NFL Notes: Braxton Miller, LaQuon Treadwell, Blackout Rule, & Patriots

Braxton Miller

• Matt Miller of B/R reports that Ohio State WR Braxton Miller is the discussion to come off the board in the first round.
• According to Miller, Braxton worked out for the Texans last week and view him as a first-round talent.
• Miller adds that Braxton could be in play for teams including the Texans, Bengals, Vikings and Panthers.

LaQuon Treadwell

• According to Matt Miller of B/R, Ole Miss WR Laquon Treadwell’s draft stock is now in question after a disappointing Pro Day on Monday.
• Miller believes Treadwell’s performance should open the door for other receivers to end up being the first receiver drafted next month.
• Ohio State WR Michael Thomas is currently rated as Miller’s No. 1 receiver while Baylor’s Corey Coleman is considered a “wildcard.”
• Miller mentions that Treadwell’s individual workouts with teams will be very important for him in the coming weeks.

Blackout Rule

• Daniel Kaplan of the Sports Buisness Jounral reports that the NFL have extended another year suspension of TV blackout rule.
• NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said they need to study the impact more before the league completely removes the policy from their books.

Patriots

• According to Tom Curran, the buzz around the Patriots interest in Navy QB Keenan Reynolds is building.
• Curran points out that the Patriots will likely convert him to a slot receiver and may also utilize him on special teams.