'All Sam Howell Needs is a Chance' with Washington, Says Phil Longo

Posted May 5, 2022
You can count UNC offensive coordinator and quarterback coach Phil Longo among those who didn't expect the slide that quarterback Sam Howell experienced at the NFL Draft. "All Sam needs is an opportunity, and that's what Washington is providing him," Longo said. "I know he's elated to be with the Commanders. He just wants an opportunity to compete." (Sports Illustrated)

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