Analyst projects a stunning, blockbuster Patriots and Broncos draft trade.
After the Denver Broncos parted ways with veteran quarterback Russell Wilson earlier this month, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated hinted that the team would make a “very aggressive” move relating to the NFL Draft.
The Broncos will surrender overall picks No. 12 and No. 76 this year, along with a 2025 first-round selection to the New England Patriots to move up to choice No. 3, according to one of Pro Football Focus’s latest “surprises” for the 2017 draft. Quarterback Jayden Daniels of the LSU Tigers could possibly be acquired by Denver.
“By realizing early on that Russell Wilson wasn’t the solution, head coach Sean Payton upended the status quo in Denver, and the organization is currently taking the biggest dead cap hit in NFL history to walk on from him,” Monson clarified. “If Payton doesn’t find a better replacement for Wilson, he will appear overly careless. He needs the next guy.” Monson has a potentially flawed yet intriguing concept. To begin with, the Washington Commanders presently own the second pick in the draft and many anticipate using it on Daniels, presuming Caleb Williams, the quarterback for the USC Trojans, is selected by the Chicago Bears first overall.
It’s uncertain if Denver would try to trade up to No. 3 for Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy or quarterback Drake Maye of the North Carolina Tar Heels. Regarding New England, many reporters and analysts believe the team won’t make a trade down unless it receives a so-called “Godfather offer.” Jason Ounpraseuth of NESN reports that last week, Patriots insider Tom E. Curran of NBC Sports Boston said that “it’s going to take a lot more than” three first-round draft picks for the team to trade the third pick. But if Washington selects the quarterback that New England really wants, that might be different. It’s also important to remember that Denver may choose to hold onto its No. 12 pick in order to select Oregon Ducks signal-caller Bo Nix or Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. However, Jeff Legwold of ESPN believes that the Broncos may trade down and choose to pursue Nix or Penix later in the first round of the draft. Regarding the Broncos, Monson continued, “I wouldn’t be astonished if they find a way to trade up to No. 3 overall for the man Payton covets.” Coming up on the second weekend of April, nobody knows who that person is.
Tom Brady’s Hall of Fame Return Is Bigly Announced by the New England Patriots… NFL Former NFL QB Sends Jerry Jones of the Cowboys An Urgent Message Owner of the Dallas Cowboys, Jerry Jones, has come under scrutiny for not accomplishing much during the offseason, particularly after declaring that he was “all in” following the conclusion of the 2023 season.
Robert Griffin III, an ESPN commentator and former NFL quarterback, is the most recent individual to attack Jones. In reference to quarterback Dak Prescott, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, and edge rusher Micah Parsons, Griffin said the Cowboys are having the worst offseason in the league during a recent episode of ESPN’s Get Up. Griffin also questioned how you can be “all in” on your team if you are “all out” on your three best players.
Griffin said on his X account, “The Dallas Cowboys haven’t extended Dak Prescott, anonymous sources in the company don’t like Micah Parsons, and they haven’t paid CeeDee Lamb yet.” “You cannot play your three greatest players with everything on the line. Pay these individuals now and put an end to your distractions.
Prescott is playing out the last year of his contract and will test free agency in March of next year, so the Cowboys appear ready for the upcoming campaign. Prescott is allegedly asking for $60 million a year, a sum that Dallas clearly finds unacceptable. It’s difficult to hold the Cowboys accountable for refusing to give Prescott that kind of deal, particularly in light of the lack of proof that any other clubs would make that kind of offer.
Rather than paying Prescott the $60 million he reportedly wants, Jones and Dallas’ front office would have made a smart business move by letting him go free and then maybe resigning him for $50–55 million annually.
Lamb’s contract is about to expire, and there has been discussion that he would refuse to play if the Cowboys are unable to reach an agreement with him. In the meantime, this offseason saw Parsons become eligible for a contract renewal. Dallas must be extremely frugal with every dollar it spends since it is closely adhering to the pay cap.
Washington WR Rome Odunze, according to a draft analyst, will be selected and win OROY if picked. NFL Cost of the Vikings Trade as Reported It’s Amazing Up to No. 4 For weeks now, there have been rumors that the Minnesota Vikings will be traded up before the 2024 NFL Draft. The cost to choose the Vikings’ next franchise quarterback with a top pick is becoming more apparent as draft day draws near. In NFL free agency, Minnesota essentially hinted at its draft plans.
Many in the league knew what general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah wanted to accomplish when the Vikings let Kirk Cousins go to the Atlanta Falcons and then signed Sam Darnold. When Minnesota obtained the 23rd overall pick from the Houston Texans in exchange for the 42nd and 188th overall picks as well as a 2025 second-round selection, the warning signs became even clearer.
Everyone in the NFL knows Adofo-Mensah’s plans on draft night, even if it’s still extremely unclear which of the top quarterback prospects available in the 2024 NFL Draft he wants.
How much would the Minnesota Vikings have to pay to move up in the NFL Draft? Unfortunately, Minnesota may have to pay a high price for that strategy. If Adofo-Mensah trades up, he will likely have one remaining choice because three quarterbacks are anticipated to be selected in the first three picks. Furthermore, it appears that the Arizona Cardinals’ asking price for the No. 4 choice will increase due to Minnesota’s obvious indications about what they want to accomplish.
According to Yahoo Sports NFL source Charles Robinson, Minnesota would have to pay a “huge premium” for the fourth overall pick—possibly three first-round picks and an additional pick—during the most recent Inside Coverage podcast. “At this point, everyone predicts that there will be a huge premium, particularly if the Minnesota Vikings are involved. The Vikings might have to forfeit their first picks this year, their first pick in 2025, and perhaps another later on in the draft process.
Charles Robinson – Podcast: Inside Coverage The teams with the greatest leverage against Minnesota are the Los Angeles Chargers (fifth overall pick) and the Arizona Cardinals. Few people in the NFL think that the Vikings are serious about Darnold becoming their starting quarterback in 2024, so they are essentially calling their own bluff by demanding a hefty trade-up price.
The Vikings run the risk of losing a top quarterback prospect to the New York Giants if they choose not to make the necessary payments.
Theoretically, Minnesota could wait and choose Michael Penix Jr. with the eleventh overall pick, but given his history of injuries (two ACL tears and a separated shoulder), that would be a risk in and of itself.
Adofo-Mensah may need to give up three first-round picks at the very least due to those considerations in order to get a player such as J.J. McCarthy. It’s looking more and more likely that the Steelers will target Brandon Aiyuk after star wideout NFL Brock Purdy, a former 49ers quarterback, is praised for his response to 2023’s troubles.
Former 49ers quarterback Jeff Garcia complimented current Niners starter Brock Purdy on how he “snapped out of” a rut after the team’s three-game losing skid this past season during an appearance on San Francisco sports radio station KNBR on Thursday. About Purdy’s response to that skid, as shared by David Bonilla of 49ers WebZone, Garcia said, “Got back to doing what he does best and making plays, making smart decisions, giving his weapons an opportunity to make plays, to catch the ball, to run with the ball, escaping the pocket, lengthening the play when needed, and making some unbelievable plays.” “That team has enough clutch plays to get them to the Super Bowl and pretty close to winning it.” Purdy, the final pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, was successful in his first seven games as a rookie (including playoffs).
He then started the 2023 season with five straight wins until tossing five interceptions in three straight losses. In the end, he and the 49ers recovered, going from 5-3 to 12-4 before to a pointless game in Week 18, and the 24-year-old concluded the regular season as a nominee for the Most Valuable Player award. Ultimately, Purdy needed a single 49ers defensive stop to win the Super Bowl in February. Purdy is “nowhere close to his potential” at this point in his career, according to at least one NFL scout.
Garcia gave Purdy some ideas on what to look into throughout the offseason to get closer to that ceiling as quickly as possible. Regarding things Purdy would observe while watching game film, Garcia said, “Maybe there were some failures in decision-making, certain decisions based on pre-snap and post-snap, how he’s seeing the coverage, how he’s seeing the coverage rotate after the play, where he’s going with the football.” Purdy and Garcia might be connected for a long time. After all, Purdy eclipsed Garcia’s 2000 season record for the most passing yards in a single season set by the team. While some may still see Purdy as a “game manager” who is fortunate to work with Kyle Shanahan, a gifted offensive coordinator, Garcia pointed out that the rookie signal-caller has a valuable quality that the head coach cannot instill. Regarding Purdy, Garcia continued, “You love to see it among these young men, especially a young man that’s leading our club in the Bay Area.” “He’s really mature for his age.” Late on Thursday afternoon, Purdy’s odds to win the MVP Award for the next regular season were +1200 on DraftKings Sportsbook, which tied him for sixth place among the betting favorites. Tom Brady thinks the next quarterback to win a Super Bowl will be a former division foe. A Dolphins player likens Tua Tagovailoa to a potential Hall of Famer Miami Dolphins offensive lineman After playing with quarterback Drew Brees with the New Orleans Saints from 2013 until the 2020 season, Terron Armstead shielded quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for the previous two seasons.
Armstead recently made a comparison between Tagovailoa and the future Hall of Famer on “The Rich Eisen Show.” As reported by Alain Poupart of Fan Nation’s All Dolphins, Armstead remarked of the two quarterbacks, “But as far as parallels, the accuracy, the precision is scary to witness.” “Drew is a Hall of Famer and unquestionably one of the greatest football players ever. Tua has amazing precision, footwork, and the ability to move and manipulate defenders with his eyes. I realize that’s a harsh analogy, but Drew Brees can handle it. He can toss the football with exceptional accuracy.” With a career-best completion percentage of 69.3% for the season, Tagovailoa finished Week 18 ranked sixth among eligible quarterbacks, according to ESPN data. Even while that is impressive, Armstead also highlighted the 26-year-old’s growth as a leader in the last two years. Regarding Tagovailoa, Armstead stated, “I saw him take leaps of progress in his leadership and holding guys accountable.” “He never would have tackled the great Tyreek Hill, a wide receiver, the first year, but I watched him do it last year. I’m eager to watch him lead this franchise and advance in his managerial career in the upcoming one. I’m thrilled for him and will make every effort to maintain his hygiene.” Undoubtedly, keeping Tagovailoa clean had a significant role in Miami’s success in the 2023 season, as he made his first-ever 17 regular-season starts. With 4,624 passing yards at the end of Week 18, he led the NFL in passing yards and was ranked 10th among qualified passers with an adjusted QBR of 60.8. With a 101.1 passer rating, Tagovailoa was ranked sixth as well. In those 17 games, he completed 29 touchdown passes and 14 interceptions. The possibilities for Tagovailoa and the 2024 Dolphins are endless, provided he maintains his health and continues to put up such remarkable numbers.
