It seems like the NFL is in the news all the time. A significant deal upends the situation right when the first wave of free agency comes to an end. Oh, and teams are still getting ready for the NFL Draft in 2024.

I enjoy traveling to pro days around the nation. I’m going to be visiting a few places this week to learn more about these opportunities.

I also enjoy driving my ancient Jeep Wrangler TJ with the top down and thinking about life and sports! The outcome of those weeklong travels is as follows.

The NFL seems to be in the headlines almost every day. Right before the end of the first wave of free agency, a big transaction flips the script. Oh, and teams are still preparing for the 2024 NFL Draft.

I like visiting pro days across the country. This week, I plan to visit several locations to gain additional knowledge about these options.

I also like to think about life and sports while I’m driving my old Jeep Wrangler TJ with the top down! The result of those seven days on the road is this.

It seems like the NFL makes headlines nearly every day. A significant deal changes the course of events just before the first wave of free agency comes to a close. Oh, and teams are still getting ready for the NFL Draft in 2024.

The plan of Stidham and a rookie isn’t my favorite. However, if the rookie is ready sooner rather than later it’s a plan I could get excited about.

Gushing About McCarthy

Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy might be the favorite to land in Denver as a first-round pick in the draft. While not as physically gifted as other passers in this draft, McCarthy could be the best fit for Broncos HC Sean Payton. Known as a winner, and coming off a National Championship with the Wolverines, McCarthy has a ton of momentum in the pre-draft process.

Daniel Jeremiah, lead NFL Draft expert from NFL Network, has previously stated that McCarthy is an “acquired taste” when it comes to quarterback prospects. His game is not for everyone, but it might be for Payton. McCarthy doesn’t have a rocket arm, kind of like how scouts knocked Drew Brees when he came out of Purdue over two decades ago. However, McCarthy can make full field reads, has a level head, and he has shown quality pass placement.

Simply put, McCarthy’s talent was underutilized in college since their team had two excellent running backs and a strong defense. When someone has a mostly unfavorable perspective, I can tell they haven’t watched enough McCarthy. Although he hasn’t proven himself, which is one of the reasons I gave him a high second-round grade, he clearly possesses natural skill. When you consider his winning mentality and capacity for enduring harsh coaching, it’s simple to understand why McCarthy’s popularity is rising.