The Brian Daboll–Jaxson Dart connections preceding a report that pegged Shedeur Sanders as the QB2 on the Giants’ big board illustrates where we are on the NFL calendar effectively. This is peak smokescreen season. Dart, though, was among the QBs to gain momentum as the pre-draft process wore on. The chance he becomes this draft’s second QB chosen, over Sanders, is squarely on … [Read more...] about Rams, Saints, Steelers Showing Interest In Jaxson Dart
Saints Making Calls On Path To QB Pick; Derek Carr Clarity Proving Elusive
Where the wave of second-tier quarterback prospects sends those players will be one of this draft’s top storylines, and teams are doing work on forging reasonable paths to securing QB real estate. This has involved the Browns and Giants discussing trades that involve using their early-second-round picks to climb back into Round 1. The Saints are at work on a similar route as … [Read more...] about Saints Making Calls On Path To QB Pick; Derek Carr Clarity Proving Elusive
Jets, Saints In Mix For Jalon Walker; Panthers Remain High On LB
Recovering from a quad injury during the pre-draft process, Jalon Walker‘s stock has been climbing since his recent belated pro day. The Georgia linebacker seems a safe bet to become a top-10 pick. Mentioned as a potential Patriots wild-card pick at No. 4 overall, Walker has not received as much buzz about a Foxborough destination compared to LSU tackle Will Campbell. If the … [Read more...] about Jets, Saints In Mix For Jalon Walker; Panthers Remain High On LB
Browns, Steelers, Vikings Linked To Kirk Cousins; Saints In Mix For Falcons QB?
Although Shedeur Sanders probably enters the draft with the most compelling storyline, a player who came off the board on Day 3 13 years ago is pushing for a front-row spot. The Kirk Cousins situation remains foggy, even after the demoted Falcons quarterback reported on time for his team’s offseason program. Cousins is still eyeing a way out of Atlanta, and teams continue to … [Read more...] about Browns, Steelers, Vikings Linked To Kirk Cousins; Saints In Mix For Falcons QB?
Saints To Exercise Chris Olave’s Fifth-Year Option, Decline Trevor Penning’s
The Saints maneuvered to make two first-round picks in 2022. One has worked out, the other has not. As a result, Mickey Loomis said Wednesday the team will only pick up one fifth-year option from that first-round haul. Chris Olave‘s contract will now run through 2026 (via NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport), but Trevor Penning will be thrown into a contract year by virtue of New Orleans … [Read more...] about Saints To Exercise Chris Olave’s Fifth-Year Option, Decline Trevor Penning’s