No matter how successful the 49ers become, we cannot seem to move past “what if?” scenarios involving bigger-name QBs. Although Tom Brady is retired (for the time being, at least), Kirk Cousins made a second free agency defection. The former Kyle Shanahan Washington pupil received a $100MM practical guarantee from the Falcons, tying him to the team for at least two seasons. … [Read more...] about 49ers Notes: Cousins, Deebo, Gipson, Green
Minor NFL Transactions: 5/7/24
Here are Tuesday’s minor moves: Atlanta Falcons Waived (non-football injury): OL Ryan Swoboda Green Bay Packers Reverted to IR: WR Thyrick Pitts Kansas City Chiefs Signed: WR Jaaron Hayek Waived: WR Reggie Brown Minnesota Vikings Waived: WR Daylen Baldwin Tennessee Titans Waived: DL Shakel Brown Washington Commanders Waived: LB Brandon Bouyer-Randle, CB D’Angelo … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 5/7/24
Seahawks’ GM, HC Discuss Byron Murphy Pick; Team Not Expected To Trade From DL Group
Going into this year’s draft, guard was arguably the Seahawks’ biggest need. And as ESPN’s Brady Henderson writes, Seattle had targeted Alabama’s JC Latham, who was selected by the Titans with the No. 7 overall pick (the ‘Hawks would have slid Latham, a collegiate tackle, to the interior of their O-line, at least in the early stages of his pro career). [RELATED: Murphy Signs … [Read more...] about Seahawks’ GM, HC Discuss Byron Murphy Pick; Team Not Expected To Trade From DL Group
Falcons Attempted To Acquire Jets’ No. 10 Pick
The Falcons provided one of the draft’s largest surprises in the first round. Atlanta used the No. 8 selection on quarterback Michael Penix Jr., a move which raised eyebrows given the team’s free agent investment in Kirk Cousins. That was not the only move the Falcons were prepared to make in the first round, however. Atlanta’s efforts to move up the top-10 order were, … [Read more...] about Falcons Attempted To Acquire Jets’ No. 10 Pick
Latest On Falcons’ First-Round Decision
The Falcons shocked many last Thursday when the team opted to take Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. Some saw the pick as a reach in value, thinking Penix could’ve been acquired after trading back; others saw it as a wasted opportunity to address a position of need after Atlanta had just given Kirk Cousins a four-year, … [Read more...] about Latest On Falcons’ First-Round Decision