# Gregg Rosenthal: Rosenthal made a series of offseason personnel predictions at the combine: he believes 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. He also expects 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.

**Claimed:** Feb 26, 2025
**Pundit:** Gregg Rosenthal — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/gregg-rosenthal
**Outlet:** Around the NFL (podcast) — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/around-the-nfl-podcast
**How it reached us:** said on air or in an interview
**Original:** https://omny.fm/shows/nfl-daily/47-scouting-combine-takeaways-plus-raiders-gm-john

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 bet.

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.

> I still believe strongly that he will be traded.

*(their words, quoted for attribution)*

## The claims

- **Jaire Alexander to make the roster**
  - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jaire Alexander, Green Bay Packers
  - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess
- **Joey Bosa to make the roster**
  - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Joey Bosa, Los Angeles Chargers
  - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess
- **Kirk Cousins to move to Atlanta Falcons**
  - Kind: Trade and Signing Calls · About: Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons
  - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess
- **Ronnie Stanley to move to Baltimore Ravens**
  - Kind: Trade and Signing Calls · About: Ronnie Stanley, Baltimore Ravens
  - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess
- **Zion Johnson to be 1st on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Zion Johnson, Los Angeles Chargers
  - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 91.67 for a naive guess
- **Justin Tucker to make the roster**
  - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Justin Tucker, Baltimore Ravens
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Chris Godwin Jr. to move to Tampa Bay Buccaneers**
  - Kind: Trade and Signing Calls · About: Chris Godwin Jr., Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Jonathan Allen to move to Washington Commanders**
  - Kind: Trade and Signing Calls · About: Jonathan Allen, Washington Commanders
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Jonah Williams to make the roster**
  - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jonah Williams, Arizona Cardinals
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Jaire Alexander — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jaire-alexander
- Green Bay Packers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/packers
- Joey Bosa — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/joey-bosa
- Los Angeles Chargers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chargers
- Kirk Cousins — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kirk-cousins
- Atlanta Falcons — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/falcons
- Ronnie Stanley — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ronnie-stanley
- Baltimore Ravens — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/ravens
- Zion Johnson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/zion-johnson
- Justin Tucker — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/justin-tucker
- Chris Godwin Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/chris-godwin-jr
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/buccaneers
- Jonathan Allen — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jonathan-allen
- Washington Commanders — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/commanders
- Jonah Williams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jonah-williams-5629
- Arizona Cardinals — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/cardinals

## What others said about the same people

- Chris Simms on Baltimore Ravens: Simms went through the entire Week 3 slate with straight-up winners and predicted final scores, taking Jacksonville, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Detroit, Houston, Carolina, Kansas City, Seattle, the Giants, Baltimore, New Orleans, Minnesota, San Francisco, Denver and Philadelphia. He also expected Zay Flowers and Puka Nacua to sit, Kyler Murray to play, and said Marvin Harrison Jr. projects as no better than a good No. 2 or high-end No. 3 receiver. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/662b7ba3-1bf6-4ad0-9f93-9f2ab83143fd (scored 97.62)
- Nate Tice on Baltimore Ravens: Tice matched his guest on every Week 3 game, picking the Ravens over the Cowboys, the Jaguars over the Patriots in a close game, the Broncos to upset the Rams, the Raiders over the Saints, the Eagles over the Bears and the Lions over the Jets. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b8378e16-ea5c-4107-a883-28aaf0e71134 (scored 100)
- Steven Ruiz on Baltimore Ravens: Previewing Week 3, Ruiz picked the Ravens to beat the Cowboys in Brazil, Jacksonville over New England in a low-scoring game, an upset by the Broncos over the Rams, the Raiders over the Saints, the Eagles over the Bears, the Lions over the Jets, and his Hail Mary that Houston beats Indianapolis by two touchdowns. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a30ff469-4972-4c48-855b-ba984e4de9d0 (scored 100)
- Chris Simms on Green Bay Packers: Simms picked the Packers to beat the Falcons in the Thursday night game by a low score, expecting a defensive struggle. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b12420c5-837c-4a24-8a8e-c74b10cc697c (scored 9.52)
- Sam Monson on Los Angeles Chargers: Monson picked the Chargers to beat the Bills outright (jokingly crediting Buffalo's gray 'Nickel City' jerseys), took the Vikings to win outright in Tampa, and said Seattle would destroy Washington. He also reiterated his Super Bowl pick of Denver over the Rams, called the Dolphins destined for the No. 1 overall pick, and said the Saints are a worst-to-first candidate in the NFC South. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/0b810ffd-fd93-4ea2-a208-b1353dea5fb0 (scored 0)
- Marcus Ray on Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Marcus predicted a 30-13 Buccaneers win over Cleveland with three touchdowns and three field goals, and picked the Raiders to beat a Jim Harbaugh team to start 2-0. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/aa09b337-f1fa-49b0-bc4b-5e2bbaddb5df (scored 19.05)

## More trade and signing calls

The same kind of call, about other players and teams.

- Adam Carlson on J.J. McCarthy: Carlson names three Vikings he expects could be traded before the end of September: quarterback J.J. McCarthy, wide receiver Jordan Addison and linebacker Ivan Pace. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/65e3f9cf-c441-42a2-baaf-7cd3dbebafad (scored 100)
- Greg Auman on J.J. McCarthy: Auman argues no quarterback is likely to replicate Sam Darnold's turnaround this season, but names five candidates. He expects Miami to hold a very high pick in the 2027 draft, and thinks J.J. McCarthy will eventually be traded for a late-round pick or cut by the Vikings. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9b8eb78e-ddfa-4274-ac8f-17b069e6b87f (scored 100)
- Bucky Brooks on J.J. McCarthy: Brooks predicted J.J. McCarthy won't be on the Vikings' roster (traded or released), said Kyler Murray wins the Vikings' QB competition, made a series of 2025 award picks, made 2026 Heisman/draft projections including Arch Manning as the front-runner for the No. 1 overall pick, and said none of Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen or Joe Burrow win a championship this season. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/10c3797b-f9e0-41ca-a2a3-5d765a242a79 (scored 100)
- Bryan DeArdo on J.J. McCarthy: Named several players as candidates to be traded before Sunday's cut deadline, including Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy, Cardinals edge Josh Sweat and Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1efd361e-309f-48ba-ab0a-28d77ff76942 (scored 100)
- Bryan DeArdo on J.J. McCarthy: A CBS Sports piece lists veterans it expects could be traded before the 53-man roster deadline, including quarterbacks Anthony Richardson (with Buffalo floated as a landing spot), J.J. McCarthy and Will Howard, plus Jerry Jeudy, Joey Porter Jr., Tyrone Tracy Jr., Kayvon Thibodeaux, Josh Sweat, Kristian Fulton and Marist Liufau. It also says Mason Rudolph's and Drew Allar's roster spots in Pittsburgh are secure. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/bd269550-714b-4a52-b6e1-2ba079b58fef (scored 100)
- Matthew Coller on J.J. McCarthy: Coller argues J.J. McCarthy's development is far behind schedule and that he will likely end up needing a fresh start with another team rather than developing into the Vikings' answer at quarterback. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9ffe221e-9c07-4fd5-9e59-a767ffbc691c (scored 100)

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