NFL Notes: Bengals, Cowboys, Giants, Lions, Ravens, Vikings

Bengals

• Former OC Jay Gruden said Bengals would have considered drafting QB Jake Locker in second round had the Titans not taken him in round one. (Titans 247)

Cowboys

• HC Jason Garrett said RB Joseph Randle will be fined significantly and they will move forward. (Tim MacMahon)

Giants

• HC Tom Coughlin said Jayron Hosley will get the first shot at being the team’s nickel corner. (Ebenezer Samuel)

Lions

• WR Calvin Johnson told reporters that he’ll be back when he feels he can do everything he has to to play at a high level. (Tim Twentyman)
• Johnson is reportedly still dealing with lingering pain. (Tim Twentyman)

Ravens

• Jamison Hensley of ESPN writes that Ravens OC Gary Kubiak could be a “hot head coaching candidate” after turning around the Ravens offense.

Vikings

• HC Mike Zimmer said he wants to get RB Matt Asiata more work in Week 7’s game against the Bills. (Joe Buscaglia)