Why Bears should consider keeping Justin Fields, plus ranking the top 10 free agent edge rushers

Happy midweek, everyone! Free agency continues to approach, and John Breech is taking the day off to celebrate Tee Higgins’ temporary return to the Bengals, or so we think. In the meantime, you’ve got me, Cody Benjamin, to deliver the latest.

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We’ve got developments on several QB situations, trade talks, and so much more:

1. Today’s show: Reading between the lines of QB drama

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Two former NFL players, Brady Quinn and Leger Douzable, are hopping on the latest “Pick Six NFL Podcast” to dissect and debate the latest comments from team executives at the combine, specifically in regards to what might be on the horizon for big-name quarterbacks in Chicago and Minnesota. Is Justin Fields really about to be moved? Is Kirk Cousins a safe bet to stay put? And what on Earth are the Falcons eyeing under center? The guys will break it all down.

Catch the full episode right here, and subscribe for all kinds of daily NFL talk right here.

The reigning Super Bowl champions have a few high-profile veterans on track to hit free agency, but they’re prepared to use the franchise tag on Sneed, their top cover man, to buy more time for contract negotiations, per ESPN. That’s not all. If talks for a new deal don’t progress, Kansas City has reportedly already informed Sneed they’re open to dealing him elsewhere. Odds are someone will meet Sneed’s contract demands if the Chiefs don’t, so don’t be surprised if this saga continues.

3. Vikings updates: Optimistic on Cousins, no Jefferson trade

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Author : Cody Benjamin

Publish date : 2024-02-28 17:59:54

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