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Aaron Rodgers has minor calf injury during otas

5/24/2023

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Aaron Rodgers is in attendance for OTAs with the New York Jets, but he wasn't doing much work on Tuesday due to a potential ankle injury. Rodgers was seen limping on the field where he then went to speak with the strength and conditioning staff. The good news? It's May. The best time to get injured.

The injury appeared to be only a "tweak," although it's something worth keeping an eye on as the offseason progresses.

Aaron Rodgers may have hurt his ankle during a drill; he was limping a little bit. He’s off to the side and not working out with the other QBs. #TakeFlight pic.twitter.com/tJ1T8tsHfT

— Justin Walters (@JustinWaltersTV) May 23, 2023
It was later determined that the injury for Rodgers was a calf strain.

I’m told Aaron Rodgers has a strained calf, per sources. It’s considered minor as of now. The anticipation is he should be back fairly quick. #Jets

— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) May 23, 2023
While the initial issue seems to minor, it's worth monitoring as calf injuries can tend to linger. But the fact that this happened now is better than it happening later.

more qb news:

  • Geno Smith had a career year in 2022 with the Seattle Seahawks and is looking to continue the trend. Smith secured a three-year, $105 million contract this offseason, but Smith says he's still taking his career one year at a time. "It's still year-by-year. I've got to look at it like that. It's one year at a time for me."
  • The Carolina Panthers picked QB Bryce Young with the first pick in the 2023 draft, but they also made sure to have strong veteran support for Young as he heads into his first season as a professional. One strong supporter is veteran QB Andy Dalton, who will take over as the mentor role as Young transitions to the NFL. And so far, Dalton likes what he sees from the rookie. "Bryce's been great from the day he got here. I think that's the reason why we picked him, because of his makeup. Smart kid - nothing seems too big for him."
  • The Houston Texans drafted rookie CJ Stroud with the second pick in this year's draft, but QB Davis Mills says he's still working on competing for the starting spot.

Davis Mills: “I’m still competing for that starting job.” pic.twitter.com/yiz9rcOqP7

— Brooks Kubena (@BKubena) May 23, 2023
  • Lamar Jackson reported to Baltimore Ravens OTAs on Day 2 of workouts.
  • Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa said earlier this offseason he was going to incorporate martial arts training, specifically jiu-jitsu into his workout routine. Now, head coach Mike McDaniel says the team has involved martial arts-style training into all the Dolphins' QBs' workouts. "We've incorporated it into some of the drill work we do with the quarterbacks."
  • Jordan Love has entered his first offseason as a starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers and head coach Matt LaFleur sees some things he can work on - but there are things he's doing well, too.

Matt LaFleur on Jordan Love’s first two days of OTAs: “A lot of good things and a lot to clean up.”

Also added “We’ve got to see what everybody else around him can do, too.”

— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) May 23, 2023
  • Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger went on a podcast saying he wasn't initially rooting for second-year QB Kenny Pickett because he didn't want the fans to forget about him. Eyeroll city. Pickett took the high road. "We'll continue to build that relationship, and I'll reach out if I have any questions. I'm excited to go into Year Two with another guy in my corner pulling for me."
  • The San Francisco 49ers' QB battle has begun. Enter Brock Purdy and his elbow. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Purdy's plan is to begin throwing sometime next week, putting him in the clear to return for training camp.
    • While the plan is for Purdy to be ready to go for the season opener, Purdy says he's "feeling good and taking it one day at a time. I feel good. Arm is feeling good. So, to say I'm going to be ready by this time or this time, we're not trying to label any kind of timeline like that."

#49ers HC Kyle Shanahan says Brock Purdy will be allowed to start throwing sometime next week.

— Taylor Bisciotti (@TaylorBisciotti) May 23, 2023
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Steelers extend backup Mitch Trubisky

5/18/2023

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The Pittsburgh Steelers signed backup QB Mitch Trubisky to a two-year contract extension. General Manager Omar Khan announced a deal was close on the Pat McAfee Show, and a confirmed deal was announced shortly thereafter.

Details: It’s a 2-year extension for Mitch Trubisky that also lowers the QB’s cap number for the 2023 season (previously $10M). The two sides have agreed, as Omar Khan said on @PatMcAfeeShow. https://t.co/LdE6gNvY3J

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 18, 2023
Trubisky started for the Steelers for a short time before the team handed the keys to Kenny Pickett, who will be the expected starter in 2023. Trubisky is a solid backup who can win you a game or two if needed, but probably isn't consistent enough to be a starter in the NFL.

Pittsburgh also re-signed third-stringer Mason Rudolph earlier this week, giving Pickett a strong sense of continuity in the quarterback room for September.

more qb news:

  • The Indianapolis Colts picked QB Anthony Richardson with the No. 4 pick in this year's draft, and he's impressed the organization thus far. Including QB Gardner Minshew. "He's making the right checks, doing that kind of stuff. And that's how you kind of gradually earn respect, and, eventually, earn that kind of leadership spot. I think he's coming out with a great attitude, very humble, willing to learn, willing to admit he's wrong. Those are all very important things in the process of getting better."
  • Matt Ryan recently inked a new broadcasting deal with CBS, but he isn't officially retiring. Ryan says he has learned not to "shut any doors" when it comes to the NFL and has no plans to retire as of right now. Translation: He gets $12 million from the Colts for not playing.

Former #Falcons and #Colts QB Matt Ryan to ⁦@SiriusXMNFL⁩ on possible return: “All the stars would have to (align). I've just learned, at least during my experience in the 15 years I've played, to just not shut any doors.”

Story: https://t.co/SIYW7316UR

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 18, 2023
  • Orlando Brown will be protecting a new quarterback in 2023, and so far, he's a fan of Joe Burrow. "He's just cool. Very easy to talk to. Very personable. Very much himself around every single setting that I've been around. Friends, people on the team, whatever it is. As a man, it's easy to respect another man like that. When you've got a quarterback like that, the sky's the limit."
  • Josh McCown has been a strong presence in the Carolina Panthers' coaching rooms as of late, attending prospects' Pro Days and working directly with the QB room. McCown said his main job right now is to translate rookie QB Bryce Young's skillset to the NFL.
    • The Panthers released QB Jacob Eason.

Panthers QB coach Josh McCown on Bryce Young's footwork: "He has a playmaking capacity to him that's special to his game, and we want to honor that. But at the NFL, we have to help him mold what he does best to the NFL. That's a fun process."

— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) May 18, 2023
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Matt Ryan heads to the booth

5/16/2023

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Current free agent QB Matt Ryan hasn't announced his retirement yet, but based on his latest career venture (and to be honest, last year's performance), it seems like it may be a reality soon. Ryan announced he will be joining CBS Sports as an analyst, both in studio and in-game. Ryan says in a Twitter post that he is not retiring - because he's still owed money from the Indianapolis Colts.

Excited to join the @NFLonCBS family! Looking forward to breaking down the game this season.

P.S. - this is not a retirement post □ pic.twitter.com/4fCTVpFxK0

— Matt Ryan (@M_Ryan02) May 15, 2023
If Ryan does decide to retire, he will do so with zero Super Bowls.

more qb news:

  • The Carolina Panthers are determined to make rookie QB Bryce Young earn his starting job. Head coach Frank Reich says veteran Andy Dalton will be taking first-team reps in OTAs, but plans for Young to get more reps. "When he's ready, when it's best for the team, that's when we'll look to make the transition. But when we come back out Monday, Andy will be taking reps with the ones, Bryce will be with the twos. But Bryce is gonna get a lot of reps. He'll likely even get a few more than Andy just as the new guy." If you're confused, so am I.
  • QB Mason Rudolph agreed to re-sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers after two months as a free agent. Rudolph did not like being inactive for the majority of the season in 2023, but it appears that may be the best it's gonna get for Rudolph.
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Jalen Hurts gets a Master's degree

5/15/2023

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Jalen Hurts has had a whirlwind couple of months. A Super Bowl appearance with the Philadelphia Eagles, a contract extension, and now a Master's degree from Oklahoma. Hurts earned a degree in human relations last Friday.

Congratulations! □□□□□□ @JalenHurts @UofOklahoma @OUArtsSciences @OU_Football pic.twitter.com/FrGCApp2lk

— Dr. David Surratt (@DrDavidSurratt) May 13, 2023
Finishing a master's degree while being in the NFL (and getting to a Super Bowl) is some type of level most of us can't begin to imagine.

more qb news:

  • Now retired, Tom Brady is looking for something to do. That something may be becoming a part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. Jimmy Garoppolo just can't get away from this man.
    • Brady will be working as a broadcaster for FOX in 2024, which has "blessed" his venture to be a minority owner of the Raiders.

NFL legend Tom Brady is in deep discussions to become a limited partner of the Las Vegas Raiders, sources tell ESPN’s @SethWickersham and me, potentially his second foray into a partnership with Raiders’ owner Mark Davis on a professional sports franchise in less than two months. pic.twitter.com/pVnxqwTrGT

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 12, 2023
  • The Detroit Lions signed third-round quarterback Hendon Hooker to a four-year deal.
    • The Lions have acknowledged that 2023 will be a "redshirt" year for Hooker, but he's still making sure he's doing the work and learning as much as he can. "You'll never stay the same; you either get better or you get worse, and I don't wanna have any decline in my game so I'm continuing  to work my tail off, day-to-day, mental reps, taking reps behind the quarterbacks that are in and just playing the game in my mind until I can actually get out there, but I'm still preparing and I'm hungry."
  • Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray is still expected to be absent at the start of the season in September, but there is no set return date from when he'll be fully recovered from his torn ACL. Head coach Jonathan Gannon says Murray is doing well. "I know he's making strides."

“He’s competitive. He’s ultra competitive and has fire in his gut.”

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon says QB Kyler Murray is a “long way away” from returning but continues to make good progress on his knee rehab. K1 won his coach a bet too □@PHNX_Cardinals pic.twitter.com/sNfHy3t45b

— Bo Brack (@BoBrack) May 12, 2023
  • Deshaun Watson will be taking 16 of his Cleveland Browns teammates to Puerto Rico for training and bonding time.
  • Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young is already making a strong first impression. That includes showing up early to practice and getting extra work in. "I wanted to set a tone. I was just here trying to get stuff down like we all were. In this rookie minicamp, we have talked about the themes of the team, and one of them is making sure we are prepared. I think we all want to make the best first impression that we can."
  • Carson Wentz has received interest from multiple teams, although it's looking more and more likely he'll be stuck with a backup job at best moving forward.
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After Eagles Super Bowl, Both Foles and Wentz are free agents

5/8/2023

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The Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl in 2018. Now, two out of three of the quarterbacks on that roster are free agents. Carson Wentz has been looking for a new home since his release from the Washington Commanders, and Nick Foles was released by the Indianapolis Colts on Friday.

We have released QB Nick Foles.

— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) May 5, 2023
Both Wentz and Foles could find new teams as backups closer to camp, as teams like to have a good veteran presence heading into the summer.

Or, do they walk away? Foles said recently he is unsure about his future in the NFL after his release from Indy. "Shoot, almost every year of my career I've almost retired. Every offseason, I think, 'Do I still want to play? Do I still want to keep going?' Specifically this last year with everything."

more qb news:

  • New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner has a lot to build upon in 2023, after winning last year's Defensive Rookie of the Year. Going against someone like QB Aaron Rodgers in practice, he thinks, will help him do that. "I knew he was going to get me better, and by that I was just thinking of him making those tough throws that it's going to be hard for me to intercept and break up. But he was just telling me that he is going to be able to help me out by telling me how teams are going to try to attack me and the things that I can work on as a cornerback."
  • The Indianapolis Colts swung on rookie QB Anthony Richardson, for one good reason: "I would rather take the risk, the risk that he might fail, than pass on him and see him become a star somewhere else," GM Chris Ballard said. The Colts were tired of the ever-turning washed veteran QB carousel of the past few seasons - as they should be. This mindset is the right mindset.
  • The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in the process of moving on from Tom Brady, signing QB Baker Mayfield this offseason to compete with Kyle Trask. So why not draft "the future" in one of this year's QB prospects? Former head coach Bruce Arians says it's because he had Mayfield ranked higher than any of the 2023 QBs. "I can honestly say out of these four, I had Baker Mayfield rated higher. That's an honest opinion - coming out of Oklahoma."
  • QB Jordan Ta'amu was named the XFL's offensive player of the year.
  • Everyone with the Carolina Panthers has high hopes for rookie QB Bryce Young, including his offensive linemen. Left guard Brady Christensen said he's ready to help Young be the best he can be. "As a rookie quarterback, it's a tough gig. If we can just give him time so he can do his thing, it's gonna be incredible."
  • Despite rumors that Tom Brady will back out of his 2024 FOX broadcasting deal, Brady responded with, "fake news." Taking words from his buddy Donald Trump.
  • The New York Giants signed Illinois QB Tommy DeVito as an undrafted free agent.
  • With Rodgers now in New Jersey, the Green Bay Packers have a new situation at QB with Jordan Love. They also selected Penn State QB Sean Clifford in this season's draft, who will likely compete for the backup position. Clifford said of his new job, "It's all opportunity. Coach [Matt LaFleur] put up yesterday, 'Opportunity is either nowhere or now here.' It's really about the opportunity is now here." That's an RG3-ish quote.
    • Last season, Rodgers urged the Packers to hire QB coach Tom Clemente. Now, head coach Matt LaFleur is crediting him with Love's development. "Just watching him last year, I think Jordan's made some huge strides. I really do, and I think a lot of it is a credit to Tom, and just, he knows how to train these guys."
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Packers sign Jordan Love to two-year deal

5/3/2023

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One of the biggest things the Green Bay Packers had to do this offseason after trading Aaron Rodgers is figure out what to do with now current starter Jordan Love. The Packers had until 4 pm ET to pick up or decline Love's fifth-year option; instead, they opted to sign him to a two-year deal to replace it. The deal is worth up to $22.5 million, with $13.5 million guaranteed.

The #Packers have agreed to terms with QB Jordan Love on a new contract though 2024, per sources. pic.twitter.com/gde0DZKHXn

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) May 2, 2023
This deal is a good bet for both sides - Green Bay gets a starting QB for cheap, while being able to show some confidence in him, Love gets a little more security and a chance to prove it.

If it works - great. The Packers are willing to push some chips into the center of the table in saying that Love is a valuable starter and he could play out the current deal. If it doesn't work, it's manageable for the team and not that expensive.

I, personally, have not seen enough of Love to make a determination on how he'll be as a starting QB. I know this deal says that the Packers have seen enough to take the chance - but they also didn't really have much of a choice once the Rodgers trade went through. We'll have to wait and see on this one.

more Qb news:

  • When you draft a young quarterback, your first two orders of business are as follows: a) protection; and b) weapons. The Carolina Panthers selected QB Bryce Young with the first pick, and checked off box No. 2 by selecting wide receiver Jonathan Mingo in the second round. Mingo says his job will be to help Young be better. "I can turn a little 5-yard hitch into an 80-yard touchdown. I can just make things easy on the quarterback. You've got to make the quarterback look good."
    • Young will wear No. 9 with the Panthers.
  • Jared Goff has two years remaining on his contract with the Detroit Lions and they drafted rookie QB Hendon Hooker in the second round of this year's draft. While the Lions are contemplating an extension for Goff (I'd imagine it would depend on Hooker's recovery and his ability to play), GM Brad Holmes says both sides are currently in a good place. "We've had a dialogue there and we've had a dialogue with his agent."
  • Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is now with the New England Patriots and therefore, went from Patrick Mahomes to Mac Jones. But, he has nothing but nice things to say about Jones. "I think his role, his leadership is something that I've seen from afar. His work ethic is hard - he's a hard-working guy. Very, very smart at what he does in just working on his craft."

JuJu Smith-Schuster on Mac Jones: Sky is the limit … fun year ahead. pic.twitter.com/qj4vQeNiq6

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) May 2, 2023
  • The Los Angeles Chargers are determined to keep the Justin Herbert train rolling. And for good reason. New offensive coordinator Kellen Moore was handpicked by the team (and Herbert), as they think he can bring out what Herbert does best. "I think that's one big part of this thing, is that there's been a lot of success. Justin has had a lot of success his first few years. We want to make sure we build off of that and not start from scratch."
  • The New Orleans Saints waived QB Jake Luton.
  • One of Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson's remaining civil court cases could go to trial soon, according to a statement. Water is wet.
  • The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed QB Baker Mayfield to compete with Kyle Trask for the starting job, but the team could also add another veteran before camp, Jason Licht says. "We probably would like to bring in a vet. Just somebody that has been there, done that and can be in that room with them, not necessarily somebody that we think is going to take over the competition."
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Is Trey Lance on the move?

4/20/2023

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The San Francisco 49ers have been taking calls from teams asking about QB Trey Lance. While that's as far as the process goes, teams calling about his availability before the draft is significant. Brock Purdy is likely to be the starter whenever he is fully recovered from his elbow injury that he sustained in the NFC Championship Game. The Niners also have QB Sam Darnold on the roster.

Two intriguing landing spots for Lance could be the Tennessee Titans and Houston Texans, as he's familiar with Titans GM Ran Carthon and Titans head coach DeMeco Ryans.

Sources: The #49ers have received inquiries from several teams looking into a potential trade for former No. 3 pick QB Trey Lance. The conversations have been the result of SF fielding the calls, not making them, with teams aware that Brock Purdy is likely the future starter. pic.twitter.com/ddOZjZq5Xn

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 19, 2023
A report states the Minnesota Vikings were one of the teams to speak to Lance at this year's scouting combine. There were also rumors swirling around that time about a potential Kirk Cousins trade, so this may be something to keep an eye on.

more Qb news:

  • Deshaun Watson didn't participate in last season's offseason program and Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski says he thinks he'll be better in 2023 after a full offseason. "Certainly, for Deshaun to have that season under his belt, those experiences and be able to learn from everything that's happened last year, into the past, I think he'll be a better player for it." Maybe, hear me out, he shouldn't have done what he did to earn his suspension, then?
  • CJ Stroud visited the Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday.
  • Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes worked out with one of the top WR prospects on Wednesday. Boston College receiver Zay Flowers traveled to Texas to work out with Mahomes at the request of the team. Imagine getting that call when you think your visits are over. The Chiefs will likely have to trade up to get Flowers, however, as he's one of the top prospects in this year's NFL Draft.
  • Andy Dalton signed with the Carolina Panthers this offseason, knowing he'd be sitting behind the No. 1 pick. While it's looking like it's going to be Bryce Young, Dalton said of the young QB, "Size hasn't mattered to him. He's still been able to make the throws you need to make."
  • Sam Howell is supposed to be (key word: supposed to be) the starter for the Washington Commanders in 2023 and is determined to take advantage of the opportunity. "That's what I've been trying to do ever since I got here is to get this opportunity. So, I'm definitely going to try to do everything I can to take advantage of it."
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Eagles ink Jalen Hurts to new mega-deal

4/18/2023

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The first of the quarterback extensions has dropped. The Philadelphia Eagles signed QB Jalen Hurts to a five-year, $255 million extension to kick off the week.

The #Eagles and Jalen Hurts agreed to terms on a five-year, $255 million contract extension that makes him the highest-paid player in NFL history, sources tell me and @RapSheet.@AgentNicoleLynn negotiated the deal, which includes $179.304M in guarantees and a no-trade clause. pic.twitter.com/NsLzULcE1M

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 17, 2023
The Eagles were adamant that getting an extension done for Hurts was a priority this offseason. It comes at the perfect time, as Hurts is heading into his final year of his rookie contract.

The extension includes $179.304 million in guarantees, a no-trade clause, and up to $15 million in additional incentives.

On the heels of a Super Bowl appearance and an MVP-caliber season, it'll be interesting to see how Hurts rebounds in 2023. With a strong core on the roster, the Eagles are set up for success with Hurts.

I talk more about Hurts' deal and what it means for the other QBs in line for an extension in Monday's Patreon episode.

more QB news:

  • With pre-draft visits continuing through Wednesday, Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson will meet with the Tennessee Titans, Atlanta Falcons, and Baltimore Ravens this week. The Titans is the most intriguing one, as they are rumored to be one of the teams who would be most likely to trade up to the No. 3 spot - potentially to grab Richardson. Atlanta picks at No. 8, and the Ravens could be looking for a replacement for Lamar Jackson, should he not sign the franchise tag.
  • Speaking of Jackson, he is not expected to attend Baltimore's voluntary offseason program, as he hasn't signed the tag. No reason to panic now, but if he does not attend mandatory workouts and/or minicamp, we can start to wonder if he will attend training camp this summer.
  • Last season, the Kansas City Chiefs began their offseason program virtually, and they're doing the same in 2023. QB Patrick Mahomes has gathered teammates in Texas to work out together as they check in with coaches and other personnel via Zoom.
  • Bryce Young has canceled his remaining pre-draft visits. Young has already visited with the Carolina Panthers and Houston Texans, which is likely where he'll be selected next week.
    • Young is now an overwhelming favorite to be drafted first overall.

Bryce Young this morning: -350 to go 1st overall

Bryce Young now: -2000 to go 1st overall ?? pic.twitter.com/1GHbHKdrN7

— BetMGM ? (@BetMGM) April 17, 2023
  • Betting odds suggest Georgia QB Stetson Bennett will go undrafted.
  • Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert had shoulder surgery (in his non-throwing arm) to repair a torn labrum this offseason. While he's made progress and has worked on stretching in rehab, his participation in OTAs isn't a sure thing, yet. "We're going to listen to the doctors," head coach Brandon Staley said.
  • Zach Wilson was present for the first day of New York Jets offseason workouts.
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Panthers wrap up QB visits

4/14/2023

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The Carolina Panthers are wrapping up their private visits with the top 2023 quarterback prospects. Ohio State's CJ Stroud and Kentucky's Will Levis will visit with the team next week.

The #Panthers will bring in Will Levis and CJ Stroud for top 30 visits on Tuesday. The team is *trying* to keep an open mind until they get through all visits and then will begin finalizing a plan for the #NFLDraft #KeepPounding pic.twitter.com/JCjwKNOTGg

— Bridget Condon (@BridgetCondon_) April 13, 2023

The Panthers have also met with Florida's Anthony Richardson and Bryce Young from Alabama and have attended all of the top prospects' Pro Days.

Carolina will have their choie of quarterbacks with the first pick in the 2023 NFL Draft in two weeks. Young is currently the favorite, but we all know it's #lyingseason.

more qb news:

  • With the Aaron Rodgers trade still on standby, it leaves everyone wondering exactly what the Green Bay Packers are asking in return. Apparently, they're still holding onto getting a first-round pick in 2024. The New York Jets may not be in on that gamble, considering Rodgers may not even be playing in '24.
  • The NFL and NFLPA approved a QB-specific helmet designed to cut down on concussions. The helmet is designed to protect the part of the head that QBs hit on the ground, which was responsible for about half the concussions suffered by QBs. "This helmet performs better in laboratory testing than any helmets we have ever seen for these sorts of impacts."
  • QB prospect Anthony Richardson wrote a piece for The Player's Tribune, which is worth a read. In it, he addresses his critics: "I know the things people are picking apart. People talk about whether I can be accurate. They say I don't have touch. They say I can't throw short. They say a lot of things. All I gotta say is: Watch how hard I work."
  • Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes was named one of Time's Most Influential People of 2023.
  • The saga continues. Despite many thinking the arrival of WR Odell Beckham Jr. to the Baltimore Ravens would be a slam dunk to QB Lamar Jackson either playing on the franchise tag or signing a long-term deal with the team in 2023, Beckham says he was given no assurances to Jackson remaining on the team. "My thoughts would be that he would be here."
  • The New England Patriots signed QB Trace McSorley to a one-year contract. McSorley is familiar with new Pats OC Bill O'Brien.
  • The Arizona Cardinals tried out QB Jeff Driskel for some reason.
  • Dorian Thompson-Robinson has visited the Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Chargers, Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers, Las Vegas Raiders, and Philadelphia Eagles. Thompson-Robinson is expected to be a late-round pick.
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Lamar Jackson was recruiting OBJ to Baltimore

4/11/2023

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One of the reasons Odell Beckham Jr. ended up with the Baltimore Ravens was the quarterback who isn't really the quarterback. Do you follow?

Lamar Jackson was the ringleader when it came to getting Beckham on the roster, despite not being currently under contract.

From NFL Now: The Odell Beckham Jr signing with the #Ravens not only locked in a top WR... it also revealed that Lamar Jackson was actively recruiting him. He plans to be throwing passes to Beckham. pic.twitter.com/CFz7vZLTtG

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 10, 2023

Jackson is still searching for a new contract (he recently tweeted that he requested a trade and followed up with the opinion that the Ravens did not value him), so I find it hard to believe that this one move (for one year, nonetheless) will make him swallow his pride and sign either the tag or for less money than he asked for.

I talk more about this in Monday's Patreon episode.

more Qb news:

  • Alabama quarterback prospect Bryce Young will visit the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday. The Panthers currently own the first pick in this year's NFL Draft. Young previously had dinner with Panthers' brass following his Pro Day last month.
  • Kentucky QB Will Levis will meet with the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday. The Titans pick at No. 11 and have been doing their due diligence on QB prospects.
  • Hendon Hooker's previously reported visit with the Detroit Lions will happen on Tuesday. The Tennessee QB is coming off a torn ACL and should be ready for training camp in July.
  • Florida QB Anthony Richardson has been visiting with the Panthers through Monday, and will move on to meet with the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been working hard this offseason, incorporating jiu-jitsu into his routine. Tagovailoa said he has gained muscle so far this spring. "Offseason training's been good. Been working on strength in many areas and been chipping away at things that I felt like I needed to work on to get to where I feel I can get to in the later parts of the season."
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