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The 2021 NFL draft marked the first draft the New Orleans Saints had without future Hall of fame quarterback Drew Brees. Brees retired in the off-season and the Saints are now in a difficult spot especially with the cap room situation. They had a chance to improve the team through the draft but reached on […]

The Seattle Seahawks and head coach Pete Carroll needed to make Russell Wilson happier and safer in the 2021 NFL draft. One can make a convincing argument the team and coach did not do everything possible to help their superstar quarterback. On that basis alone, one can reasonably view Seattle’s draft as a failure under […]

The Las Vegas Raiders added seven new players to their roster. The AFC West franchise remained active throughout the 2021 NFL Draft. While focusing mostly on defense after the team’s first round selection of former Alabama Crimson Tide offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood, the Raiders had a bit of an underwhelming effort last month as many […]

Following a playoff appearance for the Washington Football Team, the young and talented roster got better. While you may not think of them as a playoff team as they finished 7-9 to win the NFC East, they are one. Last season it was evident this young group had potential especially on the defensive side of […]

The San Francisco 49ers made national headlines with their No. 3 pick, but their 2021 NFL draft might be remembered as a success for other reasons. Let’s look at how the 49ers found value in this NFL draft. Remember that they got George Kittle in the fifth round, once upon a time. 49ers NFL draft […]

The Baltimore Ravens had a disappointing end to the season. They lost to the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round of the playoffs. With a superstar quarterback in Lamar Jackson they are in a window to compete for a Super Bowl right now. Enter the importance of the 2021 NFL draft. With Jackson still on […]

All that glitters is not Green and Gold, and the Green Bay Packers proved it with a couple of key blunders during the 2021 NFL draft. So, are we Monday Morning Quarterbacks? Or are we Monday Morning Quarterbacks for the Packers? Packers NFL draft Mistake No. 1: Not trading 2020 MVP and QB Aaron Rodgers […]

The New York Jets plainly did not give Sam Darnold the resources he needed to become a quality NFL quarterback. They decided to start fresh under center, but the wisdom of their 2021 NFL draft lay more in the decisions which followed the Zach Wilson pick. Jets NFL draft chess moves: 3. Elijah Moore at […]

The Dallas Cowboys did something at the 2021 NFL draft which few other teams were willing or able to do. That forms the basis for this examination of the best things Jerry Jones and his war room did from April 29 through May 1. Cowboys NFL draft chess moves: 2. Taking Jabril Cox at No. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers ended the 2020 season labeled as a disappointment. After a terrific 11-0 start to the season and the likelihood that Ben Roethlisberger would ride off into the sunset with an AFC Championship, those dreams quickly disappeared. They went 1-4 to end the season and ended up losing to the Cleveland Browns 48-37 […]

Whereas the New York Jets relentlessly drafted offensive players and the Dallas Cowboys drafted for defense, the Minnesota Vikings didn’t have a clean, linear philosophy in the 2021 NFL draft. That’s not a problem. What matters is the particular set of selections Minnesota made. Let’s look at what Vikings general manager Rick Spielman did in […]

The Miami Dolphins elevated themselves from also-rans into playoff contenders in 2020. Now they are trying to take the next step in 2021. Let’s consider how the 2021 NFL draft improved their situation. The Dolphins made multiple deals before the NFL draft to ultimately get the No. 6 pick in the first round. Grading Miami […]

In the midst of the quarterback drama with Aaron Rodgers, the Green Bay Packers had to have a good 2021 NFL draft. While it may not be an ideal situation in Green Bay right now, they should be looking forward to the new players coming to the team. The Packers have seemed to fill every […]

With Carson Wentz traded to the Indianapolis Colts, the Philadelphia Eagles are entering a new chapter in their story. As the 2021 NFL draft arrived, the roster had holes all around, with some bigger than others. Below are the two best decisions the Eagles made in the 2021 NFL Draft.  Eagles NFL Draft moves: 1. […]

Having the title of offseason champions does not always amount to wins in the NFL. However, the Chicago Bears had such an impressive outing in the 2021 NFL draft that it just might apply this time.  Below are the three best moves by the Bears in the recently concluded draft.  Bears NFL Draft Chess Moves: […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers had several holes to fill in the 2021 NFL Draft. At the end of the draft, they had nine selections, which is a good quantity considering picking prospect is and will always be an inexact science. The question is does the quality match the quantity? Only time can tell which prospects were […]

For all the problems that the New York Giants fans have with general manager David Gettleman, they can’t deny that he has been incredibly good with drafting. Despite the bellyaching around him taking Saquon Barkley over a quarterback like Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson, or taking Daniel Jones with the sixth overall pick, both are […]

Coming out of the 2021 NFL Draft with 11 selections, the Minnesota Vikings set out to improve upon their 2020 season while also having an eye towards building for the future. Their NFC North-leading draft selections should help accomplish both of those elements, and they could potentially turn this year’s class into immediate help in […]

If there is one word to describe the Dallas Cowboys’ 2021 NFL draft class of freshly-minted rookies, the word would be different. The Cowboys haven’t drafted this defensively since the early 80’s, and those that are used to seeing Jerry Jones draft for spectacle and pop are surely surprised at what Dallas opted to do […]

The Arizona Cardinals look ready to make the playoffs after the draft. With a budding star quarterback in Kyler Murray and great talent around him, they are built for a playoff run. Arizona finished 8-8 on the season and just weren’t ready for a run last season. Murray had a phenomenal season as he took […]

When Andrew Luck unexpectedly retired in 2019, there were doubts surrounding the Indianapolis Colts franchise. Fast forward to the 2020 season and they finished with an impressive 11-5 record behind quarterback Carson Wentz. The Colts have a well-rounded roster, so it’s not surprising they had a relatively quiet 2021 NFL Draft. Below are grades for […]

The Buffalo Bills took a colossal step in the right direction in 2020, when they became AFC East champions for the first time in 25 years and rolled all the way to the AFC Championship game. So, the 2021 NFL Draft was less about “Oh Lord, panic mode!” and more like “Hey, why don’t you […]

So the last major event of the 2021 NFL offseason has come and gone. Between trades, free agency, and the draft, teams are now gearing up for training camp, OTA’s, and the preseason, all in the hopes of winning the coveted Vince Lombardi trophy. This time of the year is one of pure hope for […]

Shoutout to Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones: the temptation was there, and still he and the Cowboys decided to be smart this offseason and address some actual team needs. Even with Dak Prescott on the field, the Cowboys were arguably the worst defensive team in the NFL. For the 2021 NFL Draft, they were best […]

For a Los Angeles Rams organization that has made a habit of stealing headlines through blockbuster acquisitions of well-known veterans, the NFL Draft can seem a bit anti-climatic. Even more so with the Rams and general manager Les Snead giving up their top selections in the draft to pull off those trades over the years. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders entered the draft with the hopes of being competitive, despite playing in the brutal AFC West. The division has a Super Bowl-caliber team in the Kansas City Chiefs, a rapidly-improving Los Angeles Chargers, and the Denver Broncos, which has one of the most complete rosters in the league, although the quarterback […]

The AFC North is one of the most competitive divisions in the NFL. The Pittsburgh Steelers clinched the division last year but fell apart in the playoffs after losing to the Cleveland Browns. The Steelers front office made a lot of moves this offseason. After having one of the best defenses in the league last […]

The Philadelphia Eagles had a rough go in the 2020 season. After a tough season, the front office is trying to right the ship after acquiring nine new players through the 2021 NFL draft. With holes throughout the roster, the Eagles have made multiple moves this offseason to improve the roster. One of the more […]

The defending Super Bowl Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had one of the most successful offseason’s in recent history. After many maneuvers, the front office was able to secure the entire starting lineup for the offense and defense for next year as well. All 22 starters are gearing up to strike lightning twice. After bringing […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have won back-to-back AFC Championships en route to reaching the Super Bowl as a result of each of the last two seasons. With Kansas City ending a massive 50-year title drought back in 2019-20 while defeating the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV, there isn’t much more the Chiefs can […]

After several moves by the Seattle Seahawks’ front office, the team completed their 2021 NFL Draft haul with a total of three picks. There are teams with more selections in the first two rounds alone. With that said, below are the grades for the Seahawks’ trio of draft picks. Round 2 No. 56 Overall: D’Wayne […]

With the 2021 NFL Draft now in behind us, all teams now can move forward with clearing up their rosters. With depth charts starting to take shape and with the potential for a semi-regular offseason, there certainly will be certain players entering into favorable situations. The following list includes 10 of the biggest fantasy football […]

The New York Jets had a very successful 2021 NFL draft. With the Jets starting a new chapter after trading away quarterback Sam Darnold, they had to hit on their draft picks. With the second pick in the draft the Jets selected quarterback Zach Wilson. Wilson will be the franchise quarterback for the Jets for […]

The Cincinnati Bengals, after some swift maneuvers, had 10 selections in the 2021 NFL draft — including a coveted fifth-overall selection. With the AFC North only getting better, did the Bengals bungle this time around? Or are they on the doorstep of challenging the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens? On paper, they certainly […]

San Francisco 49ers fans, thank your lucky stars that cooler heads prevailed at the 2021 NFL draft! You can relax now. If you’re a 49ers fan, you know exactly what that means. This draft was stressful, but your team walked out of it as winners. Let’s break down the picks: 49ers NFL draft picks: Round […]

It feels so long ago when the Cleveland Browns were the butt of jokes in the NFL. Now, they have one of the best rosters in the league and somehow after the 2021 Draft, it got even better.  Below are grades for Cleveland’s picks in this year’s rookie selection. Round 1 No. 26 Overall: Greg […]

The Houston Texans have had an extremely busy offseason. From a new head coach to a new general manager and the never-ending rumors and allegations surrounding Deshaun Watson, it’s been a hot mess. However, the 2021 NFL Draft provided a short break of panic and worry among the Texans organization. While they were without a […]

It was speculated the Denver Broncos would take a rookie quarterback with their first pick of the 2021 NFL Draft. The Broncos have also been all over reports of being interested in obtaining Aaron Rodgers via trade from the Green Bay Packers. For now, though, Denver is rolling with Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater. As for […]

Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, who also serves as the head coach of the Jackson State football program, was furious over no HBCU athletes getting picked up in the 2021 NFL Draft. Primetime took to Instagram to voice his displeasure on Monday, stating that he saw numerous players on other HBCU’s even that […]