Quarterback Merry Go Round

It seems that maybe there is only like one QB in the league that may not be the subject of trade rumors. Now, ever Cousins apparently is in on it.

https://sports.yahoo.com/vikings-qb-kirk-cousins-addresses-192931973.html

Maybe Mahomes is the only guy not subject to rumors.

The Gipper

My brother from another mother, Tashaun pipes in on the Texans/Watson controversy:

https://sports.yahoo.com/deshaun-watson-trade-bears-tashaun-035408839.html

The Gipper

Also, one other rumor has been quashed:

In case Jim Irsay's conclusion on Andrew Luck wasn't firm enough for the most hopeful Colts fans last week, his response Thursday slammed the door shut.

Irsay made it crystal clear when speaking with CBS 4's Chris Widlic: Luck is not coming out of retirement to solve Indianapolis' quarterback quandary.

"He's more retired now than he was a year and a half ago," Irsay told Bowen. ... "He definitely is retired and there's really no wiggle room or rumor or anything, as much as people would like to hear that. Believe me, I wish it was true and I was hiding some big announcement ... but that's just not the case."

The hope of Luck doubling back from the freedom of retirement to regain his throne as the Colts' franchise quarterback has lingered in the minds of Colts fans for some time, and the recent retirement of one-year, stopgap quarterback Philip Rivers has only intensified the wishful spreading of rumors. But as Irsay said, Luck is done with the game.

Colts fans would be wise to instead spend their energy on attempting to predict who might replace Rivers -- and leave Luck out of the equation.

hoorta

@tour2ma said:

I'm going to guess this is not a nod to an old audio name...

I did own a Kenwood way back.... But I like this stuff better, also qualifies as one of my favorite labels... The older vintages had etched bottles, sadly no longer. BTW, if you're ever in Sonoma, the Kenwood tasting room was one of my favorites..

The Gipper

Per this, Jameis Winston has the inside track on Saints starting job for next year:

https://sports.yahoo.com/report-jameis-winston-driver-seat-163830068.html

While quarterback trade rumors and speculation on free agency and the upcoming 2021 NFL draft are swirling, it appears the New Orleans Saints are preparing to stand pat with passers they already know. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport shed some light on the situation during an appearance on “NFL Gameday” ahead of Super Bowl LV kickoff.

“The New Orleans Saints knows this: Drew Brees is set to retire. He hasn’t officially announced it yet, but it’s going to happen,” Rapoport said. “Their quarterback plans for 2021 are this: Jameis Winston or Taysom Hill.”

Hill started four games in 2020 while Brees was on the mend recovering from injuries, and while the Saints did go 3-1 in that stretch his play did leave a lot to be desired. And Saints coach Sean Payton saw enough out of Winston in practice during the season to want to bring the free agent back to New Orleans for a chance to compete for the starting gig in training camp.Rapoport added: “My understanding is Jameis Winston is in the driver’s seat to be the starting quarterback for the Saints next season. He is the potential heir to everything Drew Brees had.”

Winston is one of the most-accomplished quarterbacks headed for the open market. Just 27 years old, he’s already started 70 games in the NFL while completing 61.3% of his attempts and throwing 121 touchdown passes. He also led the league in passing yards in 2019 (5,109). But he’s been prone to turnovers, which was worsened in Bruce Arians’ offense that same year (when he led the NFL with 30 interceptions). In 76 games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he threw 88 interceptions and fumbled 50 times.

jiggins7919

@the-gipper said:

Bears and Colts in bidding war over Wentz? Perhaps:

https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-rumors-bears-colts-carson-194441723.html

AHAHAHAHA.

Omg, they are so screwed. Wentz was flat out broken this year. I know they're hoping for a "Tannehill-ian" resurrection, but that's some rare shit. Wentz holds onto the ball and that's difficult to fix, and I don't think he's that accurate to begin with. I realize teams like the Bears and Colts have to do SOMETHING, but geez...this wreaks of desperation.

The Gipper

Khalil Mack....or Darius Leonard for Carson Wentz? See this article:

https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-rumors-lions-asked-aaron-223446117.html

And, apparently, the Lions asked for Aaron Donald in the deal for Stafford. Rams said NYET.

The Gipper

Carson Wentz has been traded to the Colts:

Adam Schefter

@AdamSchefter

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Philadelphia has agreed to trade Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a 2021 third-round pick and a conditional 2022 second-round pick that could turn into a first, league sources tell

@mortreport

and me.

The Gipper

@the-gipper said:

So. QB Scorecard. Teams that could have a change at QB.......later to be filled in with who they did get:

1. Colts.....Carson Wentz to Colts in trade with Eagles.

2. Saints

3. Texans

4. Lions.....Jared Goff....to Lions in trade with Rams

5. Cowboys

6. Bears

7. Jaguars.....belief is that Trevor Lawrence will be the guy...noting official until the draft.

8. Patriots

9. Broncos

10. Washington

11. Eagles.....Jalen Hurts???

12. Panthers

13. Dolphins

14. Falcons

15. 49ers

16. Steelers

17. Packers

18. Rams? Matt Stafford to Rams in trade for Goff.

Over half the teams in the league.

Note...this does not include Tampa whom we all believe will have stability with a 44 year old QB at the helm.

Update scoreboard. Wentz trade means, I assume Hurts is the man in Philly?

Unsympathetic

Eagles pick at 6.. early enough to get another if Roseman falls in love with someone. Hurts is good enough, though

Dutch Oven

Well, if there was a place where Wentz could get back to where he was, it is in Indianapolis with Frank Reich, who he has a history with.

Because man, he was broken last year.

Erie Dawg

@the-gipper said:

Update scoreboard. Wentz trade means, I assume Hurts is the man in Philly?

Yes. Especially since they brought in his old QB coach for him.

Canton Mike

I have always liked Wentz, but I hate to see him back in the AFC opposing the Browns come playoff time. I think the change is what he needed.

Mike

Unsympathetic

-- Possible Colts overpaid due to Wentz's personality -> unless he is willing to humble himself and accept a number of changes, he's done.. he was not an NFL quarterback last season.