Chris Broussard’s “Under Duress” list is back, as the NFL and NBA seasons continue.
Here is the “First Things First” co-host’s list of sports names and faces that need to be fulfilled in the near future.
The outlook: Baker Mayfield – the No. 1 overall pick in 2018 – is eager to take advantage of a fresh start with his new team, the Carolina Panthers, while the Browns remain focused on the upcoming season with Deshaun Watson at the helm. steering wheel There is a strong chance, however, that Cleveland will be without Watson for some part of the 2022-23 season while his legal troubles are resolved, in which case the Browns would move forward with Jacoby Brissett.
Broussard’s thoughts: “Two years ago, [general manager Andrew Berry and head coach Kevin Stefanski] looked like geniuses. … They led Cleveland to the playoffs for the first time in 18 years, first win in the playoffs in 26 years – and now They’re giving Deshaun Watson the biggest contract in NFL history and all his baggage off the field, at least in terms of guaranteed money. They’re upsetting the rest of the league. … Now, Baker Mayfield has a chance to do something in Carolina. We’ll see if he does, but if Deshaun sits out the whole year and Baker stars in Carolina or plays well, this is going to look bad for the former football geniuses.”
3. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
The outlook: The two-time Pro Bowler and former NFL MVP has played four seasons for the Ravens, throwing for 9,967 yards and 84 touchdowns in 58 games (49 starts). He has yet to sign a contract extension with the Ravens this offseason and will earn $23 million in the option year of his rookie contract next season.
Broussard’s thoughts: “He doesn’t have his big contract. … Yesterday, he got into a Twitter beef with Ravens Super Bowl champion – he wasn’t a great player, but he started – Bernard Pollard. They went at it. This is interesting because you don’t see players going Lamar in general. Everyone seems to love him and respect him for what he does. Interesting that Bernard Pollard approached him the way he did.”
It left Lamar Jackson out of the top 10 QBs in the league
Lamar Jackson left out of top-10 QBs in the league
The former NFL MVP was left out of the top-10 quarterback list, and Nick Wright is not here for it. To see also : Louisville Visual Arts presents Lance G. Newman Bill Fischer Award, reveals a new fresco inspired by ‘Catana’ at the Mellwood Arts Center. Watch as he tells Eric Mangini why he’s upset that Jackson was left out, while quarterbacks like Dak Prescott and Russell Wilson arrived.
The outlook: While reports indicate the Utah Jazz organization is going to rebuild around Donovan Mitchell after trading three-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert for a treasure trove of plates and collections, there are rumors that Mitchell could be moving to York Bay Just warming up.
Broussard’s Thoughts: “[Knicks president Rose] has a chance to buy himself out. Knicks fans weren’t happy with the draft. He hasn’t really done anything in the few years he’s been there. Not is talking to the media at all, but if he gets Donovan Mitchell, boy oh boy will he be in New York’s good graces — at least for a little while. And don’t tell me you won’t give up RJ Barrett to to achieve.”
The New York Knicks are emerging as the frontrunners in the Donovan Mitchell trade
New York Knicks emerge as frontrunners in Donovan Mitchell trade
Nick Wright and Chris Broussard examine the possibility of the Utah Jazz reaching a trade deal with the Knicks and discuss what the addition of Mitchell could mean for that franchise. This may interest you : Jennings man threatens hospital, harms business American press.
1. Trey Lance, San Francisco 49ers
The outlook: The Niners appear to be all-in on Lance, although the Jimmy Garoppolo situation is not yet resolved. The second-year pro is a bigger, faster and stronger QB prospect, offering much more than what Garoppolo offers as a starter in the eyes of many. Lance has practiced as San Francisco’s QB1 since the start of the offseason.
Broussard’s thoughts: “We know how much the Niners gave up to move up and draft him. … Colin Cowherd reports that Trey Lance, that they’re rebuilding his throwing motion in San Francisco, that he has fatigue arm [and] his accuracy is in question. … Trey Lance has to do it and do it fairly early, or we could see Jimmy G move into that line again.”
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