Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles pondered the question, knowing his ability to find an answer will help define his legacy: Why haven’t the Bears been able to draft and develop a franchise quarterback in the past 85 years? “It’s a good question,” Poles said at the annual league meeting in March. Perhaps the person […]
Continue readingBennett, a 2023 fourth-round draft pick out of Georgia, spent his rookie season on the reserve/non-football illness list for undisclosed reasons. Snead, speaking at the NFL league meetings, was asked whether the Rams have a commitment from Bennett to return for the offseason workouts. “At this point, yes,” Snead said. The Rams drafted Bennett with […]
Continue readingThe Los Angeles Rams are signing quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to a one-year contract to be Matthew Stafford‘s backup, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Friday. The Las Vegas Raiders released Garoppolo on Wednesday, just one season after he signed a three-year, $72.75 million contract with the franchise. He is suspended for the first two […]
Continue readingENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos have, time and again, tried to find the answer to the question they still have at quarterback after the financially painful decision to release Russell Wilson on Monday after two seasons. Since Peyton Manning hoisted the Lombardi Trophy after Super Bowl 50 on the way to retirement, the Broncos […]
Continue readingThey drafted quarterback Stetson Bennett in the fourth round. When coach Sean McVay was asked about having a young quarterback the coaching staff could mold as a backup and perhaps an eventual starter, he said, “Well, I think you’re excited.” McVay spoke about the chance Bennett would have to learn from Stafford, “a perennial All-Pro, […]
Continue readingOf course, it is very, very early. There will be more improvement and change in a prospect’s ability level and production between his sophomore and junior seasons than between his junior and senior seasons. The early film evaluations are on 15-year-old prospects, so there is a ton of physical, mental and competitive development to come. […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Marcus Spears explains why he is taking the 49ers over the Seahawks on Thursday night. (0:40) RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks expect to have quarterback Geno Smith for their NFC West showdown with the San Francisco 49ers on Thanksgiving night, but they’ll likely be without running back Kenneth Walker III. […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Pat McAfee reacts to the Bills firing OC Ken Dorsey and overall issues with the team this season. (1:44) On Tuesday, following a 24-22 loss to the Denver Broncos on “Monday Night Football,” the Buffalo Bills fired offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey. So it goes for an NFL franchise with Super Bowl […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Matthew Stafford talks with Pat McAfee about his current mindset on continuing his football career. (1:25) LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams are expecting quarterback Matthew Stafford to start Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, coach Sean McVay said Monday. Stafford sprained the ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb in […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Field Yates details the fantasy implications of the Rams signing Carson Wentz. (1:18) After the Los Angeles Rams’ third loss in a row Sunday afternoon in Green Bay, coach Sean McVay used the word “humbling” to describe the games, for the second consecutive week. “Humbling is a word,” wide receiver Cooper […]
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