Lamar, Fields, Broncos, Ryan, Super Bowl, Coordinators

Latest on Lamar Jackson negotiations + Sean Payton cracks down on Russell Wilson's "performance team"  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Feb 07, 2023 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Stathead](  Lamar [Lamar Jackson] Lamar Jackson and the Ravens may be $100 million apart Details: According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Jackson and the Ravens may be as much as “$100 million apart” in [guaranteed]( money negotiations. Declined: Previous reports indicate that Jackson [rejected]( a $250 million extension, with $133 million guaranteed, over five years. - Jackson is thought to be seeking at least $230 million guaranteed — which is the deal Deshaun Watson got from the Browns last year. Calls: Fowler writes that “trade calls are coming,” as teams around the league are aware of the gap between Jackson and the Ravens. Teams: The Athletic’s Mike Sando [speculates]( that the Jets, Dolphins, and Falcons are franchises that could make a play at Jackson. Image: Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire Fields [Justin Fields] Fishbain: No buzz surrounding a Justin Fields trade Background: The Bears hold the No. 1 pick of the draft, which has led to speculation they could trade Fields and proceed to select a top quarterback prospect like Bryce Young. - The speculation is fueled by the fact that the current regime in Chicago took over in 2022 — and therefore had no part in selecting Fields, who was drafted in 2021. Fishbain: The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain writes that [none]( of the sources he spoke with at the Senior Bowl suggested that Fields will be traded. Argument Against: The argument against trading Fields is that he was one of the league’s most explosive quarterbacks last season. Accounting for 3,385 yards (2,242 passing, 1,143 rushing) and 25 touchdowns (17 passing, 8 rushing). Argument For: The argument for trading Fields is mostly rooted in durability concerns, as his run-heavy style is not viewed as sustainable. - If Fields scrambles less, he will need to pass more — which is a concern considering his struggles with accuracy (60.4% completion rate). Rookie Contract: Another point of consideration is financial — Fields is under team control through 2025, while a rookie would be under control through 2027. Image: Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire Broncos [Russell Wilson] Sean Payton cracks down on Russell Wilson’s performance team Background: Wilson’s personal performance team — a group of non-team-affiliated trainers and physical therapists — had access to the Broncos’ facility during the 2022 season. Kicked Out: When asked about the performance team, Payton [said](, “That’s not going to take place here. I’m not familiar with it, but our staff will be here, our players will be here and that’ll be it.” - Fostering a culture based on discipline and focus was a point of emphasis during Payton’s introductory press conference. Interesting: According to Peter King (FMIA), Wilson is [willing]( to be “coached hard” by Payton. This is important, as some inside the Broncos’ organization felt Wilson overpowered and overruled previous HC Nathaniel Hackett. More Broncos' News: - Zach Strief — who played under Payton with the Saints from 2006-2017 — has been hired as OL coach. - Albert Breer thinks Sean Desai and Mike Zimmer are names worth [monitoring]( in the Broncos’ defensive coordinator search. Image: Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire Ryan [Matt Ryan] Mike Wells: The Colts could retain Matt Ryan Details: According to ESPN’s Stephen Holder, the Colts could [keep]( Ryan and have him serve as “a backstop to a potential rookie quarterback.” Rationale: The 15-year vet, who has an MVP and Super Bowl appearance on his resume, would figure to be an excellent mentor. It’s also worth noting that $12 million of his $29.2 million salary in 2023 is already guaranteed. Review: Ryan’s first season with the Colts was a disaster, he threw for 14 touchdowns and 13 interceptions in twelve starts (4-7-1 record). But some of those struggles can be attributed to poor offensive line play and Jonathan Taylor’s injury. Ballard: Colts GM Chris Ballard defended Ryan after the season and (sort of) left the door open to a return. - Ballard: “Matt Ryan is as professional a player that I’ve ever been around. I still think he’s got something left in his body to play.” Image: Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire Super Bowl LVII [Haason Reddick] Super Bowl LVII Notes: Eagles’ pass-rush, Chiefs’ pass-rush, Key Battle PHI Pass Rush: According to Next Gen Stats, 74% of the Eagles’ sacks this season have come on non-blitzing four-man rushes. - This means that Patrick Mahomes will likely be pressured while facing seven men in coverage — with an injury-riddled pass-catching group. KC Pass Rush: While not blitzing may be viable for the Eagles, the Chiefs will likely unleash an aggressive pass rush, as Hurts — per Next Gen Stats — had the sixth-worst success rate against the blitz during the regular season. Key Battle: Peter King thinks the [key matchup]( of Super Bowl LVII is Chris Jones vs. the Eagles’ interior offensive line. - King regards the Eagles’ offensive line as, perhaps, the best of the century. He notes that the line has yielded no sacks to Micah Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence, Dexter Lawrence, Leonard Williams, Kayvon Thibodeaux and Nick Bosa in recent games. - Jones — who totaled 10 pressures and 2 sacks against the Bengals in the AFC Championship — was held without a tackle when the Chiefs played the Eagles in 2021. Image: Adam Bow/Icon Sportswire Coordinators [Brian Flores] Coordinator Updates: Vikings, Saints, Texans, Brian Johnson Vikings: The Vikings have [hired]( Brian Flores as their defensive coordinator. He’ll be tasked with turning around a unit that ranked 31st in yards allowed and 29th in points allowed. - Flores served as the Steelers’ LBs coach in 2022. - He was the Dolphins’ HC from 2019-2021. Saints: The Saints have [hired]( Joe Woods as their defensive coordinator. He inherits a unit that ranked 5th in yards allowed and 9th in points allowed. - Woods is coming off a mediocre stint as the Browns’ defensive coordinator (2020-2022). - Dennis Allen will continue to be the defensive play caller. Texans: 49ers pass game coordinator Bobby Slowik is ‘[well-positioned](’ to become the Texans’ next offensive coordinator. Klint Kubiak is a candidate to become the QBs coach. Johnson: Eagles QBs coach Brian Johnson is a candidate for the offensive coordinator openings in Baltimore, Washington, and Carolina. Image: Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire More News - [Patriots]( hired Adrian Klemm as OL coach - [49ers]( QB Brock Purdy likely to undergo surgery on torn UCL - [A.J. Green]( retired after 12 seasons - [Chiefs]( activated RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire from IR - [Tom Brady]( won't call games for FOX until fall 2024 Together with Stathead Question of the Day Who holds the record for single-game catches in the Super Bowl? - Lynn Swann - Ricky Sanders - Isaac Bruce - Jerry Rice 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. All rights reserved. 710 Main Street South #572, Southbury CT 06488