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The NFL Draft is an incredibly busy time for front offices. It is difficult enough to keep track of the board and see, which prospects are remaining, but teams also make trades to better their position. In general, trading down provides more value to a franchise, since they are acquiring more assets. The risk of […]

The New York Jets selected Michael Carter twice in the NFL draft? Yes, that’s exactly what New York did as the Jets drafted running back Michael Carter in the fourth round. Then the Jets took defensive back Michael Carter in the fifth round. Besides having the same name and team now, they should both make […]

The New York Jets have gotten Zach Wilson some help. New York selected wide receiver Elijah Moore in the second round with the 34th pick.  Wilson should be happy with how the draft has gone. New York went offense in each of the first four rounds which will help the former BYU standout have a […]

The second day of the NFL Draft is officially in the books. There were some exciting names that fell all the way to the third round this year. There are are always great picks in later rounds that go on to be All-Pros or even MVPs. This third round is no different. Here are three […]

When it was a certainty that J.J. Watt would not be a Houston Texan anymore, some popular possibilities for his new team were the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers. All of a sudden, the Arizona Cardinals welcomed the three-time Defensive Player of the Year.  Now, Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers is rumored to no […]

The Philadelphia Eagles drafted reigning Heisman winner DeVonta Smith from Alabama with the tenth pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Smith had an impressive resume, but a surprising source of inspiration that helped him achieve his NFL dreams. At his Heisman trophy acceptance ceremony, he thanked a man named Vincent Sanders. He did not give […]

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson was just picked up with the second overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft on Thursday. However, his mom was the one who stole the show at Wilson’s draft party. The surprising break-out star of last night’s NFL Draft was the mom of BYU QB Zach Wilson. pic.twitter.com/sZmX6wxjP0 — […]

Currently out of job in the NFL, Robert Griffin III found some time to analyze the happenings on Day 2 of the 2021 NFL Draft with Bleacher Report. Perhaps the juiciest takeaway from that interview was his subtle shot at Minnesota Vikings signal-caller and former teammate Kirk Cousins after the NFC North team decided to […]

Just a day after DeVonta Smith was snagged at 10th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles, he made an appearance alongside his new QB1 Jalen Hurts at a Sixers game on Friday night. In classic Philly fashion, the two Eagles took their turns ringing the bell prior to the 76ers destroying […]

After not taking Justin Fields in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected running back Javonte Williams in the second. You know, because they just let Phillip Lindsay — a proven back — walk and already have Melvin Gordon, so doing that all over with your second pick makes all […]

Amid the ongoing 2021 NFL Draft proceedings, former NFL veteran Bart Scott immediately trolled New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson who was referred to as a “blue-collar, self-made guy” on ESPN Radio. He then expressed his disagreement with the statement by hilariously commenting about Wilson’s affluent uncle in business tycoon David Neeleman who reportedly served […]

The Philadelphia Eagles organization continues to look disjointed after the team made its third-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. An awkward exchange between general manager Howie Roseman and senior football adviser Tom Donahoe proved to be the evidence as it was caught on cam after the team made its selection on Friday evening, via […]

Okay, gang. We are nearing the halfway point of the 2021 NFL draft, and with two days and three rounds through, it has already been a bit of a wild event thus far. The boos were flowing for commissioner Roger Goodell, Sean McVay is starting a true streak of legendary war rooms, and trades are […]

New Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Najee Harris has lived a life reminiscent of a Disney-produced sports movie. At the risk of sounding cliched, his is the story of the American Dream: having the ability to pick yourself up by your bootstraps and rising as high as you can go. And what’s more incredible about his life […]

With the 64th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Tom Brady’s primary backup and possible heir in Kyle Trask. Trask won’t have to move too far from his alma mater in Gainesville, as Tampa is still comfortably in the state. What is slightly uncomfortable, but still fun, about the […]

The shortcomings of the Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive line was thoroughly exposed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their matchup in the Super Bowl LV. Patrick Mahomes and Co. have since acknowledged that this was perhaps their biggest Achilles heel last season, and they are now making sure that they come to the new season […]

The 2021 NFL Draft has gotten underway, and it has been a very intriguing draft so far. With a ton of trade talks and other big-time rumors swirling, the intrigue and excitement has been at an all-time high. As is the case each and every year, the second round has a lot of tense moments […]

Well, Cleveland Browns, it looks like you’re not the only Cleveland sports team that’s fawning over new rookie Greg Newsome II. The stud cornerback from Northwestern was taken by the Browns on Thursday night with the 26th overall pick in the NFL draft, and was immediately shown some midwestern hospitality by the Cleveland Cavaliers, who […]

Much has already been made of Sean McVay, the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams. He’s already famous for his youth, genius, his enviable life outside of football, and more recently, his awesomely decked-out war room. Well this year, McVay went even more out of his way to get attention with his set up, […]

In spite of the fact that the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football squad had a relatively memorable season last term, the program took a significant hit in the recently-concluded first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Not a single player from Notre Dame was selected in the first round of this year’s draft, but Day […]

Before the 2021 NFL Draft, analysts and pundits were going gaga over the incredible bounty of top-flight talent available in the first round. This draft class is incredibly prolific, and more analysis than normal went into it, given that several teams at the top had needs at multiple relevant positions. These were headlined by the […]

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish had an outstanding 2020 college football season, but that didn’t translate into top-tier NFL draft success. While national champion Alabama had five offensive players taken in the first round, Notre Dame had to wait until pick No. 42 for its first selection in 2021, offensive lineman Liam Eichenberg. He went […]

There is something about the cornerback position that just seems…teachable? For whatever reason, the 2021 NFL Draft is just bursting with genetic talent at the cornerback position, and Asante Samuel Jr. continued that trend, selected 47th overall by the Los Angeles Chargers. He is the third son of an NFL player selected this year, and […]

Rookie linebacker Zaven Collins hasn’t played a single professional snap of football, but he’s already poised to earn a legion of die-hard, lifelong fans in the state of Arizona. With the 16th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Arizona Cardinals took the unanimous All-American, and if the front office’s call to him is […]

The Denver Broncos have a young group of receivers. They needed a running back after losing Phillip Lindsay to the Houston Texans. They got that running back through a trade in the second round of the NFL draft on Friday. Denver traded up to No. 35 with the Atlanta Falcons to grab North Carolina running […]

The Baltimore Ravens have extremely high hopes for new wide receiver Rashod Bateman, whom they snagged from the NFL draft board as the 27th pick in the first round. The Ravens expect Bateman to provide some much-needed help for superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson on the offense, and for his part, it is clear that the […]

With the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft in their rearview mirror, the Atlanta Falcons now sport one of the best air attacks in the NFL. Quarterback Matt Ryan is still only a few years removed from both an MVP-caliber season and Super Bowl appearance, Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley are still a great […]

Biggest Winners & Losers From The 1st Round Of The 2021 NFL Draft Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 154 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 154 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 154 […]

Patrick Mahomes has another piece to work with. The Kansas City Chiefs have officially signed free agent running back Jerrick McKninnon. The @Chiefs are signing FA RB Jerrick McKinnon, per sources. @nflnetwork @gmfb — Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) April 30, 2021 Kansas City has had a busy offseason when it comes to building an offense around […]

The New York Jets could be wheeling and dealing once again. New York owns the immensely valuable second pick of the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft (no. 34 overall)–set to resume on Friday. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Jets GM Joe Douglas has been the recipient of trade offers from numerous teams […]

The New York Jets officially turned the page on Thursday night by selecting former BYU QB Zach Wilson with the no. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. The 21-year old Wilson possesses an enticing combination of arm talent, athleticism, instinctual play-making, and charisma. In fact, according to Connor Hughes of The Athletic, Wilson […]

Jaylen Waddle was selected sixth in the first round of the NFL draft by the Miami Dolphins. They passed on generational tackle prospect Penei Sewell to draft Waddle, so his expectations will be very high. Waddle is an excellent route runner with impressive top line speed. He will have the weight of a top 10 […]

The Baltimore Ravens drafted Rashod Bateman in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft and have now made a crucial decision on their starting quarterback Lamar Jackson. Ravens officially picked up QB Lamar Jackson’s fully-guaranteed, $23.1 million fifth-year option. Time to continue work on the long-term extension. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 30, 2021 […]

The Aaron Rodgers saga with the Green Bay Packers totally blew up on Thursday, to the point where it seemed like he was going to get traded to the Denver Broncos. No trade happened, though, and the disgruntled Rodgers is still a member of the Packers. Green Bay is adamant that there’s no interest in […]

The Chicago Bears have cycled through a number of bad quarterbacks in their history. The QB history in Chicago is so dire that Jay Cutler is arguably the best ever. That’s truly grim. However, there’s a ray of light now in the form of Justin Fields after the Bears traded up to acquire him with […]

The Chicago Bears thrilled their fans during the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night, trading up nine spots with the New York Giants to select former Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields with the no. 12 overall pick. Fields marks a rare potential franchise QB for Da Bears, who haven’t sent a signal-caller […]

The first day of the 2021 NFL draft is behind us and there is an obvious winner. The Chicago Bears drafted Justin Fields with the 11th pick in the draft and it is a match made in heaven. On top of the Bears making a good pick, the rest of the field made a lot […]

To the surprise of absolutely nobody, new Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is the favorite to win Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2021 after going No. 1 overall in the draft, according to BetOnline.ag. Lawrence will be the Day 1 starter in Jacksonville and will have the opportunity to put up big numbers under […]

The Green Bay Packers and Aaron Rodgers drama continue to roll around the rumor mill and now the latest is that Rodgers has even told teammates he doesn’t want back with the team, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.  Adam Schefter with the latest on Aaron Rodgers and his future in Green Bay. (via @AdamSchefter, […]