One benefit to having a franchise quarterback (or at least a prospective one) is the draw that can have toward potential free agents, especially on offense. As Jacksonville is expected to draft Trevor Lawrence, who many have touted a generational prospect, players around the league have started to take notice.
If the 49ers are unable to keep Williams, it could create a significant shift in the offseason plan. Instead of a big payout to Williams, that money could be spread around to other positions, possibly including a cheaper left tackle replacement. More likely, left tackle would become the team's top need in the NFL draft, and it could put the 49ers in the market for a pricier edge rusher to complement Nick Bosa.
“That’s the nature of our business. We’re used to a different face every year. So, when you play that last game, one of the reasons guys are usually so upset when that last game happens is they’re like, ‘Man, this group of guys, I probably won’t ever play with again. And that usually holds true. It’s pretty rare when it’s not.”
Los Angeles ChargersSmith threw for over 4,000 yards for the only time in his career that season. He completed 67.5 percent of his passes and chucked 26 touchdowns and just five picks. He started 15 of 16 games. He got K.C. back to the playoffs.
The drop-off in rushing wasn’t only felt by Elliott. Backup Tony Pollard lost an entire yard per carry, from 5.3 to 4.3, off his 2019 average.
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Granted, Rodgers wasn’t happy about how the Packers’ 2020 season ended, a loss that, you may recall, included Matt LaFleur’s controversial field-goal decision late in the game while down eight points.
Houston TexansThe biggest question Bears fans have asked themselves this offseason is, “Who will be the starting quarterback?” Focusing on the past week, that question has become, “Can the Bears actually make a move for Russell Wilson?” Now, a new report from Brad Biggs suggests figuring out a way to pry Wilson away from the Seahawks is at the top of Ryan Pace’s wishlist as the Bears try to find their next QB.
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