Franchise Quarterback

Written by Sam DeCoste With the 2018 NFL season on the horizon, it is time for our experts to predict who is going to the playoffs, and who will clinch the two coveted Super Bowl berths to play in Atlanta this February. Let's see who Sam thinks will reach the postseason this year. Remember to let us know your thoughts in the comments below! NFC 1. San Francisco 49ers I know, this is quite the gamble. But every playoff contender must have stability at the quarterback position, and San Francisco finally found it when they traded for Jimmy Garappolo last October. When Garappolo started under center, the 49ers were unbeaten, winning five straight games to close the 2017 season, and despite being a perennial backup at New England and earning few opportunities with the Patriots and in limited starts with the 49ers, Garappolo is unbeaten as a starting quarterback. He has not lost a game which he has started in his career. I like the momentum the 49ers have at the moment wit...

Episode 1 starring Sam, Ben, Kevin, and Amael Today marks the debut of the Franchise Quarterback Podcast! In the first edition of the show, we discuss teams featuring new quarterbacks under center this year, and talk about how good they can be with a new signal caller. Enjoy! You can access the podcast here .

Written by Ben Slavin With the 2018 NFL season on the horizon, it is time for our experts to predict who is going to the playoffs, and who will clinch the two coveted Super Bowl berths to play in Atlanta this February. Let's see who Ben thinks will reach the postseason this year. Remember to let us know your thoughts in the comments below! NFC 1.Minnesota Vikings Newly aboard the Viking ship, Kirk Cousins could be enough to put them over the edge. He’s unquestionably an upgrade from Case Keenum -- it’s just how much -- and surrounded by Adam Thielen, Stefon Diggs, and Dalvin Cook, he should see even more success than in Washington. The defense is so dominant that they can win games single handedly and be the driving force behind a Super Bowl run like the one the Eagles had last year. It’s unfortunate the Vikings were not the first team to do it in their own stadium last year, but I doubt they’ll care much if they can lift the Lombardi Trophy February 3rd. 2. Philadelp...