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As the New York Giants look for their quarterback of the future, they may have found one in Texas football signal-caller Quinn Ewers as humorously said on “The Pat McAfee Show” telecast of the College Football Playoff game. With all the quarterback struggles on the Giants, the show made light of the fact during Friday […]

The New York Giants need a quarterback arguably more than any other team in the NFL does this offseason, and they are in good position to get one. It is widely assumed that the Giants will select either Miami quarterback Cam Ward or Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders with the No. 3 overall pick in the […]

Though Houston Texans star Laremy Tunsil is an important piece to the offensive line and is one of the more effective tackles in the league, he could be more well-known for his NFL Draft experience. While Tunsil now protects Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, he was originally drafted by the Miami Dolphins, and the journey there […]

Texas football and its 2024 campaign witnessed one of the more watched quarterback battles. Quinn Ewers and top freshman Arch Manning exchanged snaps. Ewers ultimately finished out as QB1, and now there’s rumblings he wants to bypass the NFL Draft and return. However, ESPN NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. believes Ewers should go elsewhere […]

The view on rookie quarterbacks has probably changed over the years, especially with the way coaches are getting fired at a faster rate. Peyton Manning and Troy Aikman noted that it’s better that quarterbacks get reps so they can learn from their mistakes, but Mel Kiper offered a different view on the First Draft Podcast. […]

Shedeur Sanders and the Colorado football are in prime position to clinch a bowl spot with one more victory on Saturday. And Sanders continues to rise in draft value in the process for ESPN NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. Kiper released an updated version of his big board on Thursday. Sanders stands alone still […]

Since 2021, the Georgia Bulldogs defense has produced seven 1st Round picks in the NFL Draft and a total of 23 defensive players selected, both highs in that timeframe. Looking ahead to next April’s 2025 NFL Draft, it’s looking like this trend will continue on. Two Georgia defenders, linebacker Mykel Williams and safety Malaki Starks, […]

While Colorado football quarterback Shedeur Sanders has been called ‘great’ by his father, in the eyes of NFL analyst Mel Kiper Jr, he believes Sanders is still a top quarterback but doesn’t have the talent of 2024 No. 2 overall pick, Jayden Daniels.  “Shedeur Sanders kind of is that guy, but Shedeur Sanders isn’t the […]

The difference that we have seen between Jalen Milroe now and Jalen Milroe at the beginning of last Alabama football season is night and day. Milroe was benched at the beginning of last season, and he is now one of the best quarterbacks in college football. In fact, Milroe currently has the best odds to […]

The New York Jets’ offense, and Aaron Rodgers in particular, appeared to shake off any remaining rust in a 24-3 victory over the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium on Thursday Night Football. While Rodgers did connect for his first touchdown pass with 2022 Offensive Rookie of the Year Garrett Wilson, his much-hyped connection with […]

In a recent and quite spirited Twitter exchange, Jay Gruden took a sharp jab at ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. over his controversial take on defensive formations in the NFL. Kiper’s assertion—that two-high safeties should be outlawed from the NFL—sparked a quick response from Gruden, illuminating a fundamental disagreement between the two football minds […]

Despite an impressive talent pool at the quarterback position this season, passing yardage and scoring are down overall through the first two weeks of 2024. The decline has analysts, fans and, of course, offensive coordinators searching for a culprit. One of the more prevalent explanations for the offensive dip is two-high defenses, in which teams […]

As fans lock in their predictions for when the Texas football team takes on the UTSA Roadrunners, the success will be behind star quarterback Quinn Ewers. The junior signal-caller in Ewers for the Longhorns has even become the favorite for the Heisman Trophy with his fast start as looking beyond, NFL Draft expert Mel Kiper […]

While fans like Matthew McConaughey are excited for Texas football’s matchup against Michigan this Saturday, it could as well be a huge game for quarterback Quinn Ewers and his NFL Draft stock. This was said by ESPN’s legendary NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. who said that a great performance from Ewers against the national […]

The 2024 NFL Draft is officially in the books, and that means it’s time for ESPN’s Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. to assign his draft grades for every team in the league. The work that Kiper and many others who handle draft coverage year-round put into this process is extensive and exhaustive. Even if you’re […]

The 2024 NFL Draft officially begins on Thursday and it’s expected to be a QB-heavy first round. There are six possible signal-callers that could go in the top 32 picks and one of them is Washington Huskies standout Michael Penix Jr. After an impressive career in Seattle where he led the program to a national […]

With potentially six different quarterbacks going in the 1st Round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Thursday April 25th is shaping up to be an unpredictable night that has the chance to change the landscape of the NFL in many different ways. We know that for the first time in their franchise history, the Chicago Bears […]

The New England Patriots are not getting a confident seal of approval for their NFL draft strategy. NFL analyst Mel Kiper Jr. is not as confident about the Patriots’ plan with their no. 3 pick as he was before free agency, per ESPN. Kiper is expecting the Patriots to draft North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye. […]

The Chicago Bears have crossed out some major boxes in the NFL offseason, having already traded for former Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen before sending quarterback Justin Fields to the AFC North with the Pittsburgh Steelers. With both of those moves now behind Chicago, increased attention is being paid to what the NFC […]

The NFL Draft is right around the corner and Marvin Harrison Jr. continues to generate a ton of buzz. He’s viewed as arguably the best overall prospect in this class and now is getting a Hall of Fame-level prediction from Mel Kiper Jr. Kiper has been extremely high on the former Ohio State Buckeyes’ star […]

Caleb Williams is widely expected to be the first quarterback taken in the 2024 NFL Draft. However, which QB comes next is still up for debate. ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. is firmly on Jayden Daniels’ side entering the NFL Draft. Daniels goes No. 2 overall to the Washington Commanders while Drake Maye lands at No. […]

After what seemed like an eternity at the top of the NFL, the New England Patriots are making sweeping changes to their organization. One area the Patriots desperately need to address is quarterback. With the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, it seems likely that the Patriots will target QB. North Carolina […]

With the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears have a massive decision to make on Justin Fields. The Bears could solve their Fields problem with a trade to the Atlanta Falcons, at least according to ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. The Falcons hold the No. 8 overall pick in the […]

The Michigan football team just won the Big Ten Championship for the third straight season and they are going back to the College Football Playoff for the third straight season as well. The Wolverines are the number one team in the country, and a big reason why is the play of quarterback JJ McCarthy. McCarthy […]

With Colorado football moving up the polls in college football, quarterback Shedeur Sanders is also moving up NFL draft boards, according to ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. “Shedeur Sanders, to me right now, is a guaranteed high first-round pick,” Kiper Jr. shared on ESPN’s Monday Blitz. “I think when you look at the way […]

A big round of ESPN layoffs has left many fans dejected and shocked, as the program figures to look dramatically different going forward across coverage of all sports. One such consequence of this devastating business decision by Disney is that a renown NFL Draft rivalry has now been officially ended. College football expert Todd McShay […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is just over two weeks away, and yet, there’s still so much unknown. There’s a general idea of who each team will pick based on their individual needs, but figuring out the exact player is next to impossible. On top of that, there are trades to worry about, so even who’s […]

The 2023 NFL offseason is officially underway. Free agents are coming off the board very quickly, with some of the biggest impact players available finding new homes. With the biggest free agency moves already having been made, the next big event on the NFL calendar that deserves extra attention is the 2023 NFL Draft. ESPN’s […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is quickly approaching and there’s still tons of speculation as to which quarterback could go No. 1 overall to the Carolina Panthers. While CJ Stroud and Bryce Young look NFL-ready, Anthony Richardson from Florida is a freak of nature. It also appears he has quite the fan in draft analyst Mel […]

While Stetson Bennett had an electric career at Georgia, he hasn’t been as heralded as the other quarterback prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft class. ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. helped shine a light on where teams should be valuing Bennett following the NFL Combine. Bennett was one of the risers coming out of the NFL […]

With the NFL draft quickly approaching, all eyes are on this year’s quarterback class. There are several teams in search of a new QB1, and many of these quarterbacks have the potential to become stars. This includes Florida’s Anthony Richardson. At the moment, Richardson is viewed more as a project at the quarterback position. But […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ offseason is in full swing. They’ve already parted ways with offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and replaced him with Brian Schottenheimer. Roster turnover has begun, and will continue for the next few months. However, we all know the big star of the NFL offseason. It’s the reason we watch Senior Bowl practices in […]

The Carolina Panthers 2022 season was a wild one. The team started 1-4 before owner David Tepper fired coach Matt Rhule. Under interim head coach Steve Wilks, the team rallied, going 6-6 down the stretch, nearly winning the ugly NFC South. Now the team has a new head coach in Frank Reich but is without […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars 2022 campaign was wildly encouraging to say the least. Despite getting off to a 3-7 start on the season, and seemingly having no shot at making the playoffs, the Jaguars managed to win six of their final seven games to win the AFC South and clinch the four seed in the AFC […]

Following a 13-4 finish in 2021, Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had high expectations heading into 2022. But instead, they struggled in a way that few expected, ultimately finishing with an 8-9 record. Even with their 8-9 finish, the Buccaneers finished atop the NFC South, ultimately earning a playoff spot. In the Wild […]

ESPN’s Mel Kiper released his first 2023 NFL Mock Draft this week and had the New York Jets making a surprising selection with the No. 13 overall pick. Kiper selected Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba with the Jets pick. “I’m a big fan of Smith-Njigba, and I think he could be a star in […]

Led by Justin Herbert, the Los Angeles Chargers once again put together a strong season. Even with significant injuries on both sides of the ball, they earned a trip to the playoffs. But a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the wild-card round saw them exit in round one. Throughout the entire season, the Chargers […]

After the Las Vegas Raiders offseason trade and spending spree last year, finishing 6-11 made them one of (if not) the most disappointing teams in the NFL. The next Raiders rebuild starts now, though, with the team’s No. 7 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. In his first mock of the year, ESPN draft guru […]

The Atlanta Falcons had a strange 2022 season that saw them actually emerge as a contender in the NFC South for a point in time. While that was largely due to the NFC South being the weakest division in the NFL, that shows that the Falcons aren’t necessarily as far behind the pack in their […]