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Archives for April 2023

Brian Gutekunst: Having Aaron Rodgers’ contract off our cap will help us in 2024

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The Packers gave Aaron Rodgers a massive new contract last year, and part of the calculation in trading him this year was getting that contract off their salary cap. Packers General Manager Brian Guteknust acknowledged that the $40.3 million dead cap from trading Rodgers that hits their books for the 2023 season puts them fairly [more] … [Read more...] about Brian Gutekunst: Having Aaron Rodgers’ contract off our cap will help us in 2024

QB Draft Notes: Patriots, Seahawks, Lions

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We’ve heard several times that the Colts have interest in Kentucky quarterback Will Levis, and Peter Schrager of FoxSports.com reiterated today that the organization is a fan of the prospect (via Pat McAfee Show on Twitter). However, one surprising suitor has emerged in the Levis sweepstakes. According to Mike Giardi (on Twitter), the Patriots have “real interest” in Levis, … [Read more...] about QB Draft Notes: Patriots, Seahawks, Lions

Silver Minings: C.J. Stroud stood out when pressured

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C.J. Stroud | Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Ohio State quarterback brings important trait to NFL game The biggest question about all quarterbacks entering the NFL is whether their game can translate to the NFL from the college game. Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud, who interests the quarterback-needy Las Vegas Raiders, showed one … [Read more...] about Silver Minings: C.J. Stroud stood out when pressured

Raiders 2023 draft: A trade for Hendon Hooker?

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Hendon Hooker | Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images Would it be worth a trade up to the 1st round to get the Tennessee quarterback I previously pegged Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker for the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 38 overall, in the second round. However, that may have been a case of wishful thinking. You never know where quarterbacks will actually land in the … [Read more...] about Raiders 2023 draft: A trade for Hendon Hooker?