NFL News: Schedule release, Jared Goff's big payday, Kirk Cousins reacts to Falcons draft pick
The full NFL schedule will be released tomorrow, but news and rumors are already leaking out.
The Bengals will face the Chiefs in an exciting Week 2 matchup on CBS, the Jets have another Monday night game, and the Bills and Dolphins will kickoff Thursday Night Football in Week 2.
More news emerged today, including the biggest post-draft questions for every NFC team, the first game Tom Brady will do as a broadcaster, and when Amazon might get a Christmas game.
Here's the full list of news and rumors from May 13, 2024:
NFC Team News: Biggest Questions Following Draft
After going through the AFC teams and analyzing their biggest post-draft questions, the Pick Six crew moved to the NFC and did the same thing.
The crew discussed the biggest questions for the Cowboys, Rams, Panthers, and every other NFC team.
Here are three of the biggest questions discussed on the show today:
- Will Mike McCarthy get fired? The Cowboys have been strangely quiet this offseason, not making many notable signings or trades. Their roster looks almost identical to how it did last year, and on paper, it doesn't look like they've gotten better. McCarthy is on a hot seat, and he'll likely be gone if he can't get Dallas to the NFC title game.
- How will the Rams replace Aaron Donald? The Rams drafted two defensive linemen in the first two rounds. They selected Jared Verse and Braden Fiske, both of whom played for Donald at Florida State. verse and Fiske will need to produce immediately if the Rams are going to survive without Donald.
- Will Bryce Young rebound in Year 2? Carolina drafted cor Young last year, and he struggled mightily as a rookie. He's going to have an even harder time this year because he's learning a new offense. It's doubtful that the Panthers will have faith in him if he has another poor season.
Listen to the full show here or watch it on YouTube.
Schedule News: Bengals-Chiefs, Jets-49ers, Dolphins-Bills, Brady's First Game
While the full NFL schedule won't be released until tomorrow, news and rumors continue to leak.
CBS announced that the Bengals at Chiefs game will be their showcase matchup for Week 2. The two teams are familiar with each other, as Joe Burrow has a 3-1 record against Kansas City.
The Jets will open their season against the 49ers on Monday Night Football. This will be the second straight year the Jets have played in the first Monday night game.
Amazon has secured the Bills and Dolphins for their Thursday Night Football opener in Week 2. This will be the fourth straight year the Bills have defeated the Dolphins.
Tom Brady will make his debut as a broadcaster for Fox in Cleveland on Sunday, Sept. 8. Brady signed a massive contract with Fox last month, and he'll be their No. 1 analyst this season.
NBC has reportedly landed a bonus game this season on Saturday, Dec. 21. The network will air a Saturday night game that week to accommodate four teams that will play on the road on Christmas Eve and then have to travel for a Sunday night game the following day.
More news and rumors about the NFL schedule:
Amazon making "strong push" for a Christmas game Netflix was reportedly in the running for a Christmas game, but now it looks like Amazon could land it. The NFL is allowing bidders to try and secure the Christmas games, and with Amazon's deep pockets, it looks like they're trying to land one or both of the games.
Brad Johnson has a new team. The former NFL quarterback signed a contract with the Browns to be their new quarterbacks coach. Johnson spent the past two seasons as the passing game coordinator and QBs coach for the Jets.
Antoine Winfield Jr. landed a record-breaking contract. The Buccaneers signed their 2022 second-round draft pick, safety Antoine Winfield Jr., to a new contract that makes him the highest-paid safety in the NFL.
That's all for today, but be sure to check back tomorrow for a breakdown of the full NFL schedule.
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