Welcome to the Tuesday version of the Choose Six e-newsletter!
For the second straight day, the NFL’s Annual League Assembly is happening in Florida and the homeowners had a BUSY morning. Not solely did they approve the brand new kickoff rule, however additionally they handed a number of different new guidelines for the 2024 season.
We’ll be protecting all of the modifications that have been authorised as we speak, plus we put collectively an NCAA tournament-style bracket to resolve who has the most effective jerseys within the NFL.
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1. At this time’s present: 2024 NFL uniform bracket
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With the NCAA Event now in full swing, we thought we might rejoice that truth by holding our personal model of March Insanity on the podcast and we did that by placing collectively a uniform bracket, which is strictly what it feels like.
We put all 32 uniforms in a match bracket after which Will Brinson, Tyler Sullivan and I debated for practically 40 minutes earlier than we got here away with a winner.
This is a take a look at the 4 groups that ended up making the Remaining 4:
NFC
- Eagles. If we had performed this bracket final 12 months, the Eagles may not have made it to the Remaining 4, however the return of their Kelly inexperienced uniforms in 2023 pushed them over the sting. The Eagles even have an all-black uniform that really works. There’s not a lot to dislike about Philly’s uniforms.
- 49ers. The 49ers have an iconic look that has withstood the check of time. Though they’ve tinkered with their uniform through the years, they have not actually made any main modifications, which is an effective factor, as a result of the purple and gold work properly collectively. The 49ers even have among the greatest throwback uniforms within the NFL.
AFC
- Chargers. Every time anybody has a debate about the most effective uniforms within the NFL, the Chargers are nearly at all times within the dialogue. Their powder blue uniforms among the greatest within the NFL they usually even have two different shades of blue (Royal and Navy) which might be additionally sharp.
- Dolphins. Apparently, all of us like the colour aqua, as a result of we spent chunk of the podcast fawning over the Dolphins’ uniforms.
The Chargers have by no means received a Tremendous Bowl, however they did find yourself successful the Choose Six title for greatest uniforms within the NFL, so please rejoice accordingly, Chargers followers. If you wish to hear the three of us debate the whole bracket, you’ll be able to hearken to our full present by clicking right here. You’ll be able to additionally watch as we speak’s present on YouTube by clicking right here.
2. NFL Annual League Assembly: House owners approve the brand new kickoff proposal
The NFL’s Annual League Assembly remains to be happening down in Florida. After approving a number of new guidelines on Monday, the NFL’s 32 homeowners have been again at it once more as we speak to vote on much more rule modifications.
The massive one got here when the homeowners voted on some of the dramatic rule modifications in NFL historical past with the proposed kickoff modifications and the proposal truly handed. This implies the kickoff will probably be present process a drastic change for the 2024 season.
This is what it is advisable to know:
- The brand new rule is being given a one-year trial run. Though the homeowners authorised the brand new rule, it may not stick round for lengthy if it does not work the way in which the NFL needs it to work. The rule was authorised on a one-year trial foundation solely, which implies we’ll see it for the 2024 season, however it may not be round after that. After the upcoming season, the homeowners will assess how the brand new rule labored and in the event that they prefer it, they may approve it on a everlasting foundation in March 2025.
- The kickoff proposal did not move unanimously. NFL homeowners aren’t recognized for approving dramatic rule modifications, and so, it isn’t stunning to study that not each staff voted for the brand new kickoff rule. Three groups truly voted in opposition to the proposal and people three groups have been the Raiders, 49ers and Packers.
Underneath the brand new rule, 21 of the 22 gamers on the sphere will probably be lining up within the receiving staff’s territory. Solely the kicker will probably be within the kicking staff’s territory. The complete proposal was 9.5 pages lengthy, so it is loads to digest, however fortuitously for you, I learn by all 9.5 pages so I may break the rule down for you and you’ll verify that out right here.
The homeowners additionally voted on a number of different rule modifications Tuesday and this is a take a look at the large ones that handed:
- Commerce deadline will get moved. The deadline was once the primary Tuesday after Week 8, however now, will probably be the primary Tuesday after Week 9, which implies will probably be on Nov. 5 this 12 months AKA Election Day. That must be a enjoyable day.
- Reviewable performs involving the QB. A play can now be reviewed to ensure a QB acquired off a move earlier than being down or pushed out of bounds. This solely applies if the ruling on the sphere is that the QB acquired off the move. If the assessment reveals that the QB’s knee was down, the replay assistant can repair that, which is able to save groups from utilizing a problem. Additionally, the NFL can now use replay help on intentional grounding to find out whether or not the QB is in or out of the pocket and whether or not a defender is definitely near sacking the QB (inside 2 yards).
- NFL can now assessment the sport clock. Officers at the moment are allowed to assessment whether or not a snap acquired off earlier than recreation clock reaches zero. If the replay determines that that clock hit zero, then the play will not depend. This rule is ONLY for the sport clock and never the PLAY clock, so it would solely apply in sure circumstances like the tip of 1 / 4.
- Enormous IR change for the postseason. In the course of the season, NFL groups are solely allowed to deliver eight gamers again from injured reserve. For 2024, that rule will stick for the common season, however it would bear an enormous change for the postseason. Within the playoffs, groups will probably be allowed to deliver again a vast variety of IR gamers.
- Emergency third QB rule. The NFL has a rule about what number of occasions a participant will be promoted from the apply squad to the lively roster, however that rule will not apply to quarterbacks who’re being promoted to function the emergency third QB. For the third QB, groups will probably be allowed to raise a quarterback a vast variety of occasions.
There have been a number of extra guidelines authorised on Tuesday and you’ll be able to try the total listing right here.
3. Rating the most important challengers to a Chiefs three-peat
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Over the previous two years, nobody has been in a position to cease the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs. They’ve already received two Tremendous Bowls in a row, and now, they’re trying to turn into the primary staff in NFL historical past to win THREE in a row.
So can anybody cease truly cease them? Cody Benjamin ranked the groups which have the most effective likelihood to finish the Chiefs’ reign in 2024.
1. 49ers. “San Francisco has doubled down on its front-seven investments, shortly changing leases like Chase Younger with dependable vets like Maliek Collins and Leonard Floyd. Offensively, in the meantime, Brock Purdy remains to be coming into his personal because the poised figurehead of Kyle Shanahan’s multipurpose assault.”
2. Bengals. “Whereas everybody flocks to foretell one other Ravens run or an enormous leap by the quarterback-shuffling Steelers, the Bengals are busy getting ready to reintroduce the Joe Burrow-Ja’Marr Chase-Tee Higgins triumvirate to the NFL. Neither Burrow nor Higgins was totally wholesome in 2023, and whereas contract talks loom over Higgins, all indicators level to his return.”
3. Texans. “Houston may gain advantage from a wide-open AFC South, however the largest cause the Texans must be on everybody’s radar is second-year quarterback C.J. Stroud, who flashed MVP stuff in 2023. So long as his entrance and out of doors weapons keep wholesome, he must be primed to sling it once more.”
Cody ranked a complete of 11 groups who would possibly be capable of decelerate the Chiefs and you’ll be able to see his full listing right here.
4. Deion Sanders would possibly throw a wrench within the 2025 NFL Draft
If Deion Sanders could make his grasp plan work, he would possibly flip the NFL Draft the other way up in 2025. Throughout a latest look on the “Million Dollaz Value of Sport” podcast, the Professional Soccer Corridor of Famer mentioned he has a singular plan in place for 2 of his largest stars.
This is what it is advisable to know in regards to the state of affairs:
- Sanders needs his guys to drag an Eli Manning. Sanders mentioned his son, Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders, in addition to Buffaloes’ two-way star Travis Hunter, will refuse to play for sure groups and that they may even pull an Eli Manning. “I do know the place I would like them to go,” Deion mentioned on the podcast. “So, it is sure cities that ain’t going to occur. It should be an Eli.”.
- Eli refused to play for the Chargers. If these two gamers pull an “Eli,” the draft may get wild. In the event you’re not aware of the Manning state of affairs, this is what occurred: Simply days earlier than the 2004 NFL Draft, Manning’s agent (Tom Condon) informed the Chargers that Eli would sit out the whole 2004 season if the staff drafted him with the primary general decide. The Chargers ended up ignoring the risk and taking Eli with the highest decide anyway. Nonetheless, Manning’s threats did in the end work as a result of he ended up getting traded to the New York Giants lower than an hour later.
- Deion listed a number of groups he’d prefer to see his gamers play for. Deion needs each of his gamers to play in a metropolis that matches them, and he talked about the 49ers, Falcons, Cowboys, Commanders and Ravens as potential touchdown spots. In one thing which will or might not be a coincidence, Sanders performed for every of these groups throughout his Corridor of Fame NFL profession.
Primarily based on his feedback, Sanders may positively throw a wrench within the NFL Draft subsequent 12 months. If a staff is eager about Shedeur at quarterback and Shedeur does not wish to play for that staff, that might create a recreation of rooster: Will the staff nonetheless draft him even when he makes it clear that he will not play for them?
As issues stand as we speak, each gamers will possible be first-round picks, however pulling an “Eli” is definitely a dangerous technique. Will probably be fascinating to see how this all performs out between now and April 2025 when the draft kicks off. You can learn extra about Deion’s feedback right here.
5. High 10 free brokers left in the marketplace
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After two weeks of free company, there are nonetheless some surprisingly huge names left in the marketplace and for any staff in want of including a nook, there are nonetheless a number of good choices out right here.
With that in thoughts, let’s try the ten highest-ranked gamers from Prisco’s high 100 listing who’re nonetheless obtainable (they’re listed with the staff they performed for final season):
1. CB Stephon Gilmore (Cowboys)
2. EDGE Jadeveon Clowney (Ravens)
3. S Julian Blackmon (Colts)
4. OL Mekhi Becton (Jets)
5. WR Odell Beckham Jr. (Ravens)
6. WR Tyler Boyd (Bengals)
7. CB Steven Nelson (Texans)
8. CB Adoree Jackson (Giants)
9. QB Ryan Tannehill (Titans)
10. OL Connor Williams (Dolphins)
For a more in-depth take a look at the gamers on this listing, be positive to take a look at our full story right here.
6. Further factors: NFL broadcasts Corridor of Fame Sport groups
It has been a busy 24 hours within the NFL, and because it’s practically inconceivable to maintain observe of every part that occurred, I went forward and put collectively a roundup for you.
- Bears and Texans to fulfill in Corridor of Fame Sport. The primary recreation of the NFL preseason will probably be happening on Aug. 1 in Canton, Ohio with the Texans dealing with the Bears. You can learn extra in regards to the recreation right here.
- NFL planning to play on Christmas. With Christmas on Wednesday this 12 months, the NFL was hesitant about enjoying on the vacation, however the league is trudging ahead. CBS Sports activities lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones has reported that the NFL is planning to play on Christmas this 12 months, and meaning the league will probably be enjoying on Wednesday for simply the third time since 1950. We at all times came upon it is going to be a doubleheader and that hasn’t been performed on a Wednesday since 1936.
- Patriots main rusher from 2021 retires at 27. Former Patriots and Payments working again Damien Harris has determined to retire on the age of simply 27. Harris was by no means a celebrity throughout his 5 seasons, however he did lead the Patriots in dashing twice (2020-21). You’ll be able to learn extra about his stunning retirement right here.
- 49ers not planning to commerce Brandon Aiyuk. 49ers GM John Lynch shot down the Aiyuk commerce rumors on Monday, however the receiver positively nonetheless appears sad. After Lynch’s feedback, Aiyuk posted a number of emojis on social media that appeared to say “Cash talks, bullshit walks.” You can see these emojis right here. In unrelated information, I like a narrative with emojis.
- Saints beginning sort out may miss season. The Saints beginning offensive line may very well be taking an enormous hit in 2024. Ryan Ramczyk is coping with a knee difficulty and the damage is not responding because the staff had hoped. Coach Dennis Allen admitted this week that there is a likelihood that Ramczyk may miss the season.
- Lions getting new uniforms. We talked about yesterday that the Broncos are getting new uniforms, and now, you’ll be able to add the Lions to that listing. Staff president Rod Wooden confirmed that the Lions will probably be unveiling a brand new look sooner or later earlier than the draft.