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Could Jacoby Brissett be Traded for a 1st Round Pick?

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Former NC State Quarterback Jacoby Brissett is entering the final year of his rookie contract, and with starter Andrew Luck out with a calf strain this preseason, the former Wolfpacker finds himself in a position to raise his value to the Colts, and also in the eyes of the rest of the league.

Brissett is taking all of the 1st team snaps in camp, and will start for Indianapolis tonight in their first preseason game against Buffalo.

In 12 career preseason games, Brissett has passed for 1,247 Pass Yards, at a 66% completion rate, with 6 touchdowns (1 interception).

While only taking 18 total snaps in 2018, Brissett has proven that he can be “the guy”, starting 15 of 16 games in 2017, after Luck went down with an injury in Week 1.

Colts Head Coach Frank Reich couldn’t have a higher opinion of Brissett, and thinks that he’s a Top-20 signal caller in the NFL.

“It’s impossible for me to have a higher opinion of Jacoby than I do. I said it last year: I think he’s a top-20 quarterback. I still say that. After watching him for a year, this guy’s really good,” Reich told reporters in March at the NFL owners meetings. “I tell Chris (Ballard – Colts GM) all the time, ‘Please don’t let him go. I don’t care what anybody offers him. Don’t let him go.’’ (Colts)

Andrew Luck also believes that Brissett’s days of being a backup quarterback are coming to an end.

“He’s awesome. One, he’s helped me improve a lot. He’s challenged me in many ways. I’ve learned a bunch from him. I think he’s a really, really, really good quarterback. I don’t know what his path will be, per se. I hope we can play together as long as we can, but I don’t think Jacoby is destined to be a backup forever. I think he’s very talented. I think he works incredibly hard. He works on improving his play as a teammate, quarterback all the time. Again, he’s challenged me and he’s been a pleasure to play with, and will continue to be a pleasure to play with. And we’ve become very good friends in the process so I’m excited about what his very bright future holds.” (NBC)

There is some chirping about Brissett’s trade value. Some are even wondering if he could demand a 1st round pick.

Jacoby gets a chance to show all of the NFL what he’s worth tonight in the Colt’s first preseason game, and I think a big paycheck is looming in his future.

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Matthew is Publisher and Co-Owner of Pack Insider. He is also the Lead Pastor of The Point Church in Cary, NC.

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Mike Tomlin’s Thoughts on the Steelers Drafting NC State’s Payton Wilson

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Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin was ecstatic that NC State Linebacker Payton Wilson was available for Pittsburgh to pick up with the 98th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.

“We had to get comfortable with his medical and we brought him in on a pre draft visit. We allowed our medical experts to really get a good evaluation of him. We talked to him about his injury history. We were at a place of comfort. And so from that perspective, man, we’re really excited about having him.” (Link)

“Man, we’re really excited about Peyton. When we turn his tape on, we see him making all the type of plays you need linebackers to make. He’s a volume tackle player. He makes plays in the passing game from a coverage perspective via interception and pass breakup. He gets after the quarterback in the blitz game. He’s got a very well-rounded skillset. He’s a fluid mover. He can run. Had an opportunity to lay some real up close eyes on him down there in Mobile at the Senior Bowl, we’re thankful we had an opportunity to get him. He’s got all the hardware that comes with some of those things that I described being a Butkus Award winner and so forth. We had to get comfortable with his medical and we brought him in on a pre draft visit. We allowed Our medical experts to really get a good evaluation of him. We talked to him about his injury history. We were at a place of comfort. And so from that perspective, man, we’re really excited about having him.” (Link)

“I think you could characterize it as surprised. I mean, he is an award-winning linebacker, Butkus Award winner. Had an opportunity to get really familiar with him down in Mobile as well. But the linebackers themselves weren’t coming off the board at that juncture. So sometimes they make runs on positions at different times and it hadn’t been a lot of linebackers to that point. I think what he was number five or so.” (Link)

“We’re really excited about Payton. When we turn his tape on, we see him making all the types of plays you need linebackers to make. He’s a volume tackle player. He makes plays in the passing game from a coverage perspective via interception and pass breakup. He gets after the quarterback in the blitz game. He’s got a very well-rounded skill set. He’s a fluid mover. We had to get comfortable with his medical, and we were. We brought him in on a pre-draft visit to allow our medical experts to really get a good evaluation of him. We talked to him about his injury history. We were at a place of comfort, and so from that perspective, we’re really excited about having him.” (Link)

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Payton Wilson will Wear #41 for the Pittsburgh Steelers

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Former NC State Linebacker Payton Wilson, who was drafted by Pittsburgh in 3rd round on Friday night, will wear the #41 for the Steelers.

Wilson spent his entire collegiate career at NC State wearing the #11. He wore the #11 at Orange High School.

It will take some getting used to recognize him in the #41 jersey. Currently, Steelers Wide Receiver Van Jefferson is wearing the #11.

Here’s a look at other Pittsburgh players who have worn the #41.

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NC State CB Shyheim Battle Receives Invitation to Jets Rookie Mini Camp

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NC State Cornerback Shyheim Battle has received an invitation from the New York Jets to participate in their Rookie Mini Camp.

Battle had 1 year of eligibility remaining, but declared for the NFL Draft on January 3rd.

He finished this past year as the most experienced player on the Wolfpack’s defense, starting in 41 of the 51 games he has played in dating back to 2019. In a rarity in this day-and-age, Battle was a 4-year starter at the Cornerback position for NC State. He graduated with a degree in Communications.

In his final season in Red and White, Battle had 46 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 4 pass breakups and 1 fumble recovery. His PFF Grade of 70.6 was the 7th best on the Wolfpack defense.

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NC State PK Brayden Narveson Signs Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Titans

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NC State Place Kicker Brayden Narveson has signed an Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Tennessee Titans.

In his one season in Raleigh, Narveson made 18 of his 23 Field Goal attempts for the Wolfpack, and made all 38 Extra Point attempts. Narveson made some history in his one season at NC State, kicking a 57-yard Field Goal against Duke, breaking the school record for the longest Field Goal.

Narveson ranked 4th in the ACC in Field Goals attempted (23), and 5th in Field Goals made (18) this season. He ranked 9th in conference in scoring (7.1 points per game).

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