The situation Kendall Hinton and the Denver Broncos were forced into Sunday was unprecedented in the NFL’s modern era. Hinton, a practice-squad wide receiver, played quarterback against the New Orleans Saints. The result was a 31-3 loss to the Saints, with Hinton completing 1 of 9 passes for 13 yards. The Broncos found themselves in […]
Continue readingThe former longtime Baltimore Ravens starter and Super Bowl MVP came on late in the first quarter after Sam Darnold was shaken up at MetLife Stadium. Flacco, 35, who hadn’t played since last Oct. 27 when he started for the Broncos, completed the two passes he attempted for 16 yards before Darnold returned in the […]
Continue reading“He just needs to keep playing,” Gase said Monday. “He needs to keep playing and keep fixing the mistakes that are made and really emphasize the things he’s doing really well, and just keep building on those.” Even if Gase wanted to bench Darnold, who had three interceptions (two returned for touchdowns) in Sunday’s 36-7 […]
Continue readingTeams in the NFL were required to cut their rosters to 53 players by 4 p.m. ET on Saturday. Given the irregular offseason, with OTAs and minicamps occurring virtually for the first time, teams have had only training camp, which included 14 padded practices, to see their players in person. The biggest names let go […]
Continue readingPicking an MVP in advance of a typical NFL season is difficult. Remember last year? The trendiest candidates heading into the regular season were Carson Wentz, Baker Mayfield and Russell Wilson one obvious example, but Mahomes is the only one with the sort of airtight accomplishments to be added to this list. Although this is […]
Continue readingThe New York Jets filled their need for an experienced backup quarterback, agreeing to terms with former Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco on a one-year contract, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Flacco, who was released by the Denver Broncos in March after one season, will receive $1.5 million in base pay, plus the chance to […]
Continue readingFales, 29, who spent most of last season with the Jets, is the only experienced backup to starter Sam Darnold. There’s always a chance they’ll add another veteran at some point, but Fales gives them a backup QB who knows coach Adam Gase’s offense — an important factor amid the COVID-19 restrictions for the offseason. […]
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