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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 […]

Najee Harris was the 24th pick in the first round by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2021 NFL Draft. The former Alabama running back is a noted power back and one of the more accomplished at the position in recent memory and was almost certain to be a first-round pick for months before the draft. […]

Amid the quarterback drama surrounding Aaron Rodgers, the Green Bay Packers had a very successful draft. Following two consecutive NFC title game appearances, Green Bay had some holes to fill. The selections they made have all been for positions of need unlike last year’s draft where they took quarterback Jordan Love. Here’s a look at […]

The NFL Draft is an incredibly busy time for front offices. It is difficult enough to keep track of the board and see, which prospects are remaining, but teams also make trades to better their position. In general, trading down provides more value to a franchise, since they are acquiring more assets. The risk of […]

The New York Jets selected Michael Carter twice in the NFL draft? Yes, that’s exactly what New York did as the Jets drafted running back Michael Carter in the fourth round. Then the Jets took defensive back Michael Carter in the fifth round. Besides having the same name and team now, they should both make […]

The second day of the NFL Draft is officially in the books. There were some exciting names that fell all the way to the third round this year. There are are always great picks in later rounds that go on to be All-Pros or even MVPs. This third round is no different. Here are three […]

Okay, gang. We are nearing the halfway point of the 2021 NFL draft, and with two days and three rounds through, it has already been a bit of a wild event thus far. The boos were flowing for commissioner Roger Goodell, Sean McVay is starting a true streak of legendary war rooms, and trades are […]

The 2021 NFL Draft has gotten underway, and it has been a very intriguing draft so far. With a ton of trade talks and other big-time rumors swirling, the intrigue and excitement has been at an all-time high. As is the case each and every year, the second round has a lot of tense moments […]

Much has already been made of Sean McVay, the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams. He’s already famous for his youth, genius, his enviable life outside of football, and more recently, his awesomely decked-out war room. Well this year, McVay went even more out of his way to get attention with his set up, […]

Before the 2021 NFL Draft, analysts and pundits were going gaga over the incredible bounty of top-flight talent available in the first round. This draft class is incredibly prolific, and more analysis than normal went into it, given that several teams at the top had needs at multiple relevant positions. These were headlined by the […]

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish had an outstanding 2020 college football season, but that didn’t translate into top-tier NFL draft success. While national champion Alabama had five offensive players taken in the first round, Notre Dame had to wait until pick No. 42 for its first selection in 2021, offensive lineman Liam Eichenberg. He went […]

There is something about the cornerback position that just seems…teachable? For whatever reason, the 2021 NFL Draft is just bursting with genetic talent at the cornerback position, and Asante Samuel Jr. continued that trend, selected 47th overall by the Los Angeles Chargers. He is the third son of an NFL player selected this year, and […]

The Denver Broncos have a young group of receivers. They needed a running back after losing Phillip Lindsay to the Houston Texans. They got that running back through a trade in the second round of the NFL draft on Friday. Denver traded up to No. 35 with the Atlanta Falcons to grab North Carolina running […]

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The first day of the 2021 NFL draft is behind us and there is an obvious winner. The Chicago Bears drafted Justin Fields with the 11th pick in the draft and it is a match made in heaven. On top of the Bears making a good pick, the rest of the field made a lot […]

To the surprise of absolutely nobody, new Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is the favorite to win Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2021 after going No. 1 overall in the draft, according to BetOnline.ag. Lawrence will be the Day 1 starter in Jacksonville and will have the opportunity to put up big numbers under […]

The landing spots of the top five quarterbacks in this year’s NFL Draft may have been a surprise, but as expected, all five were taken early on. There is a noticeable drop-off between Trevor Lawrence and the other prospects. In the same way, there is a gap between Mac Jones who went 15th overall and […]

The Green Bay Packers decided to go defense with their first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft at No. 29 overall. Eric Stokes was the pick, which surprised quite a few fans following the drama and rumors surrounding Aaron Rodgers. Many thought Green Bay would take a long look at a wide receiver to help […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are having a Bayou Bengals reunion after taking Ja’Marr Chase at No. 5 overall in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow gets to reunite with his former college teammate and Chase wasted no time throwing out some predictions for his rookie campaign, according to Geoff Hobson […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan regrets his viral comments about Jimmy Garoppolo after they took Trey Lance with the No. 3 overall pick in the draft on Thursday. Shanahan admitted that he messed up on how he relayed his message and this led to people misconstruing his words about the future of Garoppolo […]

The New England Patriots’ need for a quarterback was never more pressing than it was in the 2020 season. After Tom Brady departed Foxborough after an incredible run to head to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Patriots got Cam Newton. Unfortunately, that experiment didn’t work out well. Thankfully, the Patriots were able to sit back […]

Over two years ago, Mac Jones tweeted a side-by-side picture of his shirtless self next to the infamous shirtless combine photo of Tom Brady. Jones apparently had a premonition given that two years later, the New England Patriots selected him with the No. 15 overall pick on Thursday. This is the particular tweet from the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens have one of the fiercest rivalries in the NFL. Images of legends Troy Polamalu and Ray Lewis among many come to mind when one reminisces all the battles these teams have had. The younger generation of Steelers and Ravens look keen to keep the rivalry alive. Baltimore cornerback Marcus […]

Last season, the Philadelphia Eagles were the worst team in the worst division in the NFL. To no one’s surprise, their receiving corps was awful. This is what happens when a team picks J.J. Arcega-Whiteside over D.K. Metcalf and Jalen Reagor over Just Jefferson. However, the unit received a massive, 166-pound upgrade in the form […]

For most analysts and those in the football world, the 2021 NFL Draft truly started with the San Francisco 49ers picking third overall. As expected, Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence and BYU’s Zach Wilson went first and second overall, respectively.  Trey Lance of North Dakota State, Ohio State’s Justin Fields, and Alabama’s Mac Jones were all in […]

The Chicago Bears made one of the biggest moves of the 2021 NFL Draft on Thursday, trading up from No. 20 to No. 11 to get their quarterback of the future in Justin Fields. However, Bears fans may have to wait a bit before seeing Fields under center as the starting quarterback. After Thursday’s first […]

The Green Bay Packers were in the headlines ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft when news broke that Aaron Rodgers had told people in the organization that he would not play again for the team. Reports continued to break that the Packers were close to trading Rodgers to the Denver Broncos, and that Rodgers wanted […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is loving the Pittsburgh Steelers decisions in the 2021 NFL Draft. The three-time NBA champion, who hails from Saginaw, Michigan, was thrilled when his hometown team selected Najee Harris with the 24th overall pick in the first round. On his Twitter account, Green proclaimed that the Steelers’ ground game […]

The Las Vegas Raiders selected offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood for their 17th overall pick in the NFL Draft. A fan decided to ask Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard what he thinks about the pick. Lillard had a one-word reply. Lillard’s reply could mean nothing or everything at all. But he seems to be leaning […]