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The Tennesee Titans made waves last weekend when they selected rookie quarterback Malik Willis out of Liberty University in the 2022 NFL Draft. Willis, who to many was the top quarterback in this year’s class, is added to a Titans roster that already has (or had) a starting quarterback in Ryan Tannehill, who didn’t mince […]

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott can remember a time when he ran behind one of the most feared lines in all of football. Players like Tyron Smith, Travis Frederick, Zack Martin, and La’el Collins lined the trenches from left to right, in what could only be described as the blueprint for what every team […]

The Tennessee Titans surprised fans and Ryan Tannehill by selecting Malik Willis 86th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft. Tennessee’s quarterback acquisition meant that the two would likely be battling it out for the starting position for the upcoming season. With that in mind, Tannehill told reporters, “I don’t think it’s my job to mentor […]

The Seattle Seahawks entered the 2022 NFL Draft armed with additional picks as a result of the blockbuster Russell Wilson trade. While some thought the Seahawks would use this year’s draft capital to select a quarterback, the franchise opted to address other areas on the field. Seattle selected offensive lineman Charles Cross in the first […]

Jermaine Johnson was the unexpected gift that put an exclamation point on the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft for the New York Jets. Already thrilled to have selected stud cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner from Cincinnati with the fourth pick and talented wide receiver Garrett Wilson from Ohio State at No. 10, the Jets […]

The Cincinnati Bengals far exceeded anyone’s expectations in 2021, advancing through the AFC to the Super Bowl, where they were eventually bested by the Los Angeles Rams. It was an outstanding season, though the final result left a sour taste in the mouths of both fans and executives of the team. Two key areas doomed […]

The 2022 NFL Draft was the first for Kwesi Adofo-Mensah at the helm as new general manager of the Minnesota Vikings. It’s safe to say that Mensah, who executed a whopping six trades, dove right into the responsibilities on draft night. The Vikings addressed their poor secondary with each of their first two picks, bringing […]

The Green Bay Packers had both the 22nd and 28th pick in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. They selected Quay Walker at 22 and Devonte Wyatt at 28. Now, Wyatt is the first 2022 first-round pick to pen a deal with his new team. The defensive tackle signed a four-year, $12.86 million […]

Thanks to the Tyreek Hill trade, the Miami Dolphins came into the draft with the fewest selections of any team in the league, totaling four, and none inside the top 100. Thus, the Dolphins were left with few options to improve the rest of their roster. They also didn’t make any moves during the draft, […]

The writing was on the wall for the Pittsburgh Steelers to select a QB in the 2022 NFL Draft, and while they certainly surprised some with how early they made that selection, it set the tone for the rest of their draft class. As Kenny Pickett and six other members of this class enter the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs had a rather solid showing during the 2022 NFL Draft. They entered with a few holes on the roster, but the front office addressed nearly all of their biggest needs. We take a look at the Chiefs’ draft class and provide some grades for each pick. Kansas City ended up taking […]

The Atlanta Falcons have a long way to go before becoming competitive once again. However, the front office has laid down a solid foundation to build upon as the franchise aims to get back to title contentions in the future. They made some noise in the 2022 NFL Draft, which means it’s time to give […]

Ryan Tannehill’s recent comments regarding the Titans’ decision to draft Malik Willis have not sat well with many around the league. After Tannehill said publicly it wasn’t his job to mentor the rookie quarterback, many have come out of the woodwork to slam the Titans’ QB for not being a team player. After Kurt Warner […]

The Los Angeles Rams were drafting this year from a new and unique position. After finally catching their white whale, Los Angeles has its first Super Bowl title ever. Years of cap restructuring and electric football led coach Sean McVay and his team to the pinnacle of American sport.   Coming into the weekend, the […]

The Detroit Lions picked inside the top-10 picks of the NFL Draft for the fourth year in a row. While each of these picks have yielded mixed results, there’s a feeling that Detroit emerged from the 2022 draft with a potential franchise cornerstone in Aidan Hutchinson. Not only that, but the Lions managed to also […]

The New York Giants actually had a successful NFL Draft weekend. New general manager Joe Schoen put together one of the best draft classes in the entire NFL, led by edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux and tackle Evan Neal. An underrated part of the class is University of Kentucky wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson, who was selected […]

The Los Angeles Chargers enjoyed a tremendous 2022 offseason which included the additions of J.C. Jackson and Khalil Mack to the team. Despite just one pick in the first two rounds, their offseason success  continued at the NFL Draft. The Chargers were able to add a few key pieces, as they should have a large […]

The Carolina Panthers were linked to nearly every quarterback in this year’s NFL Draft class, though Kenny Pickett and Malik Willis were the names that were brought up most often. As it turned out, the Panthers selected Matt Corral out of Ole Miss. Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer revealed the biggest reason why the team […]

Coming out of the 2022 NFL Draft with 11 selections shows that the Baltimore Ravens may have liked this draft class more than some other teams. By letting the board fall and taking the best player available in certain situations, the Ravens were able to come out with one of the strongest classes this year. […]

The New Orleans Saints made headlines before the 2022 NFL Draft, executing a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles to acquire an extra pick in the first round. Speculation began, with many expecting the franchise to trade up in the draft. Trade up, they did, as New Orleans dealt three of their own picks for the […]

The Buffalo Bills had a successful 2022 NFL Draft, as they brought in key contributors at positions of need, such as cornerback. Considering the Bills were one of the better teams in the AFC last year, there wasn’t a ton of room for improvement. However, the AFC got considerably more competitive, giving general managers, such […]

The New England Patriots made a surprise move when they drafted speedy wideout Tyquan Thornton in the second round, having traded up to land him with the 50th overall pick. The pick was met with some skepticism from fans and media members, especially given the fact New England moved up the board to land him […]

The Tennessee Titans have a crowded quarterback room ahead of the 2022-2023 season. Tennessee drafted Malik Willis 86th overall after he was projected to be picked up in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. As the current quarterback for the Titans, it’s safe to say that Ryan Tannehill wasn’t thrilled with the acquisition. […]

The Philadelphia Eagles had one of the better showings at the 2022 NFL Draft. Led by general manager Howie Roseman, the Eagles swung a blockbuster trade for Tennessee Titans wide receiver AJ Brown, using their other first-round pick to select Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis. The draft also came with another surprise, as Philly managed […]

Having two first-round selections can be exactly what a team needs to right their ship and turn their rebuild into a retool, and the New York Giants look to have taken that next step this offseason. By selecting Kayvon Thibodeaux and Evan Neal, their 2022 NFL Draft class was headlined by two of the best […]

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf played the entire 2021 season with a nagging foot injury that was kept under wraps by both the star wideout and the franchise. Back in February, Metcalf had surgery to remove a screw from his foot and was in a walking boot, with nothing to suggest that he wouldn’t […]

The 2022 NFL Draft is wrapped up which means it’s time to evaluate the biggest losers from the wild weekend. Some teams improved, while others were making head-scratching decisions throughout. Meanwhile, some players in the league might not have the best time next season with the new faces entering the roster. We’ll see how it […]

The Philadelphia Eagles stole the show at the 2022 NFL Draft, executing a blockbuster trade with the Tennessee Titans for star wide receiver AJ Brown. Brown’s arrival in Philadelphia gives the franchise a much-needed, number-one receiver for quarterback Jalen Hurts, who was as excited as anyone to learn that the team had traded for the […]

The NFL Draft is over, and once more the offseason heads into a lull before the beginning of training camp in July. Until then, every improvement has only been made on paper, and the teams only exist in the minds of the staff, the media, and the fans. It’s a rare time when the NFL […]

The 2022 NFL Draft is over and teams across the league are signing undrafted free agents left and right. One name that surprisingly went undrafted was former Clemson Tigers star receiver, Justyn Ross. Many speculated he’d be a solid late-round addition, but the wide receiver finally finds a new home with the Kansas City Chiefs. […]

The 2022 NFL Draft has concluded which means it’s time to evaluate the biggest winners and losers. It was a wild weekend, but each franchise walked away with a new haul of rookie prospects. Some teams knocked it out of the park, while others were a bit questionable on Day 2. Click here for our […]

The 2022 NFL Draft is over but teams across the league are still finalizing their rosters. Many players will either be cut or signed in the coming weeks. The Atlanta Falcons made a decision on Monday, releasing a veteran player from the team. It’s not a shocking move at all, as Atlanta likely made the […]

The Green Bay Packers had an important 2022 NFL Draft following another playoff exit. The Packers were able to get Aaron Rodgers back on a new contract but had to trade star receiver, Davante Adams, though that gave them extra draft capital. The Adams trade yielded an additional first- and second-round pick that helped the […]

The 2022 NFL Draft lacked the star power we are used to seeing at the quarterback position. Only one signal-caller was taken in the first round, but there were still plenty of exciting prospects at the position. University of Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder was one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in this draft class, possessing […]

The 2022 NFL Draft wasn’t lacking in talent at all, as several teams got quite the talented haul even in the latter part of the first round. One of them was Jermaine Johnson II, who was selected by the New York Jets as the 26th overall pick. Some observers felt that Johnson could be drafted […]

Every NFL Draft, the focus is based on the first round. That’s where the stars are and that’s where teams make the biggest splashes. However, the second round is nearly as important. Teams that maintain their drafting success in the second round are often the same teams that manage prolonged periods of success. Getting value […]

With the No. 52 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected wide receiver George Pickens out of Georgia. The 6-foot-3-inch, 200-pound product out of famous high school football hotbed Hoover, Alabama joins an already impressive Steelers wide receiver room with the likes of Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool. The addition of […]

The Tennessee Titans made a splash pick in the 2022 NFL Draft after selecting Malik Willis in the third round. This kid has all of the tools to be a superstar, however, he fell in the draft for a reason. Regardless, he is an exciting pick for this franchise, as the potential for massive success […]

The 2022 NFL Draft was one of the most exciting draft weekends in recent memory. With so many big trades and surprise selections, there was bound to be some teams that performed exceedingly well. With that being said, let’s get into the five biggest winners of the 2022 NFL Draft. 5. The New York Giants […]