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THE DROP-BACK: THURSDAY AUGUST 26 - Is it Mac Jones time?

8/26/2021

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patriots

Cam Newton was pretty much a lock for the New England Patriots' starting quarterback job, and then this week happened. Long story short, Newton didn't quite follow COVID-19 protocols and was required to stay away from the team for the week, which gave all reps with the starting team to rookie Mac Jones. Jones has been taking the reins in practice and is currently breathing down Newton's neck for the starting role. This will be something to keep an eye on.

Jones’ streak ran to 18 consecutive completions before he faced pressure and had a ball tipped at the line. Very impressive morning for the rookie.

— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) August 25, 2021

falcons

The savior of the Atlanta Falcons' quarterback position is here, hallelujah. Josh Rosen has signed with the team, and should be in line as the best QB on the team in no time. Head coach Arthur Smith agrees with me, saying he expects Rosen to play in the final preseason game. "That's only the fair thing to do. We signed him. We have to figure out this backup quarterback spot. So, you'll see him play at some point Sunday night." Challenge accepted.

buccaneers

Tom Brady may be more like us, after all. After winning the Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in February, Brady underwent knee surgery to repair a torn MCL. Brady spoke about his recovery from surgery this week, detailing the process. "When you miss time and you don't continue to train the way you're capable of training, it's tough because your body wants to, you know, it feels like, 'OK I get time off.' And then you get your body going again, it's hard."

colts

After being questionable to start the 2021 season, it seems like Carson Wentz is trending in the right direction for the ​Indianapolis Colts' opener. Wentz returned to practice earlier this week from foot surgery, and so far, so good. The next step? Going through a practice without any restrictions.

Next step for Wentz and Nelson is go through a full padded practice, no restrictions, Reich says

— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) August 25, 2021

jaguars

The inevitable happened. Trevor Lawrence has been announced as the Jacksonville Jaguars' starting quarterback, which pretty much everyone knew was going to happen. Lawrence was, of course, asked about how he felt about the situation. "I'm really excited for the opportunity; I'm grateful for it. It doesn't really change anything though. We still have the same task in front of us."

bengals

Joe Burrow will finally be making his debut since tearing his ACL late last season. While I assumed Burrow wouldn't see any preseason action due to protecting his health behind that horrid offensive line, Burrow should play in the Cincinnati Bengals​' final preseason game. And that's okay with him. 

"I'm excited to get out there." - @JoeyB pic.twitter.com/vJkiY1jdwN

— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) August 25, 2021

49ers

San Francisco 49ers fans wanted you to believe all along that there was a quarterback competition, but as it turns out (and like I told you all along), there really hasn't been one at all. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said as much, without really naming his starter, which he honestly doesn't even have to do. "I've got a pretty good idea," he said. "I've always had a pretty good idea, but there's a lot of days between now and then, at every position."

-quick notes-

  • Kliff Kingsbury says no decision has been made on Kyler Murray playing the last preseason game, but that he doesn't think he needs anymore reps.
  • Dwayne Haskins​ will start at QB for the Steelers in their final preseason game.
  • ​Broncos name Teddy Bridgewater the starter; Drew Lock will be the backup to start Week One.
  • Dak Prescott threw 12 passes during Wednesday's practice.
  • The Seahawks will add Matt Hasselbeck to their Ring of Honor.
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