Raiola, Cam Ward, CLE, and 8 Other Things.

So, CLE chose Deshaun Watson, a guy who has about zero chances of being with the Browns once his contract ends over Shedeur. At some point if I'm Sanders, I might just say the heck with it and try and find my way out of that mess.

Starting to wonder a little about our friend Cam Ward up in Tennessee. I'm not ready to call him a bust, but he's inching dangerously close to getting a "B". Here's hoping the young man gets it all figured out up there in Nashville.

I'm wishing Dylan Raiola, the Nebraska QB transfer who ended up in Oregon would've chosen a different destination. He'll sit behind Dante Moore this year, but a guy with the talent of Raiola, hey he deserves to be seen ... under center, not under a headphone.

Speaking of Raiola I just knew he'd choose Texas Tech when he announced he was leaving Nebraska. He had a good reason for not going to Lubbock, deciding it was time for him to develop his own image instead of always looking to channel his inner Patrick Mahomes. Good move.

Still no word on why former Texas Longhorn starting MLB Ty'Anthony Smith was dismissed from the team ... but word is the team might have a hard time replacing him. He came on strong last year and with so many new faces being broken in on that side of the ball, having someone who has actually been in there when live bullets are being fired would've been nice.

That whole Dae'Quan Wright getting cut by CLE and then signing to play at LSU makes me sick to my stomach. You had your chance to play, now humble yourself, get back in the lab and get ready for training camp ... a professional training camp.

We might see another AFC Championship Game featuring DEN and NE. This time, I see Bo Nix playing, but I see the game being played in Foxborough which means we'll probably see the same result.

If this Bill B thing doesn't catch fire in Chapel Hill, I'm wondering how restless those natives will get. To be fair, it's not like the Tar Heels have a deep football tradition, so holding on to see what the legend can produce might be their best option.

Drew Mestemaker might be a name to keep your Heisman eyes on. He plays in a conference where wide-open play isn't just encouraged; it's the expectation. He threw for 679 yards in one game last year and if he can get some semblance of protection, things might once again get interesting in Stillwater.

Not to be outdone by Alabama naming Keelon Russell their starter, Tennessee just announced they're handing the keys to their offense to young Faizon Brandon, the five-star QB out of Greensboro, NC. With his live arm and athleticism, Heupel and his staff may have found the answer to their QB question.

TB chose not to extend Baker. You know that man will pack up and travel so I'm wondering if he decides to do just that after having the best year of his career. Stranger things have happened.