No one knows who the quarterback of the 49ers will be for the season opener. It depends on whether Brock Purdy is fully recovered from offseason elbow surgery. Arik Armstead doesn’t think that will matter. The defensive lineman said the team’s defensive line is good enough to decide games and to determine whether the 49ers [more] … [Read more...] about Arik Armstead: 49ers are going to go as far as our D-line can take us
Bears complete draft class signings
The Bears completed some unfinished business before heading into their offseason break. They signed the two players left unsigned from their 10-player draft class, getting second-round defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. and second-round cornerback Tyrique Stevenson under contract. The Bears selected Dexter with the 53rd overall pick out of Florida. He will add depth to [more] … [Read more...] about Bears complete draft class signings
George Kittle’s praise for Trey Lance confirms his past struggles
49ers tight end George Kittle has plenty of praise for quarterback Trey Lance, the third overall pick in the 2021 draft. Kittle’s positive comments, however, make it clear that Lance struggled in the past. “I think Trey looks significantly better than he did last year,” Kittle told reporters on Tuesday. “I think his confidence is [more] … [Read more...] about George Kittle’s praise for Trey Lance confirms his past struggles
Despite absence of “no tag” clause, Vikings can’t tag Kirk Cousins next year
With quarterback Kirk Cousins saying he doesn’t intend to resume contract talks with the Vikings until March 2024, a thought came to mind. What about the franchise tag? Cousins’s current contract doesn’t include a clause preventing the Vikings from tagging him. It doesn’t have to. Per a source with knowledge of the deal, the contract [more] … [Read more...] about Despite absence of “no tag” clause, Vikings can’t tag Kirk Cousins next year
What are the potential trade destinations for Stefon Diggs?
In 2020, Stefon Diggs quickly and effectively tweeted his way out of Minnesota. With Diggs reporting for mandatory minicamp in Buffalo and then abruptly leaving, it’s hard not to wonder whether he wants out now, or eventually will. So if he wants to be traded, where are the potential destinations? There really aren’t many that [more] … [Read more...] about What are the potential trade destinations for Stefon Diggs?