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The Carolina Panthers have put their faith in Sam Darnold under center, having exercised his fifth-year option for 2023 after trading to acquire him from the New York Jets.
But one NFL general manager thinks the team should have considered another option namely drafting Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields at No. 8 overall.
Fields ended up going to the Chicago Bears at No. 11 overall. We will see if Chicago does what it needs to do with Fields, but I would have taken Fields even if I had Darnold, one general manager told Mike Sando of The Athletic.
"It's been tough changes that were made this year that impacted this tax season. So a lot of things are changing, and they change pretty quick. And just because you've got a form in front of you doesn't mean that form isn't already outdated."
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Private quarterbacks coach John Beck has worked this offseason with both Justin Fields of Ohio State and Trey Lance of North Dakota State, helping each draft prospect prepare for his pro-day workout in front of NFL teams. Both will hear their names called next week, and their NFL journeys will officially begin.
Fields and Lance, along with Mac Jones of Alabama, are among the top candidates to be drafted at No. 3 overall by the San Francisco 49ers. The team traded up to the spot on March 26, seeking a quarterback of the future.
Beck, who played for then-offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan in Washinton, remains close with the 49ers head coach. San Francisco recommended Lance work with the private coach ahead of his second pro day and even provided Beck with a list of things they wanted to see from the former Bison quarterback. Obviously, Beck s input could have a significant impact on the Niners evaluation process.
Think Giants foolishly overpaid for Adoree’ Jackson? Here’s why Dave Gettleman disagrees with you and NFL executives who believe that
Updated Apr 20, 2021;
Posted Apr 20, 2021
Anonymous NFL executives criticized the Giants signing of cornerback Adoree Jackson, saying the team paid too much for him.(AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
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Giants general manager Dave Gettleman obviously doesn’t think he foolishly overpaid for cornerback Adoree’ Jackson even if some of his colleagues disagree.
NFL executives recently spoke to The Athletic’s Mike Sando, and ripped Gettleman for the Jackson contract $39 million over three years, with $25 million guaranteed at signing.
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