The Bears hired a new head coach and General Manager this offseason and, as is usually the case with such changes, those moves have been followed by significant changes to the roster. Wide receiver Allen Robinson left as a free agent, pass rusher Khalil Mack was traded to the Chargers, and several veterans were released [more] … [Read more...] about Ryan Poles: We’re all in on Justin Fields
Archives for May 2022
Dennis Allen: It’s “certainly the plan” for Jameis Winston to start Week One
After Deshaun Watson chose to be traded to the Browns, the Saints quickly pivoted to bring back quarterback Jameis Winston on a two-year deal. Winston’s coming off a torn ACL. But the fact that New Orleans did not pick a quarterback during the draft leaves Winston as the team’s clear QB1 entering 2022. In an [more] … [Read more...] about Dennis Allen: It’s “certainly the plan” for Jameis Winston to start Week One
Jets sign five undrafted rookies, cut three players
The Jets announced a series of roster moves as their rookie minicamp got underway on Friday. Five undrafted rookies have been added to the roster while three other players have been waived. The Jets also drafted six players last week. Four of those draft picks were on the offensive side of the ball and the [more] … [Read more...] about Jets sign five undrafted rookies, cut three players
Eric DeCosta: In no scenario did Ravens think we could draft Kyle Hamilton at 14
Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta was pleasantly surprised to get safety Kyle Hamilton with the 14th overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft. Although the Eagles traded up from No. 15 to No. 13 to draft Jordan Davis, presumably thinking they needed to leapfrog the Ravens, DeCosta said the Ravens definitely would have chosen Hamilton [more] … [Read more...] about Eric DeCosta: In no scenario did Ravens think we could draft Kyle Hamilton at 14
Chris Ballard echoes Mike Tomlin; NFL teams should want volunteers, not hostages
A trend has emerged in the NFL, with teams abandoning the “play for us or play for no one” attitude toward unhappy players and facilitating their departures to a team for which they’d rather play. The Colts benefited from that approach in March, via the ability to trade for quarterback Matt Ryan. Earlier this week, [more] … [Read more...] about Chris Ballard echoes Mike Tomlin; NFL teams should want volunteers, not hostages