NFL Notes: Colts, Jaguars, Lions, Packers & Vikings

Colts

• Mike Wells of ESPN believes the Colts will pursue a running back via “free agency, trades and the draft” this offseason.
• Wells writes that HC Chuck Pagano‘s “seat will get warm” should they get blown out in their Wild Card game this postseason.

Jaguars

• Michael DiRocco of ESPN expects the Jaguars to add veteran players to their offensive line through free agency.
• DiRocco expects WR Cecil Shorts‘ contract demands will lead to him entering the free agent market.
• DiRocco has “been told” the Jaguars “will not rule out” drafting WR Amari Cooper with their first-round pick if they feel he’s a legitimate No. 1 receiver.
• DiRocco believes the Jaguars will pursue a right tackle through free agency.

Lions

• Michael Rothstein of ESPN is “not convinced” that the Lions retain C Dominic Raiola after this season.

Packers

• Rob Demovsky of ESPN mentions Packers personnel members Eliot Wolf, Alonzo Highsmith and Brian Gutekunst as being possible GM candidates for other teams this offseason.

Vikings

• Ben Goessling of ESPN believes the Vikings will pursue a “No. 1 receiver” and look to fortify their offensive line at guard and tackle this offseason.
• Goessling writes that it is likely that RB Adrian Peterson will not accept a pay cut from the Vikings, which could lead to his release from the team.
• Goessling believes WR Greg Jennings is a candidate to be released due to his $11 million cap hit and that the Vikings would save $9 million by releasing him after June 1.
• Goessling envisions LB Chad Greenway accepting a pay cut to stay in Minnesota given that he will count $8.8 million against the cap in 2015.