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Fox Sports
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
How to measure success for Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, other rookie QBs in 2025
Collectively, the latest crop of quarterbacks entering the NFL has drawn little enthusiasm. But that ultimately doesn't matter. Settling into their NFL homes, the QBs have an opportunity to write their own story in the league. All the rookie quarterbacks are starting from square one, though with differing expectations. Here is how a successful 2025 should be measured for each of the first eight quarterbacks taken in the 2025 NFL Draft. Cam Ward Team: Tennessee Titans Round 1, No. 1 overall 2025 goal: start 17 games (flashing star potential) As the top overall selection, Ward is expected to be a franchise-altering quarterback for the Titans. But it could take a few years for him to reach that level, even if he's a "hit." What Jayden Daniels (2024) and C.J. Stroud (2023) did the past two seasons are outliers. If Ward can show an ability to elevate in spurts what appears to be an average supporting cast, display composure in critical moments and limit turnovers, that should be viewed as a win for the Titans. And that should be the case even if Tennessee's record does not reflect a substantial improvement from the team's 3-14 finish in 2024. Jaxson Dart Team: New York Giants Round 1, No. 25 overall 2025 goal: learn by watching; ready to take QB1 reigns in 2026 If all goes according to schedule, Dart won't play meaningful snaps in 2025. Russell Wilson is the starting quarterback for the Giants, who also have Jameis Winston as a capable veteran backup. The best case scenario is that Dart takes in everything he can from them in a "redshirt" year so he's ready to start Day 1 in 2026 — while still being ready to play in 2025 if New York's quarterback plan falls apart. Tyler Shough Team: New Orleans Saints Round 2, No. 40 overall 2025 goal: hold on to starting job In the wake of Derek Carr's retirement, the Saints are saying that they have a quarterback competition between Shough, Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener. They're splitting first-team reps. But the reality is that Shough should win the job, given the draft investment in him as a second-round pick. So it's paramount that he doesn't give them a reason to think twice about his readiness. Decision-making and ball security will be key for the former Louisville quarterback, like with all rookie passers. Jalen Milroe Team: Seattle Seahawks Round 3, No. 92 overall 2025 goal: win QB2 job; flash promise in specialty role With Sam Darnold being the unquestioned starter in Seattle, Milroe's first goal should be earning the top backup role over Drew Lock, who returned to the Seahawks this offseason on a two-year, $5 million deal. The team has talked about the possibility of playing Milroe a few snaps per game in packages that utilize his rushing ability. If he can bring value there and make steady progress as a passer, the former Alabama standout could be in the mix to start in 2026. Dillon Gabriel Team: Cleveland Browns Round 3, No. 94 overall 2025 goal: become a regular on the gameday roster In Cleveland's crowded quarterback room, which includes 40-year-old Joe Flacco and journeyman Kenny Pickett, Gabriel may have the most roster security as a third-round rookie. But as a Day 2 quarterback, he'll need to show poise and comfort in Kevin Stefanski's system. Even if he's not QB1, Gabriel could get an extensive look if the offense struggles, keeping him in the Browns' quarterback plans moving forward. Shedeur Sanders Team: Cleveland Browns Round 5, No. 144 overall 2025 goal: become a regular on the gameday roster A projected top pick early in the pre-draft process, Sanders' status as a Day 3 pick puts him at the bottom of the Browns' quarterback pecking order to start his career. But he's firmly in the QB1 competition and should stay on the 53-man roster as an early-round talent. Like Gabriel, Sanders earning his way into a regular role on the game-day roster — even as a backup — would cement his place in Cleveland for 2026. Kyle McCord Team: Philadelphia Eagles Round 6, No. 181 overall 2025 goal: win QB2 role While he certainly won't supplant Super Bowl LIX MVP Jalen Hurts as the starter, McCord has an opportunity to fill the top backup quarterback role vacated by Pickett, who was traded to the Browns earlier in the offseason. The FBS leader in completions per game and passing yards in 2024, McCord has competition in Tanner McKee and Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who've started a combined six NFL games. Will Howard Team: Pittsburgh Steelers Round 6, No. 185 overall 2025 goal: win QB2 job Now that Aaron Rodgers has signed with Pittsburgh, Howard will compete with Mason Rudolph for the primary backup role. A national champion at Ohio State last season, Howard will have to impress Pittsburgh's coaches to beat out Rudolph, who started 13 games for the Steelers between 2019-23 before playing for Tennessee last season. But there's a scenario in which Howard gets meaningful snaps as a rookie, based on Rodgers' age and Rudolph's low-end potential. Ben Arthur is an NFL reporter for FOX Sports. He previously worked for The Tennessean/USA TODAY Network, where he was the Titans beat writer for a year and a half. He covered the Seattle Seahawks for for three seasons (2018-20) prior to moving to Tennessee. 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Stuff.tv
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Stuff.tv
Anybody who gets the Switch 2 early won't be able to play it – here's why
Some Nintendo Switch 2 unboxings have already been up (and taken down) on YouTube and other places across the internet as stock of the gaming handheld leaks out ahead of next week's launch. It's not surprising since new tech launching in such high quantities is obviously going to appear in public places. What is surprising is what Nintendo has done to ensure no more gameplay leaks out before launch. That's because the new Switch 2 consoles appear to have been effectively bricked before the June 5 launch date. How? It seems they need a mandatory update to work. The long and the short of it is that it seems you won't be able to play anything until you connect it to the internet and download the update. That explains why we also haven't seen leaked footage of Mario Kart online beyond what was revealed from the original hands on sessions. This version of the unboxing video is still live on X/Twitter, but all you can see is the box and the console in its packaging. A full setup video did appear earlier this week showing menus, the new Joy-cons and some settings but has also now disappeared. A Switch 2 unit is already out in the wild. It's apparently locked behind a Day 1 patch and can't be used. — Stealth (@Stealth40k) May 27, 2025 Regular gaming deals poster Wario64 also said on X/Twitter that 'another person shared with me that they have a Nintendo Switch 2 as well. I have no permission to post pics but can share that when they try to boot a Switch 1 game, a message prompts 'Please connect to the internet and update your system.'' We got hands on with the Switch 2 at a recent preview event and declared' the Switch 2 feels like a premium upgrade to its predecessor, from features like built-in mouse controls and a 1080p, 120Hz, HDR screen, to beefier hardware that can competently run current-gen games while significantly sprucing up its back catalogue. There are still long-term questions over whether this larger form factor will be comfortable, battery life in handheld mode, as well as the big GameChat feature that couldn't be tested at the live event. But with a first-party line-up balancing between new, crowd-pleasing, and experimental, in tandem with a shedload of third-party support, the Switch 2 is in good shape to build the hype momentum from its summer launch to the holidays.' Read our full early Switch 2 verdict
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Supreme Court weighs limits on nationwide injunctions during birthright citizenship arguments
The Supreme Court seemed divided over eliminating judges' ability to issue nationwide injunctions at blockbuster oral arguments Thursday, even as no justice defended the constitutionality of Trump's birthright citizenship order that underpins the case. Though several conservative justices expressed concerns during the two-and-a-half hour argument that judges are overstepping their authority by not limiting their rulings to the specific parties suing, it remained unclear whether the administration had convinced a majority to claw back the practice. The decision is poised to greatly impact Trump's ability to enact his executive orders by potentially removing a key tool that plaintiffs have employed in dozens of lawsuits to try to stop Trump's agenda, ranging from actions over federal grant freezes to transgender troops to birthright citizenship. 'We survived until the 1960s without universal injunctions,' said conservative Justice Clarence Thomas, a longtime skeptic of such rulings. As the challengers raised concerns that such a ruling could necessitate thousands of individual lawsuits, several conservative justices floated that the plaintiffs could still band together to bring a class action. Justice Brett Kavanaugh, Trump's second appointee to the court, at one point said class actions 'provide a mechanism for what's needed here.' 'I'm sure they're being prepared now,' he joked. Trump imposed the birthright citizenship restrictions as one of his 'Day 1' executive orders. The order would limit birthright citizenship to only those who have at least one parent with citizenship or permanent legal status. Those restrictions upend the conventional understanding of the 14th Amendment's citizenship guarantee for people born on U.S. soil, which the Supreme Court and most legal scholars have long interpreted to include only a few narrow exceptions, like the children of diplomats. 'This case is very different from a lot of our nationwide injunction cases, in which many of us have expressed frustration at the way district courts are doing their business,' said Justice Elena Kagan. Kagan and Justice Sonia Sotomayor, both members of the court's liberal wing, expressed deep doubts about the constitutionality of Trump's executive order during the argument. They raised concerns that not providing immediate, nationwide relief could allow the administration to enforce an unconstitutional order for years. 'As far as I see it, this order violates four Supreme Court precedents,' Sotomayor said. But not all the justices seemed worried. 'Is there any reason in this particular litigation that we would be unable to act expeditiously?' Chief Justice John Roberts asked Solicitor General D. John Sauer, who represented the government. Sauer responded, 'Absolutely not, Mr. Chief Justice.' Sauer during his argument stressed the government at this stage is only seeking to narrow, not eliminate, nationwide injunctions issued by three separate federal judges in Seattle, Boston and Greenbelt, Md. A win would enable Trump to enforce his order in some areas but block the administration from using it against individuals residing in San Francisco; Washington, D.C.; 22 Democratic-led states; and certain members of several immigration organizations that are suing. Thursday's session was rare in multiple respects. The justices typically only hear oral arguments between October and April. And for emergency applications like the case at hand, the court almost always resolves them without holding a live courtroom session at all. Before the arguments kicked off, Trump himself chimed in with a post on Truth Social from a trip in the Middle East. 'Big case today in the United States Supreme Court. Birthright Citizenship was not meant for people taking vacations to become permanent Citizens of the United States of America, and bringing their families with them, all the time laughing at the 'SUCKERS' that we are!' Trump wrote. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
15-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Supreme Court weighs limits on nationwide injunctions during birthright citizenship arguments
The Supreme Court tussled with eliminating judges' ability to issue nationwide injunctions as the court heard arguments Thursday in an emergency appeal arising from President Trump's birthright citizenship order. Though several conservative justices expressed concerns during the two-and-a-half hour argument that judges are overstepping their authority by not limiting their rulings to the specific parties suing, it remained unclear whether the administration had convinced a majority to claw back the practice. The decision is poised to greatly impact Trump's ability to enact his executive orders by potentially removing a key tool that plaintiffs have employed in dozens of lawsuits to try to stop Trump's agenda, ranging from actions over federal grant freezes to transgender troops to birthright citizenship. 'We survived until the 1960s without universal injunctions,' said conservative Justice Clarence Thomas, a longtime skeptic of such rulings. As the challengers raised concerns that such a ruling could necessitate thousands of individual lawsuits, several conservative justices floated that the plaintiffs could still band together to bring a class action. Justice Brett Kavanaugh, Trump's second appointee to the court, at one point said class actions 'provide a mechanism for what's needed here.' 'I'm sure they're being prepared now,' he joked. Trump imposed the birthright citizenship restrictions as one of his 'Day 1' executive orders. It would limit birthright citizenship to only those who have at least one parent with citizenship or permanent legal status. Those restrictions upend the conventional understanding of the 14th Amendment's citizenship guarantee for people born on U.S. soil, which the Supreme Court and most legal scholars have long interpreted to include only a few narrow exceptions, like the children of diplomats. 'This case is very different from a lot of our nationwide injunction cases, in which many of us have expressed frustration at the way district courts are doing their business,' said Justice Elena Kagan. Kagan and Justice Sonia Sotomayor, both members of the court's liberal wing, expressed deep doubts about the constitutionality of Trump's executive order during the argument. They raised concerns that not providing immediate, nationwide relief could allow the administration to enforce an unconstitutional order for years. 'As far as I see it, this order violates four Supreme Court precedents,' Sotomayor said. But not all the justices seemed worried. 'Is there any reason in this particular litigation that we would be unable to act expeditiously?' Chief Justice John Roberts asked Solicitor General D. John Sauer, who represented the government. Sauer responded, 'Absolutely not, Mr. Chief Justice.' Sauer during his argument stressed the government at this stage is only seeking to narrow, not eliminate, nationwide injunctions issued by three separate federal judges in Seattle, Boston and Greenbelt, Md. A win would enable Trump to enforce his order in some areas but block the administration from using it against individuals residing in San Francisco, Washington, D.C., 22 Democratic-led states as well as identified members of several immigration organizations that are suing. Thursday's session was rare in multiple respects. The justices typically only hear oral arguments between October and April. And for emergency applications like the case at hand, the court almost always resolves them without holding a live courtroom session at all. Before the arguments kicked off, Trump himself chimed in with a post on Truth Social from a trip in the Middle East. 'Big case today in the United States Supreme Court. Birthright Citizenship was not meant for people taking vacations to become permanent Citizens of the United States of America, and bringing their families with them, all the time laughing at the 'SUCKERS' that we are!' Trump wrote.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Giants Reveal Draft Day Prank Call With Titans
The 2025 NFL Draft started at No. 2, when the Cleveland Browns traded out of their pick and gave the Jacksonville Jaguars the rights to two-way star Travis Hunter. Once it was clear Hunter was headed south, edge rusher Abdul Carter became the New York Giants' newest star. Those developments were locked in quickly on that fateful Thursday, but the draft's first pick might as well have been made at the NFL Scouting Combine. The Tennessee Titans took Miami quarterback Cam Ward with the first pick, an open secret that spanned from the rumor mill to the prospect's livestreams. Advertisement The selection came as a surprise to nobody. But New York general manager Joe Schoen called Tennessee general manager Mike Borgonzi in a last-ditch, mostly joking inquiry about that top pick. The team revealed on 'Giants Life: 2025 NFL Draft' their draft-day prank call with the Titans. 'Were you waiting for this? Are you gonna pick?' Schoen joked to Borgonzi. 'I had to do it, I had to do it. All right, man. Well, good luck to you man. I was gonna wait and just call you now on the clock, so I figured you guys were picking. But thought I'd give it one more swing.' Needless to say, he was quickly shut down. Ward had unofficially been a Titan for weeks, and Tennessee wasn't passing up on the opportunity to draft a franchise quarterback. Advertisement 'Tennessee's gonna pick. I think Ward's going here.' New York still found its future under center in Round 1. By trading back into the Day 1 festivities, the Giants added Mississippi's Jaxson Dart. While Ward will start right away, the New York faithful may not see much of Dart until 2026. Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston were added in the offseason to mentor Dart and ensure he doesn't play until he's ready. Both add credibility to the 2025 offense and a bevy of experience for Dart to learn from. The Giants also highlighted the front office's reaction to the Dart selection, with Schoen saying that they must roll the dice on someone who 'checks all the boxes.' By virtue of their draft class, Dart and Ward will be tied for the remainder of their careers. Ward will have a head start, but New York is building an impressive environment to support Dart's growth. Related: Giants Rookies Celebrate Star Wars Holiday Related: Jaxson Dart Reacts to Being Picked By Giants
