MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK

The biggest winner out of the trading of Geno Smith to the Raiders is probably Sam Darnold.

 

Agreed.

I find it strange that all the higher-ups in Seattle were just saying recently that Geno was their man and they could win a Championship with him... then he goes to the Raiders... you cant believe anything you hear these days. Now maybe they go hard on Darnold, as I dont see him signing in Minnesota with the potential of more money looming than what the Vikings want to give him.

 

Maybe Darnold heads back to the New York Jets.

 

Sources: Josh Allen, Bills reach record 6-year, $330M deal

The Buffalo Bills and quarterback Josh Allen have reached agreement on a record-setting six-year, $330 million contract through the 2030 season that includes $250 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday.

It the largest guaranteed total ever given to an NFL player.

Allen, the NFL's MVP for 2024, became the first player in NFL history to record at least 25 touchdown passes, 10 touchdown runs and fewer than 10 interceptions in a season. He finished with 28 touchdown passes, 12 rushing touchdowns and 6 interceptions.

His 119.6 passer rating was the fourth highest in NFL history and trailed only Aaron Rodgers (122.5 in 2011 and 121.5 in 2020) and Manning (121.1 in 2004). Rodgers and Manning won MVP in those seasons.

He has led the Bills to six consecutive AFC East titles.

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Darnold, Cousins and Rodgers might get a phone call from the Seahawks now.

 

Steelers considering signing Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers is under consideration to be the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025.

Rodgers has emerged as a quarterback option in Pittsburgh and the two are expected to talk about the possibility, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

The Jets are moving on from Rodgers after two highly disappointing seasons, but he wants to keep playing and the Steelers are in need of a quarterback. It’s possible that the two sides could come to an agreement.

Justin Fields and Russell Wilson, who played quarterback for the Steelers last year, both become free agents this week. The Steelers haven’t ruled out bringing one of them back, but there’s little doubt that they’d prefer to upgrade at the position.

The question is whether Rodgers at age 41 actually constitutes an upgrade. He’s a four-time league MVP, but he hasn’t played at an MVP level in the last three seasons.

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Sam Darnold agrees to three-year deal with Seahawks

Darnold has agreed to a three-year deal with the Seahawks, according to multiple reports.

The value of the contract is different from different reports. NFL Media notes Darnold’s deal is worth nearly $100 million while ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Darnold will earn $110.5 million with $55 million guaranteed.

After the Seahawks traded Geno Smith to the Raiders late last week, it was widely believed that Darnold would end up with Seattle.

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According to multiple reports, Justin Fields has agreed to a two-year deal with the Jets.

The initial reports indicate Fields’ deal is worth $40 million with $30 million guaranteed.

 

Kenny Pickett is headed back to the AFC North.

The Eagles have agreed to trade Pickett to the Browns, according to multiple reports.

Philadelphia will receive quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a 2025 fifth-round pick in exchange for Pickett.

 

With Justin Fields agreeing to terms with the Jets and Sam Darnold poised to sign with the Seahawks, the Steelers don’t have many viable veteran quarterback options.

The Steelers began talking to quarterback Aaron Rodgers several days ago. With mounting indications that Fields would be leaving, the process accelerated.

Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the Steelers and Rodgers could have an agreement in place as soon as Tuesday. He won’t be able to sign until Wednesday, when the Jets release him.

There’s still a chance the Giants could pilfer Rodgers. If they make him a much richer offer, he might jump on the chance to stay in New York.

One big factor comes from Rodgers’s desire to play two more years. If he picks the Giants, and if the Giants fail to make it to the playoffs in 2025, co-owner John Mara could clean house in 2026. A new G.M. and a new head coach could result in the same decision the other New York team made this year — a decision to move on from Rodgers.

In Pittsburgh, Rodgers is far more likely to get a second season. And he’s far more likely to return to the postseason for the first time since 2022.

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Daniel Jones chooses the Colts on a one-year, $14 million deal

Via multiple reports, Daniel Jones has agreed to terms with the Colts. It’s a one-year, $14 million deal.

On Monday, Sam Darnold agreed to terms with the Giants, and Nick Mullens reach an agreement with the Jaguars.

The low-money deal for Jones (relative to the current market) doesn’t scream “starter.” He’ll be competing with Anthony Richardson, based on comments made by G.M. Chris Ballard at the Scouting Combine. (It’s also impossible to rule out a Richardson trade at this point.)