Hot news
– NFL: owners decide to ban hip tackles
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New York Giants: John Mara gives the green light to draft a quarterback
After all, what is $160 million? Barely a year after giving the keys to the franchise (and the safe) to Daniel Jones (QB), the New York Giants are ready to start from scratch. According to ESPN, John Mara (owner) has given his approval to his coach and his general manager to do what is necessary if they find the rare gem in the draft.
“If they fall in love with a quarterback, and think he’s worth the No. 6 pick, or move up, I’ll support the decision,” Mara said at the owners’ meeting.
NFL Annual Meeting: More Rule Changes
Gathered at an annual meeting, the owners agreed to ban hip tackles in the future. But other proposals were validated collectively. At the suggestion of the Lions, the teams will now be entitled to three challenges if they have won their case on at least one of their first replays (compared to two previously).
Then, on actions leading to a change of possession of the ball, major offensive fouls will be called if both teams are at fault. The Competition Committee thus wanted to demonstrate “consistency in the effort to punish all major faults”.
In addition, “Guardian Caps” will be extended to receivers and defensive backs during training camps. In the absence of these “over-protections”, eight specific helmets have been approved by the NFL to reduce concussions.
Finally, the NFL will expand the role of assistants in charge of replays. They will now be able to intervene on “voluntary ground passes” (intentional grounding) and “violence on quarterbacks” (roughing the passer).
Broncos: jersey change coming
Damani Leech (President, Broncos) confirmed to the Denver Post that the Colorado franchise will change its uniform in 2024. But fans can rest assured, neither the logo nor the colors will be affected. However, it will be a completely new version. Work on this update began last year, and should be completed by next month.
Injuries
– Shane Steichen (HC, Colts) announced that he plans to recover Anthony Richardson (QB, shoulder) for spring training. (ESPN)
– Zac Taylor (HC) and the Bengals are satisfied with the progress of Joe Burrow (QB, wrist). The coach confirmed a possible return of his quarterback for the spring. Burrow himself announced a mid-May target. (ESPN)
– John Lynch (GM, 49ers) confirmed to NBCSportsBayArea.com that George Kittle (TE) et Charvarius Ward (CB) both underwent core muscle surgery. The manager is waiting for the two players, recovered, for the training camps this summer.
Rumors
– While Robert Saleh (HC, Jets) refused to comment on the status of Zach Wilson (QB) in New York during the annual NFL meeting, ProFootballTalk.com reveals that the club would have received offers to recover the former second choice of the draft. But for the moment no offer has been accepted, because Gotham would expect better from the market. In 2024, Wilson has a guaranteed salary of $5.5 million. It is Woody Johnson, the owner, who is blocking the departure for the moment.
– Last week, the Dolphins received Odell Beckham (WR) for a test. According to Mike McDaniel (HC) the visit was “great”, and the club even made an offer to the star receiver. But Beckham takes the time to think, and weighs his alternatives.
– Sean Payton (HC, Broncos) told NFL Network that there is a “realistic” possibility that Denver will seek to move up in the draft, from its 12th pick to the 4th pick (held by Arizona). In 2021, for an equivalent jump, the 49ers extended three 1st rounds and a 3rd round to select Trey Lance (QB).
– Andy Reid (HC, Chiefs) confirmed to ESPN that two teams approached Steve Spagnuolo (DC) following the Super Bowl victory. But not for a head coach position, which allowed Kansas City to keep its playing master.
– John Lynch (GM, 49ers) confirmed to the press that there are no discussions regarding a possible trade Brandon Aiyuk (WR). According to the manager, you should not believe the rumors, the club is discussing with the receiver to keep him. (49erswebzone.com)
– Adam Peters (GM, Commanders) is clear about his intentions for Jonathan Allen (DT) : “We are not interested in an exchange”. (ESPN)
– The Vikings are entering a significant transition at the quarterback position. And while the pieces should fall into place in the coming weeks, Kevin O’Connell (HC) assures that all is well with his star Justin Jefferson (WR). The receiver is kept in the loop on the team’s plans, and everything is going so well that he doesn’t even need to know the exact details for the sake of his contract negotiations. (ESPN)
Transactions
– Rather than exercising their option for a fifth year of rookie contract last year, the Packers preferred to sign a one-year extension to Jordan Love (QB). He is therefore under contract for 2024, but not further. Given the results obtained, Green Bay will probably want to keep its pitcher for a long time and avoid seeing him touch the open market in 2025. Brian Gutekunst (GM) told PackersNews.com that negotiations have already started and that they will surely last a while.
– Career ended for Damien Harris (RB). The former Patriots and Bills runner announced his retirement Monday on Instagram. The 27-year-old finished the 2023 season with a concussion and a neck injury. A third-round pick in 2019, he gained 929 yards in 2021, his best campaign.
– After the Browns and the Jets, it was the Broncos and Chiefs who received Louis Rees-Zammit (rugby) for a trial visit. (NFL Network)
The main signatures of the day
- Commanders : Michael Deiter (C)
- Steelers : Quez Watkins (WR), Kyle Allen (QB), Dean Lowry (DL)
- Texans : Myles Bryant (CB)
The main re-signings of the day
- Browns : Rodney McLeod (S)
And bref
– From president to main owner. According to Sports Business Journal, Jed York (CEO, 49ers) bought out enough equity from his mother, Denise DeBartolo York, to become the majority owner of the San Francisco franchise. The NFL is expected to approve the transition later this week. York has been in charge of the team since 2010, and has reached three finals.
– According to the Sports Business Journal, the committee of NFL exploring the possibility of opening the capital of its franchises to private equity funds has not yet been successful. There will therefore be no discussions on this subject during the annual meeting in March. At best, the subject could be debated next May.
Jim Harbaugh: “JJ McCarthy is the best quarterback in the Draft”
Jim Harbaugh is no longer the coach at Michigan, but he is still there to promote his former students.
“I think he’s the best quarterback in the Draft,” the new Chargers coach told ESPN on Monday. ” He is incredible. So whether he goes to a big market or a small one, whether it’s hot or cold, it won’t matter. »
The McCarthy hype has been growing in recent hours. Until the Top 10?
Cowboys: from “all-in” to “doing more with less”
Dallas aims to renew Dak Prescott (QB), CeeDee Lamb (WR), and Micah Parsons (OLB), which represents a significant financial commitment. In addition, the franchise has dead money for the contracts of Tyron Smith (OL) and Ezekiel Elliott (RB) who are no longer with the club. Also the philosophy of Jerry Jones (owner) has it evolved over the last few weeks. No more going all-in given budgetary constraints. Now it’s more about “doing better with less”. As evidenced by the Cowboys’ timid free agency.
“I think we are in a situation where we can work with less. Having more does not necessarily lead to beating Green Bay. There are other things. Maybe we need to improve the strategy on other points, do more to beat them. So we’re going to have to do some things differently since we have different players,” said the Texan guru according to ProFootballTalk.com.
Jaguars: “Becoming the Hunter Again”
Well placed at the top of the AFC South, the Jaguars suffered five defeats in six games during the month of December to see the Texans take the division under their belt. A disillusionment that “nourished” Doug Pederson (HC).
“I guess now we’re going to be the hunter again, right?,” the coach told ESPN.com. “That’s the culture I want to establish in Jacksonville, and that’s why we’ve been looking for guys like Mitch Morse, Arik Armstead, Darnell Savages and guys who have been in the post-season. These guys have been captains of their teams, they’ve been to the Super Bowl, they’ve been to the conference finals. These guys know how to win, and that’s the kind of influence we want to bring to our squad. Guys who have done it, who know. »
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2024-03-26 08:06:19
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