内容摘要：For now, Shough is a front-runner to be New Orleans’ starter in Week 1, along with second-year pro Spencer Rattler, a 2024 fifth-rounder, who started six games — all losses — as a rookie last season while Derek Carr — who

For now, Shough is a front-runner to be New Orleans’ starter in Week 1, along with second-year pro Spencer Rattler, a 2024 fifth-rounder, who started six games — all losses — as a rookie last season while Derek Carr — who

Daniels upon arriving in Washington developed the reputation as a player who arrives early to the team facility and stays late. No one around the Commanders anticipates that will change now that he may be a few pounds heavier.“I haven’t gotten like side by side in the mirror or anything, but he’s doing great,” coach Dan Quinn said. “You can sense when people are going for it, and he’s certainly one that is. ... There is no flinch in Jayden Daniels. He is as focused and relentless as you could (be) about getting better.”

was in attendance for organized team activities Wednesday, but fellow wide receiver Terry McLaurin was not around for the voluntary stage of offseason workouts after taking part in mandatory sessions recently.and cornerback Marshon Lattimore were also absent.McLaurin’s camp is believed to be discussing a new contract with general manager Adam Peters. McLaurin, who turns 30 in September, is only signed through next season.

“I understand the business side of the things, and when he stopped coming I understand his side of the story,” Samuel said. “I just not try to get bothered with it and just let him deal with it on his own and just kind of handle it on his own.”Quinn said he has been in touch with every player, plus Peters to see if there are any extension updates.

“Those guys have been excellent in terms of the communication with me,” Quinn said. “I can speak to Terry, specifically: He’s having a great offseason.”

No one seems to be worried about McLaurin. Certainly not his QB.Also, McDermott said running back James Cook was the only player not in attendance. Cook is entering his fourth season and is coming off a season in which he finished tied for the NFL lead and matched a team single-season record set by O.J. Simpson in 1975 with 16 TDs rushing touchdowns.

Cook has gone on social media this offseason to express his desire to seek an extension to his contract, which expires after this upcoming season.General manager Brandon Beane said in March that he was moving on from negotiations with Cook to focus on the draft. And Cook has been the odd player out after Beane signed

, linebacker Terrel Bernard, edge rusher Greg Rousseau andto long-term extensions over the past three months.