Vikings, Tush Push, Hopkins, Fields, Texans, Coaching Updates

A 'quiet contender' to a draft a QB + NFL to consider major rule change  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Feb 17, 2023 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Stathead](  Vikings [Anthony Richardson] Breer: Vikings are a ‘quiet contender’ to draft a QB Details: Breer thinks that Kirk Cousins’ age (35) and uncertain contract situation could lead the Vikings to [select]( a quarterback in April’s draft. - Cousins is entering the final year of his contract. Not Clutch: Despite impressive regular season stats, Cousins only has one playoff victory across his six-year tenure in Minnesota. Richardson: Breer could see the Vikings selecting Florida’s Anthony Richardson if he falls to them at pick No. 24. Gifted: Richardson is considered the most physically gifted quarterback in the class — he has rocket launcher arm strength and is expected to run a blazing (potentially 4.4 second) 40-yard dash at 6-foot-4, 231 pounds. - The concerns surrounding Richardson are related to inexperience (just 13 career starts) and accuracy (53.8% completion rate). Image: David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire Tush Push [Jalen Hurts] NFL to consider banning the “tush push” Details: Dean Blandino said he would be “shocked” if the competition committee doesn’t act on and potentially [outlaw]( the “tush push” quarterback sneak play made famous by the Eagles this past season. Reasoning: Blandino — the league's former VP of Officiating — said, “It amounts to a rugby scrum. The NFL wants to showcase the athleticism and skill of our athletes. This is just not a skillful play." - There is also concern that the play encourages violent collisions — some of them head-to-head. Dominance: The Eagles converted a dominant 36-of-40 quarterback sneaks during the regular season. They also converted six sneaks in the Super Bowl — with two of them resulting in touchdowns. Mass Adoption: If the NFL does not act this spring, the play will likely be used by most teams next season. Sean Payton told Blandino that he’s already committed to using it — “if they don’t take it out.” Image: Adam Bow/Icon Sportswire Hopkins [DeAndre Hopkins] DeAndre Hopkins no longer has a no-trade clause Details: According to Joel Corry (CBS Sports), Hopkins’ no-trade clause was [voided]( when he received a six-game suspension for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy. - The Cardinals are expected to trade Hopkins this offseason. Notable: The development should make it easier for Arizona to find a trading partner. Albert Breer surmised in January that Hopkins will likely fetch a Day 2 pick. Contender: At 30 years old, Hopkins may only appeal to contenders. The Ravens, Patriots, Chiefs, Cowboys, and Giants are theoretical landing spots. Image: David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire Fields [Justin Fields] Justin Fields hopes Bears get a dome Background: The Bears [bought]( a stadium-sized parcel of land (326 acres for $196 million) in Arlington Heights (a Chicago suburb) earlier this week. - The intention is to build a state-of-the-art stadium on the property. Preference: When asked about the news on Pardon My Take, Fields said he [hopes]( the organization opts for a domed stadium. Rationale: The 23-year-old said playing at Soldier Field is ‘very difficult’ due to the high winds and cold weather. - Fields believes the harsh outdoor elements slow him down. Long-Term: Fields’ comments suggest that he sees himself in Chicago for the long haul, as stadium construction is still years away. Image: Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire Texans [CJ Stroud] Texans plan to draft a QB with No. 2 pick Details: League sources [told]( ESPN’s DJ Bien-Aime that the front office in Houston “told coaching candidates it plans on using the No. 2 overall pick on a quarterback.” No Vet: The news should end speculation linking the Texans to Jimmy Garoppolo and Derek Carr. Slowik: The development of a rookie quarterback falls to new offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, who will run a Kyle Shanahan-style west coast system. - Slowik spent last season as the 49ers’ pass-game coordinator and did impressive work with Brock Purdy. Stroud? ESPN’s Todd McShay has the Texans selecting Ohio State’s CJ Stroud with the second pick. The former Buckeye offers prototypical size (6-foot-3, 215 pounds) and arm talent but has limited mobility. - Stroud was fantastic against Georgia in the CFB semifinal, completing 23-of-34 passes for 348 yards and 4 touchdowns. Levis? Some analysts think Kentucky’s Will Levis would be a better fit in Slowik’s system. The former Wildcat is more athletic than Stroud, but less refined as a passer. Image: John Cordes/Icon Sportswire Coaching Updates [Brian Johnson] Coaching Updates: Eagles, 49ers, Cardinals, Colts Eagles OC: Eagles' quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson is likely to [replace]( Shane Steichen as the team’s offensive coordinator. - Nick Sirianni indicated that the next offensive coordinator will also assume Steichen’s play-calling duties. Eagles DC: Eagles' defensive pass game coordinator/defensive backs coach [Dennard Wilson]( is a candidate to replace Jonathan Gannon as the team’s defensive coordinator. Former Cardinals' defensive coordinator [Vance Joseph]( will also interview for the vacancy. - The Cardinals’ defense ranked 21st in yards allowed and 31st in points allowed last season. 49ers: The 49ers have hired Klint Kubiak for a “[top role](” on their offensive staff. While not yet specified, he figures to replace Bobby Slowik as the team’s pass game coordinator. Kubiak served as the Broncos’ pass game coordinator/quarterbacks coach in 2022. Cardinals: The Cardinals are interviewing Browns' quarterbacks coach Drew Petzing for their offensive coordinator opening. Petzing is [expected]( to get the job. Colts: Jaguars' pass game coordinator/quarterbacks coach Jim Bob Cooter will [interview]( for the offensive coordinator job in Indianapolis. The 38-year-old worked well with Trevor Lawrence this past season. 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