The quarterback market has moved again this offseason. A year after Aaron Rodgers raised the average annual value bar past $50MM, Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson did so on long-term extensions. Overall, four teams have authorized the most lucrative QB deal in their respective histories this offseason. Two more — the Bengals and Chargers — are in talks about record-setting … [Read more...] about Each NFL Franchise’s Richest QB Contract
Archives for May 2023
Big XII’s Best Returning Running Backs
The Big XII is in a state of transition. New schools are coming in. Texas and Oklahoma are in their last year before they bolt for the SEC. And some pretty top-end talent at the running back position moved on to the NFL for the 2023 season. At Last Word on College Football, we are taking a look at the best returning players, by position, for each conference. Today we take a … [Read more...] about Big XII’s Best Returning Running Backs
Quinshon Judkins Reminds Us That Recruiting Rankings Aren’t Perfect
Recruiting services are generally good at what they do, which is finding and ranking high school prospects. But they aren’t perfect. Every now and then we get reminded of this when someone unranked, or ranked really low, ends up breaking out. Ole Miss running back Quinshon Judkins is a prime example of this. Virtually every recruiting service seems to have missed in a big … [Read more...] about Quinshon Judkins Reminds Us That Recruiting Rankings Aren’t Perfect
Breaking Down SEC East Win Totals
It looks like Las Vegas and the Sportsbook all think that Georgia fans should be ready to book their tickets for the SEC Championship. Last week, Las Vegas and the sportsbooks provided the projected SEC East Win Totals for the 2023 season. Georgia has won the SEC in five out of Kirby Smart’s seven seasons. Florida has the other two appearances during that time frame. Missouri … [Read more...] about Breaking Down SEC East Win Totals
Mississippi State 2023: Another New Dawg Era
Change Can Be Good National pundits typically underrate the Mississippi State Bulldogs, and this year is no exception. For example, despite their 9-4 2022 season and a majority of the offense returning, ESPN predicts State will only win six games and has them ranked at #32. Michael Bratton, of That SEC Podcast, sets expectations for oddsmakers. He ranked the SEC West in … [Read more...] about Mississippi State 2023: Another New Dawg Era