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On the heels of an 11-4 finish last season, the Baltimore Ravens have established themselves near the top of the AFC pecking order. Riding high after last year’s performances of quarterback Lamar Jackson and running back J.K. Dobbins, they utilized the 2021 NFL Draft to help address the few weak spots they have. Having picked […]

It’s clear that the Detroit Lions are going to look a lot different from 2021 and beyond. From a mega-star swap between quarterbacks Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff to letting Matt Patricia walk back to New England after a 13-29-1 tenure as head coach — the prideful franchise in “The Motor City” is looking for […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off a 12-4 season and a first round exit in the playoffs. While the Steelers were able to make playoffs it was a very disappointing run. They lost to the divisional rival Cleveland Browns by a score of 48-37. It was clear towards the end of the season that the […]

The Chicago Bears went 8-8 last season and lost to the New Orleans Saints in the Wild Card round. It was a very disappointing season for the Bears as they had high hopes after starting off 5-1. The Bears didn’t have enough talent on the roster to compete last year. Although the defense is filled […]

The Houston Texans have been in complete turmoil this offseason, and before the 2021 NFL draft. It all began with Deshaun Watson demanding a trade and refusing to play, which then led to the sexual assault accusations against the star quarterback. The Texans had no draft picks in the first two rounds and very little […]

The Carolina Panthers have built themselves a solid roster. On paper, this is a vastly improved team looking to make some noise next year. Since becoming the head coach, Matt Rhule has followed through with his game plan to rebuild the team. They’re still young and developing, but the Panthers are moving in the right […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have been busy this offseason. They had the most cap space available, more 2021 NFL Draft picks than anyone else, and hired Urban Meyer as their new head coach. It’s safe to say, the future is looking bright in Jacksonville. Taking Trevor Lawrence first overall means the Jaguars won the draft at […]

The Washington Football Team has been slowly building a playoff contender over the last few years. After the conclusion of the 2021 NFL Draft, the franchise was able to acquire another solid group of rookies to the roster. In a weak NFC East division, WFT has a real shot at running away as the favorite […]

Across their nine selections in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers set out to improve their team, which was coming off of an impressive seven-win season. Riding on the back of now-sophomore quarterback Justin Herbert, this team looks to cement themselves as a long-term postseason contender in the AFC, even if their draft […]

Entering the first season with new head coach Dan Campbell and a new starting quarterback at the helm, the Detroit Lions are beginning to head into a multi-step rebuild process. Having held the seventh overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, there were plenty of viable options for them to address their many needs. A […]

After the NFL draft, the Atlanta Falcons are all over the news, with rumors surrounding a potential trade involving Julio Jones. It could come to fruition at any moment, so keep close attention to that ongoing situation. As for the rest of the team, the Falcons hope to be a much-improved franchise going forward. The […]

The Cincinnati Bengals made some splash picks during the 2021 NFL Draft. In fact, they walked away setting themselves up for future success. Many believed the pick for Ja’Marr Chase was the wrong choice as the team could have selected Penei Sewell to protect Joe Burrow. However, the Bengals played the board and found a […]

No NFL Draft goes perfect. It’s part of the deal. The excitement and mystique of what’s to come, what’s possible and what never materializes coalesces in the process — where the dreams of a professional career fulminate into reality. After months of preparation, things can change in the “war room” quickly, and franchises have to […]

The Denver Broncos’ hopes for a breakout season in 2020 rapidly went downhill as many of their key players were sidelined all throughout their campaign. With a depleted roster, the team was forced to settle for a dismal 5-11 record which led them to miss out on the playoffs for the fifth straight year. After […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won its second Super Bowl in franchise history earlier this year in the first year with Tom Brady as the team’s starting quarterback. All Brady does is win Super Bowls, so the Bucs were clearly looking forward to a long playoff run – despite Brady’s advancing age. After the Super Bowl, […]

The Minnesota Vikings are coming off a very disappointing 2020 season. They needed to pounce at the 2021 NFL draft. They went 7-9 and missed the playoffs and made a couple of mistakes in the draft on top of it. Although they had a tough season, the Vikings have some young talent on the roster […]

The Los Angeles Rams are coming off a return to the NFL playoffs this past season. Although it was a disappointing end to the season when they lost to the Green Bay Packers in the divisional round, the game helpfully showed that the team needed to improve the roster in the 2021 NFL draft. The […]

The Atlanta Falcons had trade talks involving star wide receiver Julio Jones before the 2021 NFL Draft, but they wanted a first-round pick for his services. According to PFT’s Mike Florio, the Falcons could have agreed to deal Jones before the draft for a second-round pick while also not having to pay any of his […]

The Philadelphia Eagles had a very disappointing 2020 season, as they finished it with a 4-11-1 record  — the worst in the NFC East. After going through a tough year, the offseason definitely proved to be a crucial one for the Eagles who are seeking to bounce back and get back on the right track […]

The Buffalo Bills had a great 2020 season but a disappointing end. They lost in the AFC Championship Game. They went 13-3 and showed the potential that they have. The Bills quarterback Josh Allen finished second in MVP voting behind Green Bay Packers Aaron Rodgers. They have steps to take, and the 2021 NFL draft […]

The Cleveland Browns had an impressive 2020 season, managing to turn things around to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2002 season. After a stellar campaign, standards are certainly going to be set higher, and greater things are going to be expected from head coach Kevin Stefanski and his men moving forward. […]

The New Orleans Saints, fresh off the 2021 NFL draft, are about to enter life after Drew Brees. The future Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback officially retired from the NFL following the conclusion of the 2020-21 campaign. With a tandem under center slated to replace Brees, it remains to be seen how New Orleans […]

The Kansas City Chiefs just concluded their 2020 season with a disappointing performance in Super Bowl LV against eventual champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite having a strong roster on paper, it is evident that the Chiefs still have a couple of holes to address in their current lineup. Chiefs’ 2021 NFL Draft Mistakes: Unfortunately, the […]

It is admittedly quite difficult to find much fault in what GM Ryan Pace and the Chicago Bears did during the 2021 NFL Draft. The front office, despite making the NFL playoffs twice in the past three seasons, has been endlessly panned following the selection of maligned quarterback Mitch Trubisky — who already has 10,000 […]

In a division that had three playoff teams in 2021, the AFC North is a reflection of the emerging divisional depth and balance in the NFL. The Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, and Cleveland Browns all made it to the playoffs while the Cincinnati Bengals only won 4 games. Although the Bengals were the weak link […]

The Carolina Panthers are a baby franchise in the history of the NFL — first taking the field in 1995 alongside the expansion Jacksonville Jaguars. But in those 27 years, their front office has come away with some exceptional talent in the secondary, with names like Chris Gamble, Richard Marshall, Ricky Manning, Deon Grant, and […]

The Washington Football Team turned out as a revelation in the 2020 NFL season as they managed to come out on top of the underperforming NFC East division. Not to mention that they also came close to running away with an upset victory against the eventual Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their NFC […]

The Detroit Lions are in full rebuild mode after trading away longtime franchise cornerstone Matthew Stafford earlier this offseason. Their new head coach Dan Campbell wants to build the nastiest, toughest team in the league. He wants kneecap-biters, he wants guys with a mean streak. Rugged. That’s the key word to describe the new-look Lions, […]

Following a return to being a competitive football team this past season, the Miami Dolphins look poised to build on their run in 2021. After going 10-6 this past campaign and narrowly missing out on the playoffs, the roster got better through free agency and the 2021 NFL Draft. Although the offseason was great overall, […]

The New York Jets did relatively well in this year’s NFL Draft but as always, it came with a few calculated risks. They finally found their potential franchise quarterback after selecting Brigham Young prospect Zach Wilson as the second overall pick, filling a gaping need of the squad. They also acquired a handful of extra […]

The Denver Broncos are coming off another season missing the playoffs, but they still made some questionable decisions during the 2021 NFL Draft. They finished the 2020 season 5-11, and it was clear the Broncos lacked a quarterback that could win them games. However, in the draft, they didn’t address that position and ended up […]

The New York Giants were involved in probably the biggest transaction in the 2021 NFL Draft, striking a trade with the Chicago Bears that saw the Bears choose their quarterback of the future in Justin Fields. With the Giants picking up an extra first-round selection next year (along with other compensation), they ended up moving […]

The Buffalo Bills were better than every other AFC team except one in the 2020 NFL season. This should have shaped their approach to the 2021 NFL draft, but it didn’t seem to. That point deserves to be explained in greater depth and detail. Bills NFL draft mistakes: 2. Not trading down more often  The […]

The Dallas Cowboys had a tough 2020 season. They finished 6-10 and third in the NFC East, elevating the importance of the 2021 NFL Draft. Star quarterback Dak Prescott had a season ending injury in Week 5 and it derailed the season. Even when the Cowboys had Dak, it was evident that the defense needed […]

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 […]