PHOENIX (AP) The Latest on the NFL meetings (all times local):
9:35 a.m.
Los Angeles Chargers fans will get a close look at new coach Anthony Lynn, quite literally, because the team will be playing in the 30,000-seat StubHub Center next season.
And Lynn said he likes it that way.
”I don’t see any real challenges right now. I just see advantages,” he said Tuesday at the NFL owners meetings. ”We’re sold out and it’s hopefully our crowd. It’s a small, intimate environment. I think it’s going to be fun.”
The team will play there until the $2.6 billion stadium that is to house the Chargers – as renters – and the Rams in 2019 is completed.
Lynn said it’s a big market ”but they definitely can support a couple of NFL teams there.”
If those teams are good.
”Just go out there and win and everything will take care of itself,” he added.
And about being little brother to the Rams, who moved to Los Angeles a year ago, will own the new stadium, and already have a solid fan base?
”I haven’t even thought much about the Rams to be honest with you,” Lynn said.
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9:20 a.m.
Browns coach Hue Jackson has little use for pro days, especially when looking at quarterbacks.
Cleveland is still searching for its franchise QB after nearly two decades back in the NFL. The Browns have the top overall draft pick following a 1-15 season, and also the 12th pick. Should they opt to select a quarterback, it will be one who came to a private workout.
”It’s better when you get the opportunity to take a player to dinner, get extra time with him,” Jackson said Tuesday. ”Have a private day and have him do exactly what you want to see him do as opposed to exactly how they want it.
”You could do both, but sometimes if you pick to do a pro day, some agents advise not to do a private day.”
Cleveland has three quarterbacks – Cody Kessler, Kevin Hogan and Brock Osweiler – and is looking closely at top prospects Mitchell Trubisky, Deshaun Watson and DeShone Kizer in a QB-weak draft.
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