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Don’t you dare do it. Don’t you dare think these quarterbacks could actually slide in the epic event we’ve come to worship since the early days of ESPN and the 1983 class, the magnificent NFL Draft. Think back to the last few drafts. A year ago, there wasn’t much at the position. Mitchell Trubisky was scooped […]

Through the entire pre-draft process, former USC quarterback Sam Darnold has been long viewed as being one of the top projected selection in the 2018 NFL Draft. In fact, he has been ingrained in the conversation for the first overall pick held by the Cleveland Browns. It has been a grueling process with the Browns still […]

With the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns will not select quarterback Josh Allen out of the University of Wyoming. At least that’s what Peter King of Sports Illustrated believes. In his first-round mock draft ahead of this week’s draft, King wrote on The MMQB that one of his […]

The New York Jets currently hold the third pick in the upcoming 2018 NFL Draft. The consensus is that the Jets are going to use that pick to get what they hope would be the franchise’s quarterback of the future. This brings us to speculate on which quarterback would the Jets draft assuming they really […]

The Cleveland Browns are almost certain to select a quarterback with the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft. But with just two weeks left until the draft, the Browns apparently still haven’t decided which of their top two options – Sam Darnold or Josh Allen – to take. “My understanding, and I’ve heard this […]

In a couple of weeks, the Cleveland Browns will be on the clock with the first overall pick in this year’s draft. This has put the franchise in the prime position to take what could be their next cornerstone player under center for possibly the next decade. There is a growing expectation that the team […]

As recently as a couple weeks ago, the New York Jets did not have a schedule set to meet with Sam Darnold. But they’ve apparently decided to change that. They are now set to bring in the highly-rated quarterback prospect for a visit this week, as Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer reports. The Jets have USC […]

The New York Giants are the unique position of potentially snagging a franchise-changing player at the second overall pick in this year’s draft. The team has a plethora of options available to him at that selection that the front office will have in front of them to choose from. At that the same time, New […]

Since the Buffalo Bills decided to trade veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor to the Cleveland Browns earlier this offseason, the message has been crystal clear that the front office is looking to take a quarterback in this year’s draft. The team has already moved up nine spots in the first round to the 12th overall selection […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are drafting way down in No. 17, which puts them well out of range for the much sought-after quarterback prospects in the class. However, that hasn’t stopped them from setting up meetings to get a closer look at those top QBs. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Chargers are set […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is quickly approaching it has put more focus onto what the Cleveland Browns plan to do with the first overall pick later this month. There has been no certainty up to this point on which quarterback that the team has honed in on at the selection. The front office has kept […]

In the weeks leading up to the 2018 NFL Draft, there hasn’t been a clear plan laid out for what the Denver Broncos aim to do with the fifth overall pick. General manager John Elway has voiced that he is open to all options on the table that could help improve the franchise for the […]

Quarterback or no quarterback? This is the all-important question in East Rutherford, New Jersey right now (for both teams, actually). As it pertains to the big brothers, Eli Manning’s squad, it’s still crucial with Dave Gettleman and company picking in the two-hole. It appears as though one particular QB has caught the eye of the […]

Ryan Leaf is one of the more popular draft busts in NFL history. The highly-touted college quarterback prospect suffered a short and unsuccessful three-year stint with the San Diego Chargers after he was drafted second overall in 1998, and his career never recovered after landing in that horrible situation. Leaf now wants to help another […]

The New York Jets may want people to believe that they traded up to No. 3 in the draft with no one specific in mind, but the football-loving free world knows that can’t be entirely true. With most of the teams at the top of the draft expected to take quarterbacks, they must have traded […]

The Cleveland Browns are in the unique position of potentially adding the next face of the franchise in this year’s draft in one of the top quarterback prospects . The organization has heightened their efforts over the last several days in assessing the crop of talent at the position with the likes of Sam Darnold, […]

Darnold, Darnold, Darnold. This is the hot name that’s been bandied about over the last couple of weeks as it pertains to both the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants. The teams selecting No. 1 and 2 in the 2018 NFL Draft reportedly prefer Sam Darnold. Not so fast. According to a source close to […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is expected to be one of the more quarterback-heavy affairs in recent history. Headlining this year’s group of promising prospects is USC quarterback Sam Darnold. Darnold solidified that notion with a stellar performance in the rain at USC’s Pro Day. According to SI’s Albert Breer, one anonymous AFC exec says every team is […]

USC quarterback Sam Darnold caught plenty of flak for not throwing at this year’s Scouting Combine. The decision initially seemed to backfire on him after it began to rain at USC’s Pro Day. However, Darnold’s stellar outing seemingly solidified his status as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. According to SI’s Albert Breer, the […]

In the weeks leading up to the 2018 NFL Draft, there has been much uncertainty around what the New York Giants plan to do with the second overall pick. There had been the assumption that the team would take heir apparent to Eli Manning as his career winds down in New York, but that doesn’t appear […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding which player will be taken with the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. However, the consensus indicates that it will undoubtedly be a quarterback given the Cleveland Browns’ desire for a potential franchise signal-caller. Headlining the list of quarterbacks in this year’s draft is USC’s Sam Darnold. According to ESPN’s Jeff […]

Quarterback Sam Darnold felt good about the way he showed up on his pro day in USC, as the potential No. 1 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft made a good account of himself Wednesday in front of several NFL personalities. Minus the pressure of a live-game setting and throwing passes at choice receivers, Darnold […]

With the New York Jets trading now holding onto the No. 3 pick in the 2018 draft, the Cleveland Browns are more than likely going to take a quarterback with the No. 1 pick. If they happen to go with USC quarterback Sam Darnold, it sounds like he’d be more than happy to move to […]

In the weeks leading to the 2018 NFL Draft, there has been a building notion that former USC quarterback Sam Darnold will be the first overall pick by the Cleveland Browns. There has been the rise a few other of the promising players at the position in this pre-draft process, but Darnold has remained atop […]

The Cleveland Browns were reportedly going to send their “full contingent” to watch USC quarterback Sam Darnold during his pro day and did they ever. Not only did that contingent include general manager John Dorsey, head coach Hue Jackson, and offensive coordinator Todd Haley, but also the owner himself, Jimmy Haslam. Browns owner Jimmy Haslam sitting […]

During the NFL Scouting Combine last month there was much made about former USC quarterback Sam Darnold’s decision to not through at the event. It drew up some concerns about whether there were some possible issues about his throwing motion ahead of the draft. Throughout the entire process, Darnold has voiced no desire to change […]

In the weeks leading up to the 2018 NFL Draft, there has been much uncertainty around what the Cleveland Browns will do with the first overall pick. There has been the expectation that they would take a quarterback, but the addition of Tyrod Taylor has shifted that notion a bit. With that in mind, the […]

The New York Jets will now select third in the 2018 NFL Draft due to picking up the phone and getting business done with the Indianapolis Colts. Initially, in the six hole, Mike Maccagnan has pulled off a trade that sends that sixth pick, the 37th overall selection, 49th and the team’s 2019 second-round pick […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is shaping up to be one of the more quarterback-heavy affairs in recent years. Headling the list of notable prospects is USC’s Sam Darnold. Darnold has been touted as a consensus No. 1 pick ever since his spectacular performance in the 2016 Rose Bowl against Penn State. However, head coach Clay […]

It’s an ageless Indianapolis topic: Throw or not throw at the NFL Scouting Combine. Each class of collegiate quarterbacks head to the combine with that very topic in mind. Most throw. Others opt to pass up on showcasing that golden arm. The 2018 variety brought one individual who opted not to throw and he’s loving […]

In the last few days, one of the biggest storylines surrounding the NFL Scouting Combine and the upcoming 2018 NFL Draft has been USC quarterback Sam Darnold expected to not throw at the event. This has placed more scrutiny on his throwing ability that will now only be showcased in his school’s Pro Day in […]

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, marks the first official day of the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. For many professional and amateur football talent evaluators, it’s the equivalent to baseball’s “is this heaven?” quote from a classic sports film set in Iowa. It’s where dreams come true for so many young ones ready to make their mark […]

The NFL Combine is just a few days away, with many of the top prospects are expected to participate in the various drills. Just like the many years prior, the bulk of the focus on the event will fall on the group of quarterbacks in the 2018 crop, which is filled with attractive talent, like […]

The Cleveland Browns were once again the worst team in the NFL last season. Part of the reason was the play at quarterback. With a boatload of draft picks, the Browns are in a position to fix this deficiency. That’s assuming, of course, that they pick the right guy. But according to what draft analyst […]

With the NFL now in offseason mode, all eyes are now on the upcoming draft. That is still two months away, but discussions are beginning to heat up, especially when it comes to ranking the NFL prospects. As always, the quarterback group is receiving the most attention, but it seems that there is an even […]

With the 2017 NFL season officially in the books, the time for mock drafts has already begun. One common name at the top of the draft projections is USC quarterback Sam Darnold. Darnold seems to be the early favorite to be the first gunslinger taken by the Cleveland Browns. At least, that is how ESPN’s Todd […]

Heading into the 2018 NFL Draft, the quarterbacks at the top of nearly every projected draft board have been USC’s Sam Darnold and UCLA’s Josh Rosen. The two are widely viewed as being not only the first two players at their position taken but also being the first two selections of the night. During a recent […]

With the 2017 season coming to a close this Sunday, the next course of action for many teams is preparing for the 2018 NFL Draft. Among its most notable prospects is USC quarterback Sam Darnold. Darnold is projected to go as high as No. 1 overall in this year’s draft due to the bevy of […]

Within the same hour that UCLA’s Josh Rosen declared for the 2018 NFL Draft, USC quarterback Sam Darnold did the same, announcing his decision on his Instagram account. https://www.instagram.com/p/BdgiGmsFoPX/?taken-by=samdarnold “After talking to my immediate family, very close friends and many people who have helped me throughout my life, I have made the decision to declare […]