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CJ Stroud impresses teams at his Pro Day

3/23/2023

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The Carolina Panthers sent a ton (literally, a ton) of representatives to CJ Stroud's Pro Day at Ohio State on Tuesday. The Panthers own the No. 1 pick (acquired in a trade from the Chicago Bears) and are going to be pretty busy over the next month deciding whomst to select with that No. 1 pick. Stroud was the one they were getting to know first.

Panthers GM Scott Fitterer said of Stroud: "Really knows football. It's not too big for him. He's very comfortable being in that environment and being in command." Fitterer also said the team's brass had a dinner with the likely first-rounder.

Who the Panthers are taking with the first pick is anyone's guess, but the two seemed pretty damn chummy.

Josh McCown to CJ Stroud: “Maybe when you live in Charlotte we’ll find a court.”

Taking about a game of horse. pic.twitter.com/7KzT9Nr8II

— Panthers On Tap (@PanthersOnTap) March 22, 2023

The Panthers will do their due diligence on other top candidates as well, traveling to Alabama on Thursday for Bryce Young, and Kentucky on Friday for Will Levis. That's a lot of wining and dining. In fact, Panthers' execs had dinner with Young on Wednesday night.

more Qb news:

  • QB Mike White signed with the Miami Dolphins this offseason and will presumably be Tua Tagovailoa's backup in 2023. White is from Florida, putting Miami high on his list of possible destinations. What also helps? A familiarity with the system the Dolphins run. "I'm sure there's different verbiage and things like that but down to its core, it's the same system [as the New York Jets]," White said on Wednesday.
  • Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson had arthroscopic knee surgery on his right knee following the 2022 season. Apparently it affected him the past few seasons - ah, so that's it.
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Cam Newton throws at Auburn's Pro Day

3/22/2023

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Former MVP (see how we can use that whenever we want? and Carolina Panthers/New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton threw more than 30 passes on Tuesday at Auburn's Pro Day. Newton obviously is looking for a return to the NFL, as he hasn't played since 2021.

Newton was also showcasing his brother, Caylin Newton, a wide receiver.

Cam Newton throws at Auburn Pro Day 2023 pic.twitter.com/S5qXibJWsr

— Wesley Sinor (@WesleySinor) March 21, 2023

More qB news:

  • Plenty of New England Patriots fans were divided on the decision to start either Bailey Zappe or Mac Jones last season. Apparently, that was not limited to just the fans. Recently retired teammate Devin McCourty said some players wanted Zappe under center, while others favored Jones. "I think there were some guys in the locker room that were like, 'Let's go with Zappe.' Or, 'No, Mac looked good today.' It was just a back and forth, which to me, spoke more about what we had on offense than the quarterback." -stares at Matt Patricia
  • Nothing has happened yet between Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets, after almost a week of Rodgers saying his intentions were to play with the team in 2023. Green Bay Packers CEO Mark Murphy isn't letting the details slip, either. "I would love to tell you everything you want to know about Aaron Rodgers and the Jets but I'm sworn to secrecy not to say anything," he said.
  • The San Francisco 49ers desperately needed a quarterback in the NFC Championship Game, but it wasn't for not trying. Recently retired QB Ben Roethlisberger claims the team contacted him to see just how interested he was in returning to the field. "They were, I think, reaching out maybe just to gauge my interest. I had discussions... I'd be lying if I didn't say there was a small part of me that was intrigued."
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Baker Mayfield officially signs with Bucs

3/21/2023

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The time has arrived.

Baker Mayfield officially signed his contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday.

Let’s bake pic.twitter.com/CSAjPGLFTm

— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) March 20, 2023

Mayfield signed a one-year, $8.5 million deal, with $4 million guaranteed. The rest I we assume will come in incentives, i.e. playing time. Mayfield will compete with Kyle Trask, and at this point, I think it's Mayfield's job to lose.

This is a good opportunity for Mayfield to come in and prove it - he played well during a short stint with the Los Angeles Rams last season. Mayfield wanted a team that would put him in a good situation to win and thought Tampa was a good spot (maybe because of their god awful division). "It was important for me to be in a place that's stable and knows how to win, knows how to do it properly," he said in Monday's press conference.

And for the Bucs - they're in a semi-rebuild mode after Brady announced his retirement (again) earlier this offseason. But don't call Mayfield 'Tom Brady' just yet. "Listen, I'm never going to be Tom Brady. There's a reason why he's won so many Super Bowls. He's the greatest of all time - there's no doubt about that. I'm not going to try to be Tom. I'm going to be me."
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more qb news:

  • Javon Hargrave became a member of the San Francisco 49ers last week, but he was on the other side of things during the NFC Championship Game with the Philadelphia Eagles. We all know what happened during that game - Niners QBs were dropping like flies. Hargrave said things could have turned out differently if Brock Purdy hadn't gotten injured (he recently had surgery on a torn UCL): "Trust me, we've seen the film on Brock escaping. We knew it was going to be a challenge trying to get to him, so it would have been, definitely, a different game if he had stayed up."
  • The Miami Dolphins officially exercised Tua Tagovailoa's fifth-year option. The deal comes with a slick $23.17 million salary.
  • The Carolina Panthers are picking at the No. 1 spot in this year's NFL Draft and are 99.9% taking a QB. New head coach Frank Reich said he's not sure which one he's picking yet, but plans to meet with all the top candidates pre-draft. Reich stated further that whichever QB they end up picking could get a lot of reps, in hopes he can start ASAP.
    • In the meantime, fear not! The Panthers recently signed Andy Dalton as a backup plan. Dalton says he brings experience to the Carolina QB room. "I've played a ton of ball; there's a lot that can come from that. I started as a rookie; a lot will come from that." In all fairness, he never said he played a ton of good ball.
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  • Drew Lock re-signed with the Seattle Seahawks after sitting behind Geno Smith last season. I'm unsure if Lock had any interest elsewhere, but Lock said Seattle was a good spot for him. "They're building something here. It's really cool, and I really want to be a part of it."
  • The Cleveland Browns signed QB Josh Dobbs to a one-year contract, where he will backup D*sh**n W*ts*n. The other QB on the roster is Kellen Moore, and I feel like we all know how that is going to go.
  • The Arizona Cardinals agreed to terms with QB David Blough. Blough ended up starting the last two games of the 2022 season, and could end up starting the first few in 2023 due to starter Kyler Murray's injury.
  • Free agent QB Cam Newton announced on social media that he will throw at Auburn's Pro Day on Tuesday. Newton has not played in the NFL since 2021. I'm all for a comeback.

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— Cameron 1 Newton (@CameronNewton) March 20, 2023
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Sam Darnold only cares about winning in move to 49ers

3/20/2023

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Sam Darnold signed with the San Francisco 49ers this week, and we can't wait until he plays in next year's NFC Championship Game. Darnold will be the insurance policy for presumed starter Trey Lance as Brock Purdy recovers from UCL surgery.

Darnold said he's not concerned at the moment about who starts, but about how they work together. Aaaw. "I think those things that, with a good quarterback room, as long as we stick together, and we understand that we just got to work hard and continue to put the best foot forward for each other, and everything's going to work out. And I think at the end of the day, as long as we're winning games, that's the only thing that matters to me."

more Qb news:

  • The Philadelphia Eagles signed QB Marcus Mariota, replacing backup Gardner Minshew (recently signed with the Indianapolis Colts). Mariota signed a one-year, $5 million contract worth up to $8 million - pretty heavy backup money. Mariota is in a perfect spot to backup starter Jalen Hurts - the two have similar skillsets and Mariota is capable of winning a game or two in a pinch.
  • Baker Mayfield signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, hoping to carry on the legacy left by Tom Brady (that's a joke), but he signed with them for a reason. He feels he can win games and somewhat "resurrect" his career a la Geno Smith. His ex-OC Todd Monken (now with the Baltimore Ravens) said, "It's the Geno Smith model. He came in and became the starter for one year and then got himself the big three-year contract." We'll see how this goes for Baker.
    • Speaking of the Bucs and Brady - at an event on Thursday, Brady stated, "There is nothing I love more than football but I have young children and they watched enough of their dad's games and it's time for me to watch their games."
  • Cooper Rush is remaining with the Dallas Cowboys as the backup quarterback on a two-year deal.
  • Jimmy Garoppolo was announced as the new QB for the Las Vegas Raiders on Friday and he doesn't want any handouts. "I'm coming in with the mindset that I need to earn everything - I don't want to be given any, 'You're the franchise guy,' or whatever. I want to come in and earn it."
    • Blaine Gabbert visited the Raiders on Saturday. The team needs a backup QB behind Garoppolo, and why not throw another Tom Brady backup in the QB room?
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Aaron Rodgers intends to play for the jets

3/16/2023

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He finally said it. Aaron Rodgers stated on The Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday that his intention is to play for the New York Jets. The question is, when? Whenever the Jets and the Green Bay Packers work out the compensation. There were rumors that Green Bay was seeking multiple first-round picks for the almost 40-year-old QB, but those were redacted, saying both sides were still negociating.

Then, there was talk of a supposed "wish list" - Rodgers had a list of guys (allegedly) that he wanted the Jets to look into and potentially sign. Not true, he said. (To a point - former Packers WR Allen Lazard signed with the Jets on Tuesday.)

Some other fun nuggets from his appearance - Rodgers went into his infamous "darkness retreat" 90% sure he would retire. He explained he came out of his meditation fest thinking that the Packers no longer were interested in his services, and decided the chip on his shoulder was way too big and he wanted to continue playing, but elsewhere. Rodgers also mentioned that one of the main reasons he picked the Jets (other than that it appears no one else is that interested) was new offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, whom he previously worked with in GB.

That one spot elsewhere appears to be New York, or New Jersey. Whichever. And it's a matter of when, not if.

more QB news:

  • The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are signing QB Baker Mayfield to a one-year, $8.5 million contract. Mayfield showed he deserved another (maybe a last?) shot at a starting job last year with the Los Angeles Rams. This is likely a 'prove it' deal, as he'll compete with Kyle Trask for the starting job.
  • The Washington Commanders signed vet QB Jacoby Brissett to a one-year, $10 million contract, with $8 million guaranteed. The team insisted earlier this offseason that second-year QB Sam Howell will be given the chance to start, but head coach Ron Rivera later took it back. It appears the two will compete for the starting job. Or they could draft someone. Or they could trade for Lamar Jackson. Who really knows with this team.
  • The Las Vegas Raiders explored a trade for Rodgers (and a scenario where they moved up to the No.1 pick, presumably for a QB) before signing Jimmy Garoppolo. The link there is Rodgers' former teammate and No. 1 wide receiver, Davante Adams.
  • The Baltimore Ravens placed a right of first refusal tender on QB Tyler Huntley, meaning the team can match any offer Huntley gets from testing free agency. Huntley is destined to be a backup, but he could have interest from other teams, as many are in the market for a solid backup QB.
    • The Ravens have also been involved in the free agent QB market, due to the uncertainty with Lamar Jackson. They had interest in Mayfield and Brissett, among others.
  • Speaking of tenders (mmm... chicken tenders), the Carolina Panthers did not tender restricted free agent QB PJ Walker, meaning he was free to test the open market. Walker shortly thereafter signed a two-year deal with the Chicago Bears, where he will backup starter Justin Fields.
  • The Indianapolis Colts did, indeed, release QB Matt Ryan after one season. We hardly knew ye.
  • The Los Angeles Rams did not tender QB Bryce Perkins. The team is interested in bringing him back in a backup role, but for way less than the $2.6 million price tag on said tender. (Still thinking about chicken tenders.)
  • The Buffalo Bills signed QB Kyle Allen, to compete for the backup QB job to back up one of his best friends (IRL!) Josh Allen.
  • The Kansas City Chiefs restructured QB Patrick Mahomes' contract, clearing $9.6 million in cap space for 2023.
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Aaron Rodgers has a wish list now

3/15/2023

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If Aaron Rodgers is going to play for the New York Jets, he wants to do it his own way, and with some of his friends. Rodgers has given the Jets a 'Wish List' of players he wants the team to target and/or sign, because of course he has. The list includes former teammates Allen Lazard, Marcedes Lewis, best friend Randall Cobb, and Odell Beckham Jr.

Aaron Rodgers has provided the NY Jets with a wish-list of free agents he would like them to target and acquire, per sources.
It includes Randall Cobb, Allen Lazard, Marcedes Lewis and….Odell Beckham Jr.

— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) March 14, 2023
One of them is already checked off the list - Lazard signed a four-year, $44 million contract with New York on Tuesday. The rest? Unsure, although the Jets did attend an open workout that OBJ held in Arizona late last week.

The Jets also have Offensive Rookie of the Year Garrett Wilson, Elijah Moore, Corey Davis, and Denzel Mims in their wide receiver room. Not bad. So why does Rodgers want all these older guys in the room, unless he's on a complete power trip? He's already holding two teams hostage during the peak of free agency - the Jets and the team that is hoping to trade him, the Green Bay Packers. Neither can do much until there's a resolution.

Hopefully one is coming soon, as Rodgers is scheduled to appear on his friend, Pat McAfee's show on Wednesday at 1pm.

more QB news:

  • The New Orleans Saints re-signed QB Jameis Winston, presumably to back up new signing Derek Carr. The deal is worth "up to" $8 million, which he likely won't see unless Carr gets injured.
  • The Buffalo Bills restructured QB Josh Allen's contract, along with LB Von Miller's, creating up to $32 million in cap space.
  • The Atlanta Falcons will sign QB Taylor Heinicke to a two-year contract, worth up to $20 million. I predict he'll compete with second-year QB Desmond Ridder for the starting job, as his contract contains high-end backup money, laden with incentives for starts.
  • The Minnesota Vikings restructured QB Kirk Cousins' contract, creating $16 milion in cap space.
    • The Minnesota Vikings willre-sign backup QB Nick Mullens, who was on their roster last season.
  • The Indianapolis Colts plan to release QB Matt Ryan by Friday. Ryan was benched twice this past season, and will save $17.2 million against the Colts' cap. Ryan has also won zero Super Bowls.
  • The Carolina Panthers, while owning the No. 1 pick, are signing QB Andy Dalton to be the veteran backup to whomever they choose. Dalton's deal includes $8 million guaranteed and another $7 million in incentives, presumably for playing time.
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March 14th, 2023

3/14/2023

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The Las Vegas Raiders have found their Derek Carr replacement, and it's an upgrade to QB Jimmy Garoppolo. He was their best target, after losing out on Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets (maybe?), and they locked him in with a three-year, $67.5 million deal, with $34 million guaranteed.

Breaking: QB Jimmy Garoppolo is signing with the Raiders, per @diannaESPN and @AdamSchefter.

He is getting a three-year, $67.5M deal with $34M guaranteed, according to Schefter. pic.twitter.com/ZEKMRitS1P

— ESPN (@espn) March 13, 2023
The main reason he landed in Vegas was his relationship with ex-New England Patriots offensive coordinator (Garoppolo was Tom Brady's backup for years in NE) Josh McDaniels, who is now the Raiders head coach. Garoppolo has a familiarity with McDaniels' offense that it seems Carr wasn't able to grasp. And if we're going off of last year, it appears the team wasn't willing to adjust, based on how poorly Carr played. The writing was on the wall probably midseason that they needed a shot at someone else.

The one knock on Jimmy is his inability to stay healthy - if he can, he plays very well and could get the Raiders a postseason bid. If not, the Raiders have to have a backup plan. With them picking at No. 7 in the 2023 NFL Draft and Garoppolo's short-term deal, they may choose to go the draft-and-sit route.

The Houston Texans were also interested in Garoppolo - with them passing on him, it seems most likely that they'll draft their future QB with the No.2 pick and have him compete with current starter Davis Mills or sign a cheap vet like Carson Wentz.

more qb news:

  • Derek Carr said he was willing to accept a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders, but they were only allowing him to speak to one team. "I was only given permission to talk to one team. As much as I love and respect those guys, Dave and Josh over at the Raiders, how do I make that decision when it's the only time in my career that I've been, or could possibly be free?"
  • CJ Stroud, as far as betting odds go, is the favorite to go first in the 2023 NFL Draft.
  • The Cleveland Browns restructured Deshaun Watson's deal, saving almost $36 million in cap space. It was reported last week that Watson would be willing to restructure if it would allow the Browns to sign critical free agents.
  • The Los Angeles Chargers re-signed QB Easton Stick, who will backup Justin Herbert in 2023. Stick was slated to become a free agent. He signed a one-year, $1.8 million deal.
  • The Las Vegas Raiders signed QB Jimmy Garoppolo to a three-year, $67.5 million contract.
  • The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have interest in signing QB Jacoby Brissett. They are expected to also target QB Baker Mayfield.
  • The Carolina Panthers are "willing to move" QB Matt Corral. Corral had a Lisfranc injury for most of his rookie season, meaning there is a very small sample size. It seems Corral will be on the chopping block and the Panthers want to see if they can get a return for him.
  • The Denver Broncos agreed to terms with QB Jarrett Stidham, on a two-year, $10 million deal. The deal includes $5 million in guaranteed cash. It's a pretty hefty contract for a backup, which may indicate some plans should Russell Wilson have another down year.
    • The Broncos did not tender QB Brett Rypien.
  • QB Mike White signed with the Miami Dolphins. The deal is worth "up to" $16 million, which is usually an incentive-laden deal. I'd assume it includes playing time in there somewhere. The Dolphins need a large insurance policy with starter Tua Tagovailoa's injury history.
  • The Houston Texans signed QB Case Keenum to a two-year, $6.25 million deal. With the Texans expected to draft a QB at the No. 2 pick, Keenum will serve as a veteran presence in the QB room and a potential bridge QB (less likely).
  • The San Francisco 49ers signed QB Sam Darnold to a one-year contract. The Niners needed a third quarterback, preferably a cheap vet, to serve as insurance for Brock Purdy, who just had surgery. Trey Lance is expected to be the starter heading into the 2023 season.
  • The Detroit Lions proposed a rule that would allow for a third quarterback to be available - an emergency QB on game days. This comes after the Niners lost both of their QBs to injuries during the NFC Championship Game.
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What's up with the Jets and Rodgers?

3/9/2023

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The New York Jets met with Aaron Rodgers on Tuesday - flying in the G5, G5 to California to meet with him. The team's brass is set to fly back to New Jersey on Wednesday, with thoughts of Rodgers running through their heads. This is probably going to be a long-ish process, as Rodgers likes to take his time, but it's clear he's the Jets' top target.

And yes, the Rodgers to NYJ talk has led to an increase of folks betting on the Jets to win next year's Super Bowl.

Sense I’m getting is: this Cali trip is hopefully just the first step for the #Jets and Rodgers. A getting-to-know-you session was the immediate focus (considering only Rodgers + Hackett know each other).

Free agency is looming… but the Jets’ timeline is dependent on Rodgers.

— Kimberley A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) March 8, 2023

more Qb news:

  • Geno Smith had the best season of his career in 2022 with the Seattle Seahawks and he got rewarded for it with a contract extension. But Smith says the best is yet to come. Smith had career-highs in passing yards and touchdowns and it appears the Seahawks also agree that the best is yet to come.

I’ll be much better! Can’t wait.#GoHawks https://t.co/bsgZoC6wui

— Geno (@GenoSmith3) March 7, 2023
  • Daniel Jones took his contract talks with the New York Giants down to the absolute last minute before the franchise tag deadline. Jones was adamant that he wanted the best deal possible for himself, but also for the rest of the team as well.

"In a situation like this, you're trying to do what's best for you and your family while also being part of a team...Saquon means a ton to me as a teammate and as a friend."

Daniel Jones on how his contractual situation affects Saquon Barkley: pic.twitter.com/LiWDmTyWSj

— Giants Videos (@SNYGiants) March 8, 2023
  • The Houston Texans claimed QB EJ Perry off waivers.
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dErek Carr heads to New Orleans

3/7/2023

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Derek Carr has found his new home. Carr is signing a four-year deal with the New Orleans Saints.

The #Saints are closing in on a deal with QB David Carr, sources tell me and @RapSheet. After nine seasons with the #Raiders, the four-time Pro Bowl selection is headed to New Orleans.

The first QB domino is about to fall and one NFC South team has its starter. pic.twitter.com/nuLSAhncLQ

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 6, 2023
The Saints were the first to show interest in Carr, even proposing a trade before he was released from the Las Vegas Raiders. Carr is a noticeable boost from last year's Andy Dalton Experiment and should considerably boost wide receiver Chris Olave's production.

The best nod for Carr, however, is that he gets out of the toughest division in football - playing Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert twice a year - to one of the easiest, where he's currently the best QB in the division. How long that will last is to be seen. Carolina seems set on drafting a QB, while the Falcons and Bucs could explore trade options for vet QBs.

The numbers?

The #Saints & Derek Carr agreed on a 4-yr deal for $150M with $100M in total guarantees, per me & @MikeGarafolo. He gets $70M effectively fully guaranteed ($60M at signing, another $10M in Year 3 vesting after Year 1). Carr structures his deal to accommodate Saints’ cap issues. pic.twitter.com/vs6qaBh7rg

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 6, 2023

Carr also received a no-trade clause as part of his new deal.

more Qb news:

  • As the world turns, we have another non-update Lamar Jackson update. The Baltimore Ravens and Lamar have been far apart for the past two years, and with about 24 hours until the franchise tag deadline, it appears that is where this is all headed. I am just waiting for it to be over.
    • Ozzie Newsome (ever heard of him?) confirmed that the team will put the franchise tag on Jackson if they do not reach an agreement by 3:30 PM EST Tuesday.

#Ravens QB Lamar Jackson and GM Eric DeCosta met recently in Jackson’s hometown of Miami in hopes of working towards a deal, per sources.

But after more than a year of negotiations, the sides remain apart and the situation appears headed towards a franchise tag Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/BWqFZMUbBW

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 6, 2023

BREAKING NEWS: Will the Ravens extend Lamar Jackson by tomorrow's deadline?

"If not, we will put the franchise tag on him."

-#RavensFlock EVP Ozzie Newsome □ pic.twitter.com/TG15JjesR5

— Bernie Kosar Show w/ Hanford Dixon (@BernieKosarShow) March 6, 2023
  • Brock Purdy's elbow surgery is scheduled for Friday after being pushed back due to swelling. Purdy will likely have a long recovery before returning in the fall - the perfect opportunity for Trey Lance.
  • Daniel Jones and his team are taking this one down to the wire. His agents are going to Jersey to meet with the New York Giants with just under two days left to go before Tuesday's deadline.
    • An update later on Monday suggested that "nothing seems imminent" between Jones' team and the Giants. I guess we shall wait until Tuesday at 4pm to find out!

Possible good sign for the #Giants and Daniel Jones: Sources say Jones’ agents are traveling to Jersey today to meet with the #Giants in person after talking many times at the Scouting Combine. A little more than a day to go before the franchise-tag deadline. Still time.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 6, 2023

As for Daniel Jones, nothing seems imminent tonight. Sounding like it’ll come down to the wire tomorrow to see if the #Giants can get something done before the 4 p.m. franchise-tag deadline. https://t.co/TP1o0fpljI

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 7, 2023
  • The NFL's Comeback Player of the Year, Geno Smith, will stay with the Seattle Seahawks, as he signed a new multi-year deal with the team. Smith was set to be a free agent. One of the best stories in the NFL in 2022 now gets to continue that high for a least three years and $105 million.

The #Seahawks and Pro Bowl QB Geno Smith are finalizing a new multi-year contract, sources tell me and @RapSheet.

Smith, 32, would’ve become a free agent. Instead, he’ll stay in Seattle, where he won the NFL Comeback Player of the Year last season. pic.twitter.com/3fFmVzdl8E

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 6, 2023
  • File under Things We Don't Need: Philip Rivers reportedly contacted the San Francisco 49ers and Miami Dolphins about un-retiring last season. Rivers retired in 2020. Please stay that way.

Rich is back from Indianapolis and boy did he hear some things — his Top 5 Rumors Heard at #NFLCombine:

5. Philip Rivers
4. #DaBears
3. Lamar
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1. □#NFL #NFLFreeAgency #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/F08mMCAcGq

— Rich Eisen Show (@RichEisenShow) March 6, 2023
  • The Cleveland Browns are currently over the salary cap by about $13 million, and one of the ways to fix that could be to restructure one of the worst deals of the last few years. Deshaun Watson's deal could be restructured this offseason - his cap hit is $54.993 million - and something tells me he's not worth that.
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The Giants have a big Daniel jones decision looming

3/6/2023

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The New York Giants and Daniel Jones' agent have been working hard at hammering out a new deal for the QB, including meeting in Indianapolis. With Tuesday's franchise tag deadline looming, both sides hope they will get something done before then but are willing to tag him if they can't reach an agreement.

A new report came out on Friday that Jones is asking for more then $45 million per year. This report makes it seem more likely that the Giants will stick the tag on Jones before the deadline.

An update suggested on Friday that the team and Jones are progressing in contract talks, and still hope to get a deal done by the deadline.

An update late Saturday night stated that Jones' agents left Indianapolis with no deal in sight. As the clock ticks, Monday and Tuesday will be key for the Giants and Jones' team to work something out.

Giants GM Joe Schoen on contract talks with QB Daniel Jones, from @gmfb this morning:

"You're starting to feel the time crunch a little bit. I wish we were a little bit closer on a deal than what we are right now. But again, there's still time."

— Ralph Vacchiano (@RalphVacchiano) March 2, 2023

Have heard in recent days there has been progress between Daniel Jones and the #Giants. Getting something done by Tuesday doesn’t seem unreasonable. It sounds as if there will be a four at the front of the annual salary.

— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) March 3, 2023

After several days of meetings at the combine, #Giants officials and Daniel Jones’ agents from Athletes First are expected to leave Indianapolis on Sunday with no contract resolution in sight, per sources.

Clock continuing to tick towards Tuesday’s franchise tag deadline. pic.twitter.com/PbtjGBz2SK

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 5, 2023

more QB news:

  • The New Orleans Saints are in the veteran (and possibly rookie) quarterback market and have met with free agent QB Derek Carr twice. Head coach Dennis Allen spoke highly of Carr, stating that he's the type of quarterback the Saints are looking for. "I think he's highly competitive; he's highly intelligent; he's got a great work ethic; he's an outstanding leader. Those are all qualities I like about him, and those are qualities that we like in the quarterback position."
    • Carr has met with the New York Jets twice, and head coach Robert Saleh also had good things to say about the free agent. Saleh compared his situation to Matthew Stafford's a few seasons ago before getting traded to the Los Angeles Rams. "I think he's more in line with what Stafford's career has been. If you can just get him to a place that can surround him with all the pieces to just allow him to play quarterback 10-15 times a game, it would be pretty cool."
    • A report surfaced on Sunday that Carr has a "slight lean" towards the Jets.

While the #Panthers and #Saints remain in the conversation for Derek Carr, the former Pro Bowl quarterback has a slight lean toward the #Jets as his next home as of now, per source. Nothing is final, but Jets -- who are linked to Aaron Rodgers -- have made an impression.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 5, 2023
  • Quarterback Sam Howell only played one game in 2022 for the Washington Commanders, and it was in Week 18, but he has the support of his teammates who worked with him throughout the season. Wide receiver Jahan Dotson said Howell is ready to compete for the starting job in 2023. "I know he's ready for the opportunity. He has all the talent in the world. Literally, he can make every single throw on the football field, and he makes it look effortless."
  • The Las Vegas Raiders are the current betting favorites to land QB Aaron Rodgers, should he decide not to retire from the NFL.
  • QB Bryce Young has been ranked in the top ten by most experts, yet one of the knocks against him has been his size. But, according to most evaluators, size doesn't matter when having Young on the top of their draft boards. It'll be interesting to see which team wins the war of trading up with the Chicago Bears for the No. 1 pick.

From NFL Now: Bryce Young will be measured tomorrow, but whatever the answers end up being are unlikely to affect his status as the probable top pick. pic.twitter.com/9vLzrD53aS

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 3, 2023
  • Wide receiver prospect Jordan Addison played with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett in college before transferring and says he wouldn't mind playing with him again in the NFL. "That'll help the transitions a lot. Just having your former quarterback, you already got a relationship, No. 1, and then that trust factor."
  • The New England Patriots plan to release veteran quarterback Brian Hoyer at the start of the new league year.
  • The Miami Dolphins have until May to decide on Tua Tagovailoa's fifth-year option and have an even bigger decision to make beyond that. With Tagovailoa's health concerns, the Dolphins are exploring all options at the position moving forward.

I’m told multiple people have been made aware within the #Dolphins organization that the team will explore all options at quarterback, per league source--this as the decision continues to linger on a long-term deal and the 5th-year option on Tua Tagovailoa. pic.twitter.com/c6Os0hdL7h

— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 3, 2023
  • Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson posted a 10-foot, 9-inch broad jump and a 40.5 vertical jump at the Combine, the best in both categories for a QB since the inception of the event. Richardson's spectacular Combine showing definitely helped rise his draft stock; betting odds are in his favor to be the first QB selected in the draft.

Anthony Richardson is now ahead of C.J. Stroud on @FDSportsbook to be the first quarterback selected. He’s only behind Bryce Young. pic.twitter.com/ha6t4hPsZf

— Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) March 4, 2023
  • QB Carson Wentz was recently let go by the Washington Commanders but was seen Combine weekend having dinner with his agents. Wentz says he wants to continue playing, but at this point, it will likely be in the backup position.

Last night in Indy, former #Commanders QB Carson Wentz was spotted (by my eyeballs) downtown having dinner with his agents. He's determined to continue playing and is open to various roles that can help a team.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 4, 2023
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