Rayshawn Jenkins was one of many at the Safety Position to face a sudden exodus from this current team. The Jacksonville Jaguars opted to tag star edge rusher Josh Allen instead. A seven-year NFL veteran, Jenkins will be facing free agency for the second time in his career. In a deep Free Agency class at the safety position, Jenkins is already finding plenty of suitors. Rayshawn Jenkins Had a Solid 2023 The 2017 4th round pick out of the University of Miami, Rayshawn Jenkins spent the first four seasons of his career with the Los Angeles Chargers. By 2019 and…
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James Foster
James is a Sports Writer for Gridiron Heroics. He is still very much refining his craft while pushing out unique perspectives on daily news in the world of the NFL. He is and has been a Giants fan for a period of time spanning nearly two decades.
The 2021 NFL Quarterback Class was meant to be one of the best to have ever been drafted. Three of them went in the first three selections of the 2021 NFL Draft. Instead, four of the five 2021 Quarterbacks have largely failed to pan out, despite early promises. So far this offseason, one has already been traded, another may yet be traded, and the third–Zach Wilson–has been granted a request to receive a trade from the New York Jets. Only Trevor Lawrence has shown any kind of excellence in the NFL, and even he has faced struggles of his own.…
Mike Evans has been with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a decade. Just this week, the star received a 52 million dollar extension to stay in Tampa for two more seasons. While Evans enjoys his payday, a recently signed Buccaneer is up for a new deal of his own, one that Evans views as “elite.” Mike Evans Said This about Baker Mayfield When pressed about if he had checked in with his quarterback’s extension talks, Evans, via team transcripts, would offer the following: “Me and Baker, we played one season together and I feel like we can build on what…
Mike Onwenu has had a four-year streak of reliable play for the New England Patriots. Drafted in the 6th round of the 2020 NFL Draft, which coincidentally would happen to be the same round of the draft another former Patriot was drafted, Mike Onwenu has not allowed any sacks in his four seasons of service for the Patriots. He tests the markets for the first time following Bill Belichick leaving the team. There will be several potential suitors for Mike Onwenu and his services. Mike Onwenu Free Agency Destination #1: Chargers Mike Onwenu’s first potential stop in Free Agency should…
Mike Macdonald enters a Seattle Seahawks team that enjoyed an unexpected resurgence in 2022 and faltered slightly in 2023. After Seattle traded away former Super Bowl Champion Russell Wilson during that offseason, the Seahawks were left with only two options for their starting signal caller: Smith, and Drew Lock. Geno Smith ultimately won the job, and has experienced a boost to his career. What Has Mike Macdonald said about Geno Smith? According to Mike Macdonald, Geno Smith is not guaranteed to start on day one, as he stated on 93.9 KJR: “I’m excited for Geno to come in here and…
JJ McCarthy has become something of an enigma in the run-up to next month’s NFL Draft. While it is accepted that the top 3 teams in this year’s draft–the Chicago Bears, Washington Commanders, and New England Patriots–will accept quarterbacks, debate rages on about which order the trio will go in. Enter JJ McCarthy. Mel Kiper Jr., speaking on ESPN’s First Draft, suggested the Michigan Star could hear his name called sooner than expected and even overtake Maye in the order. https://twitter.com/SleeperNFL/status/1766130300491382823?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1766130300491382823%7Ctwgr%5Eb788d2660a865dc89eeb2b6d0fa8f1ff151f0e15%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yardbarker.com%2Fcollege_football%2Farticles%2Fmel_kiper_jr_suggests_surprise_qb_could_overtake_drake_maye_in_nfl_draft%2Fs1_13132_40077077 JJ McCarthy Emerged in 2022 and 2023 JJ McCarthy began his career at Michigan behind Cade McNamara in 2021. In…
Christian Wilkins was but one of many tag day casualties. Miami’s first round pick in 2019 has evolved into one of the league’s best at his position. Wilkins, like many others this offseason, will now test the open market for the first time. Christian Wilkins Landing Spot #1: Houston Texans The Houston Texans are truly building something special. A team very few expected to be competitive in 2023, rookie sensation C.J. Stroud led a Houston revival few could have seen. Stroud took home Offensive Rookie of the Year honors, while his fellow 2023 draftee Will Anderson Jr. claimed Defensive Rookie…
Russell Wilson has seen his reputation plummet since joining the Denver Broncos in the 2021-2022 offseason. The once Super Bowl champion quarterback was the target of much ridicule, especially during 2022 with the Broncos, one that ended with coach Nathaniel Hackett being fired after 15 games. Similarly, the Pittsburgh Steelers have dealt with issues of their own since saying goodbye to team legend Ben Roethlisberger in that same offseason. While Mike Tomlin remains coach of the Steelers, some had speculated after his team’s early playoff exit would spell the end of his career with the team. Russell Wilson Spotted on…
The Los Angeles Chargers did not have a good season in 2023. Coming off of a 2022 Wild Card collapse against the Jaguars, the team returned to the field in 2023 hoping to avoid the same mistakes. They did not repeat these same mistakes. In fact, they failed to make the playoffs altogether in 2023, firing both coach Brandon Staley and General Manager Tom Telesco after an embarrassing Thursday Night loss. Their 5-12 record constituted the worst output for the team since 2015. New Los Angeles Chargers Coach May Shake His Roster Up The Los Angeles Chargers confirmed their hiring…
Caleb Williams is, by most counts, set to go #1 overall in next month’s NFL Draft. A growing list of critics, however, remain unsure if the former USC standout is ready for the challenge. The latest to join these critics is current free agent and three-time Pro Bowl Tackle Taylor Lewan. Caleb Williams had an Excellent College Career Caleb Williams started his career in 2021 with Oklahoma. After just one season with the Sooners, he would transfer to USC as soon as the season ended. Like many USC quarterbacks before him, Williams made an immediate impact when he…
