Paxton Lynch: Latest News, Rumors and Buzz Surrounding QB's Draft Stock
Paxton Lynch became a breakout NFL prospect during the 2015 college football season. Now, the star quarterback is looking to maintain that momentum with the draft approaching.
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Browns, Cowboys Reportedly Looking to Land Lynch
Thursday, April 28
Both the Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys have looked into securing an additional first-round pick with a potential eye on drafting Lynch, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The Cowboys "have done the math" on possibly trading to the back of Round 1 for a QB, according to Mike Fisher of 105.3 The Fan, who added that the scouting department would prefer not to make such a trade.
Lynch Believed to be a Top-Seven Pick
Wednesday, April 27
A league source told Benjamin Allbright of CBS Sports that teams will "most likely" need to pick before No. 7 in Thursday's NFL draft to secure Lynch. The San Francisco 49ers currently hold the No. 7 pick, and the Browns are at No. 8.
Bills, Jets Linked to Lynch
Tuesday, April 26
Bleacher Report's Jason Cole reported the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets are "extremely interested" in Lynch and could trade up in the first round to acquire the quarterback:
Vic Carucci of the Buffalo News reported April 19 the Bills "'appear legitimately interested,' a source close to Lynch said Monday night."
Sal Paolantonio of ESPN, via his colleague Mike Rodak, reported April 6 the Bills took the quarterback to dinner April 5.
Lynch Highly Rated by Multiple Teams
Tuesday, April 26
Peter Schrager of Fox Sports called Lynch a wild card, as two teams who aren't in need of a quarterback rated him higher than Cal quarterback Jared Goff.
Lynch Meeting with Ravens
Wednesday, April 20
Mary Kay Cabot of the Plain Dealer reported Lynch is visiting the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday.
Pederson Comments on Potentially Drafting Lynch
Monday, April 18
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson told reporters that the team's selection at eighth overall "would not be a great spot to draft [Lynch]."
Lynch Adds Two Predraft Visits
Friday, April 15
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported that Lynch met with the New Orleans Saints on Friday and will meet with the New York Jets on Saturday.
Lynch Will Visit Broncos
Wednesday, April 6
Rapoport reported the Denver Broncos will have an area scout at Lynch's pro day before bringing him in for a predraft visit.
Lynch to Meet Again with Cowboys
Monday, April 4
Todd Archer of ESPN reported Lynch will visit the Dallas Cowboys at the team facility this week.
On March 23, Rand Getlin of NFL Network reported that Lynch's private workout with the Cowboys "went very well."
Getlin also noted that owner Jerry Jones, executive vice president Stephen Jones and assistant director of player personnel Will McClay were present at the workout.
Lynch Comments on Private Workout with Cowboys
Wednesday, March 30
Chase Goodbread of NFL.com provided comments from Lynch, who spoke about his March workout with the Cowboys:
"They had me do some three-step drop stuff, but it was mostly deeper drops and deeper throws. They had me throwing some long out routes, and some deeper comeback routes across the field. They had me push the ball vertically on some seam routes and deep corner routes. Then they put me on the run for some of it, to see my athleticism and see me outside the pocket. I definitely enjoy pushing the ball down the field, and that's what they were most impressed about, how strong my arm was.
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"I like the coaching staff—that team is the face of the NFL almost—they're so renowned with the success of that franchise," Lynch explained, per Goodbread.
Browns Visit with Lynch
Monday, March 28
The Cleveland Browns met with Lynch on Monday, according to Tony Grossi of ESPN.com.
Lynch to Meet with Chiefs
Thursday, March 24
Lynch said he is flying to Kansas City to speak with the Chiefs on Friday, per Chris Boyle of the Daytona Beach News-Journal.
Lynch Comments on Medical Evaluations
Friday, Feb. 26
"I think it spooked a few teams," Lynch said about issues with both knees and his AC joint showing up in medical evaluations, per CollegeFootball 24/7.
Eagles Reportedly Will Meet with Lynch at Combine
Thursday, Feb. 25
Eliot Shorr-Parks of NJ Advance Media, citing a source, reported the Eagles will meet with Lynch "as expected."
Bleacher Report's Matt Miller had the Memphis standout going No. 13 to the Eagles in his post-Super Bowl mock draft.
Mayock Speaks on Lynch's Pro Comparison
Tuesday, Feb. 23
According to NFL Network draft expert Mike Mayock (via Clifton Brown of Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic), Lynch shares "similarities to Joe Flacco when he came out of Delaware."
Flacco came out of a small school not known for football and was taken 18th overall by the Baltimore Ravens in 2008.
Bills Have Inquired About Lynch
Tuesday, Feb. 23
Lynch's high school coach at Trinity Christian, Allen Johnson, told Brian Linder of the Daytona Beach News-Journal last November (via NFL.com's Dan Parr) that he had received a call from the Bills among other teams about the 22-year-old.
Tyrod Taylor played well for the Bills last season with 3,603 total yards and 24 total touchdowns in 14 games, but head coach Rex Ryan may want to find a more traditional pocket passer to build around.
Broncos Have Looked into Lynch
Tuesday, Feb. 23
Johnson told Linder, via Parr, that the Broncos were one of the teams that reached out regarding the signal-caller.
The Broncos are the most intriguing team in the mix because they have a lot of questions at quarterback next season. Peyton Manning hasn't made a decision about retirement, though his $19 million salary certainly makes him a candidate to be released if he opts to play in 2016.
Brock Osweiler is scheduled to become a free agent, so the reigning Super Bowl champions have two weeks before free agency begins to figure out their immediate plans.
Texans Have Done Research on Lynch
Tuesday, Feb. 23
Johnson told Linder, via Parr, that the Houston Texans have done some digging into Lynch ahead of the draft.
The Texans' quarterback situation last year was a mess, even as they won the AFC South. They went through four different starters due to injuries and poor performance in 2015, and their season ended with Brian Hoyer throwing four interceptions against Kansas City in the AFC Wild Card Game.
Lynch Unlikely to Wait Long on Draft Day
Given where Miller has Lynch going in his mock draft, all three of those teams would have to make a substantial move up to acquire him. The Bills pick first out of that trio at No. 19, followed by the Texans (No. 22) and Broncos (No. 31).
Lynch still has a long road ahead of him before the draft, with his stock likely to fluctuate over the next three weeks, but being compared to a longtime starter who won a Super Bowl is a good way to get the ball rolling heading into the draft.
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