hot news
– Jaguars – Chargers (31-30): Trevor Lawrence stunning in a crazy comeback!
– 49ers – Seahawks (41-23): Brock Purdy shatters Seattle defense
[podcast] Retro – The Jaguars in the conf’ final and the Blake Bortles debate
The Rams will keep Matthew Stafford
Matthew Stafford (QB, Rams) is coming off a very tough year, but the Rams don’t really have any other solid options. So, according to ESPN, they will activate their option to add the 2023 and 2024 seasons to his contract. Enough to guarantee him 62 million dollars for the next two years.
If the Rams don’t activate that option, they can cut Stafford, but they would be $13.5 million in payroll in 2023, then $36 million in 2024.
Geno Smith: “I want to finish my career in Seattle”
Eliminated on Saturday with Seattle, Geno Smith (QB) will be free in March. He had only been signed for one season. But in the wake of the match, it was with emotion that he declared his love for the Seahawks.
“I want to finish my career in Seattle. I want to be here. The city, the team, coach Carroll, the franchise. They all adopted me,” he told ESPN. “I probably could have been out of the league. They welcomed me and I want to give them back what they gave me. »
Obviously, we will have to find a financial agreement. But NFL Media is already announcing that the Seahawks intend to keep Smith as well, whether with a long contract or the franchise tag.
Commanders: Sam Howell already chosen?
The Commanders no longer have an offensive coordinator, but they may already have their quarterback? According to CBS Sports, candidates for the position of offensive coordinator would be informed by management that Sam Howell should be the starter next season. It wouldn’t be 100%, but it says a lot about the trust placed in Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke.
injuries
– Lane Johnson (RT, Eagles) resumed training on Friday. He assured the press that he would hold his place next week in the Divisional Round. (FTP)
– Damar Hamlin (S, Bills) visited his teammates at his team’s training facility on Saturday, days after being released from hospital. (ESPN)
They will not play:
- Dolphins: Tua Tagovailoa (QB), Raheem Mostert (RB)
They should take their place:
Bengals: Tee Higgins (WR, sick)
Transactions
– With a salary of $20 million in 2023, Aaron Jones (RB, Packers) will be by far the highest paid running back in the league. Brian Gutekunst (GM, Packers) has however confirmed that the player will be with the team and will not be cut for savings. (FTP)
Coaches, coaches, coaches
–Coveted by the Panthers for an interview for a head coaching job, DeMeco Ryans (DC, 49ers) has yet to meet the team. This is not explained by the fact that the 49ers are still in the playoffs, which complicates the possibilities of travel and interviews.
– Sean Payton (HC, ex-Saints) would be on the shelves of the Cardinals, Texans and Broncos. With the presence of Kyler Murray, the Arizona track would be the most serious. (Ian Rapoport, NFL Media)
– After Eric Bieniemy (OC, Chiefs), the Colts met this Friday with Raheem Morris (DC, Rams) for the position of head coach.
– The Falcons interviewed Ejiro Evero (DC, Broncos), for the same position on the Atlanta side.
In short
– Things are going better for Peyton Hillis. Hospitalized after trying to save his children from drowning, the former Browns rider would no longer need respiratory assistance. It was his girlfriend who announced it on Instagram.
Brandon Staley claims to have played Mike Williams
Injured in the last game of the regular season, yet useless for Los Angeles, Mike Williams (WR, Chargers) will probably miss all of the play-offs. Criticized for his choice to play Williams, Chargers coach Brandon Staleu asserted his right of reply at a press conference on Friday.
“I assume my choices for this match. All my players are important to me. Many players could have injured themselves. It’s just the nature of football. »
An argument that he explains by his desire to establish a culture of winning.
“It’s hard to choose who plays and who doesn’t, who is more important than the rest. We’re trying to instill a culture in this franchise about how we do things. That’s what I believe in. I didn’t want anyone getting hurt, regardless of their status, because everyone is important. »
Tyreek Hill likes to be an underdog
It’s a habit in the NFL: to be underestimated to motivate yourself. And Tyreek Hill (WR, Dolphins) is no exception to the rule this time around. Asked about his motivation on the eve of the play-offs, the receiver plays the “we don’t-believe-in-us” card.
“This game will mean a lot more to me, because I’ve never been an underdog. In Kansas City, I had a very good team. Here it is different. I have a surplus of motivation and it is the case of the other guys too. »
With Skylar Thompson at the helm, not sure that’s enough.
Support DNA of Sports
Don’t forget to follow us on social networks by clicking on the links: Twitch – Twitter – Instagram – Facebook – TikTok
You can support us directly on Tipeee.
Or by betting at Unibet.
Or by subscribing to NordVPN via this link
