Ted Nguyen

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Ted Nguyen

If you can get past the understandable Aaron Rodgers fatigue, you see the quarterback played some good ball down the stretch last season for the New York Jets. He looked more comfortable, mobile and confident than he did in the first half of his first season returning from the Achilles injury he suffered in 2023. He threw the ball with zip, got it downfield and even scrambled for yardage.

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Ted Nguyen

Drake Maye stepped into a difficult situation last season and the No. 3 pick of the 2024 draft elevated an anemic Patriots offense. New England had one of the worst offensive lines and receiving corps in the league, so the rookie quarterback finding success in that environment was a minor miracle.

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Ted Nguyen

After getting traded to the Las Vegas Raiders at the age of 34, Geno Smith knows what he must do to finally be viewed as an elite quarterback: Win. But that's been something elusive for the Raiders for the better part of two decades. "Yeah, I would say win, win a lot of games," Smith said. "Obviously, you wanna start with the division. That's always first things first, take care of your division, win a lot of football games and get our team to the playoffs.

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Ted Nguyen |Saad Yousuf

Since the Dallas Cowboys signed Dak Prescott to a contract extension that made him the highest-paid player in NFL history, the front office hasn't hesitated to remind the masses of that massive transaction, spinning the narrative with whatever fits the moment.

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Ted Nguyen

Some rare players are scheme-proof and talented enough to work in multiple systems, but for most players, it's essential to begin their careers in a scheme that accentuates their strengths while minimizing their weaknesses. This NFL Draft class didn't have a lot of blue-chip prospects but was rich in well-rounded players with interesting skill sets. For example, running back Ashton Jeanty will work in any scheme, while Iowa's Kaleb Johnson needs to be in an outside zone system.