NFL quarterback
In 2018, the New York Jets didn’t put a competent veteran quarterback in place to support first-round draft pick Sam Darnold. Now, in 2021, they are making the exact same mistake by backing up No. 2 overall pick Zach Wilson with two QBs, James Morgan and Mike White, that have never thrown an NFL pass.
The Jacksonville Jaguars’ No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft had shoulder surgery but that is not what a recent Trevor Lawrence injury update was about. The first-year passer tweaked his hamstring in practice and, while it’s not serious, the team is “being cautious” with it.
Bill Belichick is the master of giving the media non-answers, including his most famous line, “We’re on to Cincinnati.” His new QB, former Alabama passer Mac Jones, is learning this skill quickly in his rookie year. This Patriot Way that Belichick created hasn’t yet been very successful around the NFL with his coaching disciples.
Jalen Hurts suddenly has another quarterback to worry about in Philadelphia. Can Nick Mullens convince the Eagles to give him a shot to start?
Eli Manning won a Corvette for earning the Super Bowl 46 MVP award, but he was reluctant to accept the car because he had an endorsement deal with a rival automaker.
Josh Allen became an NFL star out of Wyoming. Now the Buffalo Bills are tapping into that program again, signing two of his college teammates, tight end Jacob Hollister and wide receiver Tanner Gentry. These three players are part of a surprisingly long and successful list of former Cowboys player who’ve played in the NFL.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow received a text message shortly after his knee surgery to repair his torn ACL. The text was from Michael Jordan, his former Ohio State and current Bengals teammate who apologized for his role in the injury. Jordan will face stiff competition to hold his starting spot this season.
A surprising Amari Cooper injury update about the pass-catchers ankle means the receiver might not be ready when the Dallas Cowboys start training camp. This won’t be good if the injury lasts into the season but it may help Prescott develop chemistry with the rest of his young and talented receivers group.
Arizona Cardinals fans should be seriously concerned about Kyler Murray’s future in pro football based on his recent comments.
Jordan Love highlights from Green Bay Packers OTAs may have the entire organization feeling better about the Aaron Rodgers mess. His practices have been up and down but after one session, an assistant coach fanned the QB down because he was so hot. This may be good news for the long-term outlook if the franchise.
