Archives for November 2021

The 28-year-old quarterback has had back-to-back strong starts, balancing his off-script style with the careful play his coaches want. … [Read more...] about Can Taylor Heinicke become Washington’s franchise QB? He’s not thinking about it ‘at all.’

The 49ers spent their 2021, 2022 and 2023 first-round draft picks on rookie quarterback Trey Lance, but this year they’re spending $26.4 million on starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. And they may spend $27 million on Garoppolo next year. That’s the word from head coach Kyle Shanahan, who said Garoppolo has a chance to return next [more] … [Read more...] about Kyle Shanahan: Jimmy Garoppolo has a chance to return in 2022, Trey Lance is the future

Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has been one of the NFL’s hottest head coaching candidates for years, but so far he hasn’t received an offer. Nonetheless, Bieniemy thinks he’s going to be a head coach some day. Bieniemy is interviewed in John Feinstein’s book Raise a Fist, Take a Knee, and he expresses confidence that [more] … [Read more...] about Eric Bieniemy still confident he’ll get a head-coaching job, eventually

Bears quarterback Justin Fields will not play today, but there’s still not complete clarity on how much time he’ll have to miss with the rib injury he suffered against the Ravens. Fields has “a few cracked ribs” and an MRI showed “additional issues,” according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Still, the injury is not [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Justin Fields has “a few cracked ribs”

Titans head coach Mike Vrabel has downplayed the personal angle to Sunday’s game about the Patriots, but his ties to New England are too strong to totally ignore in the days leading up to the game. Vrabel joined the Patriots in 2001 when they turned to a young quarterback and worked their way to a [more] … [Read more...] about Mike Vrabel sees similarities between 2021 Patriots and 2001 Patriots