Chiefs, Jets, Colts, Bucs, Allen, Coaching Updates

Super Bowl LVII recap + Jets offseason QB plan revealed  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Feb 13, 2023 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Stathead](  Chiefs [Patrick Mahomes Super Bowl LVII] Chiefs beat Eagles 38-35 to win third Super Bowl title MVP: Patrick Mahomes, who aggravated his high ankle sprain in the second quarter, was named MVP. The 28-year-old completed 21-of-27 passes for 182 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. He rushed 44 yards on 6 attempts. - In five NFL seasons, Mahomes has won two Super Bowls and two MVP awards. O-Line: The Chiefs’ offensive line pitched a shutout, allowing zero sacks and just 5 quarterback hits — against what many consider to be one of the greatest defensive lines in NFL history. - Chiefs RT Andrew Wylie limited Haason Reddick (a second-team All-Pro) to just 1 tackle. Supporting Cast: Kansas City got solid performances out of Travis Kelce (6 catches, 81 yards, 1 touchdown), Isaiah Pacheco (76 rushing yards, 1 touchdown), JuJu Smith-Schuster (7 catches for 53 yards), and Kadarius Toney (1 receiving touchdown and a 65-yard punt return). Elite: Outside of a costly fumble in the second quarter, Jalen Hurts was fantastic as both a passer (27/38, 304, 1, 0) and a runner (70 yards and 3 touchdowns on 15 attempts). The 24-year-old has clearly established himself as one of the game’s top quarterbacks. Exposed: The Eagles’ vaunted defense was exposed in the second half of the game — as Kansas City scored on all four possessions after halftime (three touchdowns and the game-winning field goal). The team’s ‘legendary’ pass rush was mostly non-existent. Controversial Call: Eagles CB James Bradberry said he [deserved]( to be penalized for holding JuJu Smith-Schuster on the Chiefs’ final drive. The call proved quite controversial, as the officials had been relenting from calling anything less than egregious. - Field conditions were also a point of controversy, as players from both teams [struggled]( to find their footing. KC Future: Andy Reid, whose play-calling was impeccable in the second half, indicated that he will [return]( to coach the Chiefs next season. Key free agents include LT Orlando Brown Jr., RT Andrew Wylie, WR JuJu Smith Schuster, WR Mecole Hardman, and DT Derrick Nnadi. PHI Future: The Eagles will focus on a massive (and well-earned) contract extension for Hurts this offseason. Key free agents include C Jason Kelce, RB Miles Sanders, RG Issac Seumalo, DT Javon Hargrave, DT Fletcher Cox, CB Jame Bradberry, and S CJ Gardner Johnson. Philadelphia also stands to lose offensive coordinator Shane Steichen (to the Colts) and defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon (to the Cardinals). Super Bowl LVIII: Next year’s Super Bowl is less than one year away — Feb. 11, 2024. The big game will be played in Houston Texas. Image: Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire Jets [Aaron Rodgers] Jets hope to land Aaron Rodgers or Derek Carr Details: According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Jets plan to aggressively pursue Rodgers, who is seen as a “[Plan A](” at quarterback. - Fowler’s sense is that Derek Carr is No. 2 on the Jets’ list. Solitary: Rodgers will enter his solitary darkness retreat on Monday. He expects the experience to bring him closer to a decision on his future. - Rodgers has three options: 1.) stay in Green Bay, 2.) approve a trade, or 3.) retire. Packers: The Packers will accommodate any decision Rodgers makes, though the hope appears to be for a trade. Image: Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire Colts [Shane Steichen] The Colts to hire Shane Steichen as next HC Details: Multiple reports indicate that the hiring should be finalized later today. - Other candidates have been [informed]( that they are out of the running. Resume: Steichen has been coaching in the NFL since 2011. He coordinated an Eagles’ offense that ranked third in yards and third in points this past season. Talent: The Colts have key skill (RB Jonathan Taylor, WR Michael Pittman) and line talent (G Quentin Nelson, C Ryan Kelly, RT Braden Smith) on offense. Defensive building blocks include DL DeForest Buckner, LB Shaquille Leonard, and CB Stephon Gilmore. - Steichen is expected to oversee the development of a rookie quarterback. - The Colts are a candidate to trade up for the No. 1 overall pick. Bradley: Gus Bradley is expected to [stay on]( as defensive coordinator. Indianapolis ranked 15th in yards allowed and 30th in points allowed this past season. Image: Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire Bucs [Jimmy Garoppolo] The Bucs “like Jimmy Garoppolo” Details: The insight comes from Mike Garafolo, who expects the Bucs to pursue a [veteran]( quarterback this offseason. Compete: The Bucs plan to compete in 2023 — despite major salary cap constraints. - Tampa is projected to be $55 million over the cap. Jimmy's Market: Garoppolo could fall into the Bucs’ thrifty price range, as he may find a cool market. - The Jets reportedly favor Aaron Rodgers and Derek Carr. - While other QB-needy teams — Panthers, Texans, Colts — are expected to go the draft route. Fit: Tampa could be a nice landing spot for Garoppolo, with a strong cast of receivers (Mike Evans, Chris Godwin) and some standouts (Ryan Jensen, Tristan Wirfs) along the offensive line. Image: Bob Kupbens/Icon Sportswire Bills [Josh Allen] Josh Allen played through a partially torn UCL in 2022 Details: Allen played through a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament and associated tendon and muscle injuries during the second half of the 2022 season. - According to NFL Media, the injury [bothered]( Allen and impacted his mechanics. No Surgery: Doctors don’t think Allen will need offseason surgery. They are confident that healing can occur through natural rest. More Bills News: - The Bills stand to [lose]( LB Tremaine Edmunds and S Jordan Poyer in free agency. - The Athletic’s Joe Buscaglia thinks Buffalo will [consider]( Texas RB Bijan Robinson if he’s available at pick No. 27. Image: Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire Coaching [Jonathan Gannon] Coaching Updates: Cardinals, Eagles, Texans, Bieniemy, Nagy, Panthers Cardinals: According to Ian Rapoport, the Cardinals will [interview]( Eagles’ defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon on Monday. The 40-year-old is positioned to get the head coaching job. Eagles: Eagles quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson is in line to [replace]( Shane Steichen as the team's offensive coordinator. Texans: The Texans have [hired]( 49ers’ pass game coordinator Bobby Slowik as offensive coordinator. Jerrod Johnson has been brought on as quarterbacks coach. Bieniemy: Chiefs’ offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is likely to make a [lateral move]( to either Washington or Baltimore. Nagy: Chiefs’ quarterbacks coach Matt Nagy could be [promoted]( to offensive coordinator if/when Bieniemy leaves. Panthers: The Panthers have hired Josh McCown as quarterbacks coach [and]( Dom Capers as a senior defensive assistant. Image: Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire More News - [Derek Carr]( will not waive his no trade clause; Raiders to release him before Feb. 15 deadline - [Chiefs]( backup QB Chad Henne has retired after 15 seasons - [Jim Bob Cooter]( is a strong candidate for the Panthers' OC vacancy - [Ravens]( DE Calais Campbell to return for 16th season Together with Stathead Question of the Day Which WR lead the league in yards after catch in 2022? - Chris Godwin - AJ Brown - Justin Jefferson - Amon-Ra St. Brown 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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