The NFL’s lingering offseason drama revolves almost entirely around the quarterback.
who knows where Baker Mayfield will land, when will it land, and what is his salary Browns Will eat to move around.if Jimmy Garoppolo In fact, he could add to his throwing program in July after shoulder surgery, so where will he go?how many games will there be Deshaun Watson Missed by suspension, when will we learn about that discipline?
There’s still a lot to unfold, and just because things seem to be a little quieter right now amid the lull between the draft and mandatory minicamp, that doesn’t mean all is well. There are definitely some key players in this league who are considering whether they will take part in “voluntary” or mandatory off-season work, whether they will perform “reservations” (i.e. show up but basically not provide football services) or whether they will be due to trade demands And listed.
Don’t confuse the relative lack of external conflict with the notion that things are honkey dory. In many cases, this is not the case. Over the next few months, I’ll definitely be keeping a close eye on some of the players – what they say and do; or what they delete from social media – whether it’s about new contracts, giving in to requests to leave town , dealing with rejection… or all of the above, there is no shortage of situations that require subtle touch.
In these cases, things are likely to get worse before they get better, if they do:
His hunger for a top-tier new contract is now well known after three up and down seasons since being selected as the No. 1 overall pick.It was the most overt conflict, with Murray removing all references to the team from his social media and his rep posting a statement on the need for cardinal Pay him. Things have calmed down since then, and his former college teammate Hollywood Brown is a good choice, but paying Murray more than $45 million a year is a very risky proposition. Durability and productivity are an issue.
Possible results: Ownership gives embattled head coach Cliff Kingsbury a new contract, and I doubt Murray will eventually get paid, though the full guarantee and payment structure would be tempting.
At this point, all parties seem to accept that a new deal is highly unlikely. Owner Steve Bisciotti seemed reluctant to write a $200 million check, and with less than $250 million guaranteed, Jackson wasn’t involved in much contract negotiations. Baltimore’s offer before the start of last season left them with nothing, worth only about $35 million per year, and as I’ve reported since February, the QB market has exploded again since then.
Possible results: Franchise labels for 2023, who else knows.
At this point, all parties seem to accept that a new deal is highly unlikely. Owner Steve Bisciotti seemed reluctant to write a $200 million check, and with less than $250 million guaranteed, Jackson wasn’t involved in much contract negotiations. Baltimore’s offer before the start of last season left them with nothing, worth only about $35 million per year, and as I’ve reported since February, the QB market has exploded again since then.
Possible results: Franchise labels for 2023, who else knows.
He has two years left on his deal, and Broncos Give him their franchise and it’s time to pay him again. The price will only go up, especially if he has an MVP season and Denver faces the specter of having to use the tag in 2024, swallow. For a young, QB-focused head coach to have this kind of uncertainty seems silly to me, and you wouldn’t make a trade like this unless you’re going to secure a QB long-term. The Broncos’ vague ownership situation could mask that, or drag it out, but I don’t see it going deep into this season.
Possible results: Massive scaling
Great time to be an elite catcher. On a team heading into a pivotal season with Super Bowl aspirations and a very inexperienced quarterback.this 49 people Didn’t get what lured him away in the draft, and it seems unlikely that anyone reaching that price right now (and those 2023 picks won’t help win any games this season). The 49ers have never been shy about paying their top players, and Samuel does a good job of forcing it.Persistence will stunt TrellanceGrowth in QB. Yes, he wants to get out, but he wants to get more intergenerational wealth, something around $23-25 million a year should be able to accomplish. With QB making peanuts, now is the time to do it.
possible outcome: massive expansion
Never underestimate the power of a retirement card when it comes to transforming talent.Donald is one of the best defensive tackles in league history, any ram Without him, the Super Bowl title attempt would be thwarted, and everyone knows that. The owner spent $5B to build his stadium. He has coins, and he has no objection to spending it on the payroll. It might take some time, as we all know Donald won’t see a snap in preseason, but there seems to be only one real endgame here:
Possible results: Massive scaling
I believe this could blow up. He’s always been a Washington offensive player without a legitimate QB game or steady running game. He’s the leader and alpha on the other side of the ball. He is enduring and remarkable.this titan eventually move AJ Brown For the most part, I was told, because he didn’t hit enough peaks (about 70% of the snapshot).Terrible Terry is an 80-90% person who never Derrick Henry, even Tannehill Peak.The fact that we haven’t heard of them anywhere near the deal should be intimidating commander Fans, consider how much the WR market has changed this offseason and how much turmoil we’ve seen in that position. If it gets adventurous, does this franchise have a bedside way and nuance to handle the situation? And I can’t help but wonder if at least one more receiver is processed (DK Metcalf It could also be that person).
Possible results: I can’t rule out a deal here. You have to consider this franchise and its leadership at its highest level.
I keep hearing Quinn wants to leave Chicago – who can blame him? – and there are many interested teams. Bear The Brass told everyone he wasn’t going anywhere, but they kept asking, and it wasn’t lost on the veteran defense.Bears look unlucky as they deal with veteran pass rushers Khalil Mack already, and Akim Hicks It seemed impossible to come back at all. The team was in the midst of a transition period under new management, and Quinn ended a monster season with 18.5 sacks. He just turned 32, wants to win, and he’s also an absolute steal this season ($13 million); if he’s dealt, the next team will likely increase the pot with rewards, if nothing else .If the bear market is as bad as I expected, this will only get worse, and if nothing else, he could be the prize in the trade deadline market (get more than von Miller a year ago, I believe).
Possible results: trading
