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Baker Mayfield QB competition update + latest on the Dolphins harsh punishment ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ August 03, 2022 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Baker [Baker Mayfield] Baker Mayfield is outperforming Sam Darnold in QB competition Details: According to David Newton (ESPN), Mayfield is [beginning]( to show signs of “separation between him and Sam Darnold.” Red Zone: During red zone drills on Monday, Mayfield threw three touchdown passes — while Darnold only scored a rushing touchdown and lost a fumble. Best Pass: On Tuesday, Mayfield completed a 50-yard deep pass to Robbie Anderson, who “laid out beyond double coverage to make a great grab.” Joe Person (The Athletic) [called]( it the “best throw and catch of camp.” Rhule: Despite Mayfield’s relative success, HC Matt Rhule said the competition is far from over and that the two quarterbacks will continue to alternate starting reps. Week 1: If Mayfield does earn the starting job, he will take on his former team in the season opener — though the Jacoby Brissett-led Browns are currently 1.5-point favorites. Image: John Byrum/Icon Sportswire Patrick [Tim Patrick] Broncos WR Tim Patrick tore his ACL Details: Patrick suffered the injury during practice on Tuesday and will miss the [entire]( 2022 season. Patrick in 2021: Patrick led the Broncos in receiving touchdowns last season with five. He also caught 53 of 85 targets (62.4% catch-rate) for 734 yards. - Denver signed Patrick to a three-year, $30 million extension last November. Impact: Patrick was expected to operate as Russell Wilson’s third receiver — behind Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy. That role will now fall to KJ Hamler, who is returning from an ACL tear of his own. - Reserve receivers Montrell Washington and Kendall Hinton will see a boost in playing time as well. Reinforcement: If the Broncos look for outside help, free agent Will Fuller (and his world-class speed) would pair nicely with Wilson’s downfield passing talent. Image: William Purnell/Icon Sportswire Dolphins [Stephen Ross] Dolphins lose first- and third-round picks for improper contact with Tom Brady and Sean Payton Details: The NFL found that the Dolphins had “impermissible communications” with Brady and Payton that [violated]( the anti-tampering policy. - The Dolphins will forfeit a 2023 first-round pick and a 2024 third-round pick. - Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and executive Bruce Beal have also been fined and suspended. Brady: The Dolphins had communications with Brady while he was under contract with both the Patriots (in 2019 and 2020) and Buccaneers (in 2021). The most recent conversations centered on Brady acquiring ownership in (and potentially playing for) the Dolphins. Payton: This past January, Miami spoke to Payton’s agent without permission from the Saints. Impact: Losing next year’s first-round pick is significant, as the organization will need substantial draft capital to secure a franchise quarterback — if Tua Tagovailoa struggles this upcoming season. It’s worth noting that Tom Brady will be a free agent next year… so this could potentially come full circle. Flores: The league did not find evidence to support Brian Flores’ claim that Ross instructed him to intentionally lose games during the 2019 season. Image: Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire Together with Phantasia Looking for a league? Phantasia x Legit Football [Join for Free!]( Daniel [Daniel Jones] Daniel Jones had his best practice of training camp Details: The statement comes from Pat Leonard (New York Daily News), who noted that Jones completed [13-of-17]( passes for two touchdowns and two interceptions during competitive team drills. TDs: The touchdowns were caught by “camp standouts” Richie James and David Sills. Jones also completed deep passes to Kadarius Toney and Saquon Barkley. - The performance was needed, as Jones completed just [5-of-13]( passes the day before. Daboll: Jones was praised by HC Brian Daboll, who told reporters that the young quarterback is doing a fine job processing the new scheme. More Giants News... - CB Adoree Jackson was responsible for both of Jones’ interceptions. - Rookie Kayvon Thibodeaux gave the starting offensive line “[fits](” with his pass-rush moves. - Rookie WR Wan’Dale Robinson has been a consistent playmaker. Image: Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire Hollywood [Hollywood Brown] Cardinals activate WR Hollywood Brown off active/NFI list Details: Brown, who hurt his hamstring while training away from the team, will be eased back into practice and may not go [full-speed]( until next Monday. - The Cardinals traded a first-round pick to acquire Brown from the Ravens during the draft. WR1: With DeAndre Hopkins suspended, Brown is expected to operate as Kyler Murray’s top target through the first six weeks of the season. Murray and Brown are close friends who played together at the University of Oklahoma. Browns in 2021: Brown caught 91 of 146 targets (62.3% catch-rate) for 1,008 yards and 6 touchdowns in Baltimore last season. He is one of the league’s fastest playmakers. More Cardinals News... - LT D.J. Humphries (67.8 PFF grade) has been [extended]( through the 2025 season. - Kliff Kingsbury continues to praise second-year RB Eno Benjamin. Image: primetime_jet on Instagram Lions [Jared Goff] Jared Goff and D.J. Chark have been sharp during training camp Details: According to Nick Baumgardner (The Athletic), Goff has been [accurate]( and is “getting the offense in and out of the huddle so much quicker than at any point in last year’s camp.” - Goff has also found consistent success with vertical passing during team drills. Offensive Line: Baumgardner attributes some of Goff's success to an offensive line that could be one of the league’s best this season. Last year’s first-rounder Penei Sewell is apparently dominating the defensive line in both run and passing blocking situations. Chark: Chark, who signed a one-year with Detroit in March, has been a playmaker. On Tuesday, he reeled in two [deep]( passes and flashed impressive chemistry with Goff. - Chark — who has played his entire career with inconsistent quarterbacks — caught 73 passes for 1,008 yards and 8 touchdowns in 2019. Hutchinson: Rookie DE Aidan Hutchinson (the second overall pick of the draft) recorded multiple “sacks” on Tuesday. He’s been working with success both on the outside (as an edge rusher) and the inside (as a three-technique). Image: Steven King/Icon Sportswire More News - [Texans]( signed WR Chester Rogers - [Steelers]( and WR Dionate Johnson are "far apart" in contract talks - [Deebo Samuel]( said he is not upset with his offensive role and doesn't mind playing "wide back" - [Bills]( S Jordan Poyer (elbow) will miss a few weeks - [Vikings]( TE Irv Smith Jr. had thumb surgery, should be ready for Week 1 Share SHARE LEGIT FOOTBALL WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS [CLICK TO SHARE]( Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up [here](. [Unsubscribe]( Copyright © 2022 Legit Football. All rights reserved. 710 Main Street South #572, Southbury CT 06488