Mike Glennon

Oh, Yes, Aaron Rodgers Noticed That Mike Glennon Might Be Getting A $43 Million Contract

... don’t think I need to expand on that.”. Capable quarterbacks have never been more valuable — or scarce — in the NFL, which is why reports that the Chicago Bears were talking about a three-year, $43.5 million contract for Glennon drew so much attention. Rodgers’s point, according to Packers reporter Jason Wilde , was that the “economics of the quarterback position” are changing, and he added that at some point the Packers would probably address Rodgers’s contract. After all, star quarterbacks not named Kirk Cousins rarely get to the end of their contract before receiving an extension, one that pays handsomely and gives the team flexibility to sign other players. (See: Brady, Tom.). A little less than four years ago, Rodgers signed a five-year, $110 million extension that, for a time, was the most lucrative contract extension in NFL history. Entering the 2017 season, Rodgers’s cap number of $20.3 million is tied for ...

More Mike Glennon Details, More Bears Questions

... They need a quarterback to develop, a long-term answer at the game’s most important position. It’s a great theory, but not necessarily practical. I can’t see how they develop the rookie when they’re too busy developing the new rich kid who hasn’t started a game in three years. Photos of free agent quarterback Mike Glennon. Maybe the Bears told Glennon they’ll give him all that money only if he competes for the starting position. I don’t see that as the case, but I guess it’s possible. Maybe Glennon is so happy to get the money and a chance to start for another bad team that he’d agree to anything. The Seahawks operated a similar competition with a free agent and a rookie, and gave the job to the third-round rookie named Russell Wilson. For that kind of money, however, it makes more sense to install Glennon as the starter to give the Bears’ investment the best chance succeed. That would mean Glennon will require and get all the reps as everybody tries to save John Fox’s job and what remains of Ted Phillips’ credibility after claiming in a letter to ...

Jets Are Keeping A Close Eye On Tyrod Taylor Situation With Bills

... go out there and earn whatever position they may eventually have on the team.". In a vacuum, it would be terrific for the Jets to position themselves for a quarterback-rich 2018 draft class that includes USC's Sam Darnold and UCLA's Josh Rosen (among others), but Maccagnan and Todd Bowles aren't in the business of tanking. There's no assurance that Woody Johnson will retain both or either of them if the Jets stink to high heaven in 2017. So, Taylor makes sense on myriad levels. The Bills reportedly haven't decided whether they'll pick up his option that would guarantee him $30.75 million in 2017 and 2018. The Bills will have to decide whether to pick up a $15.5 million bonus by March 11. Taylor, who will turn 28 in August, is 14-14 as a starter, including 7-8 last season. Mike Glennon at $14 million a year ...

Mike Glennon Set To Be The New Starting Quarterback For The Chicago Bears

... quarterbacks. The $19 million guaranteed will rank 25 th. Glennon joins Connor Shaw as the Bears quarterbacks under contract. Jay Cutler, whom the Bears traded for in 2009 , was released. Glennon, as it stands, will enter the 2017 season as the Bears’ starting quarterback. The 27-year-old spent the first four years of his career with the Bucs, who drafted him in the third round in 2013. As a rookie, Glennon started 13 games, completing 59.4 percent of his passes while throwing 19 touchdowns and nine interceptions for a Bucs team that went 4-12 under Greg Schiano. In 2014, Lovie Smith was hired in Tampa and he brought in Josh Mc Cown, fresh off a successful season with the Bears in ’13. Glennon started only five games that year, completing 57.6 percent of his passes while throwing 10 touchdowns and six picks. The Bucs went 2-14 that season and used the No. 1 pick in 2015 on Jameis Winston, relegating Glennon to a backup role the past two seasons. He has attempted only 11 passes since 2014, all coming late in a loss to the Falcons in Week Nine this past season. A tall 6-foot-6, 225-pounder with a strong arm, Glennon played his college football at ...

Mike & Mike Show? Jets' Gm Proceeds Slowly With Qb Mike Glennon

... the early sense is that he won't go crazy when the free-agent bells sounds at 4 p.m. ET Thursday. Unless impatience gets the best of him. The Jets have expressed interest in quarterback Mike Glennon , as expected, but they're wary of engaging in a bidding war. One media outlet, CSN Chicago, reported the Jets already are out of the Glennon sweepstakes. Mind you, we're less than a day into the "legal tampering" period. The Jets could always jump back in if Glennon doesn't get his number from the Bears, the reported front-runner. Maccagnan should proceed with caution: Glennon is a bridge quarterback, maybe a notch higher if he has the right supporting cast, but he's not worth $15 million a year, the number that is being tossed around. Tyrod Taylor will be more expensive than Glennon if he shakes free from the Bills at the end of the week, when a $30 million guarantee is due. The Jets have been monitoring the situation for several weeks. Clearly, Taylor is a better player than Glennon, but do the Jets want to commit major bucks to a guy with a 14-14 starting record? Me, I'd sign a relatively ...

Bears Could Be Loading Up For Run At Cb Stephon Gilmore, Qb Mike Glennon

... that Glennon will be the Bears' top target to replace Jay Cutler, potentially pairing the veteran with a draft pick. A third-round pick in 2013, Glennon started 18 games in his first two seasons with the Bucs before Jameis Winston replaced him. One NFC South head coach praised the 6-foot-7 Glennon for a strong arm, good decisions (30 touchdowns, 15 interceptions in his career) and a quick release considering his big frame. The Jets are considered a potential suitor, and Glennon could cost $10 million to $12 million per year. Halas Hall Pass: Bears' offseason plans for bolstering offensive line. Tribune reporters Rich Campbell and Dan Wiederer discuss the Bears' offseason plans for bolstering the offensive line on March 2, 2017. See more videos. Pace and Fox both praised the Bears offensive line Wednesday, so it's interesting that multiple sources ...

Assessing Jets' Quarterback Options, From Mike Glennon To Jimmy G

... the Jets, even though his accuracy would be a concern in a West Coast-type system. New offensive coordinator John Morton would have to build his system around Taylor's strengths. That aside, he's a dynamic runner, doesn't throw a lot of interceptions and still hasn't reached his ceiling. The Bills still own his rights, with a decision fast approaching. Taylor is seeking major bucks and could be cost-prohibitive for the Jets, who may prefer a short-term solution while Bryce Petty and Christian Hackenberg continue to develop on the bench. There's been a lot of buzz about Jay Cutler (assuming he's released by the Bears), but I don't see him coming to the Jets. Yeah, I know, his old position coach, Jeremy Bates, now works for the Jets, but I'd still be surprised if it happens. Quarterback is a leadership position, and Cutler is not a leader. He's also turnover-prone. A couple ...

5 Things To Know

... Bears coach Lovie Smith in Tampa Bay and once backed up Russell Wilson at N. C. State , but here are five other things to know. His brother also played quarterback. Sean Glennon, who's four years older, preceded Mike in the ACC when he committed to Virginia Tech. The Vikings invited Sean to camp as an undrafted free agent in 2009 but released him when Brett Favre came out of retirement. Mobility-wise, Mike Glennon is no Aaron Rodgers. Before the 2013 draft, Jay Gruden showed a video clip of Glennon getting stuffed on a read-option play in college. "I don't think this is your cup of tea, brother," Gruden said. "No, it's not," Glennon said. "So we call this a lot, and this is literally the only time in my career where I kept the ball." He had minus-280 rushing yards (skewed because of sacks) in his four-year college career and has averaged 2.3 yards per rush as a pro. Money-wise, he may be slightly ahead of Rodgers this year. ESPN Wisconsin Radio asked Rodgers whether Glennon's deal, reportedly $14.5 million per year, causes him to re-evaluate his own contract with the Packers, which will ...