Dan Campbell Addresses Lions' Quarterback Plans

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell told Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free-Press that he believes a team can achieve long-term success without having an elite quarterback. "I think that those guys like that are obviously special," Campbell said. "And they certainly can give you a better chance. But no, I don't believe you have […]

Daniel Jones Won't Face Competition From Tyrod Taylor

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones continues to have job security as he enters his fourth season in the NFL. Owner John Mara told Jordan Raanan of ESPN that Jones is the team's No. 1 quarterback and offseason addition Tyrod Taylor is his backup. Mara recently gave Jones another vote of confidence, saying, "When we've […]

Stop Bailing on Baker Mayfield: Why Injury Explains His Fall from Grace

There's no sugar-coating it – Baker Mayfield was BAD in 2021. His 35.1 QBR ranked 27th of 31 qualifying QBs, and three of the four players below him were first-round rookies playing with terrible supporting casts. Baker’s Browns flailed their way to an 8-9 record despite finishing top-five in total defense and first in rushing […]

Dwayne Haskins Passes Away

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins has passed away on Saturday morning. The former Ohio State standout was hit by a car in South Florida. This is tragic news as Haskins would've turned 25 on May 3. He was originally drafted by Washington in the first round in 2019. He spent two seasons in Washington before […]

Joshua Dobbs Signs With Browns

Free-agent quarterback Joshua Dobbs signed with the Cleveland Browns on Friday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The move puts Dobbs fourth in command behind Deshaun Watson, Baker Mayfield and Jacoby Brissett, though he could move up the depth chart if Watson gets suspended or Mayfield finds himself traded. The 27-year-old had minimal game experience with […]

Jaguars Hosting Evan Neal Friday

The Jacksonville Jaguars are hosting Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal on a visit Friday, as well as Alabama linebacker Christian Harris, Colorado tight end Trey McBride and Penn State offensive lineman Rasheed Walker. The Jaguars have the first overall pick in the draft for the second straight year, and they are expected to hang onto […]

Negligence Claims Added To Deshaun Watson's Lawsuits

Two of the women suing Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson amended their lawsuits this week to add claims of negligence and gross negligence, arguing that Watson knew of his own sexual proclivities in massage sessions but failed to take precautions to prevent a reoccurrence of them. The new causes of action potentially widen the net […]

Matt Corral Has A Handful Of Visits Upcoming

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral is scheduled to visit with the Carolina Panthers, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons next week, according to a source. Corral didn't throw at the NFL combine in February due to a right ankle injury, but he threw well at his school's Pro Day at the end […]

Jaguars Likely To Keep No. 1 Overall Pick

The Jacksonville Jaguars aren't receiving calls on the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft, which likely means that they'll wind up hanging onto the pick. This year's crop of quarterbacks is considered to be pretty weak, so it's not a huge surprise that teams aren't looking to move up to the top […]

Malik Willis To Visit With Falcons, Panthers, Colts

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis will continue to visit with NFL teams next week, as he'll meet with the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers and Indianapolis Colts. All of the quarterback-needy teams were checking Willis out at his school's Pro Day, where he looked impressive. The Washington Commanders, Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers have also been looking […]

Steve Wilks, Ray Horton Join Brian Flores' Lawsuit

Former Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks and former defensive coordinator Ray Horton have now joined Brian Flores' race discrimination class-action lawsuit against the NFL and various teams. They are bringing allegations against the Cardinals and Tennessee Titans, respectively. Wilks alleges that the Cardinals hired him as a "bridge coach" without giving him a realistic […]

Desmond Ridder - 2022 NFL Draft Rookie Profile

The 2022 NFL Draft Prospect Profile series features prominent 2022 NFL Draft prospects with film analysis and scouting insights. I have experience working in college football and have been studying the NFL Draft for over 15 years. My analysis is based on film study and analytics. So far this season, I have written up profiles […]

Blaine Gabbert Returning To The Bucs

Free-agent quarterback Blaine Gabbert is returning to Tampa Bay. The veteran inked a deal with the Buccaneers, and he will likely reclaim his spot as the No. 2 option on the depth chart behind Tom Brady. Gabbert, who was selected 10th overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2011, has played sparingly during his time in […]

Falcons Add Germain Ifedi

The Atlanta Falcons are signing free-agent offensive lineman Germain Ifedi to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday, according to a source. The former Seattle Seahawks first-rounder will head to Atlanta after playing the last two seasons with the Chicago Bears. Ifedi spent the first four of his NFL seasons in Seattle, playing both right guard […]

Steelers To Visit With Desmond Ridder, Sam Howell

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been one of the most interested teams when it comes to quarterback draft prospects, and they'll visit with Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder on Thursday and North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell on Friday. Pittsburgh has the 20th overall pick in the first round of the draft, and even though they signed Mitchell […]

Panthers Hosting Wave Of Quarterbacks

The Carolina Panthers are hosting quarterback prospects Malik Willis, Kenny Pickett, Matt Corral, Desmond Ridder, Sam Howell, and Bailey Zappe for visits, according to Albert Breer of The MMQB. All six of the visits will count towards Carolina's 30 permitted interviews with draft prospects. At this point, unless they trade back, it seems like the […]

Saints Release Blake Bortles

The New Orleans Saints released quarterback Blake Bortles on Tuesday after he asked to be released following the signing of Andy Dalton, according to a league source. Bortles, 29, has 73 NFL starts and 103 touchdowns on his resume and is looking for a better opportunity to be a backup signal-caller. He hasn't started an […]

Eagles, Saints Swap Draft Picks

The Philadelphia Eagles sent picks No. 16, No. 19 and No. 194 (sixth round) to the New Orleans Saints on Monday in exchange for pick No. 18, No. 101 (third round), No. 237 (seventh round) and a 2023 first-round pick and 2024 second-round pick, according to sources. The Saints are now at 16 and 19 […]

Malik Willis Visiting With Falcons, Panthers

Liberty quarterback prospect Malik Willis is scheduled to meet with the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons (among others) next week, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Willis has already met with the Steelers, Saints, Giants, and Titans, and that list is only growing. As more teams show interest in the 6-foot-1 signal-caller, it looks increasingly likely […]

Malik Willis A Perfect Fit For Falcons?

In the opinion of MMBQ's Peter King, Liberty quarterback Malik Willis needs a redshirt year under a smart quarterback coach like Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith in his rookie season in the NFL. Most importantly, Willis needs to be schooled in working his progressions in an offense. If he were to land in Atlanta, […]

Jameis Winston Focusing On Intermediate Accuracy

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston, who is heading into his second full season as the team's starter, said that he's focused this offseason on improving his intermediate accuracy. The former first overall pick tore his ACL in the middle of last season, but he's expected to be ready for training camp this summer and […]

Giants To Pick Up Daniel Jones' Option?

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) has shown little improvement since entering the league in 2019. The 24-year-old, who has yet to play an entire season, has compiled 8,398 yards, 45 touchdowns, and 29 interceptions throughout his three years as a professional. He suffered a season-ending neck injury in 2021 but believes he will […]

Dak Prescott To Focus On Rapport With Receivers

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is expected to put in plenty of work building a rapport with his receiving corps. Head coach Mike McCarthy indicated that this is a priority, a sentiment echoed by owner/general manager Jerry Jones. The signal-caller had left shoulder surgery in February. However, Prescott reported he's feeling fine, so consistently working […]

Justin Fields Focusing On Improvement

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields has orchestrated organized workouts in preparation for the 2022-23 campaign. While official offseason team activities begin on Monday, the former Ohio State Buckeye has been drilling with teammates Darnell Mooney and Cole Kmet while also working with veteran quarterback Colin Kaepernick. This is undoubtedly a step in the right direction […]

Quarterback ADP Risers and Fallers for Fantasy Football - NFL Free Agency Check

I am going to start this column by reviewing the concept of ADP, which you are likely familiar with. Average Draft Position (ADP) indicates the average position where a player is drafted over more than one fantasy football draft. You can consider it as the price you have to pay to draft and get a […]

Deebo Samuel Could Have Easy Path To Extension

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel could have a smooth path to negotiating a contract extension this offseason, writes NBC Sports' Matt Maiocco. The current trend of the market has put Samuel's next contract in the $22 million to $24 million per year range, establishing a very reasonable and less complicated negotiating process for […]

Colin Kaepernick Willing To Accept Backup Role

Free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick acknowledged that even if he signs a contract following Saturday's workout at Michigan, he likely won't be given a starting job right away. The 34-year-old said, "I know right now the situation likely won't allow me to come in, step into a starting role. To teams that have questions, I'd love […]

Signs Pointing To Sam Darnold Starting In 2022

There's a strong chance that quarterback Sam Darnold is the Carolina Panthers starting quarterback in 2022 after the team's failed attempt to trade for Deshaun Watson. Darnold was a failure in his first season in Carolina, throwing nine touchdowns and 13 interceptions in 12 games while going 4-7 in 11 starts before an injury ended […]

Colin Kaepernick To Throw During Michigan's Spring Game

Free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick will throw for NFL scouts during halftime of Michigan's spring game on Saturday. Kaepernick continues to stage throwing sessions with receivers in hopes that an NFL team will give him another shot. The Seattle Seahawks are the team most closely associated with him, but they're hoping to re-sign Geno Smith instead. […]

Baker Mayfield Could Be Traded Before Draft

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield could be dealt for a late-round pick a few days before the NFL draft this month, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said on the Pat McAfee Show on Friday. Rapoport also expects the Browns to each a port of the $18 million guaranteed owed to Mayfield for the 2022 season in […]