Non-QBs under most pressure in 2024, plus Travis Kelce joins Taylor Swift on stage during London concert

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1. 12 non-QBs under the most pressure for the 2024 season

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In the NFL, every person affiliated with an organization has some level of pressure applied to them. That said, the weight of that pressure can be a bit heavier on others, and that’s exactly what Cody Benjamin dove into in his latest piece highlighting the top non-quarterbacks who are under the most pressure heading into 2024. 

It’s smart to eliminate quarterbacks because they could arguably make up the entire list when factoring in how important their position is. By taking them out of the equation, Benjamin uncovered several coaches who’ll be under the spotlight, including Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, who is the second on his top-12 list. 

Benjamin on McCarthy: Not so dissimilar to Nick Sirianni, his fellow NFC East figurehead, McCarthy has all the numbers to justify a top job, with three straight playoff bids under his belt. He also has just a single postseason victory in his last six seasons as a head man. With Dak Prescott also on the hot seat as he enters a contract year, McCarthy is under pressure to finally make good on owner Jerry Jones’ roster, and deliver a big-stage win.

Benjamin also identified new Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who is No. 8 on his list. 

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Author : Tyler Sullivan

Publish date : 2024-06-24 16:59:22

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