Purdy, Ramsey, Goodell, Commanders, Cowboys, Kyler

Brock Purdy to have innovative surgery + Goodell defends NFL officiating  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Feb 09, 2023 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Stathead](  Purdy [Brock Purdy] Brock Purdy to undergo an innovative UCL surgery Details: After careful deliberation, Purdy has decided to undergo an innovative UCL procedure that involves surgery and the implantation of a "[synthetic brace](" that will help reinforce the ligament as it heals. - The official name of the procedure is “surgical UCL repair augmented with an InternalBrace.” - Purdy will have the surgery on Feb. 22. Timeline: If everything goes according to plan, Purdy will begin rehab in three months and gain full clearance in six. - This puts Purdy on track for a training camp return in late July. No Tommy John: Purdy’s procedure is an alternative to Tommy John reconstruction surgery, which would’ve cost him the entire 2023 season. Impact: Trey Lance, who is recovering from major ankle surgery, will take the majority of reps until Purdy returns. The 49ers will also add at least one quarterback this offseason. Image: Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire Ramsey [Jalen Ramsey] Jalen Ramsey trade speculation continues Background: A few weeks ago, an anonymous AFC personnel director told ESPN that he thinks the Rams will [explore]( trading Jalen Ramsey — as the 28-year-old could “use a change of scenery.” - Since the ESPN story, multiple reporters have acknowledged that Ramsey is a candidate to be traded. Cryptic: Ramsey himself has [posted]( multiple messages on social media that seem to express doubt about his future in L.A. Remodel: The Rams — fresh off a highly disappointing 5-12 record — are expected to ‘[remodel](’ the roster this offseason. Trading Ramsey would provide the team with much-needed draft capital and free up cap space. Market: Ramsey is coming off a strong season (86.4 PFF grade) but did show [signs]( of slippage. At 28-years-old and on a massive contract, his market may not be overly crowded.. Image: Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire Goodell [Roger Goodell] Roger Goodell defends NFL officiating, teases TNF flex scheduling Details: Goodell, at his annual Super Bowl press conference, told reporters that NFL officiating has [never been better]( and that the officials do an “extraordinary job.” - He even defended the clock management/replayed down fiasco in the AFC Championship Game. Never Perfect: Goodell eventually acknowledged that officiating will “never be perfect,” but did not seem to have an appetite for making drastic changes to a system he clearly doesn’t see as broken. Flex: Goodell said he wouldn’t be surprised if flex scheduling is introduced to Thursday Night Football. - Flex scheduling, which has been long been used for Sunday Night Football, is coming to Monday Night Football in 2023. More Topics: Goodell also brushed on topics related to diversity in hiring, the Pro Bowl, concussions, and the Commanders' investigation. His full press conference can be viewed [here](. Image: Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire Commanders [Sam Howell] Commanders will not spend big on a QB Details: Ron Rivera said on Wednesday that the Commanders will not “[overspend](” on a quarterback acquisition this offseason. - This should end speculation linking Washington to available quarterbacks like Derek Carr and Jimmy Garoppolo. Howell: Rivera indicated that Sam Howell — a 2022 fifth-rounder — will get the first opportunity to win the job. Though Rivera wants to add an affordable veteran backup to push the young quarterback. Promising: Howell — in his first and only career start — led the Commanders to an impressive victory over the Cowboys in Week 18. He accounted for 204 yards (169 passing, 35 rushing) and 2 touchdowns. Backup Options: Impending free-agent quarterbacks, who fit the veteran backup mold include Case Keenum, Jacoby Brissett, Andy Dalton, and Teddy Bridgewater. - The Commanders could also opt to re-sign Taylor Heinicke. Image: William Purnell/Icon Sportswire Cowboys [Tony Pollard] The Cowboys are expected to retain both Tony Pollard and Ezekiel Elliott Details: According to Tony Pauline (PFN), the Cowboys are [expected]( to franchise tag Pollard and re-work Elliott’s contract. Pollard: The franchise tag for a running back is just over $10 million, which is a relative bargain for a player of Pollard’s caliber. - Pollard totaled 1,378 scrimmage yards (1,007 rushing, 371 receiving) and 12 touchdowns in 2022. He averaged an elite 5.9 yards per touch. Elliott: Pauline’s sources expect Elliott to take a “large pay cut” to remain with the team. The 27-year-old is currently scheduled to make $16.7 million next season. - Elliott is coming off an inefficient season — 3.9 yards per touch. Run-First: New offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer has historically schemed around the run game, so it would not be surprising to see Dallas implement a run-first attack next season. Image: Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire Kyler [Kyler Murray] Kyler Murray (ACL) may not return until midseason Details: According to Ian Rapoport, Murray’s knee injury required a repair to the meniscus, in addition to the ACL. - Rapoport thinks the extensive rehabilitation process may hold Murray out [until]( the middle of the 2023 season. Impact: Murray’s injury has added a layer of complexity to the Cardinals’ head coaching search, as candidates need to feel comfortable with the organization’s short- and long-term situation at quarterback. - Sean Payton — per Terry Bradshaw — was [not]( interested in coaching Murray. HC Update: The Cardinals do not plan on hiring a head coach until [after]( the Super Bowl. Known finalists are Giants OC Mike Kafka and Bengals DC Lou Anarumo. Though the team’s intention to wait, could signal an interest in Eagles OC Shane Steichen. McCoy: Colt McCoy is under contract for 2023 — but the next coach will likely look to upgrade, as McCoy underwhelmed as starter following Murray’s injury. Upgrade: Some intriguing temp quarterback candidates include Sam Darnold, Mason Rudolph, Jacoby Brissett, Gardner Minshew, Mike White, and Taylor Heinicke — all of whom are impending free agents. Image: MSA/Icon Sportswire More News - [Chiefs]( QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle) and WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) practiced in full - [Eagles]( G Landon Dickerson (elbow) practiced in full - [Commanders]( have not made a decision on DE Chase Young's fifth-year option - [Chiefs]( OC Eric Bieniemy is a "prime candidate" for OC vacancies in Washington and Baltimore Together with Stathead Question of the Day Which team scored the most single-game points (55) in Super Bowl history? - Cowboys (1992-1993) - Buccaneers (2002-2003) - 49ers (1994-1995) - 49ers (1989-1990) 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