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It’s looking like the Cleveland Browns should pass on Shedeur Sanders. But that doesn’t mean they should stop hunting a quarterback. And in an ESPN mock draft, the Browns traded up with the Commanders to get their man. Mel Kiper Jr. selected two-way star Travis Hunter for the Browns with their No. 2 overall pick […]

Mel Kiper Jr. has the Dallas Cowboys reaching in the first round. Meanwhile, social media diva Micah Parsons embarked on a college football rant. And if those two things aren’t ridiculous enough, Rich Eisen pleaded with Jerry Jones to trade up for Travis Hunter. It’s 2025, and as long as somebody says it, it’s a […]

With a new coach in place, Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott expressed excitement. And he also said positive things about the injury that sidelined him last year. With those good notes at hand, here is the Cowboys’ perfect 2025 NFL Draft trade. The Cowboys stand in the No. 12 slot in the draft and have […]

Will the Green Bay Packers go after a wide receiver in Round 1? Or will they try to find one among the sleepers? Regardless, here is the Packers’ perfect 2025 NFL Draft trade. With a full allotment of picks, the Packers have an opportunity to boost their roster. But they also have flexibility to made […]

It’s looking like the Las Vegas Raiders might choose a running back in Round 1 of the draft. But they haven’t been ruled out of the quarterback conversation yet. As for the current roster, Maxx Crosby made history with the new Eastern Michigan general manager title. The news came via a post on X by […]

Who knows what the 2025 NFL Draft will bring for the Kansas City Chiefs? But they’ve tried to cover all bases. But they could get an addition as a Chiefs reunion is predicted if the Titans cut a star defensive back over legal issues. L’Jarius Sneed faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon […]

While one NFL analyst predicted a doom scenario for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2025, the team is still searching for that diamond in the draft rough. And here is the Chiefs’ perfect 2025 NFL Draft trade. Coming off a 15-2 season and another Super Bowl appearance, the Chiefs still boast a worthy roster, no […]

Perhaps the tea leaves are still reading a trade for Kirk Cousins. But the Cleveland Browns may not be in play. It seems like the Falcons’ tough stance on trading Cousins pushed the Browns in the direction of Joe Flacco, according to Sports Illustrated. The Browns recently returned to the aging mess that is Joe […]

It seems like the San Francisco 49ers are the prime team to make a draft-day trade. And it could include the services of Brandon Aiyuk. However, an ex-NFL player called the idea of trading quarterback Brock Purdy “disrespectful,” according to a post on X by First Take. @damienwoody is not with the idea of the […]

While the San Francisco 49ers look at the big picture in the draft, they know the importance of using their bounty of picks for a few sleepers. But here is the 49ers’ perfect 2025 NFL Draft trade. The No. 1 need for the 49ers is improving their defensive line. They have a lot of elements […]

Considering they hold the No. 3 pick in the draft, Michael Strahan said the New York Giants should go in an offensive direction. Adam Schefter said that might not be possible. Also, Abdul Carter’s post about ex-Giants star Lawrence Taylor drew an intriguing reaction from an NFL insider. Ian Rapoport offered a one-word response to […]

Oh, the quarterback saga. The Cleveland Browns re-signed aging wonder Joe Flacco while Deshaun Watson claims the last has not been heard from him. And then there’s this rumor: Is there still a possibility of trading for Kirk Cousins after the Flacco signing? Perhaps the signing of Flacco only complicates the matter of dealing for […]

Will the San Francisco 49ers follow through with a long-anticipated trade of Brandon Aiyuk? And will that spur their decision in the upcoming draft? Whatever the case, here are three reasons Mason Graham is the perfect fit for the 49ers in the 2025 NFL Draft. First, the 49ers have a strong need to improve at […]

When the draft rolls around, will the Philadelphia Eagles try to trade up? Could Luther Burden III be a target? That would help the receiver crew even more as the Eagles added depth at the position with their latest signing, according to a post on X by Ian Rapoport. The #Eagles have agreed to terms […]

Will the Washington Commanders follow their usual path in the draft? What will it look like in the end? But as they search, here are three sleeper prospects the Commanders should target for the 2025 NFL Draft. After doing well in the free-agency phase of the NFL offseason, the Commanders could set themselves up for […]

There seems to be little traction for the New York Giants taking a quarterback in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. And Mel Kiper thinks they will get one later. But Michael Strahan shared his No. 3 draft pick selection for the Giants, according to 7PM in Brooklyn. Despite his status as one […]

There are many ways things could fall for the Kansas City Chiefs. And here is what Mel Kiper Jr. thinks. But Kiper is usually wrong about which teams get which player, and here are three reasons why tight end Colston Loveland is the perfect fit for the Chiefs in the 2025 NFL Draft. Of course, […]

The Kansas City Chiefs learned a roster lesson in the Super Bowl. And they used the offseason to add a sneaky-good free agent. But what will the future hold? Here is a full seven-round 2025 NFL mock draft, according to the Pro Football Network simulator. The Chiefs will enter the draft with needs at defensive […]

The Washington Commanders might have their eyes on this edge rusher, but how the rest of the draft plays out remains to be seen. Still, an NFL insider made a familiar prediction about the Commanders’ draft strategy. With pick No. 29 in the first round, there is speculation about whether the Commanders will focus on […]

Trade rumors are flying for the San Francisco 49ers. Would they even consider dealing Brock Purdy? For a look into their future, here is a full seven-round 2025 NFL mock draft, according to the Pro Football Focus simulator. Holding a powerful pick, the 49ers have options with their No. 11 selection. The 49ers enter the […]

The Los Angeles Rams under-used one weapon last season and took a big chance on another for the 2025 campaign. But they still have the same aging quarterback. However, head coach Sean McVay poured cold water on the rumor of picking a quarterback for the future in the NFL Draft. Stafford is 37 years old, […]

There are some different directions the Dallas Cowboys can go in the draft. And they might even trade up. But for now, tight end Jake Ferguson came up with a new nickname for Dak Prescott that will catch Kevin Durant’s attenion. The nickname went out through a post on X by Brandon Loree. #Cowboys Jake […]

Many questions follow the Pittsburgh Steelers into the draft. One of them is Shedeur Sanders on their radar? But here is a look at what might happen in a full seven-round 2025 NFL mock draft, according to the Pro Football Network simulator. The Steelers enter the draft with needs at quarterback, defensive tackle, running back, […]

Will the San Francisco 49ers wheel and deal in the first round of the draft? And will they make the right picks when their turn comes? One prediction has the 49ers making a bold trade to move up to the Raiders’ spot. The 49ers would use the earlier pick to grab Michigan defensive tackle Mason […]

It remains to be seen what direction the Green Bay Packers will take in the draft. But there are some players they should avoid. For a sneak preview of what might happen, here is the Packers’ full seven-round 2025 NFL mock draft, according to the Pro Football Network simulator. The Packers pick at No. 23 […]

For his soon-to-be-determined future, Shedeur Sanders doesn’t mind a rebuild situation. And he profiles near the top of the 2025 draft class. However, an NFL insider dumped cold water on the Browns or Giants’ link to Sanders, according to a post on X by Adam Schefter. A discussion with @tyschmit about some of the potential […]

The Washington Commanders still have room to maneuver their draft position. And they may have their eye on a boom-or-bust edge rusher. For now, here is the Commanders’ full seven-round 2025 NFL mock draft, according to the Pro Football Network simulator. However, the simulator pulled a weird deal. With top-notch edge rusher James Pearce Jr. […]

While the New York Jets are happy about their new coach, the quarterback situation still seems a little murky. And Dan Orlovsky revealed the biggest question about the signing of Justin Fields, according to a post on X by ESPNNFL. Justin Fields has arrived at the New York Jets OTAs @danorlovsky7 wants to see if […]

The Tennessee Titans canceled Shedeur Sanders’ private workout and took a strong stance toward keeping the No. 1 pick. Therefore, an NFL insider confirmed another team would need to make a historic trade offer for them to pass on Cam Ward, according to Sports Illustrated. “Take the Tennessee Titans’ decision to cancel their Wednesday workout […]

When it comes to wheeling and dealing, the Washington Commanders are not a stranger to the process. And they should have their sights set on this player. But if he’s not available, here is the Commanders’ perfect 2025 NFL Draft trade. The Washington Commanders are in a strong position in the 2025 NFL Draft, despite […]

With social media diva Micah Parsons critiquing Shedeur Sanders, and evaluators saying he’s probably overrated, it’s a tough run before Sanders has even entered the league. However, Sanders tied Cam Ward in an eye-opening ESPN draft exercise. Sanders and Ward each hit the top of four categories, according to ESPN’s Matt Bowen. However, Sanders got […]

In the free-agency period, the Washington Commanders made good progress toward the 2025 season — including a pair of key trades. One of those players, Deebo Samuel, got reunited with a Patriots legend, according to a post on X by Mike Reiss. Wes Welker, who was in the news last week as a worthy nominee […]

The offense for the Washington Commanders in 2025 seems to be set. But they still need to work on their defense and must be careful with their first pick. And here are three reasons why Mike Green is the perfect fit for the Commanders in the 2025 NFL Draft. First, there’s a chance Green gets […]

Oh, the quarterback decisions the Pittsburgh Steelers must make. Will they draft one? Will they sign Aaron Rodgers? Regardless of that drama, here are three players the Steelers must avoid in the 2025 NFL Draft. Some weird scenarios could impact the Steelers’ first-round choice. What if quarterback Shedeur Sanders falls to No. 21? Yes, the […]

After the Green Bay Packers cleaned house on a player, they went Eagle hunting with the Tush Push as a target. Also, there are three players the Packers must avoid in the 2025 NFL Draft. The needs list starts with the wide receiver position. The Packers need an Alpha in that room. They also need […]

When it comes to the 2025 NFL Draft, there are players the Kansas City Chiefs should target. And there are a few they should avoid. But the team took a step toward strengthening the roster by adding depth with an ex-Raiders defensive lineman. The Chiefs added third-year player Janarius Robinson, according to a pair of […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are searching for answers after the Super Bowl embarrassment. Maybe they can find something at the end of April? Regardless, here are three players the Chiefs must avoid in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Chiefs must wait until pick No. 31 in the first round. Then they need to go about […]

Things are looking okay for the Seattle Seahawks at the wide receiver position. But there are problems the team must fix. Meanwhile, head coach Mike Macdonald revealed what DeMarcus Lawrence brings to the Seahawks, according to nbcsports.com. Lawrence spent 11 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys before signing with the Seahawks this offseason. “I think he […]

Will the New England Patriots play wait and hope? Or will they be aggressive and make a trade? Regardless, here are three players the Patriots must avoid in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Patriots hold a key card with the No. 4 overall pick. If things go according to the expected path, the Titans will […]