Footballguys #289 - 2/2 - Congratulations Kansas City Plus News And Notes

[Footballguys.com]( Footballguys #289 - 2/2 - Congratulations Kansas City Plus News And Notes Volume 21, #289 -- Sunday Night, February 2nd, 2020 You're subscribed as {EMAIL} - click [HERE]( to unsubscribe. [View in Web Browser]( Howdy {NAME}, Hi Folks, And there we have it. Congratulations to the Kansas City Chiefs and Andy Reid in particular for an amazing season and an incredible game. They earned that Super Bowl Trophy. Well done. We've got a few bits of News and Notes so let's get to it. J [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [KC - Kansas City wins Super Bowl LIV](#1) 2. [IND - Indy to show interest in QB Philip Rivers?](#2) 3. [NO - QB Taysom Hill may receive top tender](#3) 4. [DAL - QB Dak Prescott may skip workouts](#4) 5. [DAL - QB Dak Prescott likely to be tagged](#5) 6. [OAK - Oakland expected to pursue QB Tom Brady](#6) 7. [OAK - Oakland an option for WR Robby Anderson?](#7) 8. [SF - TE George Kittle in line for big extension](#8) 9. [LAC - LAC interested in QB Tom Brady?](#9) 10. [NE - NE willing to pay QB Tom Brady $30M annually?](#10) 11. [KC - QB Patrick Mahomes still not at 100 percent](#11) 12. [CAR - TE Ian Thomas set to shine in 2020?](#12) 13. [NFL - James Proche working his way up boards](#13) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [KC - Kansas City wins Super Bowl LIV]() Source: ESPN.com Kansas City Chiefs QB [Patrick Mahomes]( completed 26 of his 42 passes for 286 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, and he rushed nine times for 29 yards and a touchdown in a 31-20 win over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV Sunday, Feb. 2. RB [Damien Williams]( rushed 17 times for 104 yards and a touchdown and caught four passes for 29 yards and a score. WR [Tyreek Hill]( caught nine of his 16 targets for 105 yards, WR [Sammy Watkins]( hauled in five passes for 98 yards, and TE [Travis Kelce]( caught all six of his targets for 43 yards and a touchdown. SS Bashaud Breeland finished with a team-high seven tackles, including two tackles for loss, and a pass defensed. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] What a game for Kansas City. It took Mahomes a bit to get going but once they found their groove, they rolled. This team is much more than just Mahomes though. An outstanding season by an outstanding team and coaching staff. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [IND - Indy to show interest in QB Philip Rivers?](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Los Angeles Chargers impending free-agent QB [Philip Rivers]( may receive interest from the Indianapolis Colts if he is available in the free-agent market, in the opinion of NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This speculation has been out there for some time. Colts head coach Frank Reich was the Chargers QB coach when Rivers had arguably the best season of his pro career (2013). Rivers is likely done with the Chargers, and he could land with the Colts or the Buccaneers...or somebody else...this offseason. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [NO - QB Taysom Hill may receive top tender]() Source: ESPN.com - Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler New Orleans Saints restricted free-agent QB [Taysom Hill]( may receive the first-round tender offer this offseason. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It seems like the Saints are pretty intent on keeping Hill around as a gadget player and change-of-pace quarterback. Drew Brees and Teddy Bridgewater are also set to be free agents this offseason, so the Saints have some interesting decisions to make at the position. First things first, Brees has to announce that he's going to keep playing and not retire. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [DAL - QB Dak Prescott may skip workouts]() Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo Dallas Cowboys impending free-agent QB [Dak Prescott]( may skip offseason workouts if he does not receive a long-term contract this offseason. Prescott is expected to receive the franchise tag. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That wouldn't be a surprise to see Prescott stay away from the facility while a new long-term contract is worked out. With the franchise tag, the Cowboys would be able to have until mid-July to work out a contract for Prescott. With quarterbacks and the tons of money involved, taking extra time (if you're the Cowboys) and extra precaution (if you're Prescott) makes sense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [DAL - QB Dak Prescott likely to be tagged]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Dallas Cowboys impending free-agent QB [Dak Prescott]( likely will receive the franchise tag this offseason since the two sides are at an impasse in contract negotiations, according to sources. Both sides want a long-term deal, but they have not been able to agree on Prescott's value. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The two sides may not be close now but there's time to get something done. If tagged, they would have until mid-July to get a contract done for the veteran quarterback. The franchise tag for a quarterback in 2020 would be a one-year, fully guaranteed deal for about $27 million. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [OAK - Oakland expected to pursue QB Tom Brady]( Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter New England Patriots impending free-agent QB [Tom Brady]( likely will be a target for the Oakland Raiders if he hits the free-agent market, according to sources. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Zero surprise here. The Raiders want to make a splash in their first season in Las Vegas, and getting Brady in free agency would do just that. Raiders head coach Jon Gruden loves his veteran quarterbacks and the team could then move on from Derek Carr as their starter. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [OAK - Oakland an option for WR Robby Anderson?]() Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini New York Jets impending free-agent WR [Robby Anderson]( may receive interest from the Oakland Raiders this offseason, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Rich Cimini. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Anderson is going to get paid this offseason. He's arguably the best wide receiver to hit free agency in 2020 and his speed will be coveted by many a team in the NFL. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [SF - TE George Kittle in line for big extension]() Source: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo San Francisco 49ers TE [George Kittle]( likely will receive a lucrative contract extension this offseason. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A fifth-round pick in the 2017 NFL draft, Kittle has certainly outplayed his draft position and is one of the best in the game. He's entering the final year of his contract in 2020, but the team should extend him for a price that could make him the highest-paid tight end in football. Even though he only played 14 games in 2019, Kittle finished as the No.3 fantasy tight end in standard-scoring leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [LAC - LAC interested in QB Tom Brady?](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport The Los Angeles Chargers are expected to be among the teams that could be interested in New England Patriots impending free-agent QB [Tom Brady](, according to multiple sources. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Chargers are likely moving on from free agent veteran Philip Rivers so they'll be in need of a starting quarterback. The addition of Brady would be a big splash and he could head back home to California where he grew up. With the Raiders and the Chargers most interested in the future Hall of Fame quarterback, it looks like Brady could end up in the AFC West in 2020. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [NE - NE willing to pay QB Tom Brady $30M annually?](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport The New England Patriots are reportedly willing to pay impending free-agent QB [Tom Brady]( $30 million annually to keep him with the team, according to multiple sources. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We're sure Patriots owner Robert Kraft does not want to lose Brady. Paying him $30 million sounds about right for the quarterback market...even at Brady's advanced age. He's not quite the player he used to be but Brady wants to play a few more years and could be capable of doing that provided he stays healthy. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [KC - QB Patrick Mahomes still not at 100 percent](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo Kansas City Chiefs QB [Patrick Mahomes]( (knee) is still not fully recovered from the dislocated kneecap which caused him to miss several games during the regular season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mahomes was hurt against the Broncos in Week 7 and had to miss a few games. However, he is not expected to need offseason surgery and should be completely healthy entering next year following a period of rest and rehab. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [CAR - TE Ian Thomas set to shine in 2020?](=) Source: Charlotte Observer - Joseph Person Carolina Panthers TE [Ian Thomas]( is positioned to be a 'breakout candidate' in 2020 following the addition of offensive coordinator Joe Brady and the impending departure of TE [Greg Olsen](, according to Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We could see that happening for Thomas. He's the player the team drafted to eventually replace veteran Greg Olsen. With Olsen and the Panthers parting ways, it means Thomas is the clear-cut starter and he has a great skill set. Now, his fantasy relevance depends on who is the starting quarterback for the Panthers. The future of Cam Newton is unknown at this time but the team could put him on the trade block this offseason. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [NFL - James Proche working his way up boards]( Source: ESPN - Todd McShay Southern Methodist WR James Proche is 'starting to look like a midrounder' in the 2020 NFL Draft after his performance during Senior Bowl week, according to Todd McShay of ESPN. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We could see Proche working his way into the mid rounds of the 2020 NFL draft. Proche is your classic slot receiver, so naturally a team like the Patriots should be interested. The SMU wideout did a good job of making plays at the Senior Bowl earlier this year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. 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