Can you spot the difference? (Twitter/@JordanCameron)
Browns tight end Jordan Cameron is no longer Browns tight end Jordan Cameron -- at least not on Twitter. Cameron changed his bio on Wednesday, just hours after an independent arbitrator ruled that Jimmy Graham is a tight end.
One of the reasons the arbitrator ruled against Graham is because Graham listed himself as a tight end on social media.
From the ruling:
Mr. Graham refers to himself as a tight end in social media that he controls (Twitter and Facebook), and his agents do so as well.
If Cameron ever ends up in arbitration he won't be losing his case because of his Twitter profile. As you can see at the top of the page, Cameron changed his bio from "Pro Bowl TE for the Browns" to "Pro Bowl pass catcher for the Browns."
Thought no one would notice that minor change in the bio. Thanks @darrenrovell for calling me out.
— Jordan Cameron (@jordancameron) July 2, 2014If Graham had changed his profile, he might have made slightly more money in 2014. A tight end hit with the franchise tag will make $7.035 million this season, while a receiver will earn $12.312 million. That's a $5.277 million Graham won't see unless he reaches a long-term deal with the Saints.
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Lions TE Eric Ebron having a difficult time learning multiple roles
Before Lions tight end Eric Ebron wins Rookie of the Year and plays in the Pro Bowl, he needs to learn what to do when he's asked to line up in the slot, on the line inside, and in the backfield. Ebron spotted up at all of those positions during spring practice and admitted that he was a little overwhelmed."I've been everywhere and that is what's killing me," the rookie tight end told the Ross Tucker Football Podcast. "I'm used to either learning the Y or learning the A, which we had at North Carolina. But now it's the Y, the F, the Z."Coach just tells me, 'I understand, you're going to get through it ... we are doing it for a purpose. It's really hard, but I'm not going to say I'm not enjoying it or not having fun doing it because I know the more I learn the faster I'm able to play, the faster I'm able to produce."Ebron estimated that he spent 50 percent of his time in the slot, 40 percent as an in-line tight end, and 10 percent in the backfield during OTAs and minicamp.He also said he has no problem with being asked to block frequently -- "I'll tear somebody's head off ...." -- but the Lions know that blocking isn't one of his natural strengths.
All of this is standard fare for rookie tight end at the NFL level. Ebron can be an outstanding offensive force, but there are so many other things he needs to do as a pro to get consistent playing time. One thing in his favor is that the Lions already have a veteran tight end who is very good as a blocker, Brandon Pettigrew. His presence might free up Ebron to focus mostly on running routes, getting down the field and beasting.Ebron is going to have his big games this season; I just think he'll be very hit-and-miss. Don't forget that Joseph Fauria is here, too. Ebron has major value in keeper and dynasty leagues.
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