NFL Rumors: Browns, Colts, Jets & Titans

Browns 

• Browns HC Hue Jackson made it clear that LT Joe Thomas “is not going anywhere” before adding: “We have the best left tackle in the league.” (Mary Kay Cabot)
• Jackson said he’s talked to Robert Griffin III about possibility of taking quarterback at No. 2 overall: “The cream always rises to the top.” (Mary Kay Cabot)
• Jackson did say that RGIII took responsibility for how his tenure in Washington ended. (Ian Rapoport)
• Jackson acknowledged “it’s a possibility” someone else will sign Griffin before they do: “[W]e’re going to stay true to our process.” (Mary Kay Cabot)
• Jackson also explained that RGIII “was and is a tremendous player and sometimes things just don’t work out.” (Tom Pelissero)
• Jackson said wide receiver an area they’ll need to address at some point while adding that he wants bigger, stronger, and faster guys. (Nate Ulrich)
• Jackson mentioned that he plans to spend extra time with five or six quarterback prospects before the draft. (Tom Pelissero)
• Jackson plans to attend Carson Wentz‘s Pro Day on Thursday. He said Wentz “looks the part” and he isn’t concerned about level of competition for him. (Mary Kay Cabot)
• Jackson also mentioned that he’s “spent quite a bit of time with (Jared Goff) and his family.” (Mary Kay Cabot)

Colts

• Colts HC Chuck Pagano said they are still looking in free agency for upgrades, but added that he likes the draft depth at the positions of need such as offensive line, cornerback and pass rusher. (Kevin Bowen)
• Pagano lamented the loss of ILB Jerrell Freeman, but mentioned Nate Irving, Sio Moore, Josh McNary and Junior Sylvestre as candidates to replace him next year. (Stephen Holder)
• Pagano indicated that Clayton Geathers could replace veteran S Dwight Lowery. (Stephen Holder)

Jets

• Jets HC Todd Bowles told reporters that they have discussed an internal deadline to get an answer from Ryan Fitzpatrick, but “right now, we’re not close to that.” (Mike Garafolo)
• Bowles offered a lukewarm assessment of LT D’Brickashaw Ferguson: “Right now, he’s on our team.” (Rich Cimini)
• Bowles said there is a chance the Jets could play more 4-3 this year, but it will depend on their game plan each week. (Brian Costello)

Titans

• Titans HC Mike Mularkey told reporters that they’ve already received some exploratory interest from other teams regarding their No. 1 overall pick. (Jim Thomas)