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The Jets are fascinated by Aaron Rodgers
New York is currently experiencing the cruel feeling of being spoiled for choice. According to ESPN, the Jets had an interview with Derek Carr (QB, ex-Raiders), and the meeting was described as positive. The club believes the veteran has the caliber of a champion quarterback. Yet… Yet the Green Gang remains fascinated by the opportunity to recruit Aaron Rodgers (QB, Packers). But if you wait too long to make a choice, the risk is that Carr decides on another franchise.
“I heard it was a very positive meeting. The Jets believe Derek Carr is the kind of quarterback that can lead them to a potential title,” said ESPN’s Jeff Darlington. “They think the interview went very well. But there is a problem: the shadow of Aaron Rodgers still lurks, and the team remains fascinated by the possibility of bringing him in. »
“So far the situation is that Aaron Rodgers hasn’t contacted the Packers to tell them he wants to be traded. We don’t even know if the Packers would agree to trade him. Obviously, a decision has to be made. Are the Jets pushing for Derek Carr now, or risk losing him and waiting for Aaron Rodgers? It’s a tough dilemma. »
Giants: Daniel Jones wants the jackpot
While Daniel Jones (QB, Giants) has just changed agent to represent him, the negotiations with New York look tight. According to ProFootballTalk.com, the quarterback is seeking a contract that would pay him $45 million a year. Far from what Big Blue envisages.
The club have announced that they want to keep their quarterback, so we will have to weigh the options. If the franchise chooses to apply its exclusive franchise tag, Jones would receive an amount close to what he seeks, while allowing negotiations for a long-term agreement. However, by only applying the non-exclusive franchise tag, the pay would be reduced to 32 million while allowing Jones to have contact with other teams. It remains to be seen if a franchise would be willing to put as much on the table for him, and also pay the two first-round draft picks due to New York for compensation if the quarterback is hired.
Coachs, coachs, coachs
– According to ESPN, Renaldo Hill (DC, Chargers) quits The Angels to become the Air Defense Coordinator of Miami. According to NFL Media, he is going to be replaced internally by the promotion of Derrick Ansley (DB coach).
– According to ESPN, the Eagles spoke with Jim Leonhard (Wisconsin Badgers) for their position as defensive coordinator.
– Head coaching, attack, defense, the management of Arizona has been upset this year. But one aspect of the game of Cardinals will continue: the special teams. According to NFL Media, Jeff Rodgers (assistant head coach / ST coordinator) is reappointed by the club.
– THE Colts dip into a division rival to reorganize. According to ESPN, Indianapolis recruited Jim Bob Cooter (passing game coordinator, Jaguars) to be their new offensive coordinator.
– Even if he was not retained as new offensive coordinator by the Cardinals, Drew Terrell (WR coach, Commanders) might well end up all the same in Arizona. According to ESPN, he is a “very serious candidate” to become coordinator of the Desert Birds Passing Game.
Jonathan Gannon: “Kyler Murray won’t play shotgun all the time”
Now that the offensive framework is in place in Arizona, Jonathan Gannon (HC) announced that he was considering changes to the offensive lineups. If its objective is to “maximize the skills” of Kyler Murray (QB), he plans to stop stereotyping starting positions. So far Murray has only played 3% of his NFL stock under center, and that will change.
“If Kyler Murray wasn’t here, I wouldn’t have taken the job. I think this attack is going to be very different,” said the manager during his first press conference. “This kid does things that completely dictate the defense game – sometimes. I think we can take him to a whole new level, and unleash all his skills. He won’t play shotgun all the time, I tell you. We will have two attacks with his skills: one under the center, and one in shotgun. Of course we will set up a system that suits him. Sometimes the solution to take pressure off him and the line will be to place him under the center. I think that’s an element they missed with Kyler. They were in shotgun the whole time. When you’re back all the time, you’re not forcing the defense to deal with certain plays. Whereas by placing him under the center, they will have to defend a lot more actions. So I see us using two types of attack. »
Vic Fangio: “The Dolphins have a good core of players”
Vic Fangio (DC, Dolphins) arrives in Florida without having a thorough knowledge of his new club. He doesn’t know yet Mike McDaniel (HC) and has not yet thoroughly studied the staffing and resources of Miamibut he thinks the franchise is on the right track.
“The Dolphins are on the right track. I appreciate Mike and the staff he’s already assembled here,” Fangio said during his introductory talk. “There is a good core of players here. […] He has a brilliant footballing spirit. Obviously he is capable of building good attacking football. I hope I can add to that. »
In any case, if the veteran coach joined Miami to supervise his sixth team, it was not to prepare for a retirement in the sun. At 64, Fangio wants to be there to stay active.
“I still have a lot of coaching in me,” he told NFL.com. “It’s not like I’m thinking regarding retirement or anything. Someone asked me ‘How much longer are you going to do this?’ I don’t know. Maybe 10 years, if they keep me for 10 years. It’s who I am, what I do, what I like to do. I love competition. I love teaching players. I love seeing players improve as individuals. Building together is challenging and rewarding. »
The USFL organizes its university draft
In the hope of promoting its sustainability, the USFL conducted his first university draft on Tuesday in order to recruit young talents who had just left the faculty. The development league’s problem is going to be attracting players who consider themselves good enough to turn pro, but who don’t expect to be selected in the NFL Draft. A bit strange positioning.
“We are building the USFL for long-term success, and our first-ever college draft shows our determination to build winning teams for Season 2, Season 3 and beyond,” said Daryl Johnston (Executive VP of Operations soccer). “The USFL will continue to seek out and evaluate the best players to join our ranks. We are excited to see who will become the next KaVontae Turpin [NDLR : WR, Cowboys], which will turn an opportunity with the USFL into success in the NFL. By achieving our first college draft, we are showing that we are dedicated to providing young talent with an alternative path to their dream of professional football. »
Transactions
– New Orleans adjusts its payroll. According to ESPN, the Saints have restructured the contract of Erik McCoy (C) to clear $8 million in their 2023 cap. They’ve turned $10 million into signing bonuses while creating an empty contract year, giving them extra wiggle room for the upcoming campaign.
– According to CBS Sports, the contracts of 21 players in the league have expired. The affected players will become free agents on March 15. The list includes: Angelo Blackson (DT, Bears), Akiem Hicks (DL, Buccaneers), William Gholston (DL, Buccaneers), Robert Quinn (DE, Eagles), James Bradberry (CB, Eagles), TJ Edwards (LB, Eagles ), Javon Hargrave (DT, Eagles), and Kyzir White (LB, Eagles), Lorenzo Carter (OLB, Falcons), Adrian Amos (S, Packers), Mason Crosby (K, Packers), Robert Tonyan (TE, Packers) , Marcedes Lewis (TE, Packers), Randall Cobb (WR, Packers), Dean Lowry (DL, Packers), Jarran Reed (DL, Packers), A’Shawn Robinson (DT, Rams), Jesse Davis (OL, Steelers) , Geoff Swaim (TE, Titans), AJ Moore (S, Titans), Patrick Peterson (CB, Vikings), and Dalvin Tomlinson (DT, Vikings).
Signature : J.J. Jansen (LS, Panthers).
And bref
– Billy Joe “Red” McCombs passed away at the age of 95. Owner of the San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets, he bought the Vikings in 1998 for $250 million. Under his governance, Minnesota has had two NFC Conference Finals. He retired from the team in 2005
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