Offseason QB Moves, Week One Impact.

Opening Day of the NFL 2020 season has begun, the kickoff is now in the books, we have seen the same game, we love and cheer for, return after the World was impacted by Coronavirus. Now that we are actually discussing sports mainly football let’s look at the impact of Offseasons QB moves. Last season left so many unknowns in the NFL with contracts expiring or needing an extension or it’s just simply time to reevaluate the situation.

Carolina had a huge offseason first firing Head Coach Ron Rivera, then sign Teddy Bridgwater to a three year 63 million dollar deal. Unable to trade Cam away, they parted ways with the first round overall pick from 2011, the 2015 MVP was released 3/24/20 and the Teddy era has now begun. Carolina took on the newly relocated Las Vegas Raiders in Carolina and came up short in their home opener.

Tampa Bay got a Veteran QB when Tom Brady signed with them this offseason. Leaving a 20 year career with the New England Patriots where He went to nine Superbowls won six and is respected amongst the NFL elite. However, Tom is not the only QB to step out on to the market of Free Agency. Phillip Rivers long time Charger made a Bolt for the door landing Him in Indianapolis. 16 years, 11 playoffs games. 27 comebacks along with 32 game-winning drives Rivers certainly has had left in his tank has He started Sunday for the Indianapolis Colts who took on the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Cam Newton found his landing spot replacing Tom Brady in New England. Looking at the Patriots offense with Cam running the helm, was a shocker. He found his rhythm and New England utilized Cam’s unique abilities Offensive Coordinator Josh McDaniels designed and structured an offensive game plan that allowed us to see Cam score on two running plays and throw for a touchdown. New England and Cam best Miami Sunday in Cam’s first home game appearance as a Patriot.

These are the most relevant offseason moves, that have seen week one impacts, Brady, Rivers, and Bridgwater, all ran effective offenses and yet are still learning and developing a chemistry with heir new organizations. Cam, however, seems to be feeling his new home as he controlled the offense moving the ball and scoring when in the Red Zone. With this week coming to a close we have seen what is surely going to be an exciting and busy NFL season.