Joe Burrow will start at quarterback on Sunday night against eighth ranked Miami. Coach Ed Orgeron held off on publicly announcing a starter when he met with the media earlier today, because he wanted to tell the team first. Burrow’s starter status became official when the depth chart was released this afternoon. Coach O says Burrow and Myles Brennan were told of the decision this morning
Cut 12 (11) “second team quarterback”
Orgeron and offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger reportedly picked Burrow over Myles Brennan, because of Burrow’s experience and decision-making.

Grambling Coach Broderick Fobbs is holding off on naming a starting quarterback for Saturday’s season opener against UL Lafayette. Fobbs says Geremy Hickbottom and Aldon Clark will share snaps in practice this week. Cajuns Coach Billy Napier says his two quarterbacks, Andre Nunez and Levi Lewis, will both play.

The Saints Taysom Hill showed off his versatility in Saturday’s preseason win over the Chargers. Hill recorded a tackle on special teams, helped execute a fake punt. At quarterback, he rushed for a score and threw a touchdown. Quarterback Drew Brees says it was an impressive night for Hill…
Cut 18 (19) “…with the guy”
Hill hopes to lock down a roster spot when the Saints close out the preseason on Thursday against the Los Angeles Rams.

Former LSU star Odell Beckham finally has his huge contract as the Giants wide receiver has agreed to a five-year contract extension worth 90-million dollars. 65-million dollars is guaranteed, which is a record for a wide receiver. This means Saints wide receiver Mike Thomas will see big pay day in a year or two.