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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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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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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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Did the Patriots Really shop Mac Jones?

4/5/2023

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Bill Belichick hasn't yet committed to QB Mac Jones starting for the New England Patriots in 2023. I think he's just being Belichick, but others seem to think the tension between the two is real.

Tom E. Curran reveals that Coach Belichick was really pissed off at Mac Jones for going outside the building for advice on how to run the offense.

Curran also believes Brian Hoyer was released because he was against the system like Mac. pic.twitter.com/ZC3URuwdQw

— Jones & Mego with Arcand (@JonesandMego) March 31, 2023
We all saw Jones scream on the sideline many times, frustrated. As he had a right to when you make your defensive coordinator your offensive coordinator (?). Jones wasn't bad his rookie season and then went through a dramatic second year as a pawn in the Matt Patricia experiment.

I know Belichick is controlling, but he's not dumb. Let Jones have another year with an actual OC before you ship him off elsewhere.

Speaking of, a report also surfaced on Tuesday that Belichick shopped Jones to teams including Washington, Tennessee and Vegas. I'm not so sure about that.

more QB news:

  • The Atlanta Falcons are determined to stick with second-year QB Desmond Ridder in 2023. He has the support of the team, including new teammate Calais Campbell. "If Ridder continues to develop to be who I think he can be, I wouldn't be surprised we're playing in late January and potentially February." Let's not over-do it, Calais.
  • The Washington Commanders will visit with Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker.
    • Hooker will also visit with the Green Bay Packers and the Titans this week.
  • Florida QB Anthony Richardson will meet with the Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans, and Atlanta Falcons for pre-draft visits/workouts.
  • Veteran QB Brian Hoyer signed a two-year deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. He'll be Jimmy Garoppolo's backup.
  • Houston QB prospect Clayton Tune will meet with several teams including the Houston Texans, New Orleans Saints, and Cleveland Browns.
  • Free agent QB Trevor Siemian is visiting with the Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday. Jake Browning is currently the only other backup QB on the roster.
  • Daniel Jones is training with New York Giants teammates in Arizona this week.
  • The end of an era (kinda): John Elway's role with the Denver Broncos is officially over. After spending time in the front office, his latest role was an outside consultant to the general manager.
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Patriots are the latest team to say they're not interested in Lamar Jackson

3/30/2023

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The New England Patriots are the latest team to say they're uninterested in trading for Lamar Jackson.

Head coach Bill Belichick refused to talk about Jackson at all during interviews at the owners' meetings earlier this week; owner Robert Kraft said Meek Mill (yes, Meek Mill) texted him to say Jackson was interested in joining the team. It appears that won't be happening.

On top of the financial aspect that Jackson is looking for, the Patriots will also have to give up strong draft capital in order to sign Jackson, something Kraft spoke about earlier this week. And New England is one of the teams in the league who is currently in the 'we'll take all the draft picks we can get' category as they're in the middle of a semi-rebuild.

The Patriots haven't seemed like they've been 100% sold on current starting quarterback Mac Jones, as he experienced a sophomore slump in 2022. But he deserves another chance at the helm without last year's disaster of an offensive coordinator (Matt Patricia).

The options are dwindling for Sir Lamar Jackson.

more qb news:

  • Brock Purdy is likely to be the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers in September if healthy, while Trey Lance and Sam Darnold split first-team reps during the offseason. The elephant in the room: the Niners spent major draft capital for Lance and he may be stuck as the backup - that looks bad. CEO Jed York says he doesn't regret doing that (yet). "I wouldn't change anything that we've made about the decision with Trey. I think Trey has a chance to be great, but it's a bonus when you get somebody at the end of the seventh round that ends up coming in and being very impactful for your team."
  • The Indianapolis Colts are one of the teams that have remained linked to him throughout this process. Owner Jim Irsay stated earlier this week that he wasn't ruling anything out, but wasn't interested in fully guaranteed contracts. The Colts pick at No. 4 in the NFL Draft, and if they aren't set on Jackson, maybe they'll draft a new guy with that pick. "We're looking for a future guy, and we want the guy that can be there for the next ten years," Irsay said. Well, both a rookie and Jackson potentially fit that criteria.
  • Speaking of Jackson, the Baltimore Ravens are preparing a Plan B, Plan C and/or Plan D in case Jackson does head elsewhere - the team was reportedly interested in signing Baker Mayfield before he eventually agreed to a deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The team even went as far as to make him an offer, which he declined.
  • Dak Prescott threw 15 interceptions last season (not great), including two in the postseason. Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys spent time this offseason going over and dissecting each pick so that it doesn't happen again. "We went back and looked at his decision-making opportunities and the interceptions and potential interceptions and just talking through it," head coach Mike McCarthy said.
  • The Cleveland Browns have high hopes for their weirdo QB Deshaun Watson in 2023 - mostly because they don't have a choice but to have high hopes for him. If they don't, that contract looks mighty stupid, don't we think? Anyways, general manager Andrew Berry says he is ready for a full offseason with Watson before heading into 2023. "I think we're all excited about Deshaun, excited for a full offseason with the guys he's already built chemistry with and some of the additional players that we've added to the offense."
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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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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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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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Combine week begins - Who is throwing?

2/28/2023

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The 2023 NFL Scouting Combine begins this week, and many eyes will be on the quarterbacks. With several teams desperate for a competent QB, some may have to wait for Pro Days before seeing what the young guys can do. Alabama QB Bryce Young will save it for his Pro Day, while other top draft candidates, Ohio State's CJ Stroud and Florida's Anthony Richardson, are expected to workout and throw at the Combine.

Kentucky QB Will Levis will also throw at the Combine.

Meanwhile, Florida QB Anthony Richardson plans to throw and do all testing and drills, per source. A showcase for the physically gifted Richardson, who has a chance to rise through the pre-draft process. https://t.co/mTgq6sANxa

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 27, 2023

more Qb news:

  • Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt will take on quarterbacks coach duties for 2023, while head coach Kevin Stefanski will call offensive plays.
  • Mac Jones took a step back in his sophomore season, leading some to doubt his future with the New England Patriots. However, he seems to have the support of (former?) teammate Devin McCourty - he believes Jones is the future in New England.

"Sources say Mac Jones rubbing people the wrong way"@devinmccourty says... pic.twitter.com/LV4rNdFjik

— Good Morning Football (@gmfb) February 27, 2023
  • While we're still determining the starting quarterback in Tampa Bay, Kyle Trask will get the opportunity to at least compete for the job. Head coach Todd Bowles said that was clear to candidates interviewing for their open offensive coordinator position. The Bucs are a perfect team to sign a veteran to compete with Trask for the starting job.
  • While there have been rumors of the Dallas Cowboys drafting a quarterback, the team remains committed to Dak Prescott in the long term. However, vice president Stephen Jones says they need to have a plan to extend Prescott beyond 2023. "We've got to have a plan to ultimately extend Dak."
  • The Washington Commanders are releasing Carson Wentz, saving over $26 million in cap space, a move seen coming from a mile away. Wentz is likely to be a career backup from this day forward.

Washington released QB Carson Wentz.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 27, 2023
  • Although the Chicago Bears plan to use the No.1 pick in the draft, the team is still meeting with the top QBs in this year's draft. While they seem to be sticking with Justin Fields, it still can't hurt for them to do their homework on the top draft choices.
  • Desmond Ridder closed out the 2022 season as the Atlanta Falcons starter, but there are no guarantees that'll be how things will begin in 2023. "We're not naming any starters right now. There are a lot of things that can happen... As always, all options are on the table. Anything that we can do to improve this team and help us win - and to ultimately win championships - that's what we're looking for."
  • Derek Carr will continue his free agency tour, heading to the Scouting Combine to meet with teams. Carr has already met with the New Orleans Saints and New York Jets. Carr has been stressing finding the right fit as he meets with teams.

From @NFLTotalAccess: QB Derek Carr is headed to Indianapolis to meet with several teams, as his free agency comes into focus. It’s about finding the right fit. pic.twitter.com/mTN7zLZ2Ih

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 28, 2023
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