By the end of last season, it became clear the Green Bay Packers felt they had their next answer at quarterback. And with that, they had to pay their quarterback. Jordan Love had a breakout in the second half of last season and led the Packers, not just to the postseason, but to a road playoff win over the Dallas …
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Why Foerster believes ‘special’ Puni can thrive in NFL
Why Foerster believes ‘special’ Puni can thrive in NFL originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Chris Foerster has spent 26 seasons coaching NFL offensive lines , meaning he knows exactly what to look for when evaluating a young player’s sustainability in the league. One player who has earned Foerster’s praises early in 49ers training camp? Rookie …
Read More »Jordan Love, Packers agree to terms on 4-year contract extension: reports
Jordan Love, Packers agree to terms on 4-year contract extension: reports originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension worth $220 million, a person familiar with the deal said Friday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the deal has not …
Read More »Jordan Love, Packers agree to four-year contract extension
Jordan Love waited his turn, played very well, and now he’s gotten paid. According to multiple reports, Love has agreed to a four-year extension with the Packers that will make him the highest-paid quarterback in league history. The initial numbers indicate Love’s deal is worth $220 million, working out to an average annual value of $55 million per year. Love …
Read More »How a practice TD pass shows why Bears drafted Caleb Williams No. 1 overall — and where he still holds unlocked potential
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams and his offense lined up at the 35-yard line to cap off their first padded practice with situational work. Just after the No. 1 overall draft pick snapped the ball, the Chicago Bears’ pass rush began to swarm. So Williams clutched the ball, scrambled to his right and unleashed. He wasn’t looking in short …
Read More »Jordan Love got Packers’ trust to tune of $220M. Inside hold-in week at Green Bay — and why they were sold despite limited body of work
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Matt LaFleur watched from the Green Bay sideline last November as his quarterback dropped back. The Packers faced third-and-16 from the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 35-yard line, a 10-point deficit threatening to deepen if they didn’t strike. But Jordan Love didn’t panic. He dropped back, and then dropped further, before unleashing a cross-body throw to the end zone. …
Read More »It’s all Love: Packers’ success is now in Jordan Love’s hands
Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter On Friday night, Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love reportedly signed a four-year, $220 million contact, making him the highest paid quarterback in NFL history. To outsiders, this was based on “one good season” by Love as the starter. In reality, it’s based on the four years Love has been with the organization since general …
Read More »Why did Packers anoint Jordan Love their franchise QB? Inside hold-in week at Green Bay — and why they were sold on their $220M QB
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Matt LaFleur watched from the Green Bay sideline last November as his quarterback dropped back. The Packers faced third-and-16 from the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 35-yard line, a 10-point deficit threatening to deepen if they didn’t strike. But Jordan Love didn’t panic. He dropped back, and then dropped further, before unleashing a cross-body throw to the end zone. …
Read More »Jordan Love, Packers reportedly agree to 4-year, $220 million extension
Thr Green Bay Packers and quarterback Jordan Love have agreed to a four-year, $220 million extension, making him the highest-paid QB in NFL history, according to the NFL Network. Love’s reported deal comes just hours after the Miami Dolphins and Tua Tagovailoa reportedly agreed to a four-year, $212.4 million extension. Love becomes the fourth NFL starting quarterback to reach an …
Read More »Why were Packers ready to anoint Jordan Love their franchise QB? Inside hold-in week at Green Bay — and the rising stakes
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Matt LaFleur watched from the Green Bay sideline last November as his quarterback dropped back. The Packers faced third-and-16 from the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 35-yard line, a 10-point deficit threatening to deepen if they didn’t strike. But Jordan Love didn’t panic. He dropped back, and then dropped further, before unleashing a cross-body throw to the end zone. …
Read More »Panthers sign Kemoko Turay, three others
The Panthers shuffled up their roster on Friday afternoon. The team announced that they have signed linebacker linebacker Kemoko Turay, tight end Feleipe Franks, cornerback Kiondre Thomas, and wide receiver Devin Carter. Turay was a Colts second-round pick in 2018 and he had 33 tackles, 12 sacks, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery in 38 games for the team. …
Read More »Davon Godchaux looking for “some respect” with new contract
Defensive tackle Davon Godchaux is at camp with the Patriots, but he’s not thrilled about his contract. Godchaux is in the final year of his contract and is set to make a non-guaranteed base salary of $7.15 million. Godchaux has been a starter throughout his three years in New England and he’s been a key piece of their run defense, …
Read More »‘F–k it’: Why Bears aren’t stressed about center competition
‘F–k it’: Why Bears aren’t stressed about center competition originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears put their pads on for the first time on Friday, and in the process began the starting center competition in earnest. Both Ryan Bates and Coleman Shelton will get the opportunity to win the job over the coming weeks and each man understands …
Read More »Rams’ Aaron Donald is officially done and troubled defense is officially short-handed
New Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula has his hands full because of training camp injuries. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) It’s been four months since Aaron Donald announced his retirement but the official transaction was not completed until Friday when the Rams placed the future Hall of Famer on the NFL’s reserve/retired list. Although Donald is not at training …
Read More »Deebo Samuel wants an opportunity to return kicks
The NFL has changed its kickoff rules, and 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel wants a chance to partake. “I wouldn’t mind doing it from the get-go,” Samuel said Friday, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. “I’m a team-first player, so if [head coach] Kyle [Shanahan] was like, ‘Hey, man, we don’t want you to do it full-time. We just use you whenever …
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