Tonight, the annual Hall of Fame Game, featuring the Panthers and Cardinals in this year’s edition, will kick off the preseason and mark the official return of football to our television screens.

That pure athletic talent makes the 23-year-old the right player for the Packers to invest in as their backup quarterback. He may not maximize their win total in 2026, but they should be looking for a multi-year solution to this roster vacancy. If McCord hits it could prove to be a low-cost solution to a high-profile problem in Green Bay.

One thing the NFL has taught us over the years is that, while backup quarterbacks are often underappreciated, they fill one of the most important roles in football.

These are my fantasy football rankings for drafting in 12-team, single season/redraft, 1 QB Leagues for the 2026 season. This is an important distinction, as you will only be playing 1 QB each week, and as we get deeper in the rankings, some of these ...

In ESPN's most recent positional rankings, Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams was disrespected when the quarterback room was ranked.