Jets, Lamar, Giants, Texans, 49ers, Coveted

Aaron Rodgers/Jets update + five teams already out on Lamar Jackson  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ March 08, 2023 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Stathead](  Jets [Aaron Rodgers] Jets meeting with Aaron Rodgers in CA Details: A group of Jets’ officials have flown to California to [meet]( with Rodgers. - The contingent includes owner Woody Johnson, GM Joe Douglas, HC Robert Saleh, and OC Nathaniel Hackett. Resolution: If the Jets’ pitch to Rodgers is successful, a trade should be finalized in the coming days. Cap Friendly: Rodgers is the league’s highest-paid quarterback at $50 million per year — but has cap-friendly numbers in 2023 ($15.8 million) and 2024 ($32.5 million). Compensation: The Packers want Rodgers gone and will likely trade him for less than a first-round pick. Image: Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire Lamar [Lamar Jackson] Falcons among five teams unlikely to pursue Lamar Jackson Background: The Ravens used the [non-exclusive]( tag on Jackson, which allows him to negotiate with other teams. - If Jackson signs a deal with another team, the Ravens have the right to match the offer or take two first-round picks as compensation. Cold Market: Credible reports indicate that the Falcons, Dolphins, Commanders, Panthers, and Raiders are [not]( interested in pursuing the former MVP. Why? The lack of interest can likely be attributed to Jackson’s demand for a fully guaranteed contract — which is a deeply unpopular concept among NFL owners. - Though there are also concerns about making a massive, long-term investment in a running quarterback with an injury history. Long Term: If Jackson doesn’t find what he’s looking for on the market, he’ll return to Baltimore where he can — play on the tag ($32 million), sign a lucrative (but non-fully guaranteed) contract, or sit out the 2023 season. Image: MSA/Icon Sportswire Giants [Daniel Jones] Giants reach deal with Daniel Jones, use tag on Saquon Barkley Jones: Jones’ deal is [worth]( $160 million over four years. It includes $82 million guaranteed at signing. - The contract averages $40 million per season — which makes Jones the NFL’s seventh highest-paid quarterback. Recap: Jones completed 67.2% of his passes for 3,205 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. He led the Giants to a 9-6-1 record. - The 25-year-old also rushed for 708 yards and 7 touchdowns on 120 attempts. Barkley: Barkley will make $10.1 million on the tag. Recap: The 26-year-old totaled 1,650 scrimmage yards (1,312 rushing, 338 receiving) and scored 10 touchdowns last season. Needs: The Giants will now turn to needs at receiver, offensive guard, and linebacker. Image: Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire Texans [Jimmy Garoppolo] Texans linked to Jimmy Garoppolo Details: Sources tell Jonathan Jones (CBS Sports) that there’s a “[push](” within the Texans’ building to sign Garoppolo as a bridge quarterback. - Garoppolo would temporarily start over the quarterback Houston selects with the No. 2 pick. Connections: Garoppolo has connections to Texans HC Demeco Ryans, OC Bobby Slowik, and GM Nick Caserio. Short Term: Jones thinks the Texans might be able to get Garoppolo on a short-term “incentive-laden” deal. - Prospective landing spots for Garoppolo have already dried up with the Saints (Derek Carr) and Jets (Aaron Rodgers?) making moves before the opening of free agency. Image: Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire 49ers [Ryan and Shanahan] 49ers will pair Trey Lance with a veteran QB Details: The insight comes from Michael Silver, who reports that the 49ers are [considering]( Matt Ryan, Jacoby Brissett, and Andy Dalton. - With Brock Purdy (torn UCL) out until at least September, the team needs to add depth behind Trey Lance (four career starts). Ryan: Kyle Shanahan was Ryan’s offensive coordinator in Atlanta from 2015-2016. The 37-year-old thrived in Shanahan’s system (MVP in 2016) and would likely be an excellent mentor to Lance and Purdy. - The Colts are expected to release Ryan this month. Brissett: Brissett, 30, went 4-7 across 11 starts with the Browns last season. He completed 64% of his passes for 2,608 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Dalton: Dalton, 35, went 6-8 across 14 starts with the Saints last season. He completed 66.7% of his passes for 2,871 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions. Image: Frank Mattia/Icon Sportswire Coveted [Dre'Mont Jones] Broncos DL Dre’Mont Jones among coveted defensive free agents Details: Jordan Schultz (The Score) [revealed]( that Jones, Colts LB Bobby Okereke, and 49ers DL Charles Omenihu will attract significant interest in free agency next week. Jones: Jones totaled 47 tackles, 6.5 sacks, and 9 tackles for loss last season. - Albert Breer thinks Jones could get [close]( to $20 million annually. Okereke: Okereke totaled 151 tackles and 6 tackles for loss last season. He earned a solid 73.3 PFF grade. - Schultz expects the Bears and Panthers to make a run at Okereke. - The 26-year-old could sign a deal in the $12-14 million per season range. Omenihu: Omenihu totaled 20 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and 3 tackles for loss last season. He earned a 67.5 PFF grade. Others: Other [defenders]( positioned to do well include Cardinals DL Zach Allen, Bengals LB Germaine Pratt, Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch, Bucs CB Jamel Dean, 49ers CB Emmanuel Moseley, Cowboys S Donovan Wilson, and Eagles S Marcus Epps. Image: Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire More News - [Bucs]( released LT Donovan Smith - [Dolphins]( released CB Byron Jones - [Eagles]( linked to Marcus Mariota - [Ravens]( hired Dennard Wilson as DBs coach Together with Stathead Question of the Day Who has the record for most receiving touchdowns (23) in a season? - Jerry Rice - Mark Clayton - Davante Adams - Randy Moss 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