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It may be true that Jaxson Dart is living the dream with the New York Giants. But there is skepticism about the decision to trade up to get him. However, Lane Kiffin got real on the potential of Dart’s pairing with Malik Nabers. The Ole Miss head coach said he believes Dart will hit the […]

Entering the draft, the Dallas Cowboys had their eyes on a wide receiver. But they left the draft without one. So it’s no surprise the Cowboys talked to the Steelers about acquiring George Pickens in a trade, according to a post on X by Dianna Russini. George Pickens’ name was tossed around in trade discussions […]

The Washington Commanders made a few mistakes in the draft. But they still have a chance to remedy the problem. Here are three moves the Commanders must make to fill out their roster after the 2025 NFL Draft. Washington failed to get an edge rusher in the draft. They also only got a long shot […]

While Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts decided to play politics, Mel Kiper Jr. got all ga-ga over Howie Roseman. Also, Albert Breer landed on the Eagles’ praise train, comparing the Jihaad Campbell pick to Jalen Carter, according to Sports Illustrated. “I love Eagles GM Howie Roseman,” Breer wrote. “He’s done a fantastic job. But I’d […]

When looking at the Washington Commanders draft, they didn’t reel in a lot of high praise across the league. And they weren’t able to trade back. Putting those two things together, here are the Commanders’ three biggest mistakes in the 2025 NFL Draft. Here’s the list of the Commanders’ draft picks: Round 1, No. 29 […]

Things are going well for the Tennessee Titans, and Cam Ward should have a chance to make plenty of plays as a rookie. They even added one of his old throwing buddies. Also, Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi revealed the Patrick Mahomes stuff he sees in Ward. Yes, it’s a huge stretch to compare a […]

Not relying solely on the draft, the Carolina Panthers improved their wide receiver room. And perhaps they leaned on Bryce Young’s hopes in the draft. However, here is why the Panthers picked Tetairoa McMillan at No. 8 overall to shock the NFL world. Some mock selections had the Panthers taking a defensive standout like Jalon […]

Well, the Shedeur Sanders saga with the Cleveland Browns moves on. Even Stephen A. Smith can’t get enough of it. And here is one of the instigators, Mel Kiper Jr., who handed out the Browns draft grade after a weekend full of Sanders rants. Kiper said a lot of talk has been directed Sanders’ way, […]

The Kansas City Chiefs didn’t find a tight end to their liking in the draft. And that influenced their overall grade. But here is the Chiefs’ perfect move in the 2025 NFL Draft. It happened right off the bat. The Chiefs got a call from the Philadelphia Eagles, their Super Bowl nemesis. The Eagles wanted […]

Thank goodness NFL teams don’t listen to Mel Kiper Jr. Therefore, the Miami Dolphins can rest easy, as can the Green Bay Packers. But Kiper still blares across the airwaves, and he’s still on one with his reaction trending over breathless Shedeur Sanders coverage. Kiper rages on about the quarterback, according to a post on […]

When Luther Burden III made his decision to leave college for the NFL, the first round seemed like his destination. Would he land with the Super Bowl champion Eagles? But Burden made his first move after falling out of the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Burden decided to work harder, according to a […]

The Dallas Cowboys still have to figure out the Micah Parsons contract. But in the 2025 NFL Draft, they got linked to two Alabama stars. And drafting one of them, another Tyler, earned a scolding from Mel Kiper Jr, according to espn.com. Dallas grabbed Crimson Tide offensive guard Tyler Booker at the No. 12 spot. […]

Perhaps the NFL Draft turned out as a surprise for Jaxson Dart. And one team impressed Mel Kiper Jr. However, here are the five biggest steals from the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The league rolled out the red carpet for newcomers, with Cam Ward leading off the festivities by joining the Tennessee […]

Mel Kiper Jr. didn’t like what the Pittsburgh Steelers did in Round 1. Their move helped the slide of Shedeur Sanders. And Mike Tomlin gave an honest outlook for the team’s first-round pick of the 2025 NFL Draft after passing on Sanders, according to a post on X by Nick Farabaugh. Mike Tomlin says Derrick […]

There were no surprises for the New York Giants at the top of the draft, but would they follow up with a trade? Also, Abdul Carter’s Lawrence Taylor post became prescient at the 2025 NFL Draft. Carter posted a photo of Taylor a couple of weeks before the draft, leading people to speculate he expected […]

While the Green Bay Packers finalized their draft plans, they could hold out hope that a receiver like Tetairoa McMillan would fall to them. And the Packers touted maximum capacity with the bonkers NFL Draft crowd, according to their post on X. pic.twitter.com/UCCQgYgDOy — Green Bay Packers (@packers) April 25, 2025 The NFL also posted […]

What happens in the draft is anybody’s guess, but maybe the Buffalo Bills will get lucky. Or maybe they’ll play it safe and trade down to acquire better depth. But here are three last-minute predictions in the 2025 NFL Draft for the Bills. The Bills will have to wait a while before their team’s name […]

Can the Pittsburgh Steelers find their way up the board in Round 1? Do they have an eye on Shedeur Sanders or not? Here are three last-minute predictions for the 2025 NFL Draft. The Steelers have been one of the mystery teams for this year’s draft. Nobody seems to know what their plan is. Are […]

These days, the Cincinnati Bengals are synonymous with star quarterback Joe Burrow who led them to a recent Super Bowl appearance. And they hope to return to the playoffs after a couple disappointing seasons. First, the Bengals are preparing to reload in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. So this seems like a great time to […]

Will the Kansas City Chiefs hunt for a Travis Kelce replacement? And will the 2025 team be as explosive as Patrick Mahomes predicted? Regardless, here are three last-minute predictions for the Chiefs in the 2025 NFL Draft. Kansas C66 (ity picks at No. 31 in the first round, followed by picks Nos. 63 (second round), […]

It’s finally here, and the Green Bay Packers might not pick as expected. Will they pick a defensive back or a receiver? Here are three Packers’ last-minute predictions for the 2025 NFL Draft. The needs for the Packers are the two aforementioned positions along with help at the edge rusher spot. If the Packers make […]

As the Chicago Bears look toward their future, they had a somber reminder of the past. And Walter Payton’s son posted an emotional tribute to former defensive tackle Steve McMichael. Jarrett Payton expressed his sorrow, according to a post on X. With deep sorrow, I share that Steve McMichael passed at 5:28 PM after a […]

In 1996, the Baltimore Ravens came into NFL existence. And they quickly earned a spot among the league’s best teams. Their franchise cornerstone player went out in a blaze of glory in their last Super Bowl year, and this season they grabbed a big-name running back to make another title charge. You probably know who […]

The Dallas Cowboys are still dealing with the anchor contract of Micah Parsons, and will head into the 2025 NFL Draft looking for that right fit. However, things may shake up more. The Cowboys are looking to make trades as draft day draws near, according to a post on X by Jon Machota. Cowboys owner […]

Who do the New York Giants prefer in the No. 3 overall spot? A lot of NFL observers believe it’s Abdul Carter, regardless of one concern. But the rest of the draft matters, too, and here is the Giants’ perfect 2025 NFL Draft trade. The Giants are coming off a 3-14 season and trying to […]

A unique franchise — in a part of the country where Jazz and Cajun cooking rule — the New Orleans Saints languished in anonymity for many years. They won a Super Bowl with a star quarterback in 2009, but these days aren’t considered title contenders. But maybe hiring Kellen Moore to be the Saints’ new […]

When making predictions about trades for the Houston Texans, it’s easy to hit the mark. And the Texans appear to be primed again for a trade up this year. The team has sniffed around about moving up in the 2025 NFL Draft to address the offensive line, according to espn.com. “It’s no secret that Houston […]

One of the big questions about the draft for the Los Angeles Rams is whether they would get a quarterback. But head coach Sean McVay poured cold water on the notion. So, where will the Rams look? Here is their perfect 2025 NFL Draft trade that could move them in the right direction. A playoff […]

Where Shedeur Sanders will land remains to be seen. But it looks like Cam Ward found his place. However, Mel Kiper Jr. ranked Sanders over Ward on his final big board. Weird, huh? Sometimes it seems like Kiper does things to make himself stand out. The NFL consensus clearly has Ward above Sanders. But Kiper […]

Like several other NFL teams, the Houston Texans may be in the market to move up in the draft. But what will the seven-round results be? It may hinge on whether they can pull off the perfect 2025 NFL Draft trade. Charging toward the 2025 season, the Texans have Super Bowl stars in their eyes. […]

Will the Cleveland Browns give up the No. 2 overall pick in a trade? And the New York Giants face a similar decision at No. 3. Both teams are taking trade calls after getting stiffed by the Titans when they tried to move into the No. 1 spot, presumably to grab quarterback Cam Ward. The […]

All signs point in one direction for the Tennessee Titans. After ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Monday that the Titans shut down trade efforts from the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants for the No. 1 pick, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport confirmed the plan to stay at the top of the 2025 NFL Draft and take […]

So, the Cincinnati Bengals are going to deal Trey Hendrickson. And the Bengals are not going to trade the All-Pro defensive end. Yep, sounds like the back-and-forth, who-knows NFL. However, here is the Bengals’ perfect 2025 NFL Draft trade. The Bengals find themselves in an interesting situation heading into the draft. They missed the playoffs […]

The Houston Texans may be a team willing to deal in the 2025 NFL Draft. How things will play out for all seven rounds remains to be seen. However, NFL insider Adam Schefter predicts trades all over the board. Schefter said he thinks Texans general manager Nick Caserio will be aggressive, according to espn.com. “No […]

It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Chargers need a wide receiver in the first round. This is true even though they’ve considered the possibility of bringing back Keenan Allen. But here is the Chargers’ perfect 2025 NFL Draft trade. The Chargers have 10 picks, but five of them are in the sixth and seventh […]

It’s a little tricky to rank the 10 greatest Tennessee Titans of all time. Does that mean the ones who played in Tennessee, or does it include the Houston Oilers’ days? For this exercise — gotta keep stretching those NFL muscles in the summer time! — we’ll include the guys from Houston, too. Houston won […]

It seems like 2025 could be a turning point season for the Baltimore Ravens and their head coach. They already have one tough situation to handle. But they must win the NFL Draft, at least from their point of view. And here is the perfect draft trade for the Ravens. Baltimore’s roster isn’t perfect, but […]

The Baltimore Ravens need to sort things out, including a possible extension for a key player. Also, will they seek a tight end in the upcoming draft? While they work on these issues, here is the Ravens’ 2025 NFL mock draft. We used the ESPN simulator, allowing it to pick for the other teams while […]

The Washington Commanders have already made offseason strides. And they could wind up with more wheeling and dealing in the draft. Also, the Commanders are linked to a rising UCLA star linebacker, along with the Bills, according to espn.com. On the list of guys who could get drafted earlier than most observers expect is Carson […]