Gregg Rosenthal#39 of 87 NFL pundits · Feb 26, 2025
Rosenthal made a series of offseason personnel predictions at the combine: they believe Kirk Cousins will be traded away from Atlanta, that Justin Tucker will never play for the Ravens or in the NFL again, that Joey Bosa should/will be released by the Chargers, that Ronnie Stanley will re-sign with Baltimore rather than reach free agency, and that Chris Godwin will re-sign with Tampa Bay. They also expect Jaire Alexander not to return to Green Bay, Jonathan Allen to be traded, Jonah Williams to remain a Cardinal, and Brian Thomas Jr. to improve.
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I still believe strongly that he will be traded.
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- SaidFeb 25, 2025
- GradedAug 18–Sep 25, 2026
Box score, by kind
HitCloseMissWaiting| Group | Hits | Close | Misses | Waiting | Calls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roster Spot Calls | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Trade and Signing Calls | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| Depth Chart Calls | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| All | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
How each call scored
9 checkable claims — 4 roster spot calls, 4 trade and signing calls and 1 depth chart call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
It names 16 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
5 of 9 have settled so far, averaging 60 out of 100, against 58.3 for a naive guess at the same calls.
Each call is scored 0 to 100 against what happened, on its own, by the published methodology. The naive guess is what knowing nothing would have scored on the same calls; the gap, weighted by how hard the call was, is the skill.
Roster Spot Calls2 hits · 2 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
Jaire Alexander to be cut
“he said ON JayR alexander will see we'll see his combine code for he. Gone SO i don't think they're going to Bring alexander. Back ... if they do cut him and don't find a trade for, him which is WHAT i think will. Happen”
Never on a 53100Hit100 − 0 naive = 100 × 2 difficulty = +200 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- club:
- GB
- skill:
- 200
- player:
- Jaire Alexander
- season:
- 2025
- claimed:
- he does not make the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 0
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Joey Bosa to be cut
“I think if you look at his contract, it makes sense for Joey Bosa to be released.”
Never on a 53100Hit100 − 0 naive = 100 × 2 difficulty = +200 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- club:
- LAC
- skill:
- 200
- player:
- Joey Bosa
- season:
- 2025
- claimed:
- he does not make the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 0
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Justin Tucker: a roster call with no direction stated
“I'd be stunned if Justin Tucker is ever you know, in a Ravens uniform again or an NFL uniform.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jonah Williams: a roster call with no direction stated
“He made it, Clear Joana, williams we'll be. Back so just little. Housekeeping he will remain on The. Cardinals”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Trade and Signing Calls2 misses · 2 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
Kirk Cousins to move to Atlanta Falcons
“I still believe strongly that he will be traded. And I think what that statement is to the rest of the league, we are not cutting him.”
Ended up with ATL0Miss0 − 100 naive = −100 × 2 difficulty = −200 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- skill:
- −200
- player:
- Kirk Cousins
- season:
- 2025
- claimed:
- he leaves
- was with:
- ATL
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he stays where he is
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- ended up with:
- ATL
- weeks left when called:
- 18
Ronnie Stanley to move to Baltimore Ravens
“it really sounds like the number three guy on my list will not make it a free agency.”
Ended up with BAL0Miss0 − 100 naive = −100 × 2 difficulty = −200 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- skill:
- −200
- player:
- Ronnie Stanley
- season:
- 2025
- claimed:
- he leaves
- was with:
- BAL
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he stays where he is
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- ended up with:
- BAL
- weeks left when called:
- 18
Jonathan Allen to move to Washington Commanders
“We Threw Jonathan allen out there just as like a, guest and that one sounds like it could. Happen”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Chris Godwin Jr. to move to Tampa Bay Buccaneers
“but ULTIMATELY i think it's going to be from The bucks”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Depth Chart Calls1 hitShow ▸Hide ▾
Zion Johnson to be 1st on the depth chart
“He mentioned Zion Johnson, who's a first round pick from a few years ago who's frankly struggled at guard, will be tried at center. They need a new center this season.”
No. 1called No. 1 · by offensive snaps100Hit100 − 91.67 naive = 8.33 × 1 difficulty = +8.33 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- club:
- LAC
- skill:
- 8.33
- player:
- Zion Johnson
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 91.67
- position:
- G
- naive slot:
- 2
- actual slot:
- 1
- difficulty:
- 1
- measured by:
- offensive snaps
- the naive guess:
- where he sat last season
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- predicted slot:
- 1
- weeks left when called:
- 0
Who this take is about
Jaire Alexander, Green Bay Packers, Joey Bosa, Los Angeles Chargers, Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons, Ronnie Stanley, Baltimore Ravens, Zion Johnson, Jonathan Allen, Washington Commanders, Justin Tucker, Jonah Williams, Arizona Cardinals, Chris Godwin Jr., Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Others on the same people
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More trade and signing calls
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
Chris Clark · Trade and Signing Calls · Nikko Remigio · Miss 0
Clark expects the Chiefs to bring back exclusive-rights receiver Nico (Remigio) and long snapper James Winchester, to re-sign JuJu Smith-Schuster as a cheap veteran fifth receiver, and not to bring back Hollywood Brown, Josh Dobbs-type depth, Gardner Minshew, Janarius Robinson or Mike Caliendo; they also say the Chiefs will not use a franchise tag and believes Bryan Cook won't return.Patricia Traina · Trade and Signing Calls · J.J. McCarthy · Hit 100
Traina expects defensive tackle to be a top need for the Giants in next year's draft, and suggests the Giants could trade J.J. McCarthy next offseason — or keep both them and Jaxson Dart if the return isn't good enough. They also expect Dart to make a full recovery.Michael David Smith · Trade and Signing Calls · Keenan Allen · Hit 100
Smith suggests the Colts are likely to grant Josh Downs' trade request given their contract situation and their recent sell-off, and that they could also try to trade Keenan Allen.Noah Compton · Trade and Signing Calls · Josh Downs · Hit 100
Compton expects the rebuilding Colts to keep dealing veterans before the November 10 deadline, naming Jonathan Taylor, Josh Downs and Grover Stewart as the likeliest remaining trade candidates, and believes Indianapolis should and likely will move on from quarterback Daniel Jones, while Shane Steichen keeps starting Jones in the meantime.Mike Fanelli · Trade and Signing Calls · Keenan Allen · Hit 100
Fanelli suggested Keenan Allen may be dealt away from Indianapolis, with Week 9 potentially their final appearance for the Colts.Gilberto Manzano · Trade and Signing Calls · Josh Downs · Hit 100
Previewing the trade deadline, he expects Justin Herbert to stay in Los Angeles despite the Chargers' 0–7 start, thinks the Jets will keep Garrett Wilson and pair him with their young weapons, expects a receiver-hungry Kansas City to be aggressive with Josh Downs the likeliest target, and suggests expiring Eagles contracts Moro Ojomo and Riq Woolen could be dealt for mid-round picks.