During a press conference on Tuesday, Panthers offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo was asked if Sam Darnold is the team’s starting quarterback and he answered in the affirmative before returning to the topic a short time later. McAdoo said “that is something I shouldn’t have said” at this point in the calendar, but it’s the honest [more] … [Read more...] about Ben McAdoo: Sam Darnold does have some magic in his game
Archives for April 2022
J.J. Watt, James Conner have no issues with Kyler Murray’s absence
Quarterback Kyler Murray isn’t at the Cardinals’ voluntary workouts this week and his absence isn’t an issue for a couple of his veteran teammates. Defensive end J.J. Watt and running back James Conner were both asked about Murray’s absence at Tuesday media sessions. Conner said, via Kevin Parrish Jr. of the team’s website, that Murray’s [more] … [Read more...] about J.J. Watt, James Conner have no issues with Kyler Murray’s absence
Justin Fields working to take fewer sacks in 2022
As a rookie, Bears quarterback Justin Fields struggled with taking sacks. Fields had the league’s highest sack rate among qualified passers by a significant margin. He was sacked 36 times, getting taken down on 11.8 percent of his dropbacks. Jets rookie Zach Wilson had the second-highest rate at 10.3 percent. Though Joe Burrow was sacked [more] … [Read more...] about Justin Fields working to take fewer sacks in 2022
Seahawks announce they’ve re-signed Geno Smith
Baker Mayfield could still potentially enter the Seahawks quarterback discussion. But on Tuesday, Seattle announced the team has officially brought back its previous backup QB. Geno Smith has signed his one-year contract with the Seahawks. It was initially reported that he would return to Seattle late last week. According to multiple reports, Smith’s contract is [more] … [Read more...] about Seahawks announce they’ve re-signed Geno Smith
Irv Smith Jr. “right on schedule” in return from knee injury
The Vikings planned for Irv Smith Jr. to be their top tight end during the 2021 season, but a knee injury in August forced the team to come up with a new approach at the position. Smith had to have surgery to repair a torn meniscus and wound up missing the entire season. Tyler Conklin [more] … [Read more...] about Irv Smith Jr. “right on schedule” in return from knee injury