Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold has gotten a lot of praise recently, including acting owner Christopher Johnson saying Tuesday that the Jets drafting Darnold will eventually be seen as a turning point in the team’s path to greatness.
But the Jets’ veteran left tackle, Kelvin Beachum, isn’t ready to heap praise on Darnold just yet.
He was such a dependable player for us during his time here, missing only three games over nine seasons, and he was always among our leading tacklers, Strunk said in a statement. His play earned him two Pro Bowl selections and the respect of his teammates. Michael also was invested in our community, finding ways to make a difference.
If you think the Detroit Lions are in for another mediocre season, well, Vegas agrees.
The Lions’ opening over-under win total for the 2018 season is eight, according to odds released by Bovada on Tuesday.
That places the Lions third in the NFC North, behind the Green Bay Packers (10 wins) and Minnesota Vikings (10) and ahead of the Chicago Bears (six).
The New England Patriots have the highest projected total at 11, while the Arizona Cardinals and Cleveland Browns are tied for the lowest at five.
The reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles are one of four teams listed at 10 wins.
You have to hit the open market to get that kind of money, said former agent and salary cap expert Joel Corry. But in the meantime, you have to risk getting hurt on the [franchise] tag, and players like the illusion of security that comes with long-term deals. ‘Rodgers will get more,’ which means a lot for Carson Wentz Ryan’s deal effects a few quarterbacks who are due for new contracts soon, starting with Green Bay star Aaron Rodgers, who isn’t slated to be a free agent until 2020 but has historically done his extensions with the Packers two years early.