Despite playing with their third-string quarterback, the 49ers are in a position to make a deep playoff run. That’s because seventh-round rookie Brock Purdy has not played like someone who was the last pick in the 2022 draft. Purdy led the league with his 112.0 passer rating over the season’s last six weeks. He completed [more] … [Read more...] about Christian McCaffrey: Brock Purdy’s success is a major testament to Jimmy Garoppolo
Archives for January 2023
Justin Jefferson, Travis Kelce become unanimous AP All-Pros
The All-Pro team comes from 50 media voters selected by the Associated Press. This year, two players appeared on the first-team ballot of every player. The unanimous first-team All-Pros were Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Both received 50 first-place votes from the 50 voters. Kelce’s achievement is more significant, given [more] … [Read more...] about Justin Jefferson, Travis Kelce become unanimous AP All-Pros
Mickey Loomis confirms Dennis Allen will remain Saints head coach
The Saints didn’t make any announcement regarding head coach Dennis Allen’s future with the team after the end of Week 18, which suggested Allen would remain with the team but official word didn’t come until Friday. General Manager Mickey Loomis told reporters at a press conference that Allen will be back for a second season [more] … [Read more...] about Mickey Loomis confirms Dennis Allen will remain Saints head coach
Rams have a contingency plan “ready to be enacted” if Sean McVay steps away
The Rams are giving head coach Sean McVay the time and space he needs to decide whether or not he’d like to return in 2023. But should McVay elect to step away, the Rams are prepared for it. The team’s chief operating officer Kevin Demoff told Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times that the [more] … [Read more...] about Rams have a contingency plan “ready to be enacted” if Sean McVay steps away
Ravens won’t name starting QB ahead of Sunday
We know the Ravens won’t have Lamar Jackson playing quarterback against the Bengals on Sunday, but they aren’t going to reveal who is taking his place at this point. Tyler Huntley has been dealing with a right shoulder injury recently and that led Anthony Brown to get the start against Cincinnati in the regular season [more] … [Read more...] about Ravens won’t name starting QB ahead of Sunday