NFL Notes: Draft, Colts, Falcons, Giants, & Panthers

Draft

• Oregon QB Marcus Mariota said that he’s met with Eagles QBs coach Ryan Day, but not HC Chip Kelly. (Albert Breer)
• Louisville WR DeVante Parker said he has met with the Raiders, Vikings and Dolphins so far. (Dane Brugler)
• Maryland WR Deon Long has met with the Ravens, and will meet with the Redskins. (Aaron Wilson)

Colts

• Colts GM Ryan Grigson said that they are still waiting to hear if WR Reggie Wayne wants to play next year.
• Grigson said OLB Robert Mathis is “doing great” in his rehab from an Achilles injury.
• Grigson stressed the importance of improving the running game next year.
• Grigson said that “you can never have enough pass rushers,” and admitted that they would consider drafting a pass rusher if they thought he was the best player available.

Falcons

• GM Thomas Dimitroff confirmed that HC Dan Quinn does have final say over the decisions relating to the 53-man roster.
• Dimitroff said they have “big decisions to make” in regards to RB Steven Jackson and WR Harry Douglas.

Giants

• Giants HC Tom Coughlin said that that DE Mathias Kiwanuka‘s future is uncertain after undergoing surgery last year. (Jordan Raanan)
• Coughlin mentioned that he believes QB Ryan Nassib can be an NFL starter. (Ebenezer Samuel)

Panthers

• HC Ron Rivera said they will take a good look at the tackle position is really strong.
• Rivera added that they’re also interested in the receivers, linebackers and defensive backs as well.