Daniel, Seahawks, Chargers, Witherspoon, Jameson, Coaching Updates

Daniel Jones wants (way) too much + WR options for the Chargers  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Feb 21, 2023 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Stathead](  Daniel [Daniel Jones] Daniel Jones switches agents; wants $45 million per year Details: According to Mike Florio, Jones wants [more]( than the Giants have offered — and has switched agents in hopes of accelerating talks. - Florio’s source tells him that Jones could be targeting a deal worth more than $45 million annually. Ballpark: The New York Post’s Paul Schwartz recently [reported]( that a five-year, $190 million deal was “within the team’s ballpark.” Such a deal would average $38 million per year. - This means the two sides may be around $7 million apart on annual money. Tag: Florio thinks the Giants will likely respond to Jones’ demands by applying the non-exclusive franchise tag, which is worth $32.4 million. Insane: Jones is not going to get $45 million per year, he threw for 15 touchdown passes in 2022 — across 16 games. He also underwhelmed (15/27, 135, 0, 1) in the Giants’ playoff loss to the Eagles. In reality, the Giants may be the only team willing to pay him above $25 million. Image: Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire Seahawks [Geno Smith] The Seahawks would like to re-sign Geno Smith and Drew Lock Details: Seahawks GM John Schneider has indicated the team hopes to retain both Smith and Lock. Smith: Smith — the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year — completed 69.8% of his passes for 4,282 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions in 2022. He led the Seahawks to a solid 9-8 record. How Much? ESPN’s Brady Henderson asked three NFL agents and a contract analyst to [predict]( Smith’s value. All four projected a deal worth between $30 and $35 million per year. - One source expects Smith to get the franchise tag ($32.4 million). Lock: Lock did not appear in any regular season games last year, but has experience in the Seahawks’ offensive system and still possesses the upside that once made him a second-round pick. How Much? Henderson’s sources think Lock will get a one-year deal worth between $1.08 and $3 million. No. 5: If negotiations stall with Smith, the Seahawks could keep Lock and draft a quarterback with the 5th overall pick. Image: John Cordes/Icon Sportswire Chargers [Jalin Hyatt] Daniel Popper: The Chargers need a fast, downfield weapon for Justin Herbert Details: Popper (The Athletic) considers receiver to be the Chargers’ greatest position of [need]( this offseason — in large part because Keenan Allen is a strong candidate to be released. - The Chargers can save $14.8 million in space by cutting Allen and $16.3 million by trading him. Speed: Even if Allen stays, Popper thinks the Chargers will look to add speed this offseason — as Allen, Mike Williams, and Josh Palmer are possession receivers. - Herbert — one of the league's most talented passers — finished 31st among 33 qualified quarterbacks in air yards per attempt in 2022. Free Agent Options: Speedy free agent options include DJ Chark (Lions), Mecole Hardman (Chiefs), Marquise Goodwin (Seahawks), and Nelson Agholor (Patriots). Draft Options: Speedy draft options include Jordan Addison (USC), Jalin Hyatt (Tennessee), Josh Downs (North Carolina), and Zay Flowers (Boston College). Note that Popper [selected]( Hyatt for the Chargers in the first round (pick No. 21) of his mock draft. Image: Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire Witherspoon [Devon Witherspoon] Illinois CB Devon Witherspoon draws a comparison to Jaire Alexander Details: ESPN’s Jordan Reid wrote that Witherspoon — a projected first-round pick — is the “most competitive corner” he’s studied on tape [since]( Jaire Alexander. - Field Yates, one of Reid’s colleagues, added that Witherspoon can “lock your top receiver down on one play and then lay a huge hit on the next.” No. 1: PFF has Witherspoon ranked as the draft’s top cornerback prospect. The 6-foot, 180-pounder earned an elite 92.0 PFF grade and allowed just [one receiving yard]( in press coverage last season. Mock Drafts: Witherspoon is a popular mock draft selection for the Lions (No. 6), Raiders (No. 7), Eagles (No. 10), Commanders (No. 16), and Steelers (No. 17). Image: James Black/Icon Sportswire Jameson [Jameson Williams] Lions WR Jameson Williams named a 2023 breakout pick Details: ESPN’s Stephania Bell thinks Williams will be next season’s [breakout]( star. Recap: The Lions selected Williams with the No. 12 pick in last year’s draft. He spent most of his rookie season rehabbing an ACL injury and was limited to just touches. Appetizer: Williams made the most of those touches — one of them was a 41-yard touchdown catch and the other was a 40-yard rush attempt. - Williams — who was one of the most explosive receivers in CFB history — claims he would’ve broken the 40-yard-dash record, had he been healthy enough to run last spring. 2023: Bell expects Williams to fully participate in workouts/training camp this offseason — which should lead to chemistry with Jared Goff, who was among the league’s most frequent downfield passers in 2022. Image: John Byrum/Icon Sportswire Coaching Updates [Jim Leonhard] Coaching Updates: Colts, Chargers, Eagles Colts: The Colts have [hired]( Jim Bob Cooter to serve as offensive coordinator. - Cooter spent 2022 as the Jaguars’ pass game coordinator. - He was the Lions’ offensive coordinator from 2016-2018. Chargers: The Chargers are [allowing]( defensive coordinator Renaldo Hill to leave the team to accept a job on the Dolphins' defensive staff. - The Chargers’ defense ranked 20th in yards allowed and 22nd in points allowed last season. - Secondary coach Derrick Ansley will replace Hill as defensive coordinator. Eagles: The Eagles [interviewed]( Jim Leonhard for their defensive coordinator vacancy. Leonhard, who played in the NFL for ten seasons, coordinated a dominant Wisconsin defense from 2017-2022. Image: Dan Sanger/Icon Sportswire More News - [Red McCombs]( has died at the age of 95 - [Panthers]( hired Shawn Jefferson as WRs coach Together with Stathead Question of the Day Which team allowed the most first downs in 2022? - Lions - Cardinals - Texans - Giants 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