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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 […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has been the subject of plenty of trade rumors in recent months,  with the drumbeat only growing louder leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan didn’t help matters with some cryptic comments (which he walked back), and then the team selected quarterback Trey Lance […]

If you’re a New York Giants fan, you’re probably used to disappointment. General manager Dave Gettleman has largely continued the Giants’ tradition of relatively uninspired drafts, especially if you remove the memorable 2004 draft from the equation. But the 2021 NFL Draft came with a surprise: Gettleman finally backed up his attitude as the presumptive […]

The Atlanta Falcons are coming off a 4-12 season that warranted a head coaching change as Arthur Smith became the new headman. Terry Fontenot also made his way to Atlanta as the team’s new GM, so the front office has shifted quite a bit since December. After a disappointing year just a couple of seasons […]

The 2021 NFL Draft came and went with much excitement and buzz, overshadowed by the Aaron Rodgers trade rumors. However, the fans and players back in attendance at the festivities were a breath of fresh air after a virtual event in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the Baltimore Ravens, they needed to knock […]

Biggest Winners, Losers, & Steals From The 2021 NFL Draft Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 155 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 155 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 155 – Blake Lovell […]

The Miami Dolphins entered the 2021 NFL draft with a bevy of draft capital and made the most out of it. Miami is a team on the rise and its timeline to being a playoff team just got shorter.  Below are grades for the Dolphins’ draft picks.   Dolphins NFL draft picks: 1. Round 1 (Pick […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars finished with the worst record in the entire NFL last season, which ultimately led to the slumping AFC South franchise receiving the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. With the Jaguars selecting what appears to be a once-in-a-generation type talent in former Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence at No. […]

Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots had a very successful draft. After spending a ton of money in free agency and nailing the draft the Patriots are ready to compete again. They added tight ends Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry, giving weapons to Cam Newton or Mac Jones, and signed linebackers Matthew Judon and […]

So, did the New Orleans Saints make the grade in the 2021 NFL Draft? Certainly, early bumps in some hopes proved tough, but later rounds (and some trading up) wound up being fruitful for the front office — allowing for depth at some key positions heading into the next campaign. Saints Picks: Payton Turner, Defensive […]

The Carolina Panthers had a solid NFL draft and hope they are ready for the future. They traded for quarterback Sam Darnold and made sure to get him help through the draft. The Panthers seem committed to Darnold as they traded away Teddy Bridgewater to the Denver Broncos. With the draft the Panthers had, they […]

With the 2021 NFL draft in conclusion, the Tennessee Titans walked away with a rather interesting draft. Tennessee is set up to potentially win the AFC South for the second year in a row and was able to secure some talented prospects to help make that push for the next few years. Additionally, the front […]

The dust has settled following the 2021 NFL Draft, with all 32 teams attempting to make substantive additions to their rosters. Most general managers will now move on to the remaining free agents on the open market. First, though, we should take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from this NFL […]

The 2021 NFL Draft is complete, concluding with the fourth through seven rounds on Saturday. Our 2021 NFL Draft tracker kept you updated on everything draft-wise, including the dates, start times, location, how to watch, results, live streaming information, TV schedule, the order of all picks, mock drafts, trades, betting odds, live results, and grades […]

The Chicago Bears are parting ways with veteran offensive tackle Charles Leno Jr. The Bears are releasing Leno with the idea second-round draft pick Teven Jenkins could take his place at left tackle. Leno had been Chicago’s starter at that spot for each of the past seven seasons: The #Bears will be releasing LT Charles […]

The New England Patriots entered the draft in unchartered territory, as their selections were higher than usual. This is what happens when you make the best sixth-round pick in the history of the sport. The front office was incredibly busy in the free-agent market and they did a good job further rounding out the roster in […]

The Chicago Bears’ selection of Mitchell Trubisky over Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson in 2017 backfired in a major way. However, while the NFL Draft can be cruel to some teams, it is also the best place for redemption. The Bears are hoping their big trade to get Justin Fields will be that redemption.  Below […]

The Green Bay Packers came into the 2021 NFL Draft in a bit of a panic after reports broke right before the first round that superstar quarterback and reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers wants to be traded. More reports have come out since then that Rodgers has no plans to play another down for the Packers […]

The Los Angeles Chargers nailed the NFL draft again. After selecting Justin Herbert with the sixth pick in last year’s draft, the Chargers posted a 7-9 record. While it wasn’t a playoff appearance, we quickly found out Justin Herbert is a franchise quarterback. He threw for over 4,000 yards and had 36 total touchdowns breaking […]