PHI - QB Nick Foles named Super Bowl MVP
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Jeff McLane
Philadelphia Eagles QB Nick Foles was named the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl LII, completing 28 of his 43 passes for 373 yards, three touchdowns and an interception in a 41-33 win over the New England Patriots. He also caught a one-yard touchdown pass.
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An amazing performance in an amazing game. Foles was incredible and played with poise and calm and aggressiveness. A fantastic ending to the season. Congrats to Foles and to the Eagles.
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PHI - QB Nick Foles may be trade target
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
The Philadelphia Eagles are expecting to receive trade interest on QB Nick Foles this offseason.
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If they can get a starter price for him, they should listen, but Carson Wentz is no lock for Week 1 and they'll want to bring him back at a very deliberate pace.
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ARI - WR Larry Fitzgerald to make decision soon
Source: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald said he expects to decide on his playing future in the next week or two.
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A report earlier this week said new offensive coordinator Mike McCoy made it sound like Fitzgerald will play in 2018. We'll see very soon. If Fitzgerald retires, the Cardinals will have to start over at wide receiver, with John and Jaron Brown also free agents this year.
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IND - Indy could make offer to WR Donte Moncrief
Source: ESPN.com - Mike Wells
The Indianapolis Colts could consider offering impending free-agent WR Donte Moncrief a short-term deal where he would have to prove his value, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Mike Wells.
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Moncrief is still young at 24 and he has great tools, but has been a disappointment with the Colts. The team might value him more than others because of continuity, considering how little they have on the depth chart behind Moncrief.
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DET - WR Marvin Jones thinks DET can have top offense
Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett
Detroit Lions WR Marvin Jones said he believes the Lions have the chance to be the top offense in the NFL next season with QB Matthew Stafford and all of the main receivers under contract.
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The Lions offense needs to develop a running game before that can happen. Jones did have an excellent 2017 and showed he belongs among the ranks of #1 NFL wide receivers.
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NYG - Odell Beckham hopes to get extension
Source: New York Post - Anthony Barstow
New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. said he hopes to receive a contract extension this offseason so he does not have to worry about the situation. 'Hopefully we get it done, just to get it over with,' Beckham said. 'I really want to do it so I can move past it. It's too much to be sitting around, thinking where I'm going to be.'
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The Giants should commit to Beckham and build an offensive blueprint around his influence on the game. Sterling Shepard and Evan Engram give them players to exploit the space and mismatches Beckham will leave in his wake, and they can draft their quarterback of the future at #2.
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DEN - Denver had interest in WR Wes Welker
Source: 9News.com - Mike Klis
The Denver Broncos requested permission to interview Houston Texans assistant coach Wes Welker for their wide receivers coaching position, but the Texans denied the request. The Broncos hired Zach Azzanni as their receivers coach.
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Azzanni's claim to fame is that he was Antonio Brown's wide receiver coach at Central Michigan. Welker appears to be yet another acorn from the Belichick tree that is beginning to grow.
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NFL - John Fox receiving coaching offers
Source: WGN Radio 720 - Adam Hoge
Former Chicago Bears head coach John Fox is reportedly mulling over several assistant coaching offers, as well as an opportunity to join the media, according to FOX Sports NFL insider Jay Glazer.
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Fox is a good defensive coach, and the defense wasn't really the problem in Chicago. He could be an excellent addition to any defensive staff.
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SF - SF nearing deal with QB Jimmy Garoppolo
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
The San Francisco 49ers appear to be close to finalizing a long-term contract extension with QB Jimmy Garoppolo, according to multiple sources informed of the situation.
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Garoppolo should become one of the highest paid quarterbacks in the game, but because of timing, not track record. Still, the marriage between him and Kyle Shanahan should be a happy and productive one. He might go higher than he should in drafts on the momentum and recognition he generated in December.
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PHI - QB Carson Wentz to resume exercising
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Philadelphia Eagles QB Carson Wentz (knee) will begin doing weight-bearing exercises Wednesday, Feb. 7, with the brace on his knee being unlocked for the first time since he was placed on injured reserve. Barring any setbacks, Wentz could be able to do some work in training camp and the possibility remains that he could be ready for the start of the 2018 regular season.
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That means it's far from guaranteed that he'll be ready. Wentz is the franchise quarterback and the team will have Nick Foles on the roster, so they will be conservative. Wentz might miss some games early in the 2018 season and will be a risky pick if you have to take him early in drafts.
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WAS - WAS could place franchise tag on QB Kirk Cousins
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
The Washington Redskins are considering placing the franchise tag on QB Kirk Cousins in order to trade him and recover some of the compensation they sent to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for QB Alex Smith, according to multiple sources.
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This could be tough as it will keep Washington from having cap flexibility while Cousins is on the books, and other teams might not play ball knowing that Washington can't keep Cousins. This is a risky move that could backfire by keeping Washington from being players in free agency and getting little for that trouble.
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NFL - Josh Allen boom or bust?
Source: NFL.com - Daniel Jeremiah
Wyoming QB Josh Allen has no 'middle ground' in his evaluations, according to an NFL executive. 'We've got enormously high grades and really low grades for him,' the executive said.
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He's a set of rare traits and abilities without the consistency to get the most out of the tools at this point. All quarterbacks have a big leap to the NFL, and the hope is that he can iron out the wrinkles while keeping the big play mentality intact. He'll be a first-round pick in any event.
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GB - QB Aaron Rodgers realistic about future
Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Michael David Smith
Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers said he believes he has many good years left in him, but he acknowledged that he could finish his career with a different team. 'I think you have to be humble enough to realize if it could happen to Brett (Favre), it can happen to you,' Rodgers said.
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It won't happen any time soon after Brett Hundley showed himself to be a limited quarterback, or at least limited in Green Bay's conception of what he can and can't do. They appeared to keep him on the conservative side, but it still wasn't a good showing. With Hundley entering free agency next year, they need to know what they have in Joe Callahan.
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NO - Baker Mayfield would love to be a Saint
Source: DraftWire - Luke Easterling
Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield said the New Orleans Saints would be a great landing spot for him in the 2018 NFL Draft because he could learn under QB Drew Brees and play in head coach Sean Payton's offense.
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The Saints have also made the most of having a short quarterback and even have a short backup in Chase Daniel. The offensive line is used to blocking for a passer that needs more clear throwing lanes and the fit makes sense.
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Source: footballguys.com
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Jeff McLane
Philadelphia Eagles QB Nick Foles was named the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl LII, completing 28 of his 43 passes for 373 yards, three touchdowns and an interception in a 41-33 win over the New England Patriots. He also caught a one-yard touchdown pass.
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An amazing performance in an amazing game. Foles was incredible and played with poise and calm and aggressiveness. A fantastic ending to the season. Congrats to Foles and to the Eagles.
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PHI - QB Nick Foles may be trade target
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
The Philadelphia Eagles are expecting to receive trade interest on QB Nick Foles this offseason.
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If they can get a starter price for him, they should listen, but Carson Wentz is no lock for Week 1 and they'll want to bring him back at a very deliberate pace.
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ARI - WR Larry Fitzgerald to make decision soon
Source: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald said he expects to decide on his playing future in the next week or two.
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A report earlier this week said new offensive coordinator Mike McCoy made it sound like Fitzgerald will play in 2018. We'll see very soon. If Fitzgerald retires, the Cardinals will have to start over at wide receiver, with John and Jaron Brown also free agents this year.
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IND - Indy could make offer to WR Donte Moncrief
Source: ESPN.com - Mike Wells
The Indianapolis Colts could consider offering impending free-agent WR Donte Moncrief a short-term deal where he would have to prove his value, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Mike Wells.
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Moncrief is still young at 24 and he has great tools, but has been a disappointment with the Colts. The team might value him more than others because of continuity, considering how little they have on the depth chart behind Moncrief.
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DET - WR Marvin Jones thinks DET can have top offense
Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett
Detroit Lions WR Marvin Jones said he believes the Lions have the chance to be the top offense in the NFL next season with QB Matthew Stafford and all of the main receivers under contract.
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The Lions offense needs to develop a running game before that can happen. Jones did have an excellent 2017 and showed he belongs among the ranks of #1 NFL wide receivers.
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NYG - Odell Beckham hopes to get extension
Source: New York Post - Anthony Barstow
New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. said he hopes to receive a contract extension this offseason so he does not have to worry about the situation. 'Hopefully we get it done, just to get it over with,' Beckham said. 'I really want to do it so I can move past it. It's too much to be sitting around, thinking where I'm going to be.'
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The Giants should commit to Beckham and build an offensive blueprint around his influence on the game. Sterling Shepard and Evan Engram give them players to exploit the space and mismatches Beckham will leave in his wake, and they can draft their quarterback of the future at #2.
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DEN - Denver had interest in WR Wes Welker
Source: 9News.com - Mike Klis
The Denver Broncos requested permission to interview Houston Texans assistant coach Wes Welker for their wide receivers coaching position, but the Texans denied the request. The Broncos hired Zach Azzanni as their receivers coach.
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Azzanni's claim to fame is that he was Antonio Brown's wide receiver coach at Central Michigan. Welker appears to be yet another acorn from the Belichick tree that is beginning to grow.
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NFL - John Fox receiving coaching offers
Source: WGN Radio 720 - Adam Hoge
Former Chicago Bears head coach John Fox is reportedly mulling over several assistant coaching offers, as well as an opportunity to join the media, according to FOX Sports NFL insider Jay Glazer.
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Fox is a good defensive coach, and the defense wasn't really the problem in Chicago. He could be an excellent addition to any defensive staff.
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SF - SF nearing deal with QB Jimmy Garoppolo
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
The San Francisco 49ers appear to be close to finalizing a long-term contract extension with QB Jimmy Garoppolo, according to multiple sources informed of the situation.
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Garoppolo should become one of the highest paid quarterbacks in the game, but because of timing, not track record. Still, the marriage between him and Kyle Shanahan should be a happy and productive one. He might go higher than he should in drafts on the momentum and recognition he generated in December.
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PHI - QB Carson Wentz to resume exercising
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Philadelphia Eagles QB Carson Wentz (knee) will begin doing weight-bearing exercises Wednesday, Feb. 7, with the brace on his knee being unlocked for the first time since he was placed on injured reserve. Barring any setbacks, Wentz could be able to do some work in training camp and the possibility remains that he could be ready for the start of the 2018 regular season.
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That means it's far from guaranteed that he'll be ready. Wentz is the franchise quarterback and the team will have Nick Foles on the roster, so they will be conservative. Wentz might miss some games early in the 2018 season and will be a risky pick if you have to take him early in drafts.
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WAS - WAS could place franchise tag on QB Kirk Cousins
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
The Washington Redskins are considering placing the franchise tag on QB Kirk Cousins in order to trade him and recover some of the compensation they sent to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for QB Alex Smith, according to multiple sources.
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This could be tough as it will keep Washington from having cap flexibility while Cousins is on the books, and other teams might not play ball knowing that Washington can't keep Cousins. This is a risky move that could backfire by keeping Washington from being players in free agency and getting little for that trouble.
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NFL - Josh Allen boom or bust?
Source: NFL.com - Daniel Jeremiah
Wyoming QB Josh Allen has no 'middle ground' in his evaluations, according to an NFL executive. 'We've got enormously high grades and really low grades for him,' the executive said.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
He's a set of rare traits and abilities without the consistency to get the most out of the tools at this point. All quarterbacks have a big leap to the NFL, and the hope is that he can iron out the wrinkles while keeping the big play mentality intact. He'll be a first-round pick in any event.
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GB - QB Aaron Rodgers realistic about future
Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Michael David Smith
Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers said he believes he has many good years left in him, but he acknowledged that he could finish his career with a different team. 'I think you have to be humble enough to realize if it could happen to Brett (Favre), it can happen to you,' Rodgers said.
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It won't happen any time soon after Brett Hundley showed himself to be a limited quarterback, or at least limited in Green Bay's conception of what he can and can't do. They appeared to keep him on the conservative side, but it still wasn't a good showing. With Hundley entering free agency next year, they need to know what they have in Joe Callahan.
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NO - Baker Mayfield would love to be a Saint
Source: DraftWire - Luke Easterling
Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield said the New Orleans Saints would be a great landing spot for him in the 2018 NFL Draft because he could learn under QB Drew Brees and play in head coach Sean Payton's offense.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
The Saints have also made the most of having a short quarterback and even have a short backup in Chase Daniel. The offensive line is used to blocking for a passer that needs more clear throwing lanes and the fit makes sense.
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