Protecting Aaron Rodgers
The Green Bay Packers traded up in the first round of the NFL Draft to select Utah State’s offensive tackle, Braxton Jones. This move was widely seen as an attempt to bolster the protection for their star quarterback, Aaron Rodgers. However, there are still some question marks about how well Jones will be able to protect Rodgers. Jones is a relatively inexperienced player, having only started 26 games in college. He also has some technical flaws in his game that could be exploited by NFL pass rushers. If Jones is not able to step up and provide Rodgers with adequate protection, it could have a major impact on the Packers’ season.
Rookie Quarterback Timelines
Several rookie quarterbacks were selected in the first round of the NFL Draft, including the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Kenny Pickett, the Carolina Panthers’ Matt Corral, and the Atlanta Falcons’ Desmond Ridder. These quarterbacks are all expected to compete for starting jobs this season, but it is unclear how quickly they will be ready to take over as full-time starters. Pickett is the most polished of the three quarterbacks, and he could be ready to start right away. However, Corral and Ridder are both still raw prospects, and they may need some time to develop before they are ready to lead an NFL offense. It will be interesting to see how these quarterbacks perform in training camp and the preseason, and it will be even more interesting to see how quickly they are able to make an impact on their respective teams.
Other Unresolved Questions
In addition to the questions about Jones and the rookie quarterbacks, there are several other unresolved questions heading into the 2022 NFL season. These questions include:
* How will the Cleveland Browns replace Baker Mayfield?
* Will the Denver Broncos be able to make a run at the Super Bowl with Russell Wilson at quarterback?
* Will the Indianapolis Colts be able to compete for a playoff spot with Matt Ryan at quarterback?
* Will the Las Vegas Raiders be able to turn things around under new head coach Josh McDaniels?
* Will the Washington Commanders be able to improve their record from last season?
These are just a few of the unresolved questions heading into the 2022 NFL season. The answers to these questions will have a major impact on the outcome of the season, and it will be fascinating to see how they play out.
Kind regards,
Jim Brown
