 56 TE)
  • Trent Sherfield – 68 overall (t-No. 190 WR)
  • Cody Core – 67 overall (t-No. 208 WR)
  • Hunter Long – 66 overall (t-No. 69 TE)
  • Erik Ezukanma – 66 overall (t-No. 223 WR)
  • River Cracraft – 65 overall (t-No. 241 WR)

There will be more ratings coming out before the game’s release on August 19.

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2022 Dolphins positional preview: Depth is a key difference at WR

More than one talented player could end up not making the roster.

The Miami Dolphins’ offseason is weeks away from coming to an end, as training camp is set to start at the end of July. From there, the team will be practicing on campus against each other and other teams before the start of the regular season.

This gives us some time to talk about the state of the roster before the first camp of the Mike McDaniel era begins. After discussing quarterbacks and running backs earlier in the week, today we’ll take a look at a wide receiver group that has certainly gotten a lot better since Miami last took the field.

Jalen McCleskey among multiple free agent receivers at Saints tryouts

The Saints tried out several free agent wide receivers, a kicker, and QB Clayton Thorson, a former Eagles draft pick, on Tuesday:

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It’s pretty obvious that the New Orleans Saints need improvement at wide receiver and place kicker, so it’s good to see them show some initiative in addressing those concerns. They brought in five free agents for tryouts on Tuesday — an off day for rostered players, when coaches and personnel scouts have time to evaluate them — and some might be more familiar than others. Here is who auditioned on Tuesday, Nov. 16:

Kenny Stills among latest Saints free agent tryouts

Kenny Stills, Marqise Lee among latest Saints free agent tryouts:

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Well that’s interesting. The New Orleans Saints reported a group of free agents in for tryouts on Monday’s update to the daily NFL transactions wire, and one of them is pretty familiar: wide receiver Kenny Stills. He was one of four wide receivers to work out for the team after it sent Tre’Quan Smith to injured reserve for at least three weeks.

That leaves a group of receivers on the 53-man roster that includes Marquez Callaway, Deonte Harris, Ty Montgomery, Lil’Jordan Humphrey, and Chris Hogan, with three more on the practice squad — Kevin White, Easop Winston Jr., and rookie draft pick Kawaan Baker.

Originally drafted by New Orleans out of Oklahoma, Stills found immediate success with the Saints until he was surprisingly traded to the Miami Dolphins in 2015, where he remained until he signed with the Houston Texans in 2019. After two years in Houston, he’s a free agent again, and could return where his career started. Stills has averaged 2.6 receptions and 41.4 receiving yards per game in the NFL.

But no one has been signed yet. Here’s the other players who worked out on Monday:

Giants release Cody Core, but ‘good chance’ he returns

The New York Giants have released WR Cody Core, but there’s a “good chance” he returns down the line.

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The New York Giants continued their push to clear salary cap space on Monday, restructuring the contract of tight end Levine Toiolo and also releasing wide receiver Cody Core.

Core missed the entire 2020 season after suffering a Achilles tendon in mid-August. He was later placed on injured reserve with a “fail physical” designation.

The 26-year-old Core originally signed with the Giants ahead of the 2019 season and went on to lead the team with eight special teams tackles (six solo) that year. He also caught three passes for 28 yards and two first downs — all of which came in a Week 2 loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Prior to his time with New York, Core spent three seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals, who selected him in the sixth-round of the 2016 NFL draft.

Core was slated to earn a salary of $2 million in 2021 to go along with a $500,000 roster bonus and a $50,000 workout bonus. With no dead cap on the books, Core’s release saves the Giants another $2 million in cap space.

However, Core’s time in East Rutherford may not be over. ESPN’s Jordan Raanan suggests that the wide receiver may return on a smaller deal somewhere down the line.

Following his release, Core expressed his gratitude for the Giants and their fans.

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Giants officially sign Graham Gano, place Cody Core on IR

The New York Giants have signed kicker Graham Gano and placed wide receiver Cody Core on season-ending injured reserve.

The New York Giants made it official on Wednesday, announcing that kicker Graham Gano had been signed.

The Giants met with Gano over the weekend and promptly sent him for a physical and COVID-19 testing. And while the deal had not been completed by Monday, the team felt comfortable enough that they released fellow kicker Chandler Catanzaro.

Originally signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent out of Florida State in 2009, Gano also spent time with the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League (2009) and Washington Redskins (2009-2011) before joining the Carolina Panthers in 2012. He was released in July.

In 134 career games, Gano has connected on 82.1% of his field goal attempts and 95.3% of his point after attempts. His best season came in 2017 when he hit 96.7% of his field goal attempts and 91.9% of his point after attempts.

In a corresponding roster move, the Giants also announced that wide receiver and special teams standout, Cody Core, has been placed on season-ending injured reserve.

Core suffered a torn Achilles tendon during a non-contact drill on Tuesday evening.

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Report: Giants lose WR Cody Core for the season

New York Giants wide receiver Cody Core is believed to have suffered a torn Achilles, which ends his 2020 season.

The New York Giants have lost wide receiver Cody Core for the season to an Achilles injury. Core was a key player on special teams who was vying for a backup wideout role this summer.

Core went down in a non-contact drill during Tuesday’s practice and, at the time, head coach Joe Judge told reporters that the had no information regarding the extent of Core’s injury.

Core led the Giants in special teams tackles last season and was a major reason why they were in the top 10 in both punt and kickoff coverage. Core also had a particular knack for downing the ball on punts, usually deep in their own territory.

The 6-foot-3, 205-pound Core began his NFL career in 2016 as a sixth-round selection out of Ole Miss by the Cincinnati Bengals. He played sparingly in Cincinnati on offense and was released during final cuts last August 31. The Giants pounced quickly and signed him the next day.

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Giants roster outlook: Upgrades, downgrades or lateral moves on offense

Giants Wire examines the New York Giants offense and the changes made this offseason, offering a verdict on each unit.

The New York Giants are excited about their prospects on offense this season. There’s an interesting mixture of old and new faces converging within the unit.

The team used first-round draft picks on offensive players the last four years and have supplemented those players with other high round picks and select free agents.

Here’s a quick outlook of the Giants’ 2020 offense.

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Coaches

Gained: Joe Judge, Jason Garrett, Marc Colombo, others

Lost: Pat Shurmur, Mike Shula, Hal Hunter, others

Jason Garrett, a former Giants backup quarterback and head coach of the Dallas Cowboys the past 10 years, is the new offensive coordinator.

Garrett will bring a balance and some semblance of structure to the offensive game plan. He is a creative, aggressive play caller who has both the experience, temperament and talent to turn the Giants into a high-powered, respectable offensive team.

The staff is full of familiar faces: Marc Colombo (offensive line), Tyke Tolbert (wide receivers), Jerry Shuplinski (quarterbacks), Burton Burns (running backs) and Freddie Kitchens (tight ends) bring a legacy of success and experience to the Giants.

Verdict: Substantial upgrade

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2020 NFL Free Agency: A look at the Giants’ newest contracts

With NFL free agency all but over, here’s a quick breakdown of each new contract the New York Giants handed out.

The New York Giants have done substantial work to their roster this offseason, including the big additions of cornerback James Bradberry and linebacker Blake Martinez.

Initially, there was some confusion over the new contracts and how bonuses were structured, but the vast majority of that has been cleaned up thanks to The Athletic.

Here’s a quick breakdown of each new contract:

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Linebacker, David Mayo

Deal: Three years, $8.4 million with $3.5 million guaranteed. $2 million roster bonus in 2020. $50,000 workout bonuses all three years.

Base salary (cap hits):

  • 2020 – $1.5 million ($3.55 million)
  • 2021 – $2.25 million ($2.3 million)
  • 2022 – $2.5 million ($2.55 million)
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Giants bringing back special teams ace Cody Core

The New York Giants brought back special teamer Cody Core.

The New York Giants have re-signed wide receiver Cody Core, one of their top special teamers.

Core (6’3″, 205) was a sixth round pick out of Auburn by the Bengals in the 2016 NFL Draft. The Giants scooped Core up after he was released by Cincinnati during final cuts lat summer. He immediately became a staple on special teams.

Core played in all 16 games for the Giants in 2019, making a team high eight tackles on special teams on one of the league’s top kickoff and punt coverage units. The Giants take special teams seriously and Core was high on their list this offseason as he approached unrestricted free agency.

“He’s not unsung in our view,” former head coach Pat Shurmur said last Decmeber. “Part of why we brought him here was because he’s had an impact his whole career on special teams, and I think this year is no different.”

The Giants brought back special teams coach Thomas McGaughey and new head coach Joe Judge was a the longtime special teams coach in New England. We suspect when Judge dies ever get around to speaking about specific players, that Core will be mentioned quite often.