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Texas Football: Top games to rewatch during quarantine

We’ve compiled a list of the best Texas football games to relive during the quarantine.

Do you miss watching Texas sports?

While there are no live sporting events present on our televisions due to the Coronoavirus (COVID-10) outbreak, we’ve compiled a list of the best Texas Longhorns football games to relive during the quarantine.

Other than the 2006 Rose Bowl where quarterback Vince Young scrambled for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter to defeat the University of Southern California, it’s tough to rank the most exciting outcomes when there are many to choose from.

Here are just a few of our favorites.

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Locked On Longhorns Podcast: Twitter Tuesday on St Patrick’s Day

Cami and Patrick return with a new episode of the Locked on Longhorns podcast where they discuss NFL Free agency and Sam Ehlinger.

Cami and Patrick take to Twitter once again in the latest Locked On Longhorns podcast episode. Is there a rivalry between defensive backs coach Jay Valai and Recruiting Coordinator Bryan Carrington? The duo jump into NFL Free Agency talk surrounding a particular former Longhorn.

Sam Ehlinger decided to return for his senior year, how has his progression been since stepping on campus in Austin. Patrick asks Trevor Sikkema of the Draft Network on what his ceiling is?

Plus we take your questions from Twitter, including which unit do we trust the most for the 2020 season?

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Could former Texas QB Colt McCoy head back to Cleveland?

Rumors began circulating at the 2020 NFL Combine that former Texas quarterback Colt McCoy could be headed back to the Cleveland Browns.

Former Texas quarterback Colt McCoy is widely respected both on and off the field.

Along with Vince Young, McCoy left a legacy in Austin that will remain a topic of discussion for years to come. McCoy had a spectacular collegiate career with the Longhorns, ending with an overall 45-8 record in 53 starts.

His accolades can fill numerous pages, which include the 2009 Maxwell Award (Collegiate Player of the Year) and Davey O’Brien Award for being the nation’s top quarterback.

McCoy left a permanent mark in Texas’ record books, his No. 12 jersey was retired on Oct. 30, 2010.

With the 85th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns selected McCoy with the 20th pick in the third round. His best professional season came with the Browns in 2011, throwing for 2,733 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Although he’s primarily labeled a backup quarterback in the NFL right now due to an injury prone career, he’s the type of high-character leader and veteran that you’d want on your roster.

Throughout the 2020 NFL Combine, rumors began circulating that McCoy could be headed back to the Browns to likely end his career at the very same place that it started.

This would be the best possible situation for the Browns in order to groom young quarterback Baker Mayfield. McCoy has the knowledge and leadership to help propel Mayfield’s rocky professional career.

If Mayfield were to unfortunately suffer an injury, the Browns would also feel confident in McCoy leading the team in his absence. In the meantime, McCoy is established and comfortable in the backup quarterback role.

Any team would be lucky to have him.

 

 

UGA football’s Jake Fromm gets NFL player comparison

UGA football’s Jake Fromm gets NFL player comparison from NFL.com. The former Georgia Bulldog will be a top quarterback in the NFL Draft.

Georgia Bulldog quarterback Jake Fromm was invited to the NFL Combine and is expected to be one of the top ten quarterbacks selected in 2020. Where he falls in these ten is up for debate.

Fromm had an up and down 2019 season and struggled to truly get in sync with his new group of receivers. He and George Pickens looked deadly at times, but for Fromm and Georgia, the injuries, suspensions, and players declaring for the NFL decimated the wide receiver position in Athens.

Fromm will get a clean slate in the NFL, but who does NFL.com compare him to?

Jake Fromm’s player comparison is current Washington Redskin’s quarterback Colt McCoy. McCoy doesn’t have elite physical talent, but is a solid player who has been in the NFL for ten seasons.

Dec 29, 2019; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) warms up before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

McCoy has been a back-up for much of his career, which is an indication of what NFL.com thinks of Jake Fromm. Fromm, like McCoy, had a distinguished career at a major college.

McCoy, who was a star for the Texas Longhorns, has thrown for 29 touchdowns and 27 interceptions across 28 career starts. He has over 6,000 career passing yards. McCoy was a third round pick in 2010.

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3 players the Redskins should let walk in 2020 free agency

The Redskins are unlikely to retain these three players once free agency rolls around, allowing them to find a new team.

As the free agency period in the NFL starts to draw near, we’ve focused a lot on the players that the Washington Redskins need to try and retain, and several more that they need to try and bring in from outside of the team.

Just as important, however, are the decisions that they need to make on current players who are set to become free agents in 2020. While it seems crucial for the Redskins to try and keep players like Brandon Scherff and Ereck Flowers around, who can Washington allow to walk on to the open market? These top three names might be free to look elsewhere once March 18th rolls around.

Chris Thompson — Running Back
NEW ORLEANS, LA – OCTOBER 08: Chris Thompson #25 of the Washington Redskins runs with the ball as Kurt Coleman #29 of the New Orleans Saints defends at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 8, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Things never really worked out for Thompson in Washington, unfortunately, and it seems that he’s likely missed his window to be a feature back in the Redskins’ offense. When healthy, Thompson was a solid piece for seven years with the Redskins, but he only amassed five total touchdowns in that time, and he often struggled to fight off injuries. missing 46 games over that period.

While he still holds value as a third-down back when he’s on the field, it’s likely that the Redskins will be able to move away from him in 2020, as they have Adrian Peterson and Derrius Guice shouldering much of the load, and a wildcard in Bryce Love will be available as well. Love, who is virtually a younger and more decorated version of Thompson, has a high ceiling that is almost guaranteed to give the Redskins the confidence to let Thompson walk in free agency this year.

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Five former Texas Longhorns set to become NFL free agents

With the NFL season ending with the Super Bowl, there are five former Longhorns who could be on the move in 2020.

The NFL season is all wrapped up with the conclusion of the Super Bowl that crowned the Kansas City Chiefs as the world champions. On March 14th teams can begin negotiations with their unrestricted free agents and they can begin signing them on March 16th as free agency opens for the 2020 NFL season.

Adrian Phillips, Safety, Los Angeles Chargers

Phillips could be on the move in 2020, the former Longhorns defensive back finished his sixth season in San Diego/Los Angeles with the Chargers. During that time, Phillips has snagged five interceptions in 24 starts and 64 games overall. Should the Chargers allow Phillips to walk in free agency, there is no shortage of teams in need of help on the back end of the defense.

Potential Suitors: Cleveland, Dallas, New England, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Seattle

Hassan Ridgeway, Defensive Tackle, Philadelphia Eagles

The oft-injured Hassan Ridgeway could be on the move once again this offseason. Ridgeway started out in with the Indianapolis Colts in 2016 where he played in all 16 games and started five. Over the last two seasons, Ridgeway has played a combined 12 games and five starts. The former Longhorn accumulated 6.5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss and 14 quarterback hits.

Potential Suitors: Carolina, Dallas, Denver, Indianapolis, Minnesota, Seattle and Tampa Bay, 

Marcus Johnson, Wide Receiver, Indianapolis Colts

In 2019 Johnson saw his first season with any significant production at wide receiver. In the two seasons prior, he caught just 11 passes for 147 yards and one touchdown. This past season saw his numbers jump up to 17 for 277 yards and two more touchdowns. Johnson could be on the move in hopes of a bigger role in 2020.

Potential Suitors: Arizona, Buffalo, Dallas Green Bay, New England, New Orleans, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Washington

Sam Acho, Linebacker, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Acho will be going into his 10th season in the NFL. He has been more of a reserve of the last two years. Recording just three combined tackles in 12 total games. Acho would be a player that can bring depth to the position and he brings veteran leadership to a young team.

Potential Suitors: Carolina, Cleveland, Las Vegas and Green Bay.

Colt McCoy, Quarterback, Washington Redskins

The Longhorns all-time winningest quarterback will be on the move should he decide to continue his NFL career. McCoy enters his 10th season in the NFL after stops in Cleveland, San Francisco and Washington. He can be a spot starter and good depth with a wealth of knowledge for a young quarterback.

Potential Suitors: Arizona, Dallas, Los Angeles Chargers, Miami

4 backup quarterbacks the Redskins should target in 2020 NFL free agency

The Redskins will likely choose to keep Dwayne Haskins in the starting QB role for 2020, but they have a hole to fill at the QB2 spot.

The Washington Redskins seemingly have a question at the quarterback position that they need to answer during the 2020 offseason.

That doesn’t mean that they are unsure of who their starting QB may be — it seems safe to say that the Redskins will likely stick with rookie QB Dwayne Haskins going forward, even though new coach Ron Rivera stopped shy of naming him the QB1 when introduced to the team. Rather, the team needs to figure out what to do at the backup QB position.

With Case Keenum and Colt McCoy both set to become free agents once their contracts run out this spring, Washington will be left with a few options to fill the position. While it’s still a possibility — and probably the smartest course of action — that the Redskins sign either veteran QB to a cheap contract for the 2020 season and beyond, it feels likely that the two QBs who rode the pine in Washington would rather test their chances elsewhere.

That leaves free agency or the NFL Drat to find a QB2. With that being said, here are a few names to potentially keep an eye out to be added to the QB room in Washington.

Brett Hundley — Arizona Cardinals
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – OCTOBER 27: Brett Hundley #7 of the Arizona Cardinals runs with the ball during the second half of a game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on October 27, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Hundley was a solid prospect coming out of UCLA in 2015, and he served as the backup for Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay during the 2017 season where Rodgers went down with a broken collarbone. The results weren’t great, but that’s why he’s a backup.

Now in Arizona, Hundley has served as a valued member of the QB room behind rookie Kyler Murray, and he is said to have helped in the former Heisman-winner’s growth over the 2019 season. He also looked like a serviceable option in the single game that he played in place of Murray this past season, throwing for 49 yards with 35 more on the ground.

If the Redskins were able to convince Hundley to come to Washington, he would undoubtedly be able to help spur on the growth of Haskins, and he could also get the team out of a jam if called upon.

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Is Dwayne Haskins’ spot as QB1 really in danger under Ron Rivera?

Rivera made it known that Haskins was not a shoo-in for the starting QB spot in Washington last week, but would he really bench the rookie?

We’re starting to get a good feel for what the Washington Redskins coaching staff will look like under Ron Rivera in 2020, but does that mean what they will be operating with the same starting lineup that we assume? More important than the starting lineup as a whole, will the offense be run by the supposed quarterback of the future in Washington?

Will Dwayne Haskins keep his starting job in 2020?

This question was brought up during Rivera’s introductory press conference as the head coach of the Redskins when he said that he thinks there are a couple of good veteran quarterbacks in the program who will get a shot to play as well. That seems like a loaded statement if there ever was one. Let’s try to break it down and see if we can glean anything from it.

Is Rivera not sold on Haskins?

It seems harsh to say that Rivera is totally out on the rookie QB, but it’s fair to say that he hasn’t completely bought in, either. Prior to saying that there are veterans that will get a look at the position, he mentioned that Haskins can be a franchise-style quarterback, but he didn’t expect that to happen overnight, and he wasn’t ready to make a decision at the moment. That’s fair, as he hasn’t seen anything that Haskins can do outside of game tape. Maybe once Rivera gets a chance to work with Haskins a bit in mini camp, he will start to feel more comfortable with entrusting his team in No. 7’s hands. Until then, though, the lack of commitment is nothing serious.

Does Rivera mean Keenum and McCoy by ‘Veterans?’

Both Case Keenum and Colt McCoy are set to become free agents once the 2019 season officially comes to an end, so the team would have to sign either of them to a new deal should they want to keep them on to compete in a potential QB competition. This doesn’t seem too crazy of a notion, as neither player is likely to garner a starting position from any franchise in the NFL, and they would likely be competing for the QB1 or QB2 role wherever they went. It’s also important to note that Rivera could be talking about Alex Smith here, as well. Though Smith is unlikely to be ready to play until at least the 2021 season if ever, this comment was left vague enough to keep him in the conversation.

What does a new OC mean for Haskins?

The ouster of Kevin O’Connell is definitely a hit to Haskins, as he will now be starting from scratch with a third OC in as many years. Haskins and O’Connell worked well together in 2019, and the two formed a bond that could be seen on the field. They grew comfortable together, and as the season progressed, O’Connell was able to scheme the offensive gameplan around his rookie QB and get him into spots where he could feel more comfortable. Now, with Scott Turner running the offense, the two will need to find a similar rhythm and gel together going forward. A change in OC isn’t a major deal — quarterbacks go through it all the time — but if you were to choose between staying with a coordinator for several years, or moving onto a new one every season, you’d obviously choose to keep things the same.

Is there any chance Rivera chooses to draft a QB with the No. 2 pick?

Rivera has seemingly been given full control over the franchise, and he could technically use that control to do whatever he wants with the team. That means selecting who he wants, when he wants, in the upcoming 2020 NFL Draft, where the Redskins have the No. 2 overall pick. However, this is where we have to use some common sense. Rivera is a smart man, and he knows that a big influence in the Washington franchise is what the fans want and believe. Many fans are clamoring for the Redskins to select Ohio State defensive end Chase Young with the No. 2 pick, a player who is said to be a future Hall-of-Famer and generational talent. If Rivera were to pass on Young and select another signal-caller — say Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa or Georgia’s Jake Fromm — many fans would be questioning the move, as they have grown to believe that Haskins actually has what it takes to be a solid NFL QB. While the answer is technically ‘yes,’ Rivera is not going to draft a new QB in the first round of 2020.

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Sam Ehlinger’s 2019 season quietly surpasses Vince Young

Quarterback Sam Ehlinger has surpassed Vince Young in three primary statistical categories.

Former Texas quarterback Vince Young was arguably the best to ever play at his position, it likely came as no surprise that he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2019.

As a junior, Young was given the Davey O’Brien award for the best quarterback in the nation. If you’ve seen the historic fourth-down scramble in the 2006 Rose Bowl to win the National Championship, it’s clear that Young’s dual-threat ability was unparalleled.

These particular accolades don’t happen without having incredible individual statistics. Although former quarterback Colt McCoy had an impressive four-year career at Texas and continues to hold numerous records, current quarterback Sam Ehlinger has quietly passed Young in several categories.

Young declared for the NFL Draft as a junior, while Ehlinger has just completed his junior season with the program. Within those three respective seasons, Ehlinger has moved ahead of Young in career total offense, single season passing yards, and total touchdowns.

Surpassing a Hall of Famer’s numbers are always worth noting, right?

Total Offense Yards

Ehlinger: 10,400

Young: 9,167

Total Touchdowns

Ehlinger: 93

Young: 81

Single Season Passing Yards

Ehlinger: 3,663 in 2019

Young: 3,036 in 2005

It’s easy to see why Vince Young and Colt McCoy remain the pride and joy of Austin, TX. But if Ehlinger continues to improve throughout his senior season, there’s no doubt that he will leave a similar legacy behind.

All he’s missing is a National Championship now.

Sam Ehlinger’s 2019 Season Accolades

Sam Ehlinger’s junior season has put himself in striking distance of some all-time Texas records.

The 2019 college football season ended for the Texas Longhorns on a high note, thanks in no small part due to the play of junior quarterback Sam Ehlinger. When you look at the five best passing seasons in Texas history there are only two names listed, Ehlinger and Colt McCoy. Against Utah, the former Austin Westlake product threw for 201 yards to put him in second all-time. McCoy still holds the record with 3,859 yards in 2008 and Ehlinger finishes his junior season with 3,663 yards.

With his second quarter touchdown pass to Collin Johnson, Sam became only the second Texas quarterback ever to throw for 30 touchdowns in a single season. The other, Colt McCoy, was in attendance as an honorary captain for the Texas Longhorns.

Should Ehlinger return in 2020 as a senior, he has a shot to match McCoy’s all-time Texas passing record. In four seasons, Colt passed for 13,253 yards. Sam would need 4,383 yards to match it. With a new offensive coordinator for Texas in Mike Yurcich, it might be possible. His quarterback this year only threw for 3,273 yards but that offense was led by coordinator Kevin Wilson. Yurcich’s offense could put more of premium on throwing for Texas.

With a 73-yard performance on the ground Ehlinger is inching ever so closely to third place on the all-time rushing list at quarterback. In his career, Sam has 1,526 yards just 45 yards shy of Colt McCoy. Ehlinger will need 437 yards next season to match Marty Akins to become second all-time in Texas history. Without going bonkers with 2,000 yards rushing, Ehlinger won’t be able to catch Vince Young.

All in all, it was a good season for Ehlinger who looks to raise his game again should he return in 2020. Sam has until January 17th to decide on his future of football at Texas or to make the jump to the NFL.