NFL Draft
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Not every landing spot is created equal in the NFL. Some rookies from the 2023 NFL Draft class went to teams where they won’t be primed for early success. However, a lucky few will have an opportunity to succeed early with their new teams. Charles Davis and Paul Burmeister look at six rookies who could […]
How Early Do NFL Teams Start Scouting for Next Year’s Draft?
No sooner had this year’s NFL draft been completed than someone asked me about 2024. How soon, he wanted to know, do teams start scouting for next year’s draft? It’s a good question with a simple answer. Immediately. It depends on what teams we’re talking about and how aggressive each is. But what they all […]
UNC QB Drake Maye Is Complete Package … With Room to Grow
Reigning Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams has received plenty of publicity as a potential top pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but he’s not the only quarterback in the conversation. North Carolina junior Drake Maye is frequently slotted right behind him by draft experts. It will be fascinating to see how both perform this season. […]
2023 Fantasy Football: Analyzing Rookie QBs Based on Draft Capital
With the NFL draft done, it’s time we begin to see updated rookie rankings. Notably, there is some excitement about the rookie quarterback class, given they accounted for three of the first four picks. That said, are any worth taking in a redraft? It should go without saying, but the only path for a rookie […]
Colts CB Julius Brents Can Become Gus Bradley’s New Richard Sherman
Former Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano breaks down cornerback Julius Brents’ game, explaining how Brants fits into the Colts’ scheme. Pagano believes defensive coordinator Gus Bradley might have found his next big, dominant defensive back to build around — similar to Richard Sherman in Bradley’s famous “Legion of Boom” defense with the Seattle Seahawks.
How Soon Can NFL Teams Tell if Draft Pick Was Worth It?
It’s rare to find all 32 teams agree on something. But ask them what happened at the annual NFL Draft two weeks ago, and the response is unanimous. Without fail, they’ll say what they always say this time of year. They aced their drafts. When Will Teams Know? Of course, nobody knows that until practices […]
Can USC’s Caleb Williams Become Next Patrick Mahomes?
The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, but with evaluations of the recent quarterback class fresh in our minds, it might be fun to spend a few moments looking toward the 2024 quarterback class due to the potential star power at the top. That turns our attention immediately to Heisman Trophy-winning USC quarterback Caleb […]
NFL Rookies Who Landed On Wrong Team in 2023 Draft
Every year, prospects get drafted into bad situations and put into spots where their talents aren’t maximized. This year, there were three players I thought landed in bad situations. I liked two of them, linebacker Trenton Simpson and quarterback Tanner McKee, during the pre-draft process. Coming into the draft, both players projected to be valuable […]
Titans’ Interest in C.J. Stroud Might’ve Caused Texans to Draft Him at No. 2
Eric Mangini isn’t sure C.J. Stroud was always the Houston Texans‘ guy, but the Tennessee Titans‘ interest may have pushed them to select him. Mangini says nobody knows Ohio State like Mike Vrabel does. If Vrabel wanted him, the Texans should too.
Buccaneers’ Calijah Kancey Is Best Playmaking DT in 2023 NFL Draft
Dave Wannstedt breaks down the video on Tampa Bay Buccaneers first-round pick Calijah Kancey (scouting report), explaining why Kancey has what it takes to succeed at the next level.