PFT examines the delicate line the NFL walks when it comes to player safety — particularly quarterbacks — as it tries to keep the best players on the field while also protecting them during gameplay. Mike Florio and Devin McCourty agree that the No. 1 thing the Browns can do to possibly turn their season around is admit defeat with Deshaun Watson and make a change at quarterback.
Mike Florio wonders what role -- if any -- Aaron Rodgers played in the New York Jets' firing of Robert Saleh. Mike Florio says that the New York Jets' dysfunction, most recently on display with the team's decision to fire Robert Saleh, starts with their owner Woody Johnson. Mike Florio reacts to the New York Jets firing Robert Saleh, calling it a premature move that hurts their chances of contending in 2024 and arguing that Saleh was a scapegoat for dysfunctional ownership.
The Jets and Saints are viewed as the leaders to land Davante Adams — who the Raiders could trade very soon — but the Jets seem like the obvious destination, Mike Florio says. The Saints hit on one big play -- a Rashid Shaheed touchdown -- against the Chiefs on Monday night, but PFT argues they need a more balanced attack moving forward. Mike Florio and Devin McCourty compare some of the bigger surprises in the NFL through Week 5, including the Vikings, Commanders, Jets and 49ers.
Mike Florio thinks the Bengals are about to embark on a four-game winning streak, but he and Devin McCourty both think the Bengals need a cultur.
