Author: Joe Hadawi

The Carolina Panthers, who were the worst team in the NFL last season finishing with a 2-15 record are in a rebuilding stage after firing some of their coaching staff including Head Coach Frank Reich.  Carolina will also not hold a first-round pick in this year’s draft due to the trade that acquired last season’s first overall pick in Bryce Young.  So, chances at strengthening their core will need to come through free agency. According to Spotrac’s NFL team salary cap tracker, the Panthers are in the middle of the pack and have around $36.1 million to spend this off-season. …

The Kansas City Chiefs, who won their second straight Super Bowl have expiring contracts to key players on both sides of the ball this off-season.  One of those contracts is to superstar defensive lineman Chris Jones, who is the anchor of this Chiefs defense and is expected to receive a massive new deal. Chris Jones Projected to Make $28.4 million per Season in Next Contract According to Spotrac’s market value tool, Jones is projected to make $85 million dollars in a 3-year span.  Which equals to $28.4 million on an average annual salary.  Jones, who will turn 30 years old…

The New England Patriots, who are currently in a re-building phase after parting ways with long-time Head Coach and 6-time Super Bowl Champion Bill Belichick. One of the main discussions amongst the Patriots front office is deciding who their quarterback will be for the future of their franchise. Since Tom Brady’s departure in 2019, New England has not made it do a playoff game and haven’t found stability at the quarterback position. Mac Jones, who they selected 15th overall in the 2021 draft has been benched multiple times for backup Bailey Zappe in the past two seasons.  With the 2024 NFL…

The Detroit Lions, who were one game away from reaching the Super Bowl last season have found a new culture under Head Coach Dan Campbell.  The Lions won the NFC North for the first time since divisions were realigned in 2002 and made the NFC Championship game after a three-decade drought. While Detroit turned their franchise around under Campbell, another reason Detroit has found success is because of quarterback Jared Goff.  Who was traded from the Los Angeles Rams in a quarterback swap for Matthew Stafford. Jared Goff Threw for 4,575 Yards and 30 Touchdowns in 2023-24 Season Goff earned…

The Miami Dolphins, who made the playoffs in back-to-back seasons under Head Coach Mike McDaniel are heading into next season as one of the favorites to win their division.  The Dolphins were one of the highest scoring teams in the league during the regular season putting up just under 28 points per game on average with Tua Tagovailoa under center. Tua Tagovailoa Projected to Make $220 Million in Next Contract Since being drafted 5th overall by Miami in 2020, Tagovailoa has taken over as their starting quarterback and led the league in passing yards this past season with 4,625.  His…

The Minnesota Vikings have signed former NFL veteran Josh McCown to be their next quarterbacks coach, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.  McCown, who played in the NFL for 16 seasons with a dozen different franchises has been around the league since 2002 and transitioned to a coach after retiring as a player. McCown was previously the quarterbacks coach for Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers, but was fired alongside their Head Coach in Frank Reich.  He will get another opportunity to show his knowledge on Kevin O’Connell’s staff as Minnesota’s quarterback coach.  Chris O’Hara, who was the previous quarterbacks coach has…

The Atlanta Falcons, who missed the playoffs after ending their season with a 7-10 record struggled on the offensive side of the ball and have made multiple roster moves this off-season.  The most recent one being the release of veteran tight end Jonnu Smith according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, who played a big role in former Head Coach Arthur Smith’s scheme this past season. The Falcons and Arthur Smith have recently parted ways and the play-calling is expected to change with the addition of Offensive Coordinator Zac Robinson.  That plan apparently did not involve Jonnu Smith moving forward. Jonnu Smith…

The Denver Broncos, who finished their 2023 campaign with an 8-9 record have dealt with drama since benching Russell Wilson for the final 2 games of the season.  The Broncos were firmly in the playoff race heading into Week 17 and many fans speculated as to why he was benched.  Turns out it was a financial decision due to the injury clause embedded in his contract. Since benching Wilson, Denver’s front office has been deciding whether to keep him around for the future with his expensive contract or looking for a replacement under center.  Head Coach Sean Payton offered reporters…

With the NFL Combine starting with interviews and testing this week, players in the 2024 class are deciding whether they want to participate in testing or save their bodies and just conduct interviews.  Projected top 3 pick and University of North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye is planning to save his arm for this year’s combine. UNC Quarterback Drake Maye Will Only Do Interviews and Physicals at NFL Combine Maye, who completed 63.3 percent of his passes in 2023 threw for 3,608 yards, 24 touchdowns and 9 interceptions in his senior season.  Maye comes from a line of UNC quarterbacks who…

The 2024 NFL Draft is closing in and this year’s class is stacked at the quarterback position.  There are at least six prospects under center that are projected to be selected within the first two rounds of the draft and three of them are projected as top 5 selections. These three top prospects include Caleb Williams, Drake Maye and Heisman trophy winner Jayden Daniels.  Bo Nix, J.J McCarthy and Michael Penix Jr follow as the next three projected off the board, but one NFL executive believes there is one quarterback flying under the radar. Anonymous NFL Executive Believes Spencer Rattler…