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Joe Burrow finishes top 20 above notable names in 2020 QB Index

Joe Burrow’s rookie season might have been cut short for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2020, yet his strong impact is still resonating.
Over at NFL.com, a team of experts picked up the quarterback index, which ranks all 59 passers who logged a start in 2020.
Burrow, somewhat incredibly, lands 18th overall, as explained by Ali Bhanpuri, Tom Blair, Gennaro Filice & Dan Parr.
Burrow appeared in 10 games as a rookie, completing 65.3% of his passes with 13 TDs and five INTs, logging five 300-plus yard games

Joe Burrow’s rookie season might have been cut short for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2020, yet his strong impact is still resonating.
Over at NFL.com, a team of experts picked up the quarterback index, which ranks all 59 passers who logged a start in 2020.
Burrow, somewhat incredibly, lands 18th overall, as explained by Ali Bhanpuri, Tom Blair, Gennaro Filice & Dan Parr.
Burrow appeared in 10 games as a rookie, completing 65.3% of his passes with 13 TDs and five INTs, logging five 300-plus yard games

Joe Burrow finishes top 20 above notable names in 2020 QB Index

Joe Burrow’s rookie season might have been cut short for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2020, yet his strong impact is still resonating.
Over at NFL.com, a team of experts picked up the quarterback index, which ranks all 59 passers who logged a start in 2020.
Burrow, somewhat incredibly, lands 18th overall, as explained by Ali Bhanpuri, Tom Blair, Gennaro Filice & Dan Parr.
Burrow appeared in 10 games as a rookie, completing 65.3% of his passes with 13 TDs and five INTs, logging five 300-plus yard games

Joe Burrow’s rookie season might have been cut short for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2020, yet his strong impact is still resonating.
Over at NFL.com, a team of experts picked up the quarterback index, which ranks all 59 passers who logged a start in 2020.
Burrow, somewhat incredibly, lands 18th overall, as explained by Ali Bhanpuri, Tom Blair, Gennaro Filice & Dan Parr.
Burrow appeared in 10 games as a rookie, completing 65.3% of his passes with 13 TDs and five INTs, logging five 300-plus yard games

4 possible landing spots for Saints free agent DE Trey Hendrickson

New Orleans Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson broke out at the right time, setting him up to be one of the higher-paid 2021 free agents.

Trey Hendrickson is on track to be one of the most-coveted free agents in the 2021 offseason — New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis certainly expects him to draw plenty of attention. The 6-foot-4, 270-pound defensive end broke out in a huge way for the Saints in 2020 with 13.5 sacks, tying Aaron Donald for the second-highest total in the league. And now he gets to cash in.

But will the Saints be able to match his price? The bidding for star pass rushers typically starts at a rate of roughly $1 million per sack created, and while that stat isn’t the end-all, be-all of evaluating players, it is one of the most significant plays in the game. Sacks are drive killers, between the loss of a down and the yards that set back the offense — Sportsradar found that, in 2018, offensive drives including a sack allowed ended with a score just 23.8% of the time.

So let’s assume that Hendrickson is on his way out, even if that isn’t a sure thing just yet. Maybe the Saints can work some magic and re-sign him, or his market isn’t as open as expected. Anyway: here are four teams that need pass-rush upgrades and have the funds to pull off a big signing in 2021.

See it: Joe Burrow gets into the X’s and O’s with Colin Cowherd

Former LSU QB Joe Burrow got especially technical when he sat down with Colin Cowherd.

One of the many things Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has been commended for throughout his career is his mental makeup.

It’s something that can’t be taught and is fully on display both on and off the football field.

And it was no different when Burrow discussed his first year with the Bengals on “The Herd” with Colin Cowherd.

In the interview, one subject Burrow touched on is the difference between a large lead in college and a large lead at the NFL level. In college matchups, it’s rare to see a team come back when its opponent hangs three touchdowns on them unanswered.

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That’s not the case in the pros.

“In the NFL, you still have to keep your foot on the gas pedal because Philip Rivers is over there getting ready to score 24 (points) straight,” Burrow said.

From that point, Burrow really got into it, breaking down each piece of the play — to the point he apologized for getting so “technical.”

But for any football fan who likes to get deep into analysis and the X’s and O’s, bits like this are pure gold.

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Here’s a look at the full interview:

Burrow was putting together a season with Rookie of the Year potential before he was sidelined by a severe knee injury he recently underwent reconstructive surgery for.

Burrow completed over 65% of his passes for 13 touchdowns with five interceptions before his year was cut short, and the hope is that he’ll be back with the team for Week 1 of the 2021 season.

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Chiefs sign DT Tyler Clark to practice squad

A new run-stopping defensive tackle for the Chiefs’ practice squad.

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The Kansas City Chiefs have added another player to the practice squad ahead of Week 17.

According to the NFL’s official transaction report on Wednesday, the Chiefs signed former Georgia Bulldogs DT Tyler Clark to the practice squad. Clark went undrafted following the 2020 NFL Draft and signed with the Cincinnati Bengals. He spent the offseason program with the Bengals but was released in August. He failed to latch on to any team since, joining the Chicago Bears practice squad in early December but would release him just a few weeks later.

Clark was better known as a run defender in college but had a few standout performances. One of those came in the 2017-18 Rose Bowl against the Oklahoma Sooners, where he faced now Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield. He recorded a sack, two tackles for loss and five total tackles in that game.

The Chiefs had a free spot available on the practice squad because LB Emmanuel Smith was placed recently placed on the practice squad injured list. He suffered a hamstring injury in Week 15 and was sent to the injured list when the team signed OG Patrick Omameh to the practice squad just last week.

The move to grab Clark might be one made with an eye toward future development and the 2021 NFL season rather than the 2020 postseason. Listed at 6-3 and 300 pounds, Clark fits the mold of several of the run-defending defensive tackles that the Chiefs have employed on the practice squad in the past.

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Bills move into No. 2 seed in AFC after Steelers loss

Buffalo Bills are currently No. 2 seed in AFC after Steelers loss to Bengals on Monday Night Football Week 15.

A big week got even bigger for the Buffalo Bills in the late hours of Monday evening.

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost nothing short of a shocker on Monday Night Football to round out Week 15’s festivities in the NFL. The two-win Cincinnati Bengals, now the three-win Bengals, beat the Steelers 27-17.

Pittsburgh simply could not overcome a slow start in this one. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger only had seven yards passing in the first half.

The Steelers entered the game as 14.5 favorites in some sportsbooks, but still lost in Cincy.

After starting the year with 11-straight wins, Pittsburgh’s third loss of the year and in a row puts them in a tie with the Bills at 11-3 overall in the AFC playoff picture. But with the loss, the Bills move up from the third to second-seed in the playoff picture because of the head-to-head tiebreak Buffalo has on the Steelers. Buffalo topped the the Steelers, 26-15, on Dec. 13.

The loss to the Bengals is certainly the most alarming loss in the third-game losing skid for Pittsburgh, with the first two coming against Washington and Buffalo, respectively. The Football Team is, at minimal, in the fight to win the NFC East still. The Bengals were already looking toward the 2021 NFL Draft.

Heading into Week 16, the Bills can now clinch the No. 2 seed in the AFC postseason. To do so, Buffalo must beat the New England Patriots on next week’s Monday Night Football contest while the Steelers must lose to the Indianapolis Colts at home. Winning out would also do the trick for the Bills.

The Steelers’ loss is the cherry on top for perhaps the best weekend in Bills recent Bills history. Buffalo won their first AFC East title since 1995, while the New England Patriots were also knocked out of the playoffs this past weekend which… just feels nice.

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Jersey Boyz Podcast Episode 33: The Red Rifle’s Revenge

It’s a victory Monday in Dallas as the Cowboys defeat the Bengals. The fellas are back to break down the win on the Jersey Boyz Podcast

The Dallas Cowboys won their fourth game of the 2020 season at the hands of a one sided 30-7 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. It’s about time there was a stress free win in this tough year.

The Jersey Boyz Podcast is back to celebrate Andy Dalton’s return to Ohio where he played his entire NFL career prior to this one. It’s a victory Monday and Dave, Keith and Bret are back to provide some feedback and provide some insight on all the potential scenarios going forward

Follow the Jersey Boyz Podcast on social media! @JerseyBoyzPod on Twitter and @JerseyBoyzPodcast on Instagram! Thank you as always for the support!

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2021 Mock Draft Roundup 2.0: Who experts are projecting Chargers to select

The Chargers are in a prime position to go best player available.

After Sunday’s win over the Falcons, the Chargers are currently 4-9 and hold the No. 4 spot.

With only three games remaining, the positions that Los Angeles could address are all starting to come into fruition.

With that being said, let’s take a look at who draft experts are pairing with L.A. in the first-round along with the reasoning for it.

ESPN’s Mel Kiper & Todd McShay — WR Ja’Marr Chase, LSU

“Allen, Williams and Chase would instantly become one of the NFL’s best receiving trios, though Williams will be a free agent in 2022. This is definitely a spot to watch for a potential trade up as well.”

The Draft Network’s Drae Harris — CB Patrick Surtain, Alabama

“Patrick Surtain brings youth, length, and positional flexibility to L.A. He is big-game tested and has played under a microscope since high school. His ability to be effective in man or zone from a press or off position will be a welcome addition to a ball club that desperately needs a spark in the secondary.”

Pro Football Network’s Neal Driscoll — WR Ja’Marr Chase, LSU

“In a perfect world, there would be an upper-echelon offensive line prospect who could come in and protect Justin Herbert. The Chargers’ woeful offensive line has been the team’s Achilles heel for quite some time. Taking an offensive lineman not named Penei Sewell this high would be too rich for me, so why not provide Herbert with a game-changing wide receiver? The combination of Keenan Allen and Ja’Marr Chase would be an absolutely lethal combo for the Chargers’ dynamic rookie signal-caller.”

NBC Sport’s Glynn Morgan — EDGE Greg Rousseau

“The Chargers face several realities about their defense going forward, and most of them surround the team’s lack of a consistent pass rush. Unrestricted free-agent, edge rusher, Melvin Ingram has been ineffective in a contract year, and his backup, Uchenna Nwosu hasn’t played to his potential. The anemic pass rush has overworked a secondary that’s surrendered 24 passing touchdowns (tied for fifth worst in NFL) in a total of 12 games played. Drafting a game changing talent like Rousseau, would ease the double teams pro-bowler, Joey Bosa faces and lessen the time Charger defensive backs need to cover receivers.”

Sportsnaut’s Matt Johnson — CB Patrick Surtain, Alabama

“The Chargers seem destined fora top-five pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. They would love to jump ahead of the Bengals, sniping them for Penei Sewell. Since the Jets and Jaguars won’t be trading down, that is unlikely to happen. There is a slight drop off in talent and positional value after the top-three players, but that shouldn’t sway Los Angeles from being happy about its top-five pick. In that spot, two great options stand out.”

Saints bring up several players from their practice squad vs. Falcons

The New Orleans Saints called up tight end Garrett Griffin and defensive tackle Ryan Glasgow from their practice squad against the Falcons.

The New Orleans Saints completed a series of roster moves before their Week 11 kickoff with the Atlanta Falcons, including two call-ups from their practice squad after still-developing injury situations gained clarity. Here’s what you need to know about this week’s new additions:

49ers claim former first-round pick Takk McKinley on waivers

San Francisco 49ers were awarded former first-round pick Takk McKinley on waivers.

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The 49ers have claimed a player off waivers who made headlines over the past few weeks.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the 49ers were awarded defensive end Takkarist McKinley on Wednesday.

McKinley, 25, is a former first-round pick of the Falcons at the 2017 NFL Draft. McKinley is more recently known for causing a stir in order to be released by the Falcons after the team refused to trade him before the deadline. That episode appeared to end when he was cut and claimed off waivers by the Bengals last week.

However, upon joining his new team, McKinley failed his physical and was once again released this week. He’ll now join San Francisco – pending a physical.

Prior to the recent NFL trade deadline, McKinley wanted to be dealt by his former team but Atlanta turned down offers for the former first-round pick. Around that point, McKinley took to social media to express his negative feelings toward the Falcons.

One of McKinley’s messages posted on Twitter claimed that the Falcons had an offer of a second-round pick for him in 2019, but they turned it down.

The No. 26 overall pick out of UCLA has 17.5 sack in his career with two forced fumbles but hasn’t lived up to his first-rounder hype, partially due to injury. The Falcons declined the fifth-year option on his rookie contract and he’s scheduled to be a free agent following 2020.

On Tuesday, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that the team planned to put another claim in for McKinley on Wednesday after doing so last week when the Bengals were awarded him. At the position, it’s been a turnstile for the 49ers this season.

Nick Bosa and Dee Ford both went out for the season with injuries in the first two weeks. Since then, the Niners have added other players to the position as well, including Ziggy Ansah and Jordan Willis. They also signed Dion Jordan and Kerry Hyder before the year.

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