Jason Kandel

MSU J-School alum @msujschool | Site Expert @BloggingDirty | Contributor @GMENHQ, @LandryHat | @FanSided | Long Island born & raised

[Jason Kandel @TheJasonKandel]

I’m proud and excited to announce that I have accepted an offer to become the new site expert for @BloggingDirty effective September 1st!

I will remain a contributor with @GMENHQ but I am sad to announce that I’ll be leaving @TheJetPress to pursue this opportunity.

Thank you to everyone who’s helped me along this journey, I am incredibly excited for what’s to come. Rise Up!

[Jason Kandel @TheJasonKandel]

The divide on Falcons Twitter over Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa is so weird to me.

I would bet my life savings they both start games in 2026, so even if Penix/Tua loses the Week 1 job doesn't mean they'll spend the whole year on the bench.

But with that in mind, I think Tua has a better chance of starting more games than Penix does

[Jason Kandel @TheJasonKandel]

I have the same Bears moving to Hammond as I do with the Giants/Jets playing in New Jersey.

As a native New Yorker, I'm not able to go to games at MetLife anymore because of inconvenience, and people in Illinois (especially in the greater Chicago area) will have the same issue

[FinsXtra @FinsXtra]

🎥 De’Von Achane vouching for his former QB Tua Tagovailoa while playing an Atlanta Falcons fan on Madden 🤝

“Y’all are gonna love my boy Tua up there in Atlanta, I promise.” (h/t @5ReasonsSports) #PhinsUp

[Rise Up Drake @RiseUpReader]

Graziano: Kyle Pitts a trade candidate if no extension; Ravens could be interested.

“If [the Falcons] don't get him extended by July 15 … and/or they struggle … teams will come asking about the availability of the uber-talented former top-10 pick … [Baltimore] could be looking for the kind of offense Pitts can generate.”

[Jason Kandel @TheJasonKandel]

@Marcus_Mosher Key word reasonable Marcus.

George Pickens has been the polar opposite of that

[Jason Kandel @TheJasonKandel]

Are you implying he has the upside of someone like Carnell Tate or Jordyn Tyson?

Because this would not be my takeaway or the hill I would die on

[Eli Berkovits @BookOfEli_NFL]

Christian Watson will be 26th in terms of guaranteed money amongst WRs...

Behind guys like Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson, Romeo Doubs, Calvin Ridley, Travis Hunter, Jerry Jeudy, and Wan'dale Robinson.

The #Packers got a bargain on this deal.

[Jon Ledyard @LedyardNFLDraft]

A prototype you will probably go broke chasing in the draft, but credit to London for adding so many elements to his game in NFL. Most in his mold haven’t been able to, which makes what he’s done even more impressive

[Jason Kandel @TheJasonKandel]

When George Pickens asks for $40 million a year because of the London contract there’s a reason Jerry Jones won’t cave.

And it isn’t his on-field merit.

[Marcus Mosher @Marcus_Mosher]

This is a fine take.

But it’s also important to remember why one was drafted at No. 8 and why the other fell to Round 2.

And why a WR-needy team was desperate to get rid of Pickens after 2024.

[Jason Kandel @TheJasonKandel]

Jalin Hyatt better give him 13 back

[Art Stapleton @art_stapleton]

Jaxson Dart to Odell Beckham Jr.

[Jason Kandel @TheJasonKandel]

As soon as the Atlanta Falcons extended Drake London, Bijan Robinson was one of the first people to congratulate him on social media.

But he didn't do so without subtly foreshadowing that his own extension with the Falcons is likely looming. And he's ready for the payday.

https://t.co/teYemVNzTX

[Daniel Flick @ByDanielFlick]

Falcons announce four Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellows for this offseason:

Khalid Blount, Clint Sintim, Justin Tuggle and … Anthony Walker Jr., who played under Kevin Stefanski in CLE.

And yes, Justin is the son of Jessie Tuggle, the Falcons’ all-time leading tackler.

[Jason Kandel @TheJasonKandel]

The Atlanta Falcons had their first domino fall on the extension front with a monster four-year extension with Drake London.

But the Falcons' spending spree isn't coming to an end any time soon. In fact, it's only just beginning, as Bijan Robinson and Kyle Pitts may be next in line.

https://t.co/Jn15XU0DiU

[The Falcoholic @TheFalcoholic]

London has had zero consistency at quarterback, has endured upheaval across coaches and rosters, and has had a high-end second fiddle at WR for like 17 games total over four seasons.

Just produces regardless. Well-deserved extension for a terrific player

[Jason Kandel @TheJasonKandel]

This is way colder than the original cover

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

More:

[Mike Garafolo @MikeGarafolo]

Regarding #Giants WR Malik Nabers and what’s circulating on social media, multiple sources say he was stopped in Paramus by police after a report of road rage by someone driving a similar vehicle. They searched Nabers’ car and spoke to him. No weapon, no arrest, no citation and he was sent on his way.

[Jason Kandel @TheJasonKandel]

Malik Nabers has not been arrested.

[Jordan Raanan @JordanRaanan]

Malik Nabers was NOT arrested despite being stopped by police on Tuesday. My understanding through sources is that an individual was reported to have brandished a gun in a similar car.

It was determined to be a case of mistaken identity and Nabers was allowed to leave.

[Jason Kandel @TheJasonKandel]

Fear not, this was proven false.

[Jason Kandel @TheJasonKandel]

@LicensePlateGuy Appreciate the clarification.

A response under my last tweet had my sweating 😂

[Jason Kandel @TheJasonKandel]

@falconsufferer Someone will pay George Pickens over $35 million a year.

Whether it's the Cowboys now or a team like the Dolphins next summer, someone will pay him what he wants.

If Alec Pierce can get $29M a year, Pickens can get $35M

[Jason Kandel @TheJasonKandel]

Do people not realize he's not the last WR who will be extended in the near future?

George Pickens alone could get close to $40M a year. Just wait until guys like Malik Nabers are eligible for extensions.

Contracts age better over time.

[Kylepittsbiggestfan @falconsufferer]

@ScoutKennedy Was still a good chunk of cap space to use, drakes prob 9th-11th best WR getting top 3 money is a bit of a overpay

[Carrie @carrielynnxox]

Bijan Robinson, Kyle Pitts, and Zachariah Branch react to Drake London’s extension.