49ers 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan said the team strongly considered drafting QB Mac Jones third overall before shifting to QB Trey Lance. “I loved how he played the position, especially in college,” Shanahan said, via PFT. “He got the ball to the right spots, didn’t take sacks, would hang in there and get hit and distribute the ball to his playmakers. I’ve seen him do it in the NFL … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Kyler Murray, 49ers, Cardinals, Seahawks
Cardinals Work Out Free Agent QB Tyler Huntley
The Arizona Cardinals hosted former Dolphins QB Tyler Huntley for a free-agent workout, per the NFL’s Transactions Wire. Arizona has QBs Kyler Murray and Jacoby Brissett on the roster but will presumably want at least three in the room by the time training camp rolls around. Huntley, 27, went undrafted out of Utah back in 2020 before catching on with the Ravens. He bounced on … [Read more...] about Cardinals Work Out Free Agent QB Tyler Huntley
Patrick Peterson Retiring With Cardinals On Monday
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that veteran CB Patrick Peterson will be in Arizona on Monday to retire as a member of the Cardinals’ franchise. Peterson, 34, is a former first-round pick of the Cardinals back in 2011. He finished the final year of his seven-year, $83.02 million deal that included $48 million guaranteed and made a base salary of $12.5 million for the 2020 … [Read more...] about Patrick Peterson Retiring With Cardinals On Monday
Kyler Murray Expects Leap From WR Marvin Harrison Jr.
Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. put up 885 yards and eight touchdowns in his rookie year, but the output was thought to be somewhat underwhelming, considering his high expectations. Arizona QB Kyler Murray acknowledged that he and Harrison need to improve in 2025, but he has no worries that they will do so. Murray believes Harrison will be much more comfortable after a full … [Read more...] about Kyler Murray Expects Leap From WR Marvin Harrison Jr.
NFC Notes: Isaac Guerendo, Bryce Young, 49ers, Cardinals, Panthers
49ers The 49ers traded RB Jordan Mason, which will open up a backup role for RB Isaac Guerendo. San Francisco HC Kyle Shanahan outlined what he liked about Guerendo from his 2024 performance. “I was impressed with how tough he competed, how hard he ran,” Shanahan said, via Matt Barrows of The Athletic. “I think he ran harder as the year went (on), which is a really good sign … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Isaac Guerendo, Bryce Young, 49ers, Cardinals, Panthers