quarterback began this season on the bench but has quickly put himself in position to earn millions in incentives this season and potentially cash in big as a free agent in 2020. He is thriving since his trade from the , with some close to him believing the change of scenery has boosted his confidence and energy, leading to the quarterback playing the best football of his career.Tannehill, who Malcolm Brown Jersey struggled amid the expectations of being the eighth overall pick in Miami in 2012 and was a pawn at times in clashes between Dolphins coaches and management, was dealt to the Titans in May, along with a sixth-round pick, in exchange for a fourth-round pick and a seventh-round pick. He was added to push former top pick but emerged as the starter last month and has been one of the most productive pa sers in the since, going 3-1 to get the Titans back in the playoff hunt.Since taking over a starter in Week 7 he ranks fourth in the NFL in Darrell Henderson Jersey completion percentage (70%), fourth in yards per attempt (8.48), third in touchdown percentage (6.7%) and fifth in QB rating (107.5). He has expanded the Titans offense to include significantly more deep shots than it had under Mariota, and is using the entire field while also making plays with his legs, always a strength. Tannehill restructured his deal as part of the trade, making $1.875 million guaranteed, Robert Quinn Jersey but is in line to more than double that in incentives. He would earn $1 million if his keeps his rating above 96.0 (on a sliding scale starting at $250,000 for a 92.8 rating). He has thrown for 1,017 yards in four games, with six games left to play; he would get $500,000 for reaching 2,250 yards, $750,000 for 2,750 yards and $1 million for 3,000 yards or more. He has touchdown incentives that would kick in at 18 (he has 10 so far).Tannehill is earning rave reviews within the Titans organization John Sullivan Jersey , and the team is expected to make attempts to retain him should he continue this level of play, although sources said no conversations have taken place yet. Other teams are taking notice as well. The and (had signed with Miami instead of returning there) were contemplating dealing for Tannehill in the spring, sources said, though the opportunities in Tenne see at the time were preferable. Scouts have been raving about his work since taking over. At a time when other veteran quarterbacks who are pending free agents or trade chips in 2020 have struggled ( , , , , , , Mariota), Tannehill is positioning himself to be one of the more Derek Carrier Jersey intriguing quarterback options on the market next season.…

One of the biggest questions this NFL offseason may have now been answered. The future of remained in question after a shortened season that saw him eventually land on injured reserve to repair a Lisfranc injury in his foot. The front office Ryan Finley Jersey and newly-signed head coach Matt Rhule made it very clear they would make no determinations on if Newton would remain in Charlotte or be traded until he was 100 percent healthy and they could evaluate the situation with all information on the table. That stance was initially doubled down upon at the opening of the Combine in Indianapolis, but a new report strongly suggests the team has already made up its mind.And in doing so, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, as starting quarterback for Giovani Bernard Jersey the 2020 season. It is key to note much can still take place between now and the 2020 that could see the Panthers change course, but this is at least promising for a team that Jordan Willis Jersey would like to keep Newton on the roster — if he’s healthy. Newton is still several months away from being game-ready, but his progre s has been viewed as “promising” by Rhule and team owner David Tepper.And despite having battled injury in recent years, Newton is still viewed as a top-tier QB by many around the league. This is why the Panthers wouldn’t be so apt to trade him away if they can help it.Should they change their mind down the road, however, there will definitely be suitors in line to land his services. His next several medical evaluations will be the ultimate determinant in if the 30-year-old suits up for the Panthers come September, but Boomer Esiason Jersey stability at the position would help Rhule as he works to acclimate to the NFL just as much as it would help Newton re-establish himself and his brand. The three-time Pro Bowler still has much he’d like to prove in the league, and he’s working to make sure 2020 is the year in which he does just Joe Burrow Jersey that. For now, that’ll be with the Panthers, but keep an eye on this situation over the next several weeks.…

We are now le s than two weeks away from what will certainly be an unprecedented period of transactions on the quarterback market. The 2020 NFL offseason will forever be defined by the activity at the most important position in all of profe sional sports, with an array of all-time greats and former Pro Bowlers and top overall picks from recent drafts all unsure of where they will be playing next season.After spending time at the combine with agents, team executives and coaches, this much remains clear: there are more needy mouths than spots at the table, and the free-agent or trade market for at least two or three QBs is going to be much softer than those players Justin Anderson Jersey are anticipating. There are going to be some ticked off quarterbacks out there by the end of March, and several guys will either be facing le s money than they anticipated or fewer opportunities than they anticipated or both.”There are going to be starting quarterbacks in this league who are going to be very unhappy campers,” as one team exec put it to me. “Do the math. It doesn’t all add up.”I’ve been chronicling this pending phenomenon in this space since midseason, when it became clear the market was about to be glutted with options from a wide pantheon of quarterbacks of varied accomplishment, compensation level and upside. Whatever your desire, there would be a QB to fill it from the likes of , , , , , and po sibly , as free agents, to potentially guys like , and via trade. A lot to wade through, and when coupled with a 2020 draft that will feature at least four quarterbacks taken in the first half of the first round and with a growing sense of four po sibly in the top 10 alone and five likely among the top 30 or so picks, there simply aren’t enough starting positions to go around. I provided a projection on how I could see this shaping up a while back, based on how things would play out if Tom Brady ended up with the . This week I spoke to a longtime NFL source of mine, who is particularly connected in quarterback circles and has unique relationships in the executive and agent community. He is someone who over the years has always had great instincts and an uncanny feel for how the quarterback market both free agent and draft would play out. I wanted to see how strongly he felt about certain po sibilities this year.Of course, he i sued the caveat everyone is uttering around the league right now “I’ve never seen anything like this before Clarence Weatherspoon Jersey with this many starting quarterbacks po sibly on the move,” he said but definitely has some strong, informed hunches as to how this might all play out. Here was how he sized up the oncoming onslaught of quarterback movement: Tom Brady: New EnglandNo matter what anyone is reporting, the will have a role in this saga at the appropriate time. Robert Kraft will get his time with Brady. And while the Chargers, , (I suppose), and Bucs will sniff around, and some will have serious interest, I would never discount Brady finishing his career with the only franchise he has known after fooling around with some potential suitors.Philip Rivers: Tampa BayThis source thinks Bruce Arians will be able to speak Rivers’ language and recruit him to Florida, especially with the Rivers family already relocating to that state. “Of all the options, Philip is the one who fits this scheme best,” he said. “Indianapolis makes sense, too, because of (Frank) Reich, but I think Tampa is the best overall Charles Barkley Jersey fit.”Ryan Tannehill: Tenne see”I would transition him,” he said. “If you get Brady you could let him go or trade him if he’s signed the tag. This is the best fit for the player and the team. I don’t think he leaves.” Teddy Bridgewater: Carolina”He fits the mold of what Matt Rhule would want from his QB. He is steady. He is a leader. He is still really young. Keep your picks for other positions (than QB). I don’t see them building around Cam (Newton) and this is a team in transition. I think, a suming he is healthy enough at some point this spring, Cam gets traded.”Cam Newton: Las Vegas”If he is healthy this is a great fit. (Jon) Gruden knows all of these quarterbacks from studying them and meeting them at ESPN. I could see him buying low on Cam. He’s ready to move on from (Derek) Carr. The need draft picks and the Raiders have plenty.” I have heard similar sentiments from other well-connected sources about this proposition and have yet to encounter a trusted source in the NFL who believes Carr will be back with the Raiders.At this point I asked if he thought Winston could be in play with the Raiders, which is something I have heard myself. “Totally, I could him with Gruden. Big arm. Wants to go downfield. Different from Carr in a lot of ways. That makes sense to me, too.” I also asked about a proposition I have been thinking a lot about lately the prospect of Carr and Newton being part of the same trade. This source hadn’t considered that but it Julius Erving Jersey didn’t sound crazy to him, either. Carolina would get more service time on a contract with Carr at the same team-friendly rate as Newton. “I could see it being a scheme fit,” he said. Andy Dalton: ChicagoDalton’s connections to new offensive coordinator Bill Lazor are well known. : Indianapolis”He has strong ties to the coach and he’s cheaper than Rivers. He was with (GM Chris) Ballard in KC. The Bears have some interest too, and (coach Matt Nagy) likes Timothe Luwawu Jersey him, too. I think he gets traded.”Marcus Mariota: Arizona”Totally fits what they are doing. I think he’d be great with Kyler (Murray).”As for the teams not mentioned here, this source expects the Chargers to draft a quarterback in the first round: either Justin Herbert or Jordan Love. He doesn’t see the drafting one but does expect them to trade down. He believes the Skins are serious in their investigation of Tua Tagovailoa, but I also asked about Carr po sibly being a fit in Washington if the Raiders move on from him. Carr has strong ties to defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio, and he protects the football. “What did he do against (new Skins head coach) Ron Rivera?” he asked me. Only a one game sample, but Carr was strong, going 26 for 38 for 315 yards, 2 TDs and 1 INT in his only game against Rivera, FWIW. Ultimately, he expects four quarterbacks to be selected among the top six picks. No one has a crystal ball, especially in a market as bizarre as this one, but I found myself nodding along in agreement through much of this conversation. We’ll see how the scorecard plays out in a few weeks, but I suspect there are more than a few prescient predictions in here.…