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There were plenty of surprises in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Travon Walker first overall instead of Aidan Hutchinson, and the Houston Texans took cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. third overall. One of the least surprising picks of the first round was when the Carolina Panthers took tackle Ikem […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in a crucial game six matchup on Friday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Grizzlies-Timberwolves prediction and pick.   This is one of the best series in the entire postseason so far. The Timberwolves started things off with a road upset, […]

The tides seemed to shift a great deal in the weeks leading up to the draft. Despite Aidan Hutchinson seemingly being pegged as the number one overall pick for quite some time, Travon Walker burst onto the scene. The Georgia defensive end managed to raise his draft stock and had his name called first overall. […]

Regardless of his on-field production, Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner likely has already staked his claim as the coolest player in the 2022 NFL Draft. Gardner did not last on the draft board long Thursday, with the Jets jumping at the chance to add him to their roster.   The fourth overall pick oozed swagger when walking […]

With the 8th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons selected Drake London, the wide receiver out of USC. In his career at USC, London finished with 160 catches for 2,153 yards and 15 touchdowns, and also put up impressive combine numbers despite not running the 40 or the three cone, in […]

What a night it was in the 2022 NFL Draft. A draft that some pundits expected to be one of the craziest in recent memory certainly lived up to the hype, as it featured twists, turns and blockbuster trades. The biggest deal of the night occurred in the middle rounds of the draft when the […]

The Chicago Bulls were eliminated in five games in their first-round series against the Milwaukee Bucks. Chicago had a solid offseason, but injuries kept them from reaching their full potential. It was still a successful season for the Bulls, as they made their first playoff appearance since 2017. While fans may be disappointed about the […]

The Denver Nuggets succumbed to the Golden State Warriors in five games of the first round series in the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Nikola Jokic showcased another sensational five-game run to prove his MVP case, but not having Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. for almost the whole season put a huge dent on their legitimate […]

With the Denver Nuggets being eliminated by the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, they will now focus on bolstering their roster for next season. Even in a short five-game series, Nikola Jokic cemented his MVP case with his magnificent performances for the Nuggets. Draymond Green and Kevon Looney’s defense […]

After getting absolutely pummeled by the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs, the Atlanta Hawks will be looking to make some serious adjustments in the offseason. As one of the most prolific scorers and playmakers in the league, Trae Young was merely non-existent in the series and could not gain […]

The Baltimore Ravens were plagued with injuries last season, so the franchise is hopeful the team will bounce back. Regardless, this roster is stacked with talent and will only improve through draft weekend. We take a look at some of our bold Ravens predictions with the 2022 NFL Draft in mind. Considering JK Dobbins and […]

The Buffalo Bills are a team that has seemingly been on the cusp of greatness for the better part of four years. Despite appearing in their first AFC Championship since 1993 and two straight AFC East titles, Bills Mafia still yearns for what has so long evaded them, and that is a Super Bowl championship. […]

After a disappointing end to the season, the Arizona Cardinals hope to reload for another playoff run. The roster has dwindled slightly with a few departures, but it’s not like the team is in trouble. Although the NFC West is stacked, this franchise still has a real shot to make a Super Bowl run. We […]

Is there really any other way to describe the future of the Houston Texans than describing their 2022 NFL Draft class as incredibly dire and important for the future, both now and down the road? Their franchise has barely any pieces to currently build around and they have squandered most of their recent picks, pushing […]

The 2022 NFL Draft is fast approaching and teams across the league are finalizing their scouting reports. For the San Francisco 49ers, this is an important time for them to continue adding young talent to their roster. Just a few years removed from their last Super Bowl appearance, the front office must continue to make […]

The Minnesota Vikings enter the 2022 NFL Draft with eight picks, including the 12th pick overall. And new Vikings’ general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has work to do to get Minnesota back in the fray in the NFC. After finishing 8-9 and missing the playoffs for the second consecutive season, the Vikings cleaned house. The team […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 2022 offseason has seen its fair share of peaks and valleys. Whether it was the retirement, and then unretirement, of the GOAT  Tom Brady, or the stepping down of former head coach Bruce Arians, there has been no shortage of newsworthy items coming out of northwest Florida. Luckily for Bucs fans, […]

Along with the rest of the NFL, the Los Angeles Rams are preparing for the 2022 NFL Draft. However, they’ll have to sit through a lot of selections before finally making a splash. Los Angeles was awarded the 104th overall pick in the third round as a special compensatory pick and the 142nd overall in […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have made massive improvements to the roster after falling short in the playoffs last season. With Davante Adams in the receiver room, this offense has come to life as a legitimate threat. Even so, there are still some holes on the roster, in particular the offensive line. We take a look […]

The Green Bay Packers are in a weird situation right now after trading Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders. Their wide receiver core is lacking star power, which could be a problem if it is not addressed. With a couple of other issues within the roster, now is the time for the front office […]

It’s been a hot mess for this franchise but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Although the front office failed to hire any of their top candidates as head coach, they walk away with a solid leader in Doug Pederson. We take a dive into some of our bold Jacksonville Jaguars’ predictions […]

The Cincinnati Bengals had a great 2021-2022 season, nearly winning their first Super Bowl championship in franchise history. With Joe Burrow only in his first full season as the Bengals’ play-caller, the odds were stacked against Cincinnati. They fell just shy of the win, but still managed to have a historic season. In their postseason […]

The Indianapolis Colts managed to rid themselves of Carson Wentz after just one season, offloading him to the Commanders and subsequently acquiring veteran QB Matt Ryan. With quarterback no longer a critical area of need ahead of the 2022 NFL, the Colts can look to buff up other positions that could stand to improve. After […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially entered a new era after Ben Roethlisberger finally retired from the league. We’ll see how the franchise can build the roster, as the AFC North is extremely competitive. We take a look at what the Steelers might do in the 2022 NFL Draft with some of our bold predictions in […]

The Washington Commanders are hoping to make a strong impression in their first season under their new moniker. Their first task as the Commanders will be navigating the NFL Draft, through which the team will look to address a handful of issues on the roster. After acquiring Carson Wentz in the offseason, Washington will look […]

The Chicago Bears will be hoping to make some significant strides in Year 2 of the Justin Fields era. Ryan Poles is looking to implement his own vision into this team, which will make the 2022 NFL Draft critical for the rebuild. Chicago has plenty of needs on the roster, on both sides of the […]

The front office made a massive trade to acquire Russell Wilson from the Seattle Seahawks, making the Denver Broncos a legitimate contender next season. They don’t have a first-round selection, but this franchise can still make a splash in the draft. For that reason, we go over some of our Broncos predictions with the 2022 […]

The 2021 season should be looked at as a success for the New England Patriots. Rookie quarterback Mac Jones led the team to a 10-7 record, which was good enough to secure a playoff birth. While they were knocked out in the first round by the Buffalo Bills, the team had a much more impressive […]

It is the time of year when the NFL Draft has each team scouring every detail of each prospect in hopes of elevating their franchise. The Philadelphia Eagles are no different as the franchise looks to build off their 9-8 record and a playoff appearance last season.   There are still plenty of questions surrounding […]

It’s been a busy offseason for the Atlanta Falcons as the franchise hopes to improve the roster over the next couple of years. Matt Ryan has moved on, putting Atlanta in a new era of football, so we’ll see how they handle themselves with Marcus Mariota under center. We dive into some of our Falcons’ […]

The Detroit Lions have a long road ahead before becoming competitive, but they seem to be on the right track. With two first-round selections, this franchise can make some noise and add some legitimate talent to the roster. We take a look at our three bold Lions predictions with the 2022 NFL Draft in mind. […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are entering the final phase of what has been a fantastic offseason. General manager Tom Telesco led his team to one of the best free agency periods in the NFL, adding big names such as JC Jackson and Khalil Mack. These moves were clearly made with Super Bowl contention in mind, […]

The Dallas Mavericks will take on the Utah Jazz in game six of their first round series on Thursday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Mavericks-Jazz prediction and pick. This series has been one of the most entertaining matchups of the first round. The Jazz struck first with a Game […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will kick off their next series in the NBA playoffs on Sunday. They will face Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart and the Boston Celtics as they look to get back to the Eastern Conference Finals. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday and Brook Lopez will lead the Bucks. The Celtics are deep, defend […]

The Phoenix Suns will take on the New Orleans Pelicans in a crucial game six matchup on Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Suns-Pelicans prediction and pick.   This series wasn’t supposed to go to six games. The Suns were the most dominant team in the NBA throughout […]

After trading away Tyreek Hill, the Kansas City Chiefs hope to remain competitive in the league. With Patrick Mahomes under center, this franchise should be fine. Even so, the front office has a chance to address each hole on the roster. We take a dive into what the Chiefs might do in the 2022 NFL […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will take on the Toronto Raptors in the sixth game of their first-round matchup on Thursday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a 76ers-Raptors prediction and pick.   It looked like this series was over after game three, but the Raptors are making things interesting. Philadelphia started off […]

It hasn’t quite gone to plan since hiring Matt Rhule, but the Carolina Panthers are still in decent shape to improve next season. The defense is plentiful of talented players while the offense has the potential to be great. They need to make a splash in the offseason, which is why we go over three […]

This offseason is a major turning point for the New Orleans Saints. Sean Payton is gone and the franchise is still searching for a quarterback to replace Drew Brees. On top of that, there are multiple holes on the roster that need to be addressed. We dive into the Saints’ 2022 NFL Draft with some […]