Super Bowl LVII, Packers, Keenan, Cowboys, Tua, Coaching Updates

Super Bowl LVII preview + latest on the futures of Aaron Rodgers, Keenan Allen, and Tua Tagovailoa  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Jan 30, 2023 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Stathead](  Super Bowl LVII [Super Bowl LVII graphic] Super Bowl LVII: Chiefs vs. Eagles Favorite: The Eagles (-130 ML) are currently a 2-point favorite over the Chiefs (+110 ML). Connections: The matchup pits Andy Reid against his former team. It also features a brother (Jason Kelce) vs. brother (Travis Kelce) and MVP (Patrick Mahomes) vs. MVP (Jalen Hurts) angle. Last Meeting: The Chiefs beat the Eagles 42-30 (in Philadelphia) on October 03, 2021. Both quarterbacks were fantastic… - Mahomes: 30/24, 278 yards, 5 touchdowns, 1 interception - Hurts: 32/48, 387 yards (career high), 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions Arguments for PHI: 1.) If the 2021 version of Jalen Hurts threw for 387 yards against the Chiefs — imagine what the 2022 version can do. 2.) The Eagles’ top-ranked pass rush should have success against a hobbled Patrick Mahomes. 3.) The Eagles have a defender — Chauncey Gardner-Johnson — who seems uniquely qualified to cover Travis Kelce. Arguments for KC: 1.) The Eagles have not played an elite quarterback this season. The “best” they’ve faced are Dak Prescott and Kirk Cousins… neither of whom come close to matching the talent of Mahomes. 2.) Hurts is averaging just 168 passing yards per game since returning from his shoulder injury. 3). Chris Jones is capable of slowing down the Eagles’ running game. Team Stats: - Eagles Offense: 3rd in yards (389.1 per game), 3rd in points (28.1 per game) - Chiefs Offense: 1st in yards (413.6 per game), 1st in points (29.2 per game) - Eagles Defense: 2nd in yards allowed (301.5 per game), 7th in points allowed (20.2 per game) - Chiefs Defense: 16th in yards allowed (335.7 per game), 6th in points allowed (20.1 per game) Info: Super Bowl LVII will be played at State Farm Stadium (Glendale AZ) on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m. ET. The Eagles are the home team and will get to choose jersey color. Kevin Burkhardt and Greg Olsen will call the game for FOX. Image: @NFL Packers [Aaron Rodgers and Aaron Jones] Packers could move on from Aaron Rodgers and Aaron Jones Details: According to Adam Schefter, the Packers will be making significant roster alterations in the offseason. - Green Bay is projected to be $16 million over the 2023 salary cap. Rodgers: The Packers, per Schefter’s sources, would [prefer]( to move on from Rodgers and proceed with Jordan Love. - Rodgers is “well aware” of the Packers’ stance and open to conversations surrounding a trade. Jones: The Packers can save between $10.4 and $16 million in cap space if they cut or trade Jones — which appears to be a consideration. More Changes: The Packers are also expected to part with most of their impending free agents. A group that includes many of Rodgers' closest friends — Randall Cobb, Marcedes Lewis, Robert Tonyan, Allen Lazard, and Mason Crosby. Image: Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire Keenan [Keenan Allen] Daniel Popper thinks the Chargers are likely to cut or trade Keenan Allen Details: The Athletic’s Daniel Popper thinks there’s a [less]( than 40% chance Allen returns to the Chargers in 2023. Why? The Chargers are projected to be over $19.9 million over the 2023 salary cap. Cutting or trading Allen would clear $17.5 million. Injury Plagued: Allen missed seven games in 2022 with a serious hamstring strain. He averaged 6.6 catches for 75.2 yards per game when healthy. Raiders: The Raiders are a [rumored]( landing spot for Allen — given his northern California roots and desire to play with Davante Adams. WR Depth: If Allen departs, the Chargers would be left with Mike Williams (63-895-4) and Josh Palmer (72-769-3) at receiver. The team is expected to draft a wideout in April. Image: David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire Cowboys [Moore and McCarthy] Cowboys part ways with OC Kellen Moore Details: The decision was ultimately made by Mike McCarthy, who will [take over]( as play caller. - Moore already has an offensive coordinator interview [lined up]( with the Chargers. Improvable? It will be challenging for the next coordinator to improve offensive output. Under Moore, the Cowboys’ offense ranked… - 2019: No. 1 in yards, No. 6 in scoring - 2020: No. 14 in yards, No. 17 in scoring (Dak Prescott missed 11 games) - 2021: No. 1 in yards, No. 1 in scoring - 2022: No. 11 in yards, No. 4 in scoring Scapegoat? Moore appears to be taking the fall for issues outside of his direct control, like Prescott’s interception blunders and front office personnel failures (Amari Cooper trade, Ezekiel Elliott contract). Candidates: Offensive assistant Brian Schottenheimer is considered an internal replacement. Schottenheimer has had mediocre offensive coordinator stints with the Jets (2006-2011), Rams (2012-2014), and Seahawks (2018-2020). - McCarthy disciple Ben McAdoo — who served as the Panthers' offensive coordinator in 2022 — is another likely candidate. Image: John Rivera/Icon Sportswire Dolphins [Tua Tagovailoa] Tua Tagovailoa is still in concussion protocol Details: Tagovailoa — who sustained a concussion over one month ago — will [not]( be participating in the Pro Bowl Games because he hasn’t passed the protocol. No Setbacks: According to Marcel Louis-Jacques (ESPN), Tagovailoa has not suffered any setbacks. He continues to meet with a group of doctors and specialists. - The 24-year-old quarterback missed what amounted to six games with at least two separate concussions in 2022. Committed: The Dolphins are [committed]( to starting Tagovailoa in 2023, as they don’t believe he’s at an increased risk for head injuries. More Dolphins News: - Vic Fangio has [agreed]( to become the Dolphins’ next defensive coordinator. - Fangio’s deal makes him the highest-paid defensive coordinator in the NFL. Image: Inpho Photography/Imago/Icon Sportswire Coaching Updates [Mike Kafka] Coaching Updates: Texans, Eagles, Colts, Broncos, Rams Texans: DC Demeco Ryans is [expected]( to become the Texans’ next head coach. With San Francisco eliminated from the postseason, a deal should be finalized this week. Eagles: Jonathan Gannon said he will be [returning]( as the Eagles’ defensive coordinator next season. Gannon was a candidate for head coach openings in Arizona and Denver. Colts: Candidates still in [contention]( for the Colts’ head coaching position include: interim HC Jeff Saturday, Eagles OC Shane Steichen, Giants DC Wink Martindale, Rams DC Raheem Morris, Broncos DC Ejiro Evero, and Packers special teams coach Rich Bisaccia. - Chiefs OC Eric Bienemy may be [in the running]( as well. Broncos: The Broncos' coaching search appears to be [focused]( on Giants OC Mike Kafa and Bengals OC Brian Callahan. Rams: The Rams have officially [hired]( former Jets OC Mike LaFleur to serve as the team’s next offensive coordinator. - The Rams ranked last in the league in yards in 2022. Image: Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire More News - [Chiefs]( could be without WRs JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) and Mecole Hardman (pelvis) vs. the Eagles - [49ers]( QB Brock Purdy is dealing with an eblow (UCL) injury - [Colts]( expect RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle surgery) back for traning camp - [Falcons]( hired Saints DL coach Ryan Nielsen as next defensive coordinator Together with Stathead Question of the Day Who holds the record for single-game passing yards in the Super Bowl? - Tom Brady - Nick Foles - Kurt Warner - Donovan McNabb Sign up for a monthly subscription and get your first month free, or use “[LEGIT20](” to save $20 off one year of Stathead Football. [See Answer]( Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up [here](. [Unsubscribe]( Copyright © 2022 Legit Football. 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