Former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning recently talked with Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy and said the Broncos are interested in him with the 2024 NFL draft beginning on Thursday night. "I know Denver is very interested in him and it sounded like a place he'd love to come to but it's a little bit out of his control," Manning told Denver Sports over the air. McCarthy played in a pro-style offense at Michigan and led the Wolverines to the national championship earlier this year. He ...

Since releasing quarterback Russell Wilson in March, the Denver Broncos haven't added any other QB behind Jarrett Stidham, so they have a clear need at the position heading into the first round of the NFL draft next Thursday. It's a position that has seen 13 different players make a start since Peyton Manning retired after the Super Bowl-winning 2015 season. The Broncos are open to trading up within the first round to select a rookie signal-caller, but there has to be an actual path to taking a ...

The NFL has several yearly awards, allowing fans to see who had the best season in multiple areas. However, the MVP award remains at the top of the list.In 1957, the Associated Press handed out their first NFL MVP award. Future Hall of Famer Jim Brown won the first two awards in 1957 and 1958, making him one of multiple back-to-back winners. We have even seen two co-MVPs in the past. Brett Favre and Barry Sanders shared the award in 1997, while Peyton Manning and Steve McNair split the title in ...

For years, all you heard repeatedly was to wait on quarterbacks in fantasy football drafts. This made sense at the time, as there was not a huge falloff at the position. Analyst drafts would often become games of quarterback chicken. It didn't take long for home leagues to follow suit.Back then, QBs ran far less often. While there was a slight advantage to having Peyton Manning or Tom Brady, the low-end QB1s would only average slightly fewer fantasy points per game (FPPG).However, this is not ...

The quarterback spot in the NFL is arguably the toughest position in all of sports, meaning first-year players often struggle mightily. Even some of the greatest players at the position were downright putrid or failed to see the field as rookies. Players like Peyton Manning and Matthew Stafford turned the ball over in bunches in their inaugural season in the NFL, while Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, and Patrick Mahomes didn't even get a real chance to play in their rookie campaigns.That said, it's ...

Throughout the storied history of the NFL, there have been remarkable quarterbacks who, despite their exceptional talents and achievements, never claimed the prestigious title of MVP.Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers, and Tom Brady have all won at least three MVPs, further cementing their place among the all-time greats. However, not every legendary quarterback has hoisted the award, which can be viewed as a major hindrance to their overall body of work.It's time to rank the top 10 QBs to never win ...

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan has been getting high praise from the organization. Recently, owner Jim Irsay mentioned that Ryan's leadership is similar to that of Peyton Manning. "I've been around a lot of leaders and I'd put him right up there with Peyton Manning. A really outstanding, tough guy who doesn't back down," says Irsay. The 37-year-old was acquired by Indy during the offseason. The organization believes that Ryan still has plenty left in the tank. His results have been a ...

Which QB has scored the most fantasy football points in a single game since the merger, and who makes up the rest of the top 10?

The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to hire former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter as their new passing-game coordinator under head coach Doug Pederson, according to a source. Cooter has worked with the likes of Peyton Manning and Matthew Stafford, and now he'll have a chance to get his hands on last year's No. 1 overall pick in Trevor Lawrence. The 37-year-old was a behind-the-scenes consultant for Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni last year. Cooter was the Lions...

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock, whose future in Denver may be in question after an up-and-down 2020 season, has been doing film sessions with Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning this offseason, according to offensive guard Dalton Risner. "Peyton Manning is a big fan of Drew Lock," Risner said. "Him and Drew have been doing a lot of work this offseason and watching film. If he's on board with Drew, I've been on board with Drew, too. It's been fun." Last year was Lock's first full ...