Hello and happy Wednesday, folks. The big-name movement may be slowing down in the NFL, but there’s still lots of activity to come. John Breech is reportedly taking an off day to browse Orlando Brown Jr. Bengals jerseys (more on Brown in a bit), so you’ve got me, Cody Benjamin, to deliver all the latest from around the league.
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- Today’s show: Making Sweet 16 comparisons for NFL teams
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Brady Quinn and Katie Mox joined Will Brinson on the latest “Pick Six NFL Podcast” to address hot topics around the league, including a potential sale of the Washington Commanders. In the spirit of March Madness, they also made Sweet 16 comparisons for NFL teams — some more positive than others. Some highlights:
- Brinson compares the Chargers to Gonzaga, suggesting he simply can’t trust them in big spots, “even if the Chiefs and Bills are out of it” during the postseason. All the talent may be there, but the results are a different story.
- Quinn likens the Patriots to Michigan State. “They’re New England,” he says. “Tom Izzo … could walk into an open gym, pick out three guys there, and he’d take them to the Sweet 16, maybe the Final Four. (He’s) so well-prepared, schematically.”
- While he likes the Michigan State comp, Brinson actually views the Seahawks as an equally viable parallel, pointing to Pete Carroll’s long track record: “He’s a Hall of Fame coach who has one title with his team.”
Catch the full episode (and subscribe for daily NFL talk) right here.
2. Lamar Jackson rumors: Colts a possibility; QB done with Ravens?
A week into free agency, the Ravens’ star quarterback still has a murky future. Baltimore controls his rights with the non-exclusive franchise tag, but any team can still make Jackson an offer. To this point, the former MVP has apparently yet to receive one. But the Colts are not ruling out a pursuit of the QB, according to ESPN, and have the potential ammo, including a top-five draft…
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