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Eight biggest storylines to watch this NFL offseason

Charles Robinson and Jori Epstein rank their top eight NFL storylines to watch as we head into the offseason. The duo kick things off by looking at the Green Bay Packers and if QB Jordan Love can show he has what it takes to be the new franchise QB in 2023. Next, they evaluate the quarterback situation with the Tennessee Titans, who now have a QB competition in Ryan Tannehill, Malik Willis and 2023 second-round pick Will Levis. At the sixth spot is Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns. Can Watson significantly step up his play from last season to earn his fully guaranteed contract? At number five are the incoming mega-contracts for the Los Angeles Chargers’ Justin Herbert and the Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Burrow. Both will look to be the highest-paid player in NFL history, but it’s a stalemate as to who will be paid first, especially given the history with the two teams and their ownership. In the fourth spot, Charles and Jori discuss the precarious quarterback situation with the San Francisco 49ers. Brock Purdy is just starting to return from a serious elbow injury, Trey Lance has reportedly lost favor with the organization and Sam Darnold is looking to come in and revitalize his career. The 49ers have a roster ready to contend for another Super Bowl if they can work it out at QB. The number three storyline is whether or not Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa can stay healthy after suffering multiple concussions in his young career. At number two, New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers is already reportedly skipping some of the Jets offseason programs. Is it a concern that Rodgers doesn’t seem to be 100% bought in on reshaping a losing culture in New York? The top spot goes to the new rookie QBs, as it’ll be fascinating to watch which young QBs (Bryce Young, CJ Stroud, Anthony Richardson, Will Levis and Stetson Bennett) will start week one.

1:10 – #8. Can Packers’ Jordan Love prove he’s the next great quarterback in Green Bay?

12:25 – #7. Who will be the starting QB for the Titans in 2023?

18:35 – #6. Can Deshaun Watson become the player Cleveland expected when they traded for him?

26:05 – #5. Who will be paid first: Justin Herbert or Joe Burrow?

34:10 – #4. Can the 49ers find stability at the quarterback position with Sam Darnold, Trey Lance and Brock Purdy?

41:50 – #3. Can Tua Tagovailoa stay healthy and help the Dolphins realize their full potential?

47:25 – #2. Is Aaron Rodgers 100% bought-in in New York on building a winning culture with the limited window they have?

53:55 – #1. Which rookie quarterbacks are going to start week one?

Jan 29, 2023;  Kansas City, Missouri, USA;  Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass during the first half of the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports / Jan 14, 2023;  Jacksonville, Florida, USA;  Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) against the Jacksonville Jaguars during a wild card playoff game at TIAA Bank Field.  Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass during the first half of the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports / Jan 14, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) against the Jacksonville Jaguars during a wild card playoff game at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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