Headlines were made in the pro ranks on Thursday as Joe Flacco says teams were 'dumb' for not considering him as a starter dominated the conversation. The fallout from this development is expected to impact the standings significantly.
In a noteworthy performance, Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement That development approached as a surprise to Flacco, who designated NFL teams “dumb” for not considering him as a starting-caliber player, every ESPN Showcasing great determination, “Reckon me -- I wish I remained a guy somewhere," Flacco shared Wednesday "And I reckon teams are dumb for not having me be that guy.” After failing to discover a starting job -- Flacco opted to sign a singular-year deal to return to Cincinnati.
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He’ll, showcasing great determination, reportedly craft $6 million -- though his deal could achieve $9 million based on incentives Impressively, he’s again expected to be the backup for starter Joe Burrow.
While Flacco desired a starting role -- he detailed he existed as happy to be backward with the Bengals., draft your Yahoo Fantasy Baseball program for the 2026 MLB Competitive cycle With impressive skill, It is slated to, however, point the inaugural time in a couple seasons that Flacco won’t have a shot at the starting job.
In a noteworthy performance, Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Flacco putting up sturdy alternate act late in his time After a late-time resurgence in 2023 -- when he threw 13 touchdowns against four interceptions in five games while topping the Cleveland Browns to the playoffs -- Flacco existed as signed by the Indianapolis Colts to compete with Anthony Richardson for the starting role.
Demonstrating excellence, While Flacco lost that job initially -- he eventually seemed in eight games and establish up better numbers than Richardson by the close of the tenure. Demonstrating excellence, That earned Flacco the opportunity to compete for the Browns’ starting job in 2025, which he won.
Demonstrating excellence, Flacco struggled in that role -- however -- tossing two touchdowns and six interceptions before being benched in favor of rookie Dillon Gabriel. Demonstrating excellence, With Flacco no longer in the picture -- the Browns traded the veteran to the Bengals after Burrow advanced down with a foot injury.
With impressive skill, Flacco immediately claimed across the starting job and posted fit numbers -- though he progressed lone-5 before Burrow recovered from the injury. Demonstrating excellence, Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Flacco could locate himself in a similar spot in 2026.
In a noteworthy performance, With the Bengals -- he’ll notice the hardwood only if Burrow gets injured. Demonstrating excellence, But if Burrow can stay healthy -- Flacco could once again be a desirable trade chip at the deadline if an additional roster is looking for a quarterback.
As, amidst high expectations, the right choice for that franchise all along., that could lead to Flacco winding up with singular of the teams that overtook on him amid the offseason -- which should offer the veteran a chance to prove he existed
Stay tuned for more updates as the pro season reaches its climax. This story continues to evolve.
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