For the entirety of its existence, the NFL remains a pressure cooker for quarterbacks. Now, regardless of status, they will feel the heat.
From the first whistle of training camp to the last play of the Super Bowl, no one feels the burden of expectation like a quarterback. Now, elite passers feel a different heat. If you’ve won in the NFL, people expect you to repeat that feat. In contrast, those looking to ascend that proverbial mountain face an entire set of demands, whether from fans, media, or internally. The NFL is an unfeeling business. Today’s praise quickly degenerates into tomorrow’s frustration.
Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins
After twenty-one starts over two seasons, the Dolphins finally decided to give their franchise quarterback help. First, they hired Mike McDaniel, an offensive-minded coach that can scheme better than any of Tua’s previous offensive coordinators. Next, they miraculously traded for Tyreek Hill. Hill’s presence, teaming with Jaylen Waddle, brings Miami two gifted, speedy receivers that will terrorize secondaries. Not to mention the addition of Terron Armstead to solidify an offensive line that could not consistently provide adequate protection. With all of these upgrades, Tua needs to take the next step. The 6.6 yards per attempt during his career needs to increase. With speed on the outside and Mike Gesicki winning down the seam, Tua resides in an advantageous spot. However, playing in a division where every team improved and Bill Belichick lives, the Dolphins must show improvement.
Around FPC
NFL RUMORS: Deebo Samuel Rumors: Does The Wideout Want Out Of San Francisco?
NFL NEWS: Chicago Bears 2022 NFL Draft: Poles Wheels And Deals
DRAFT: Giants Draft Grades For All Eleven Picks
FANTASY FOOTBALL: Fantasy Football: Rookie Running Back Rankings Post-NFL Draft
NHL: Top Five 2022 Stanley Cup Playoff Storylines
PODCAST: Full Press NFL Podcast Ep 42: Deebo Samuel Requests Trade; Possible Landing Spots
Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
How do a former MVP and most electrifying quarterback make this list? Look around the AFC Central for your answer. The Browns risked it all, trading for Deshaun Watson. In Cincinnati, Joe Burrow leads a Bengals team that improved upon the offensive line, making them a threat. Although Pittsburgh will probably start a rookie, the Steelers boast young playmakers on both sides of the ball. Jackson, to live up to what the league sees, must find a way to find a way out of the division, and into the playoffs. After the trading of Hollywood Brown, Jackson enters divisional combat with a team geared towards the run game. Baltimore chose to shore up the offensive line and the defense. Yet, Jackson enters a contract year, with a huge check waiting for him. His 2022 play could dictate how much that check will be for. Money changes everything.
-
Ep 38: Tyreek Hill Traded To The Dolphins
by Full Press Coverage on March 24, 2022 at 12:10 am
Derek Carr, Las Vegas Raiders
If you listen to Carr apologists (Carrdashians), an endless stream of excuses flows like the lazy river at the Monte Carlo. They claimed that he needs a true offensive mind to lead them. The team hired Josh McDaniels, thought by many as a wizard with quarterback play. Next, folks whined about lacking a true number-one receiver. The team traded two picks for Davante Adams. Lastly, the thought of his contract status could become an issue. The Raiders signed him to a three-year extension. Every possible rationalizing for Carr’s late-season failures dissipated. Now, entering his ninth NFL season, Carr needs to produce.. immediately. Blessed with offensive firepower and a change in defense, Carr must lead the Raiders deep into the playoffs.
Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys
One win. During his entire stay in Dallas, Prescott led the ‘Boys to exactly one playoff win, in 2018. Under those circumstances, and his lucrative contract, 2022 feels rather now-or-never. For a player that, and an overbearing owner/fanbase, a single postseason victory since 2015 looks rather odd in the light. Prescott displays a knack for executing Kellen Moore’s offense. Elliott and Pollard give the backfield life. Letting go of Amari Cooper and his disappearing act will benefit Prescott. At the same time, completing just sixty percent of his passes in the playoffs is solely on him.
Jameis Winston, New Orleans Saints
In a surprise that resonated throughout the NFL, the Saints stuck by Jameis Winston. In fact, they extended him with a team-friendly deal worth twenty-eight million dollars. To say nothing of bringing in zero competition or threat to unseat him. Granted, they signed Andy Dalton, who remains a seat filler, in case of a catastrophic emergency. On the field, a returning Michael Thomas and drafting Chris Olave will force teams to play honest and not roll coverage. Nevertheless, the Saints, complete with new coach Dennis Allen, stand behind Jameis Winston to lead them. In his defense, Winston cut down on the foolish throws and exhibits more pocket control. Luckily, the NFC South seems like a two-team race. Neither the Falcons nor the Panthers will factor into the division. That leaves Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Winston needs to play even better than he ever has, just to stay near Tampa. Additionally, Michael Thomas must remain healthy. If not, Jameis will need to force-feed Olave.
Expected Heat
In all honesty, just about every NFL quarterback could make this list. Yet, the elite, like Rodgers and Brady steps on the field with the thought of holding up their entire team on their shoulders. Meanwhile, younger starters like Zach Wilson and Justin Fields must find their own way and get more snaps. As a result, the listed five will take the field with millions of eyes at home and fifty-two sets in the locker room.
-
Ep 109: Hall of Fame Voter Ed Bouchette Joins The Showby Full Press Coverage on May 12, 2022 at 6:28 pm
Long time Steelers writer and current Hall of Fame voter, Ed Bouchette […]
-
Ep 108: Hall of Famer Bryant Young Returns To The Showby Full Press Coverage on May 6, 2022 at 1:45 am
Pro Football Hall of Famer Bryant Young returns to the show to talk with […]
-
Ep 107: Pro Football HOF President Jim Porter Returns To The Showby Full Press Coverage on April 27, 2022 at 6:58 pm
Clark and Ira are once again joined by the Pro Football Hall of Fame's […]
-
Ep 106: Remembering Pat Tillman w/ Former Cardinals Coach Dave McGinnisby Full Press Coverage on April 21, 2022 at 12:43 pm
Former Cardinals head coach Dave McGinnis joins Clark and Ira to remember […]
-
Ep 105: Who Are The Top 5 Quarterbacks of All Time?by Full Press Coverage on April 15, 2022 at 12:46 am
Who is the most underrated quarterback of all time? The most overrated? […]
-
Ep 104: John McClain Joins The Show To Talk Retirement and Houston Sportsby Full Press Coverage on April 8, 2022 at 2:50 am
Former Texans beat reporter for the Houston Chronicle, John McClain, joins […]
-
Ep 103: Discussing The New NFL OT Rules With Upton Bellby Full Press Coverage on March 31, 2022 at 10:11 pm
Former NFL executive Upton Bell joins Clark and Ian to discuss the latest […]
-
Ep 102: Remembering John Clayton With Former Seahawks PR Director Gary Wrightby Full Press Coverage on March 22, 2022 at 8:10 pm
Former Seattle Seahawks PR Director Gary Wright joins Clark and Ira to […]
-
Ep 109: Hall of Fame Voter Ed Bouchette Joins The Showby Full Press Coverage on May 12, 2022 at 6:28 pm
Long time Steelers writer and current Hall of Fame voter, Ed Bouchette […]
-
Ep 108: Hall of Famer Bryant Young Returns To The Showby Full Press Coverage on May 6, 2022 at 1:45 am
Pro Football Hall of Famer Bryant Young returns to the show to talk with […]
-
Ep 107: Pro Football HOF President Jim Porter Returns To The Showby Full Press Coverage on April 27, 2022 at 6:58 pm
Clark and Ira are once again joined by the Pro Football Hall of Fame's […]
-
Ep 106: Remembering Pat Tillman w/ Former Cardinals Coach Dave McGinnisby Full Press Coverage on April 21, 2022 at 12:43 pm
Former Cardinals head coach Dave McGinnis joins Clark and Ira to remember […]
-
Ep 105: Who Are The Top 5 Quarterbacks of All Time?by Full Press Coverage on April 15, 2022 at 12:46 am
Who is the most underrated quarterback of all time? The most overrated? […]
-
Ep 104: John McClain Joins The Show To Talk Retirement and Houston Sportsby Full Press Coverage on April 8, 2022 at 2:50 am
Former Texans beat reporter for the Houston Chronicle, John McClain, joins […]
-
Ep 103: Discussing The New NFL OT Rules With Upton Bellby Full Press Coverage on March 31, 2022 at 10:11 pm
Former NFL executive Upton Bell joins Clark and Ian to discuss the latest […]
-
Ep 102: Remembering John Clayton With Former Seahawks PR Director Gary Wrightby Full Press Coverage on March 22, 2022 at 8:10 pm
Former Seattle Seahawks PR Director Gary Wright joins Clark and Ira to […]
-
Ep 230: Early Rookie Draft Seasonby Full Press Coverage on May 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm
-
Ep 229: Fantasy Fallout From the NFL Draftby Full Press Coverage on May 6, 2022 at 10:52 pm
-
Ep 228: Pre-NFL Draft Dynasty Rookie Draftby Full Press Coverage on April 27, 2022 at 2:52 am
-
Ep 227: Rookie QB and TE classes of 2022by Full Press Coverage on April 21, 2022 at 7:45 pm
-
5/11 - Patriots Depth Chart, Contract Issues, Smoked Meat, and Ernie Adams With Matt Chathamby Full Press Coverage on May 11, 2021 at 7:54 pm
Matt Chatham joins Steve, Murph, and Clare to talk Patriots depth chart, […]
-
5/4 - Good, Bad, and Ugly From NFL Draft With Evan Lazarby Full Press Coverage on May 4, 2021 at 7:39 pm
Evan Lazar of CLNS Media joins Steve, Murph, and Claire to recap the […]
-
5/16 - Celtics Advance; Jayson Tatum; Golden State; NBA Playoffsby Full Press Coverage on May 17, 2022 at 4:35 pm
Ian and John react to the Celtics game seven win over the Bucks and Jayson […]
-
NFL Schedule Release Reaction (5/13)by Full Press Coverage on May 14, 2022 at 10:45 am
Ian and John discuss the release of the NFL schedule.
-
Tom Brady's New Broadcasting Deal (5/13)by Full Press Coverage on May 13, 2022 at 9:45 pm
Ian and John react to Tom Brady's post-retirement contract with Fox to […]
-
Celtics, Bucks Game Six, NBA Playoffs, Joel Embiid and James Harden (5/13)by Full Press Coverage on May 13, 2022 at 3:38 pm
Ian and John discuss the Celtics and Bucks upcoming game six, Joel Embiid […]
-
5/13 - NBA Playoffs, Tom Brady's New Deal, NFL Schedule Releaseby Full Press Coverage on May 13, 2022 at 3:21 pm
Ian and John talk Celtics/Bucks and the NBA Playoffs, Tom Brady's new […]
-
5/9 - NBA Playoffs; Officiating In Professional Sportsby Full Press Coverage on May 9, 2022 at 5:46 pm
Ian and John discuss the NBA playoffs and their current officiating […]
-
Celtics Tie The Series Against Bucksby Full Press Coverage on May 6, 2022 at 1:52 am
Ian and John react to the Celtics Game two win over the Bucks in Boston.
-
5/4 - Horror Movies; Deandre Hopkins Suspension; Celtics Bounce Backby Full Press Coverage on May 5, 2022 at 5:03 am
Ian and John discuss horror movies, the Deandra Hopkins suspension, and […]
-
Ep 38: Tyreek Hill Traded To The Dolphinsby Full Press Coverage on March 24, 2022 at 12:10 am
Ian and Braden react to the trade of Tyreek Hill from the Chiefs to the […]
-
Ep 37: Matt Ryan Traded To The Colts; Jameis Returns To NOLA; Mariota to ATLby Full Press Coverage on March 23, 2022 at 6:00 pm
Ian and Braden react to the trade of Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts […]
-
Talkamania Episode 226by Talkamania on May 16, 2022 at 11:23 pm
-
Talkamania Episode 225by Talkamania on April 2, 2022 at 3:03 pm
-
Boot 2 The Face Episode 183 "The Streets Been Waiting"by Boot 2 The Face on May 15, 2022 at 4:59 pm
Sponsored by athleticgreens.com/EMERGING
-
Boot 2 The Face Episode 182 "Mr. Toni Storm"by Boot 2 The Face on May 2, 2022 at 12:30 am
Marty and Rucker here again talking baseball, new action figures and the […]
-
Bruce There He Is - May 17, 2022by Full Press Coverage on May 17, 2022 at 7:00 pm
-
5/16 - Celtics Advance; Jayson Tatum; Golden State; NBA Playoffsby Full Press Coverage on May 17, 2022 at 4:35 pm
-
Talkamania Episode 226by Talkamania on May 16, 2022 at 11:23 pm
-
Ep. 37: Modern Problems Require Modern Solutionsby Full Press Coverage on May 15, 2022 at 3:16 pm
-
Episode 47 Criss Partee discusses the disappearance of James Harden and the latest NBA Playoffs newsby Full Press Coverage on May 15, 2022 at 4:10 am
-
Ep 113: Wade Barrettby Full Press Coverage on May 14, 2022 at 2:00 pm
-
Ep 130: Packers UDFA Talkby Full Press Coverage on May 13, 2022 at 9:38 pm
-
5/13 - NBA Playoffs, Tom Brady's New Deal, NFL Schedule Releaseby Full Press Coverage on May 13, 2022 at 3:21 pm
-
5/16 - Celtics Advance; Jayson Tatum; Golden State; NBA Playoffsby Full Press Coverage on May 17, 2022 at 4:35 pm
-
NFL Schedule Release Reaction (5/13)by Full Press Coverage on May 14, 2022 at 10:45 am
-
Tom Brady's New Broadcasting Deal (5/13)by Full Press Coverage on May 13, 2022 at 9:45 pm
-
Celtics, Bucks Game Six, NBA Playoffs, Joel Embiid and James Harden (5/13)by Full Press Coverage on May 13, 2022 at 3:38 pm
-
5/13 - NBA Playoffs, Tom Brady's New Deal, NFL Schedule Releaseby Full Press Coverage on May 13, 2022 at 3:21 pm
-
5/9 - NBA Playoffs; Officiating In Professional Sportsby Full Press Coverage on May 9, 2022 at 5:46 pm
-
Celtics Tie The Series Against Bucksby Full Press Coverage on May 6, 2022 at 1:52 am
-
5/4 - Horror Movies; Deandre Hopkins Suspension; Celtics Bounce Backby Full Press Coverage on May 5, 2022 at 5:03 am
-
Celtics/Bucks Game 1 Reaction (5/2)by Full Press Coverage on May 3, 2022 at 1:45 am
-
5/2 - Pt. 1 - NFL Draft Talk; Patriots Reactionby Full Press Coverage on May 2, 2022 at 9:38 pm