The 49ers plan a three-way quarterback competition this season, but not all three quarterbacks are starting on equal footing — at least not if Brock Purdy is healthy. That’s the word from 49ers General Manager John Lynch, who said today that Purdy, who led the 49ers to the NFC Championship Game as a rookie, will [more] … [Read more...] about John Lynch: Purdy, Lance and Darnold will compete for starting QB, Purdy is in the lead
Archives for March 2023
John Harbaugh on Lamar Jackson’s trade request: I’m thinking about him as our quarterback
Just as Ravens head coach John Harbaugh was getting ready to sit down and speak to reporters at the NFL’s annual meeting in Arizona, quarterback Lamar Jackson went public with his trade request. So, naturally, the first question to Harbaugh was if he had any reaction to it. “I haven’t seen the tweet. That’s an [more] … [Read more...] about John Harbaugh on Lamar Jackson’s trade request: I’m thinking about him as our quarterback
Robert Saleh on Aaron Rodgers trade: I’m sure they’ll figure something out, but we are in no hurry
Robert Saleh wishes he already had Aaron Rodgers on the Jets’ roster. Rodgers, though, remains on the Packers’ roster, with the Jets and Packers not yet having agreed upon a trade to send the quarterback to New York. Saleh said Monday he wishes the trade had happened “three years ago.” But he still expects the [more] … [Read more...] about Robert Saleh on Aaron Rodgers trade: I’m sure they’ll figure something out, but we are in no hurry
Robert Kraft continues his fight against antisemitism
Patriots owner Robert Kraft has become one of the leading voices against the rise of antisemitism. He’s doing all he can to reverse recent trends. Via the Wall Street Journal, Kraft’s Foundation to Combat Antisemitism has funded a $25 million campaign aimed at denouncing Jewish hate. The effort will include ads on social media and [more] … [Read more...] about Robert Kraft continues his fight against antisemitism
Taylor Rapp agrees to one-year deal with Bills
Free agent safety Taylor Rapp is signing a one-year deal with the Bills, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Rapp, 25, made a free agent visit to New England. He has spent his entire career with the Rams since they made him a second-round pick in 2019. In 16 games last season, Rapp made 92 tackles, [more] … [Read more...] about Taylor Rapp agrees to one-year deal with Bills