All articles tagged with #qb competition
In a press conference, Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah acknowledged missteps in Daniel Jones' free‑agency negotiations and said Minnesota drafted J.J. McCarthy with incomplete information, keeping the door open for a quarterback competition in 2026 as Kevin O'Connell builds a deep QB room. Jones had been with the Colts at 8‑4 before a season-ending Achilles injury.
In a live chat, Mike Spofford discusses the Packers' quarterback choices, injury updates, playoff strategies, and player performances, emphasizing the importance of turnovers, the potential for young players to step up, and the team's overall outlook for the postseason.
Anthony Richardson accepted losing the Colts' starting quarterback job to Daniel Jones, emphasizing respect for the decision and his ongoing effort to improve, though his future as a starter remains uncertain.
The Colts' training camp concluded with little change in their quarterback competition, with Anthony Richardson showing marginal improvement but still facing consistency issues, while Daniel Jones performed as expected. The decision on the Week 1 starter seems likely to favor Richardson unless a significant collapse occurs, with Jones serving as motivation and injury insurance. The camp highlighted ongoing offensive line struggles and Richardson's potential as the future, despite current limitations.
The Colts are still undecided on their starting quarterback as Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones compete during training camp, with the coaching staff hoping the competition improves both players' performance. The final decision will be made by head coach Shane Steichen after further evaluation, with the season opener against the Dolphins on September 7.
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson suffered a dislocated finger during a preseason game but has received clean X-ray results and is expected to return to practice soon, keeping him in the team's quarterback competition against Daniel Jones, whose own health issues have also influenced the race.
Buccaneers GM Jason Licht revealed that Teddy Bridgewater was the team's Plan B in 2020 if Tom Brady had chosen another team, and now Bridgewater is close to signing with Tampa Bay, adding experienced depth to the quarterback room alongside Kyle Trask, with competition still ongoing.
Alabama's quarterback race is led by Ty Simpson, with Ryan Williams expressing confidence in all contenders. Williams also shared his fictional dynasty mode success with UCLA in EA Sports College Football 26. The article discusses Alabama's defense prospects, recruiting star ratings, and a humorous story about AJ McCarron's house visit by Nick Saban's staff. Overall, the focus is on Alabama football's upcoming season and recruiting insights.
The article provides the latest updates on the Cleveland Browns' OTA practices, focusing on quarterback performances, and also mentions Kenny Pickett, the Steelers, and Myles Garrett's absence, among other team news.
During the first day of voluntary OTAs, Shedeur Sanders looked impressive in practice, sparking excitement among fans, although no clear leader in the Browns' quarterback competition has emerged yet. The reps were distributed among the quarterbacks, with Sanders showing crisp throws, indicating he is actively competing for the starting role.
The Browns' quarterback competition is beginning to take shape during OTAs, with Kenny Pickett leading early, followed by Dillon Gabriel, Joe Flacco, and Shedeur Sanders, amidst a complex and competitive environment ahead of training camp.
Former Miami QB Tyler Van Dyke's expected takeover of the QB1 role at Wisconsin has hit a snag as sophomore Braedyn Locke is also vying for the position, with both players splitting reps in spring practice. Despite Van Dyke's impressive stats, coach Luke Fickell seems determined to make him earn the starting role, setting the stage for an unexpected and intense QB battle in Madison.
Nebraska football completes its first week of spring practice with insights from Matt Rhule on the team's quarterback competition, as discussed by Inside Nebraska's Zack Carpenter and Tim Verghese. The analysis includes takeaways from the week, thoughts on Thursday's session, and access to additional content on the Inside Nebraska YouTube channel and podcast platforms.
Commanders coach Ron Rivera clarifies that Sam Howell is still in a competition with Jacoby Brissett for the starting quarterback position, despite previously naming Howell as QB1. Rivera believes both quarterbacks are capable of performing well in new coordinator Eric Bieniemy’s offense and that it would be unfair to make assessments until games are played. Howell is currently the favorite to start Week One, but Brissett will have the opportunity to earn the job over the next three months.
The Washington Commanders are back on the practice field for mandatory mini-camp, with veterans Chase Young, Montez Sweat, and Charles Leno Jr. returning after skipping OTAs. Coach Ron Rivera says there is a QB competition, but Sam Howell has been getting all of the 1st team reps during offseason workouts. The coaching staff will evaluate how the reps are split during training camp, but for this part of the offseason, Howell is the man under center. Rivera wants to see Young play less tentatively and will be assessing how he looks over the next three days of practice.