Taking a Look at the Top Quarterback Prospects and Headline Roulette | Dual Threat
Feb 28, 2024
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Dive into the world of top quarterback draft prospects with insights on their profiles. Spin the headline roulette wheel to hear what coaches and executives are saying at the Indy combine. Join Nora, Steven, and Austin for a fun and informative chat about the upcoming NFL draft.
Top quarterback draft prospects analyzed at the NFL combine
Coaches and executives share insights on combine headlines
Teams avoiding using franchise tag on running backs for cost considerations
Deep dives
George Paton on trading Russell Wilson
George Paton stated that he hasn't heard anything from any team regarding a trade for Russell Wilson and expressed uncertainty about any incoming offers.
Kevin O'Connell on negotiations with Kirk Cousins
Kevin O'Connell mentioned that the negotiations with Kirk Cousins are progressing positively, indicating that Cousins wants to stay with the Vikings.
Summarizing Opinions on Kirk Cousins
There's a high likelihood that Kirk Cousins will remain with the Vikings, with reports suggesting that both Cousins and the team are keen on continuing their partnership for the foreseeable future.
Running Back Franchise Tag Strategy
Teams are opting not to use the franchise tag on running backs this year, creating an intriguing market for veteran players like Josh Jacobs and Saquon Barkley. The decision to forego tagging these players suggests that teams believe the market value for running backs may not justify the franchise value. Despite the high importance of running game in winning, the availability of running backs and cost considerations seem to be steering teams away from using the franchise tag.
Patriots Culture Shift
Elliot Wolf of the Patriots hinted at a desire for a cultural shift towards a softer approach within the team, moving away from the hard-edged reputation associated with the organization. This shift aims for more communication and a collaborative atmosphere among team members. The idea suggests a departure from the traditional tough coach demeanor, signaling a potential change in the team's dynamics and culture.
Nora and Steven are joined by Austin Gayle at the NFL combine in Indianapolis to discuss the top quarterback draft prospects and which players best describe their draft profiles. Then they spin a wheel full of the top headlines from the combine and give their thoughts on what coaches and executives are saying in Indy (43:47).
Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz
Guest: Austin Gayle
Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Eduardo Ocampo
Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal