Folks, I don't know if you realize this, but it's September. That means football season -- the football season -- is officially upon us. John Breech, like
Nolan Arenado Jersey so many of us here at CBS Sports, is so enthused about this that he forgot to show up for work today. So I, Cody Benjamin, will be happy to guide you through all the latest from around the .This is the Pick Six Newsletter. Now let's get to it. (And please, do yourself a favor and make sure you're ! You don't want to mi s our daily offerings of everything you need to know around the .)We've got Cam Newton predictions, an All-Preseason Team rollout, picks, and much more:Today's show: Cutdown-day reactions, plus Cam Newton predictionsTuesday was a busy one in the NFL, with all 32 teams trimming rosters to 53 players for the new season. Ryan Wilson and John Breech joined Will Brinson for a live reaction show on the "Pick Six NFL Podcast" to break everything down. The headlining topic: Cam Newton's release from New England. Some highlights from the guys' instant analysis: Brinson thinks it's very po sible the Patriots went to Newton to inform him he'd lost the starting QB job to Mac Jones, then Newton requested and received his release.Along those lines, he doesn't foresee Cam finding a new home anytime soon, considering Newton likely wants a starting opportunity: "The Texans would be the only option," Brinson said, though Breech countered that he wouldn't overtake Tyrod Taylor as Houston's Week 1 starter anyway.Wilson believes
Carlos Gonzalez Jersey Newton may have had a real market had he been cut by the Patriots sooner, suggesting teams like the Giants and Panthers would be "marginally better" with him as their starting QB.Catch the entire episode (and subscribe for all kinds of daily NFL talk) .2. Insider notes: Saints, Steelers among logical Cam Newton destinationsSpeaking of Cam, CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora confirms the QB is still very interested in playing this year; he is, after all, fresh off a competition for a starting job after taking a team-friendly deal to return to New England. While Newton's initial market could be "tepid," La Canfora entering 2021:Saints: Sean Payton is an innovative thinker with no long-term money tied into the position49ers: If Jimmy Garoppolo is cut or traded, Newton would make proven insurance for Trey LanceSteelers: The backup job has been up for grabs, and Cam fits their physical run gameFalcons: Matt Ryan might not mind situational relief a la Drew Brees/Taysom HillBuccaneers: An upgrade of Tom Brady's backup, and a heck of a storyline3. All-Preseason Team: Chiefs, Vikings headline 25-man all-star lineupWith the new season
Jon Gray Jersey right around the corner, we rolled out our very own All-Pro team, of sorts, except instead of recognizing just past performance, we also factored in 2021 projections. The result: Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs led the way with five different representatives, but some other teams -- like the Vikings, with three -- were also surprisingly well-represented. Here's a sneak peek at the , with a look at the offensive lineup:QB: Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs)RB: Dalvin Cook (Vikings)WR: Davante Adams (Packers)WR: Tyreek Hill (Chiefs)WR: Justin Jefferson (Vikings)TE: Travis Kelce (Chiefs)LT: Trent Williams (49ers)LG: Quenton Nelson (Colts)C: Corey Linsley (Chargers)RG: Zack Martin (Cowboys)RT: Ryan Ramczyk (Saints)4. Why the Browns can win the Super
Trevor Story Jersey Bowl in 2021Cleveland, the hype is real. A year after making a long-anticipated return to the playoffs, the Browns are legitimate title contenders in 2021. Or at least that's according to resident Dawg Pound expert Josh Edwards, who the Browns can reach -- and win -- the big game this season, the first being offensive continuity: 5. Super Bowl odds, bets: Chiefs are favorites, Washington worth a lookJordan Dajani rounded up , with a focus on the latest title-winning odds. The Chiefs, the reigning runners-up, were the favorites to go
DJ LeMahieu Jersey the distance this year, though some long shots like Seattle and Washington also garnered a couple of best bet votes. Here are the top picks among NFL staffers for best Super Bowl bets:Chiefs (+500) -- 6 votesBuccaneers (+650) -- 2 votesBills (+1200) -- 2 votes49ers (+1400) -- 2 votes6. Worst-to-first candidates: 49ers are a safe bet to bounce backEvery year, the NFL witne ses at least a couple big shifts in the standings. With an eye on in 2021, John Breech has identified the 49ers as a safe bet to return to title contention after a 6-10 fourth-place finish a year ago:
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