March 2023 - Football Wiretap

Colts GM: Anthony Richardson May Need 'Years' To Grow

Apr 28, 2023 8:50 AM

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard is tempering expectations for fourth overall pick Anthony Richardson.

"He's got to come in and earn his way like every player we bring in," Ballard said. "Let's not expect him to be Superman from Day 1. I think history has shown there's not many of them that are Superman from Day 1. Some of them it takes two, three years for them to become a really good player. ... It's the one area where ... the pressure for these guys after one or two years (is higher). Back 10, 15 years ago, guys would get year three, four, five (to prove themselves).

"Think about it," the general manager continued. "Terry Bradshaw, he might have never played in today's NFL. It took him time in Pittsburgh. ... We've got to let these guys develop and play. They're going to have some struggles and then they've got to work through the struggles and eventually, their talent -- the more they play, their talent will come to life."

It's possible that Gardner Minshew, signed in free agency, could start over Richardson to begin the 2023 season.

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Tags: Indianapolis Colts, Misc Rumor

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Panthers Owner: Bryce Young Gives Us Best Shot At Super Bowl

Apr 28, 2023 8:46 AM

David Tepper didn't hesitate when asked what it meant for the Carolina Panthers to draft Bryce Young with the first overall pick of Thursday's NFL draft.

"Super Bowls," the owner said. "Super Bowls."

It was a bold statement for Tepper, who hasn't guided a winning season since purchasing the Panthers for $2.275 billion in 2018.

"When we went through the process with these quarterbacks, we asked ourselves, 'Which one of these guys will be a guy that can take us?'" Tepper later explained. "Not to talk about all the different guys, but we thought this guy had the highest probability of winning Super Bowls.

"Listen, you want to win Super Bowls. And you know there's no sure thing here. But it's a probability. We thought this guy has the best probability of winning Super Bowls."

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Tags: Carolina Panthers, Misc Rumor

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Jahmyr Gibbs 'Shocked' To Go To Lions At No. 12

Apr 28, 2023 8:41 AM

Jahmyr Gibbs admitted to being "shocked" when the Detroit Lions drafted him with the 12th overall pick on Thursday night.

"Yeah, I thought like in the 20s because that's where it is usually for running backs," said Gibbs, who was the second running back taken after Bijan Robinson.

Earlier in the draft, the Lions traded the sixth overall pick to the Arizona Cardinals for picks Nos. 12 and 34. 

"We've kind of put Jahmyr in his own separate box and just got really excited about the player," general manager Brad Holmes said.

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Tags: Detroit Lions, Misc Rumor

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Report: Some Teams Concerned About Will Levis Toe Injury

Apr 27, 2023 11:32 PM

Three quarterbacks were taken in the first four picks of Thursday's NFL Draft, but Will Levis remained on the board through the end of the first round.

Chris Mortensen of ESPN is reporting that one team called a left toe injury that caused Levis to miss time last year "problematic" and that another team thinks he might need surgery to repair the issue.

Levis believes his toe has fully healed and that he does not need to have surgery, the report added.

The Kentucky quarterback was invited to and present in the green room.

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Bills Move Up To 25th Pick, Take TE Dalton Kincaid

Apr 27, 2023 11:05 PM

The Buffalo Bills have acquired the 25th pick and taken Utah tight end Dalton Kincaid.

Buffalo acquired the pick in a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars, who had landed the selection in a swap with the New York Giants.

The Bills also sent a fourth-round pick to the Jaguars in the deal.

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Giants Draft CB Deonte Banks After Trading Up To 24th Pick

Apr 27, 2023 10:58 PM

The New York Giants traded up to the 24th pick on Thursday night to draft Maryland cornerback Deonte Banks.

In the trade, the Jacksonville Jaguars received the 25th pick and 2023 fifth and seventh-rounders from the Giants.

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Cardinals GM: I Don't Foresee A DeAndre Hopkins Trade Happening

Apr 27, 2023 10:01 PM

The Arizona Cardinals have been busy on the first night of the draft, but DeAndre Hopkins remains with the franchise.

When asked about a potential Hopkins trade, Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort said, "I don't foresee that happening."

Hopkins has long been rumored to be on the move this offseason. 

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Steelers Trade Up To No. 14 With Patriots

Apr 27, 2023 9:53 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers moved up to the No. 14 pick and drafted Georgia offensive tackle Broderick Jones on Thursday night.

Pittsburgh acquired the pick in a deal with the New England Patriots, who received the No. 17 and No. 120 overall picks.

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Eagles Trade With Bears For 9th Pick, Take Jalen Carter

Apr 27, 2023 9:14 PM

The Philadelphia Eagles have traded up to the No. 9 pick in a deal with the Chicago Bears.

Chicago will receive pick No. 10 and a 2024 fourth-round pick in the deal, per a source.

The Eagles used the selection on Georgia DT Jalen Carter.

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Cardinals Trade Up To No. 6, Draft OT Paris Johnson

Apr 27, 2023 8:56 PM

The Arizona Cardinals have traded up to the No. 6 pick and selected Ohio State offensive tackle Paris Johnson, Jr.

In the deal, the Detroit Lions received picks No. 12, No. 34 and No. 168.

In addition to getting the sixth pick, Arizona will also receive the 81st pick.

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Texans Trade Up To Third Pick In Deal With Cardinals

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Eagles, Cardinals Settle Tampering Investigation With Pick Swap

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Sources: Ravens, Lamar Jackson Agree To $260M Deal

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Sources: Jaguars LT Cam Robinson Facing PED Suspension

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Commanders Decline 2024 Option On Chase Young

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Frank Reich: Panthers Have 'Consensus' On No.1 Pick

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Titans To Get $760M In City Bonds For Stadium

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Bengals Pick Up Joe Burrow's Option Amid Contract Talks

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Aaron Rodgers Writes Farewell, Says 'Heart' Always With Green Bay

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Aaron Rodgers Could Return To Lambeau Field In 2024

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Todd Bowles: Buccaneers Aren't Trading Devin White

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Allen Robinson Says He Has 'A Lot Of Football Left'

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Jalen Hurts: 'Money Is Nice, Championships Are Better'

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John Lynch: 49ers Not Actively Shopping Trey Lance

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GM: Packers Not Looking To Rebuild

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Titans Have Not Taken Trade Calls On Derrick Henry

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Jets, Packers Agree To Aaron Rodgers Trade

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Trey Lance On Trade Speculation: 'I Got No Comment On That'

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