Pack in the Pros
Will Mike Glennon Keep the Starting Job?
Two weeks ago, the owner of the Bears made it clear that former NC State quarterback Mike Glennon was the unquestionable leader of the Chicago offense, and the plans for the 2017-18 season were for him to be the starter from the beginning of the season to the end.
But that was before Glennon threw his second pass in the first preseason game against the Broncos for an interception that was returned for a touchdown. His final stats: 2/8 for 20 yards and a 0 QB rating.
On the other hand, former UNC QB Mitch Trubisky was lights out in his performance against the Broncos, going 18/25 for 166 yards, and a touchdown (103.1).
This weeks second round of preseason action didn’t do much to help Glennon’s grip remain any tighter on the starting job. While Glennon’s completion percentage was better (13 for 18), and he threw his first touchdown, he also managed to throw his second interception of the preseason. Trubisky on the other hand, seemingly outplayed Glennon once again, completing 6 of his 8 passes, for 60 yards and a touchdown. His 135.4 QB rating was superior to Glennon’s 78.2.
I would expect Glennon to still come out as the starter in the third preseason game next week, which tends to be the player who opens the regular season as the starter as well. The preseason is the preseason, but Glennon is going to start showing the coaching staff something more, or they will alter their initial plan, and start Trubisky sooner than expected.
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Former NC State G Terquavion Smith Earns a Spot on the 2023-23 NBA G-League All-Rookie Team
Former NC State Guard Terquavion Smith earned a spot on the 2023-24 NBA G-League All-Rookie Team.
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Smith averaged 22.3 points, 3.4 assists and 3 rebounds per game for the Delaware Blue Coats. What’s crazy, is that he only started in 3 of the 36 games he played in. With that being said, he averaged 30.7 minutes per game. Smith shot 35.6% from three.
As a 2-way player, Smith also played 16 games for the Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 3.3 points in 5.3 minutes per game. He shot 37.1% from three.
Former NC State Defensive End Savion Jackson is receiving interest from NFL teams. Thus far, those teams are the Rams, Chargers, 49ers, and Broncos.
Rams showing interest in NC State edge rusher Savion Jackson https://t.co/3s1KpmZKc5 pic.twitter.com/KvGo6EotnL
— Rams Wire (@TheRamsWire) April 11, 2024
NC State DL Savion Jackson visited last week with the LA Chargers.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 10, 2024
From yesterday:#49ers expressing pre-draft interest in North Carolina State D-lineman Savion Jackson#FTTBhttps://t.co/6PIIAeu6nk .
— 49ers Webzone (@49erswebzone) April 11, 2024
Last season as a Senior, Jackson had 40 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks in 12 games for the Wolfpack. His Run Defense grade on PFF was 80.6, ranking 4th on the team.
According to current projections, Jackson projects to be taken on Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft, or picked up as an Undrafted Free Agent.