Later today, we’ll look at Alex Smith’s comments on Colin Kaepernick. Until then … defenders.
Sam Darnold may be available to choose a team’s second round
The Jets are expected to use choice number 2 in the NFL Draft at Justin Fields or Zach Wilson, making Darnold expendable after Adam Gase nearly destroyed his career. League sources told Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York that the Eagles swapping Carson Wentz with the Colts for a third round and a second conditional round would not change the Jets’ asking price for Darnold. Vacchiano reports that the asking price of the Jets for his QB “has long been designed to be a second round choice, but perhaps another round from the middle to the end”. Incredibly only 23, Darnold can be an attractive target for a needy QB team like Washington, who is reportedly interested in negotiating for Darnold. It would be impressive if a team – Washington or otherwise – offered more than a second-round choice for Darnold.
Jimmy Garoppolo’s $ 51.1 million over the last two years of his contract is not guaranteed
Athletic’s Jeff Howe said that if the Patriots acquired Garoppolo this off-season, they “could move on at any time. That would give them the freedom to still choose a defender ”in the next NFL Draft. Howe added that “Garoppolo would be more valuable to the Patriots than anyone else, which is why I would be surprised if the 49ers had many suitors.” The Niners continue to insist that Garoppolo constantly injured is not available – it is a transparent effort to gain an advantage over the Patriots or another trading partner. Garoppolo, who started two games for the Pats in his three seasons in New England, would be familiar with the team’s attack, giving him an edge over free agents to make calls. He would be a fantasy non-factor in the Patriots’ skill deficiency attack.
Galina: Why do I vibe with the state of North Dakota, QB Trey Lance
Lance is an elite fast game launcher, posting an adjusted completion rate of 94.1% in 2019, the second highest mark in a season since 2018 among defenders with at least 25 takedowns.
This is the obvious characteristic, but it is the one that is most easily translatable at the next level. As noted, Lance was bigger than most players who tried to defend him at the FCS level and therefore the ribbon is excellent for old-fashioned hijinks with players bouncing him left and right.
His 10.7 yards per scramble run is the eighth highest college football mark among quarterbacks with at least 25 scrambles since 2015.
Lance has precision problems and is not a small matter. We defined it as launching an accurate pass on just 47% of its bids in 2019 and 2020. This is very bad. Lamar Jackson was the same way. Both understand how to play the position and know who to throw the ball to, but they are not always able to hit it accurately all the time. It is certainly a problem – but it can be solved.
Does it make sense for 49ers to seek a deal with Jets for Darnold?
The New York Jets are expected to make Sam Darnold available for the best offer.
This seems to make sense for 49ers – at least, until you consider all the ramifications.
That price seems especially high for 49ers, who are up against the salary cap and need a good number of their recruitment choices – and their controlled costs – to form the team and fill in contribution roles.
If the 49ers kept their choice in the second round, that player would be expected to be the immediate holder. It would also cost $ 3.5 million any less on the lid than Darnold.
In addition, a draft choice would be under a very manageable contract during the 2024 season.
Former 49ers star Patrick Willis has not convinced Jimmy Garoppolo’s deal: ‘They can win with him’
“I think they saw him at his best,” said seventh player Pro Bowler. “Now, if they get that defense, the same kind of defense they had when they went to the Super Bowl and he can stay a little bit healthy, then yes, obviously they can win with him.”
“The sport is very interesting, and being in the NFL is even more interesting from the business point of view, as well as just the performance,” he explained. “It’s that saying, the cliché of ‘what have you done for me lately.'”
“In football, it’s really about [that mindset], and injuries are one of those things that can make a team really suspicious when it comes to you, especially if you are not able to overcome the injury and still be able to perform. “