Tag: Free Agency 2020

4 teams that could be fits for Cam Newton

Cam Newton is a free agent now, but there aren’t a lot of spots where he could get a starting job in the NFL. Here are four options.

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Cam Newton hasn’t been healthy for almost two seasons now and that’s not a good sign for a quarterback who used a physical style to be successful. It would be a mistake to think he is done though. Newton is a former top pick in the draft. He’s won an MVP. He’s made three Pro Bowls and been voted All-Pro once. He’s made it to the Super Bowl. He has everything a team would need — when he’s healthy — to lead a squad to a winning record.

Yet, there seem to be slim pickings for Newton when it comes to choosing a team. He’s not going to a team to be a backup. A lot of teams are already settled on their starter. It’s a little late in the game and any team that signs Newton will want a full physical to make sure he’s healthy. That’s a bit difficult with the current Covid-19 situation. Still, these teams could eventually be fits for Newton, and they are spots he should consider when it comes to his free agency decision making process.

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Tom Brady to LA? Yes, but only as a Hollywood producer (for now)

Tom Brady: Producer. Tom Brady…Los Angeles quarterback?

Action!

The Tom Brady: Free Agent saga is only beginning to pick up steam—where will he go?!—picking up the kind of ratings that would make Hollywood salivate with envy. And, oddly enough, Tom Brady has the perfect production company that could piece together the money sheet, the deck, the role players, all the things required for a blockbuster such as this—his own.

 

According to Brady’s Instagram post this morning, the six-time Super Bowl-winning QB is launching a new production company called 199 Productions. The company, which is aptly named after Brady’s now-infamous spot in the 2000 Draft, will have the help of Avengers: Endgame directors Joe and Anthony Russo and AGBO Films. The first project is called “Unseen Football.” (I’m not sure if this is a documentary about the NFL referees or not, stay tuned.)

Brady is no stranger to Hollywood. The Bay Area native helped produce the 2018 TV Series documentary, “The Religion of Sports,” and has multiple appearances in television, documentaries, and films like the 2015 think piece, Ted 2.

The big question now, though: Does this mean Brady will follow in LeBron’s Business Mogul footsteps and bring his talents to the City of Angels?

Perhaps South Beach?

Well, what’s going to happen is plainly obvious. He going to…

Fade to Black.

And, scene!

 

Eagles officially announce the release of Nigel Bradham

Eagles release Nigel Bradham rather than decline his option

The Philadelphia Eagles formally announced the release of popular linebacker Nigel Bradham, allowing him to get a jump on the free-agent period.

Because of his outright release, Bradham can sign with a team before free agency, rather than having to wait until the tampering period because he wasn’t an unrestricted free agent.

3 notable pending free agents Chargers should let walk

Chargers Wire’s Gavino Borquez lays out three players that might not be back with the Los Angeles Chargers next season.

Chargers general manager Tom Telesco and company are gearing up for one of their biggest offseasons yet.

Los Angeles has 15 unrestricted free agents. The Chargers can sign them to an extension before the free agency period opens up in March. Or, they will be able to sign with any other team.

There are a few pending free agents that will likely have new homes when the 2020 season begins.

With that, here are three notable unrestricted free agents that the Chargers should let go:

LB Jatavis Brown

Brown was a bit of unknown this past season, as his playing time was nearly nonexistent, seeing the field for only 92 snaps at the linebacker position. Since shining in his rookie season, his production has taken a toll. Three lower body injuries have held Brown back dating back to 2017.

Brown was a bright spot when he was on the field, but durability concerns have been there and the team appears to prefer what they have in Thomas Davis, Denzel Perryman, Drue Tranquill and Kyzir White. Based on the snaps he was given in what was considered a prove-it season, it’s hard to imagine him being back.

WR Travis Benjamin

Benjamin was signed to a one-year extension last offseason. He was brought back because he has the veteran experience and was coveted for his speed and the ability to beat defenders over the top.

Expected to serve as the No. 3 wide receiver heading into the season, he was unable to fulfill that. Benjamin only managed to play in five games, in which he posted five catches for 30 yards before landing on the injured reserve.

After a decent 2017 campaign, he hasn’t been efficient at catching the football and he hasn’t improved when it comes to taking contact, which have been glaring issues over the course of the past few years.

RB Melvin Gordon

Gordon spent this past offseason pushing for a new, hefty contract, but was unable to get that fulfilled. He held out into the regular season, but came back four weeks into it knowing that it wouldn’t do him any good to remain off the field.

It wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows for Gordon upon returning to the field, but he finally found his groove in Week 9. He finished the season with 612 rushing yards (3.8 yards per carry) and nine total touchdowns.

Even though Gordon has proven his worth the past few seasons, durability is still a concern since he’s had a slew of lower body injuries throughout his career. Plus, the emergence of Austin Ekeler and backup Justin Jackson has made Los Angeles’ backfield crowded.