A look around the league before Week 4 kicks off
“Roughing the passer” rule continues to make headlines
On one hand, the Aaron Rodgers rule (or are we calling it the Anthony Barr rule?) makes sense on paper. The best way to keep quarterbacks healthy is to limit 300 pounds worth of grown-ass men landing on them. But through 3 weeks, the rule has caused nothing but controversy. And now, it claimed a beloved former Los Angeles Ram and noted dinosaur truther.
#Dolphins coach Adam Gase says DE William Hayes, who has 2 sacks, is out for the season with a torn ACL. The injury occurred the he was trying to not put his bodyweight on the QB.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 24, 2018
“Roughing the passer” penalties have been called at more than twice the rate that they were called through 3 weeks last season. Confusion on what constitutes a legal hit has forced the NFL Competition Committee to release a video demonstrating legal and illegal hits.
To ensure consistency in officiating the roughing the passer rule, the @NFL Competition Committee clarified techniques that constitute a foul. Examples of permissible and impermissible contact on the quarterback: pic.twitter.com/ODU6FMGeIW
— NFL Football Operations (@NFLFootballOps) September 27, 2018
The only game to have been played since this video explanation has been the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night. The two teams combined for 10 QB hits, 5 sacks, and zero “roughing the passer” penalties.
Cleveland Browns go with QB Baker Mayfield as starter
Hue Jackson announces Baker Mayfield is the starting QB this week
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) September 24, 2018
If we’re being honest, this was an easy call to make for head coach Hue Jackson. The 2018 first overall pick led the Browns from a 14-0 deficit after replacing a concussed and ineffective Tyrod Taylor to win, 21-17. Star Wars: The Force Awakens was the number one movie the last time the Browns had won a game. One more win and Mayfield probably gets a key to the city.
San Francisco 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo placed on IR
The #49ers confirm Jimmy Garoppolo has a torn ACL.
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) September 24, 2018
Kyle Shanahan will address the media at 4pm PT. https://t.co/PnpakcrCPh pic.twitter.com/UbK5z1gaeR
Disappointing news for 49ers fans. Garoppolo signed a 5-year deal with the team during the offseason and year one will ultimately be a total wash for Kyle Shanahan’s offense. The 49ers will turn to backup C.J. Beathard for their game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4, but have held workouts for several veteran quarterbacks.
Among the QBs working out for the #49ers today: Matt Simms. He joins Tom Savage, Kellen Clemens and T.J. Yates. Could be more, too. Kyle Shanahan said they were talking to Matt Moore. Simms was with Shanahan in Atlanta.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) September 25, 2018
Arizona Cardinals name QB Josh Rosen their starter
From The Aftermath: What led to the #AZCardinals to make Josh Rosen the starter? pic.twitter.com/8Dc0agiaaZ
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 24, 2018
After 20 points in 3 games, Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks has seen enough from Sam Bradford. Rosen, the 10th overall pick in this year’s draft, entered the game late last week against the Chicago Bears in an attempt to re-take a lead that his team allowed to slowly evaporate over the course of the game. While Rosen couldn’t quite lead the comeback, a change had to be made for what may be the worst offense in football. Rosen’s first start comes against NFC West rival Seattle Seahawks.
New England Patriots lose RB Rex Burkhead for the season
BREAKING: The #Patriots will be putting RB Rex Burkhead (neck) and rookie LB Ja'Whaun Bentley (unknown) on IR today, per league source.
— Jim McBride (@globejimmcbride) September 26, 2018
Burkhead, who had played 7 snaps for the Patriots on Monday night, was injured during a kick return. While the Patriots are fairly elusive in terms of running back use, this unfortunate injury is an opportunity for rookie Sony Michel to establish himself as the lead back.
Carolina Panthers sign S Eric Reid
What’s the best way to show you aren’t Jerry Richardson’s team anymore? How about signing someone who took a knee next to Colin Kaepernick in solidarity for racial injustice? The 26-year-old Pro Bowler had filed a collusion grievance against the NFL. His only known team visit during the offseason was to the Cincinnati Bengals, who didn’t offer him a contract when he refused to say whether or not he’d continue to kneel. Reid looks to bolster a secondary that is in the bottom-10 in terms of completion percentage and yards per attempt allowed.
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— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 27, 2018
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