Acquiring Carr as a potential stopgap or moving him for more pick(s) could make the most sense here. This is a tackle class with the top tackles needed to compete with any other year, and the depth the class possesses only helps it. Recent reports suggest that Wentz could be riding the pine for the remainder of the season. 2 overall pick, if that's what they wind up with, still seems more likely for the Jets than getting aggressive in the veteran market above. Taysom Hill is under contract in 2021 for money that, while significant, would slot somewhere between a starter and a backup's salary, and he didn't show enough in his four starts in relief of Brees to get excited about. Prescott's absence after suffering, Prescott is scheduled to be a free agent, but he's not going to hit the open market. Especially if the Colts rest starters against the Jags in Week 17.) Prescott's absence after suffering a season-ending ankle injury in Week 5 has only underlined his value as a top-10 quarterback to a franchise with an unwavering belief that it is special, despite 25 years of on-field results that prove otherwise. It would be a win-win for both teams. A large part of why, however, was that the Jets were winless and looked to be on their way to the No. Either way, it's hard to imagine the Eagles returning with the same quarterback room next season. What are the better jobs and what are the not-so-great jobs? Related: Top 25 potential NFL free agents of 2021. The teams that got eliminated in the Wild Card round of the 2020 NFL playoffs face some serious questions moving forward. We placed all 32 NFL teams in one of three categories — in the hunt for a quarterback; potentially in the hunt or possibly moving on from their starter; and set at QB — and 21 teams … That process will largely depend on what the new, as-yet-unknown bosses in Detroit want to do, but Stafford could try to force their hand. This could be the last chance for the Jets to get value in return for him, but it's possible Darnold will compete with an incoming veteran or rookie instead of moving on. Among those teams with a question mark under center beyond the end of the season, these five teams are certain to have a new starting quarterback in 2021. The only quarterback other than Patrick Mahomes to make the Divisional Round in each of the last two years is threatening to make it three straight. restrictive projected salary-cap situation. The G-Men are in a similar spot to the Jets a year ago. This is a long shot, but Jon Gruden doesn't seem above making rash decisions after the downward spiral heading into next year. At issue here is the presence of 39-year-old signal caller Philip Rivers in Indianapolis. It’s in this that we give you an early look at NFL trades that could shake up the league starting in March. So much so, that a lot of the guys that will not make this Top-10 are potential future starters. Rivers signed with the Colts on a one-year contract in March, and the marriage has gone better than anyone could have realistically hoped. By now, it’s not a secret that Derek Carr has a contentious relationship with head coach Jon Gruden in Las Vegas. Will the Philadelphia Eagles look to trade Carson Wentz? The future Hall of Fame quarterback of the Green Bay Packers … (All salary information comes from Over The Cap.). The Colts are ranked this high because Philip Rivers isn't currently under contract, and they have a roster that is ready to contend. Add in the fact that Pollard is under a rookie deal, and it makes sense for the Cowboys to seriously consider trading the struggling Elliott. O’Brien and Quinn’s firings seemed like ages ago, as … The former No. 4 ideal landing spots for Allen Robinson in 2021 NFL free agency. “I know that the NFL remains fully committed to London and I look forward to welcoming NFL teams back to the capital in 2021.” Mexico City has had a regular-season game in 2016, 2017 and 2019. Do they want to completely put Joe Judge's coaching tenure on. With this 3-round 2021 NFL Mock Draft selection, the Chargers are finally proactive in protecting their quarterback. Related: If you’re a fan of the Eagles, check out #FlyEaglesFly rumors, rankings, and news here. With a reasonably high draft pick and some former Patriots possibly available (Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett), New England is unlikely to spend another offseason inspiring Jarrett Stidham hype pieces. Under this scenario, the team picks up a Pro Bowl-caliber cornerback and a mid-round pick. This would help a new unnamed general manager in Atlanta get off to a rip-roaring start by building through the draft. In return, Chicago hopes Elliott returns to earlier-career form, helping the team improve from its No. 1 or No. The PFF free agent list is based upon our player evaluations and positional value — and it's a fluid list, as the 2020 season is still unfolding. The Texans have over 80-plus days before the 2021 NFL Draft, which would be an initial, loose, deadline on a massive trade haul. Will Sean McVay's Rams clinch a playoff berth in Week 17 -- or miss the postseason entirely? Bridgewater's guaranteed salary and mid-level play should put the Panthers in the market for a rookie to develop under him. Even if Stafford were to want out, the Lions are working from a position of strength. 3 overall pick has shown virtually no development in his three NFL seasons, and his stats rank among the worst by quarterbacks with at least 30 starts of the last decade. A deal would actually save the Vikings $11 million in cap space -- while also opening up a huge quarterback conundrum. Drew Brees is likely starting the final few games of his career. The 30-year-old pass catcher is averaging 104 receptions for 1,564 yards over the past six seasons. CHICAGO BEARS: C Cody Whitehair. NFL trades: Top blockbuster moves that would shake up the league during the 2021 offseason, including the Falcons moving both Matt Ryan and Julio Jones. The 2020 NFL season is still going strong and just hit its three-quarter point. (Newton is getting less this year, but his presence above means he doesn't count.) The 49ers are the most intriguing potential trade partner for players like Kirk Cousins, Sam Darnold or Matthew Stafford, partly because they've shown the willingness to take big swings before. Will Lamar Jackson's Ravens or Josh Allen's Bills make it to Super Bowl LVI? With that said, there’s going to be a plethora of moves this coming offseason that could shake up the foundation of the NFL as we know it. Speaking of Shanahan ... Cousins only has one year left of guaranteed money on his contract and would be easier to trade than Ryan. It’s unclear whether or not that will change anything for the 2021 NFL Draft, from postseason all-star games and the NFL Scouting Combine to perhaps moving … 1 receiver would be an understatement. No matter how the next two weeks go, the results will alter how the Jets and Jaguars approach an offseason where the draft isn't the only avenue for improving at quarterback. Still, the timing is right for a big change and possible trade. Shanahan's long-term love for Cousins makes the prospect of his relocation something more than idle speculation. The Cowboys can use the franchise tag on him for a second straight year at $37.6 million, which gives Prescott leverage, despite his ongoing recovery. Potentially adding multiple picks while moving on from Wentz’s bloated contract makes the most sense. They missed out on Odell Beckham Jr. a couple years back. Instead, Kyle Shanahan’s squad has been relying on talented young pass catchers Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk. 1 overall pick in next year's draft could complicate this decision for general manager Joe Douglas, but probably not to the point that he'll keep Darnold as the unquestioned starter. Moving a valuable first-round pick for a former league MVP, one that fits Josh McDaniels offense, makes a ton of sense. No more putting the offensive line on the back burner. Even the Cowboys can't be short-sighted enough to blow this one, right? Dalton's stint with the Cowboys is unlikely to inspire another team to view him as a starter, but he'd make a fine veteran to pair with a rookie. A few weeks ago, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that the Jets would be moving on from Sam Darnold this offseason. The former No. I'd expect Wentz to have a strong trade market because of the former No. 2021 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Predictions (post-early entry deadline edition) By Bryan Fischer , 1/19/21, 9:00 AM EST Trevor Lawrence is the heavy favorite to … 2021 NFL draft order: Top 30 picks set, with Jags, Jets, Dolphins at the top 2 Related They would solicit offers for the No. If that is indeed the case, acquiring a former top-three pick in Darnold to learn behind Rivers for a season could make sense here. Even with their quarterback issues, the Eagles have other areas they need to address. Teddy Bridgewater is the lowest-paid true starting quarterback on a non-rookie contract. Two years after appearing in just three games, Jimmy G. missed most of the season again, just when the guaranteed money in his five-year contract ran out. Gregg Rosenthal lists 16 things to watch on Championship Sunday. In lieu of picking up a single first-round pick for Jones, Atlanta goes with more quantity in that of two second-round selections. Matt Ryan's contract means the Falcons have an average starter (at worst) locked down for three more years, even if it's time to start looking at draft prospects at the position more seriously. Will Chiefs-Saints in Week 15 be a Super Bowl preview? Still. He doesn’t seem to have a future in Philadelphia, especially if Doug Pederson is out as the team’s head coach. Even the Cowboys can't be short-sighted enough to blow this one, right? © 2021 NFL Enterprises LLC. Six head coaches lost their job during or after the 2020 NFL season and they were Adam Gase (Jets), Anthony Lynn (Chargers), Doug Marrone (Jaguars), Bill O’Brien (Texans), Matt Patricia (Lions), and Dan Quinn (Falcons). Gregg Rosenthal digs into the AFC playoff picture. Gregg Rosenthal lists five things to watch in each Divisional Round game. Â. Super Wild Card Weekend is set! All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. That has been the case since Gruden rejoined the organization back in 2018. The order for the 2021 NFL draft isn't quite set, but it's close and relatively defined at the top. To say that the San Francisco 49ers have been in the market for a true No. Alex Smith is under contract for two more years, and it wouldn't be surprising if the team brings the 36-year-old back on a re-worked deal after his 2020 rebirth. Gregg Rosenthal ranks seven teams based on his level of panic for each. Can Philip Rivers and the Colts squeeze their way into the postseason? Related: 2021 NFL mock draft – New England Patriots snag QB, two-round mock after Matthew Stafford trade. At issue here is Elliott’s contract. It’s certainly in play, especially with Matt Ryan’s future in Atlanta (more on him below) in question. If Jackson can take another small step forward in 2021, he could break out as a star performer at the position. Jalen Hurts balling out for two more weeks may be motivation enough, no matter who's the coach next season. At this stage of Rivers' career, it sure feels like it's Frank Reich or bust for Rivers' future. So, what's on tap in the opening round of the NFL playoffs? With loaded classes coming in free agency and the draft, these five NFL teams are lined up to get their running back of the future in 2021. Before anyone says that number is prohibitive, consider that Cowboys pass-rusher, Rivers signed with the Colts on a one-year contract, It's possible that Trubisky, who became Chicago's starter again in Week 12 after being benched for, Still just 28 years old, Brissett has a chance to settle in as the new, It's safe to say Tyrod will move on after, It's hard to imagine Ron Rivera bringing back Haskins, the only trade candidate under this subhead, after The Team decided, The Bears are likely to be starting from scratch at the position, no matter how well, With a reasonably high draft pick and some former Patriots possibly available (, The G-Men are in a similar spot to the Jets a year ago. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. What we do know is that these Raiders have been looking for a long-term replacement for Carr. makes the prospect of his relocation something more than idle speculation. Before anyone says that number is prohibitive, consider that Cowboys pass-rusher DeMarcus Lawrence and running back Ezekiel Elliott will combine to have a bigger cap number next season by themselves. He’s likely going to want to play at least one more season. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. They nearly won a Super Bowl doing just that! At this point, it’s hard to envision Ryan wanting to take part in a rebuild at the age of 35. Going into the season with Drew Lock as the unquestioned starter will likely go down as a one-year plan, like most John Elway plans at quarterback. Gregg Rosenthal explores one big question for each postseason showdown on the six-game slate. NFL Mocks 3 months New England Patriots four-round 2021 NFL mock draft The Big Lead 3 months John Tessitore Draws Clemson Offsides, Joe Tessitore Makes the Call NFL Mocks 3 months Liam Eichenberg is a stable 2021 NFL Draft prospect who will rise Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses whether the NFL will expand to a 17-game season in 2021, whether the Bears have filled all of their coaching vacancies and if seven teams will continue to make the playoffs in each conference. Taking the second-best available QB with the No. 5 NFL teams … Modified 07 Jan 2021, 17:38 IST. Gregg Rosenthal takes stock of a crystallizing AFC playoff picture. This week, I'm using the Debrief to take an early look at which quarterbacks are likely to hit free agency, which big names could be traded and which teams will be in the market at the position. The Jets' win over the Rams on Sunday, which improved their record enough to move them behind the (1-13) Jaguars in the race for the No. The former Memphis star is averaging a robust 5.3 yards per touch throughout his young career. Is there any better matchup than Aaron Rodgers vs. Tom Brady? Decision No. They have the inside slant on the No. The 2021 NFL Draft has an exciting group of tackles. Shanahan's. Losing out on the No. Aaron Rodgers made sure Bud Light really is the official beer of the NFL. He’s still a top-end quarterback and could help lead another team to contention. A contract extension for the 38-year-old Ben Roethlisberger is more likely than a bold move, but the Steelers may want to invest another mid-round pick at quarterback as a safeguard. It's safe to say Tyrod will move on after what he went through with the Chargers organization this season. At 6-foot-5, 314, Darrisaw has optimal size and length, and he also moves well. We didn’t see many NFL trades ahead of the deadline, primarily because of COVID-19 restrictions. (Or not! NFL Mocks 3 weeks 2021 NFL Draft stock down: Looking at some risky draft prospects NFL Mocks 3 weeks Los Angeles Chargers: Jonathon Cooper a fit in the 2021 NFL Draft NFL Mocks 4 weeks Atlanta Falcons build toward future in seven-round 2021 NFL … 1 overall pick in next year's draft could complicate this decision for general manager Joe Douglas, but probably not to the point that he'll keep Darnold as the unquestioned starter. 1 for the Falcons' new general manager or coach will be what to do with the franchise quarterback, who turns 36 in May. 2 pick, hoping to move down for extra draft capital. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The old adage that savvy NFL … Short of him leading the team to a deep playoff run in 2020, that’s not going to change. Still, Marcus Mariota is under contract for next year, so bringing back Derek Carr (under contract through 2022) and Mariota remains the most likely outcome. As for the Eagles, they just recently benched Wentz in favor of rookie second-round pick Jalen Hurts. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Friday, via an informed source, that the defensive coordinator's contract is expiring and the team … Meanwhile, young quarterback Sam Darnold could be included in a pretty big trade. While it's early in the process, there have been signs from Stafford and cautious speculation from media members that Stafford could be ready to move on from Detroit. It’s either all in or a full-scale rebuild for the Falcons moving forward. Sean Payton still tells each broadcast team that he loves Winston and could see a future with him, so he's got that going for him. Simply put, the Patriots must attempt to win short term. ... Allen Robinson has been one of the few bright spots for a Chicago Bears offense that has real issues moving the ball. Gregg Rosenthal zeroes in on what each AFC team must do to replace the Chiefs atop the conference in 2021. The Cowboys can use the franchise tag on him for a second straight year at $37.6 million, which gives Prescott leverage, despite his ongoing recovery. Cam Newton has been a disaster under center for Bill Belichick this season. Only four teams remain alive for Super Bowl LV, … Head coach Frank Reich has a history with the quarterback dating back to his days as the Eagles’ offensive coordinator. As for the Jets, this one is rather obvious. The team has holes everywhere. ... Trophy began 17 weeks ago with 32 NFL teams. Taysom Hill is under contract in 2021 for money that, while significant, would slot somewhere between a starter and a … Do they want to completely put Joe Judge's coaching tenure on Daniel Jones' development as a third-year pro, with no Plan B? Losing out on the No. Gregg Rosenthal scouts out the most important games left on the 2020 NFL schedule. The head coach is 68 years old and is in the twilight of his career. Nick Foles is due guaranteed money next season and would cost at least $7 million in dead money to release, but he is no more than a placeholder at this point. Whitehair already has an elite season under his belt at the NFL level (86.5 grade, 2016) but has since struggled to nail down consistent play between injuries and being moved between positions. It's possible that Trubisky, who became Chicago's starter again in Week 12 after being benched for Nick Foles, saves head coach Matt Nagy's job by winning out, but getting another contract from the Bears is harder to imagine for the impending free agent. NFL trades: Top Ezekiel Elliott scenarios. 1 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and will use it on Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence. 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