It’s finally the first week of the NFL season and for some guys a step up into a big role: starting quarterback. There are some fresh new faces at the quarterback position and some more familiar ones, but here are some of the guys that are ready for their role …
Read More »He got his contract. Now, Sam Darnold has to fight for a starting spot
Sam Darnold may only have been absent from the New York Jets’ training camp for three days; but for some fans, that may have felt like a lifetime. None of that matters anymore. On Monday, the Jets’ quarterback-of-the-future ended his brief contract holdout, putting pen to paper on a fully-guaranteed …
Read More »New York Jets’ Sam Darnold: “I’m really excited about where I’m going right now”
In years past, the New York Jets have had their fair share of quarterback woes. The list is quite lengthy. From Ryan Fitzpatrick to the most-memorable Mark Sanchez, it hasn’t been the most ideal situation at the position. In 2016, the Jets finished fourth in the AFC East with a …
Read More »Bowles: Darnold Improving, But First-Team Reps Mean Nothing
You’d have to excuse the New York Jets’ faithful if they seem desperate for a quarterback: Their team arguably hasn’t had a long-term solution for the position since Chad Pennington. When the franchise traded up to nab USC star Sam Darnold third overall in this year’s draft, hopes soared. After …
Read More »NFL Draft Recap: Winners and Losers in a Wild First Round
In arguably the most anticipated NFL Draft in recent years, the draft was a whirlwind of unexpected picks Thursday night. From Heisman winner to Heisman winner, 32 players walked across the stage at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Cleveland Browns surprised the masses by picking Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield …
Read More »QB Drama in The 2018 NFL Draft
Tonight, a bunch of NFL teams will be looking for their franchise quarterback in a draft that is pretty in deep in that position. Teams like the Cleveland Browns (once again), New York Giants and New York Jet (also, once again) are expected to pick a quarterback. The draft will …
Read More »The New York Jets Could Move Up in 2018 NFL Draft
The New York Jets are in dire need of restructuring. Clearly. The organization hasn’t made the playoffs in seven seasons; since Mark Sanchez led the team to the 2010-11 AFC Championship game. The Jets finished the 2017 season with a 5-11 record after a somewhat promising 3-2 start. They are …
Read More »The Mystery of Sam Darnold
Coming into the 2017 college football season, Sam Darnold looked like a surefire lock for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. The 6’4″, 220-pound signal caller appeared to have all the skills and intangibles to lead an NFL team from the depths of the league to …
Read More »Kirk Cousins: Where Will He Go?
One of the first big news of the NFL off season was announced Tuesday with the Kansas City Chiefs trading Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins. This means Kirk Cousins will hit the open market in March. With Smith now at Washington, this leaves Cousins as potentially the premier offseason …
Read More »Dolphins Blown Out of the Water, Lose 35-17 v. Patriots
The Miami Dolphins were embarrassed this past Sunday after losing to their AFC East division rivals the New England Patriots 35-17 for the third time in a row. The visiting Dolphins came into Foxborough standing at 4-6 on a four game losing streak. Quarterback Matt Moore was assigned to his …
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