In the most recent episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Will Brinson was accompanied by R.J. White and Alex Selesnick (also known as PropStarz) from SportsLine to discuss the initial effects of free agency on futures and to share their top betting picks.
Right off the bat, the team immediately delved into the most talked about acquisition of the offseason, as Kirk Cousins joined the ranks of the Falcons.
There was some debate over the potential value of Cousins, who led the league in passing yards at +1600, but the odds for the Falcons with him at the helm didn't stand out, especially in regards to the future of the division at -110.
The group anticipates a successful season from the newly signed running back, Saquon Barkley, of the Eagles. Brinson specifically mentions a bet with odds of +650 for Barkley to score three or more touchdowns against the Giants. The group also acknowledges the potential impact of Barkley's health on his performance.
Ultimately, their preferred vision for the post-free agency future was revealed:
- PropStarz predicts that the Minnesota Vikings will win the NFC North with odds of +750.
- White believes that the Philadelphia Eagles will come out on top in the NFC East with odds of +135.
- According to Brinson, the Kansas City Chiefs will take the AFC West title and the San Francisco 49ers will win the NFC West, with combined odds of -102.
NFL Has No Plans to Ban 'Tush Push' Dance Move
In the latest news, it has been reported that the NFL may introduce some rule modifications in 2024.
However, it has been confirmed by NFL executive vice president Troy Vincent that the popular "Tush Push" play will continue to be allowed this year. There are no plans to propose a ban on this controversial play during this offseason.
According to reports from CBS Sports lead insider for NFL, Jonathan Jones, the league is currently not actively trying to ban the play, but will keep a close watch on it.
Bijan Robinson's Perfect March Madness Bracket
Thursday's start of the NCAA Tournament was full of surprises as multiple upsets occurred throughout the nation. These included the No. 14 seed Oakland defeating the No. 3 seed Kentucky, and Duquesne (No. 11) overcoming BYU (No. 6).
Despite many people's brackets being ruined, Falcons running back Bijan Robinson remained untouched as the chaotic day in college basketball came to an end.
In a remarkable feat, the individual in question successfully predicted the outcome of all 16 games on the opening day of March Madness, as reported by CBS Sports.
This achievement becomes even more impressive when considering that only a minuscule percentage (less than 1%, or .00038%) of all brackets were able to do the same, placing the individual in an elite category.
According to Robinson's bracket, Texas (where he participated in college football) is predicted to beat UConn in the championship, with both Houston and Baylor making it to the Final Four.
Keenan Allen's Agent Criticizes Chargers' GM
It appears that Keenan Allen's time with the Chargers is coming to an unfortunate end.
While finances played a significant role in the team's decision to part ways with the talented wide receiver and send him to Chicago for a fourth-round draft pick, there are conflicting reports about the trade's origins.
According to Chargers GM Joe Hortiz, multiple contract options were presented to Allen, but his agent, Jay Branion, was quick to dispute this claim.
On X, Branion stated that there was only one offer presented. The offer involved a reduction in pay for 2024 along with a two-year extension, and both years included further reductions to the current pay.
A counteroffer was proposed but was turned down. After this, the Chargers revealed their plan to trade Keenan Allen.
Despite receiving multiple offers, it is evident that Allen was unwilling to accept a lower salary following a successful season. He is now in Chicago and is expected to be catching passes from USC's quarterback, Caleb Williams, in the upcoming season.
