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Andy Dalton will not be QB1 in Chicago after all. In a badly needed move — but one which wasn’t entirely expected — the Chicago Bears aggressively traded up from No. 20 to No. 11 in the 2021 NFL draft, using their pick to take Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields. The #Bears get their QB […]

The first trade of the 2021 NFL Draft has arrived. The Dallas Cowboys have traded the number 10 pick overall to the Philadelphia Eagles. Dallas likely to trade out of No. 10. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 30, 2021 After Mac Jones and Justin Fields surprisingly slipped in the first few picks, Philly wasted no […]

The San Francisco 49ers made an aggressive move to trade up to the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft this offseason and everyone knew that they would target a quarterback. After a couple of years of hoping that Jimmy Garoppolo would take the next step, the team decided to head in a […]

Even though the majority of the attention has remained on the quarterback and wide receiver positions, with a little tight end sprinkled in due to the presence of former Florida Gators standout Kyle Pitts, there has been only one player that has emerged as the clear-cut top offensive lineman in the 2021 NFL Draft class […]

The 2020-21 Alabama Crimson Tide were absolutely stacked, and perhaps so stacked, that many have already forgotten about standout wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. Because Waddle suffered a significant leg injury over the past season, fellow Alabama wideout DeVonta Smith, running back Najee Harris and quarterback Mac Jones were all able to move that much more […]

With the majority of the talk surrounding former Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence, former BYU Cougars quarterback Zach Wilson, former Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields, and former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Mac Jones throughout the 2020 college football campaign, former North Dakota State Bison quarterback Trey Lance was mostly forced to watch from the […]

The New York Jets made a major change this offseason when they decided to trade quarterback Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers. After rumors were swirling all offseason long that he could be moved, the franchise finally made the decision. That paved the road for them to take BYU standout quarterback Zach Wilson with the […]

The New York Jets have a new quarterback and through two picks, there have not been any surprises at the top of the 2021 NFL draft. Zach Wilson is the man. The Jacksonville Jaguars made the obvious choice by selecting Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence with the No. 1 overall pick. The New York Jets followed […]

At long last, Trevor Lawrence is finally a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars selected the star Clemson quarterback with the No. 1 overall pick in Thursday’s 2021 NFL draft, to very little surprise. At the Masters earlier this month, former No. 1 pick Peyton Manning told this year’s No. 1 pick, new Jaguars’ […]

The long-awaited 2021 NFL Draft has finally arrived. After the virtual event in 2020, NFL fans have packed Cleveland with excitement and eagerness. After the San Francisco 49ers traded up to number three overall, the rumors began to fly on which quarterback they would take. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network said that most NFL GMs […]

The Green Bay Packers are having a pretty quiet offseason so far, which comes as no surprise. Their biggest move has been re-signing running back Aaron Jones to a four-year contract. Traditionally, the Packers have built their teams from their own draft picks and rarely participate in the heavy hitting parts of free agency.  As […]

There’s no denying that the Deshaun Watson scandal has pretty much shaken up the Houston Texans franchise to its core. Nevertheless, there’s an opportunity for a bit of a fresh start for the team with the new season fast approaching. First-year Texans head coach David Culley had a special message for Houston’s potential newcomers from […]

Coming off another Super Bowl appearance, the Kansas City Chiefs are ready to continue making the team better. With no first-round pick after trading for Pro Bowl left tackle Orlando Brown Jr., this pick becomes even more important. Obviously having the roster they have including Patrick Mahomes already has them as a Super Bowl contender. […]

The 2021 NFL Draft is drawing near and the rumors keep flying off the shelf. Now, the New England Patriots are the latest of the rumored teams interested in trading up into the top 10 of the draft, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.  From our NFL Draft Preview Show: Trade calls are being […]

The Miami Dolphins are coming off a season in which they just missed the playoffs, but they were able to improve from 5-11 to 10-6 in one season. The 2021 NFL draft could be the final pieces Miami needs to make a playoff run. The Phins hold the sixth and 18th picks in the first […]

The 2021 NFL draft season is a wonderful time for players, teams such as the New York Giants, and fans: think of it like Christmas in spring. Everyone is hopeful, there are few, if any, injuries to worry about, and every team is able to get just a little better and grab a gift for […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are among the many teams to watch when it comes to the quarterback market ahead of Thursday’s NFL draft. But recent developments suggest the team might not take a signal-caller until the later rounds. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the Steelers are “closing in” on a one-year extension with backup quarterback […]

The Chicago Bears are desperate to move up the board in an effort to select a top quarterback prospect in Thursday night’s NFL draft. Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reported early Thursday the Bears are aching to move up from the No. 20 spot, though it remains to be seen whether they are willing to […]

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With the 2021 NFL Draft finally here, we’ve already had a shakeup occur in the draft order. The Miami Dolphins traded the No. 3 overall pick to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for the No. 12 overall pick, two future first-round picks, and a future third-round pick. Not long after that, the Dolphins moved […]

Michigan Wolverines edge rusher and 2021 NFL Draft prospect Kwity Paye is getting into the NFT game. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports Paye is teaming with OpenSea to release what is believed to be the “first collegiate licensed football NFT.” The digital trading card will go live on OpenSea as soon as Paye is selected […]

During the 2020 NFL season, the Cleveland Browns finally showed that they are back to being contenders in the AFC. After years of struggling to take the next step, Baker Mayfield and company were able to get over the hump and into the playoffs. Now, with the 2021 NFL Draft right around the corner, they […]

The Green Bay Packers will be making some big decisions while deciding who they are going to take to help build their future on Thursday. This 2021 NFL Draft class is without question loaded and Brian Gutekunst could bring in some pieces that can help power the franchise back to the Super Bowl. However, there […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to take Trevor Lawrence with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft on Thursday night. This has long been the case as Lawrence was deemed the no-doubt, No. 1 prospect before the college football season even started last fall. With the Jaguars expected to take the former […]

The 2021 NFL Draft is all set to kick off this Thursday, so it’s high time to check out what the New Orleans Saints are planning ahead of the huge event. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Saints are quietly doing their assignment, which includes the team trying to check the temperature […]

The Carolina Panthers have been extremely busy around the quarterback position this offseason. They started things off with a bang, trading with the New York Jets to acquire Sam Darnold. Most recently they traded last year’s starter, Teddy Bridgewater, to the Denver Broncos for a late round draft pick. Even after these two moves it […]

The San Francisco 49ers made waves weeks ago when they traded up to acquire the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Now, as draft day is upon us, the future for Jimmy Garoppolo remains up in the air as San Francisco is likely to draft a quarterback tonight. Multiple teams are expected […]

The New Orleans Saints are entering next season with more question marks than answers with the retirement of Drew Brees. The Saints were in salary cap hell at the start of the offseason, but with some contract restructures, they are in a much better place for next season. Despite the departure of several key players, […]

The Atlanta Falcons are a team to keep a close eye on in the 2021 NFL Draft. With just hours left to decide what direction they want to go, no one truly knows what the franchise will end up doing. There are obvious expectations for them in the first round, but they could change their […]

Over the last couple of years, the Pittsburgh Steelers have fallen down from being a serious Super Bowl contender in the AFC. They lost Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown and Ben Roethlisberger isn’t getting any younger. That makes the 2021 NFL Draft even more important for the franchise as they try to get back into […]

If you’re a New England Patriots fan, don’t worry about your team’s rough 2020 season. If recent rumors are to be believed, Bill Belichick and the Patriots could be on their way back real quick. Here’s the cherry on top: their potential resurgence might be coming back on one of the most heartwarming reunions of […]

The San Francisco 49ers have apparently decided on their guy in the 2021 NFL Draft. Adam Schefter of ESPN (h/t NFL Update) reported Wednesday the 49ers have made a decision as to who they will select with the third overall pick in Thursday’s rookie selection. The #49ers have made a decision on what they'll do […]

Each pick in the NFL draft is precious, but when you are like the Seattle Seahawks and only have three selections in total, then each pick feels even more important. Seattle has one pick each in the second, fourth, and seventh round. The Seahawks front office does have a reputation as one of the best […]

The Detroit Lions are in the market for a top wide receiver ahead of Thursday’s NFL Draft, and new general manager Brad Holmes tried to make an aggressive move up the board in order to get his guy. Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano of ESPN reported Wednesday the Lions attempted to move from the No. […]

When considering Virginia Tech’s uber-talented defensive back Caleb Farley and whether he’s a first-round NFL talent, there’s just a lot to spool through in the days leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft On Wednesday morning, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport revealed the 6-foot-2, 205-pound phenom tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday. However, while he won’t be […]

The Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers have made a trade that could potentially alter the landscape of the 2021 NFL Draft on Thursday. Carolina is sending quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to the Broncos in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick. The Broncos add depth under center as they look for Bridgewater to push Drew Lock. Carolina, […]

The Denver Broncos seemed to solidify the quarterback position by trading for Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater on Wednesday afternoon. However, the Bridgewater acquisition might not preclude Denver from selecting a quarterback in the first round of Thursday’s NFL draft. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the trade “does not take Denver out of the QB […]

Florida tight end and top NFL Draft prospect Kyle Pitts is not expecting to go to the San Francisco 49ers with the third overall pick. But he also was not shy at expressing his excitement at the possibility to NFL Network’s Andrew Siciliano. Current Niners tight end George Kittle would gladly welcome Pitts into the […]

With the 2021 NFL Draft almost here, teams are likely already in the final stages of preparation when it comes to the players that they will select with their picks. The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of those teams, as they are armed with the 24th overall pick in the first round. While it remains unclear […]