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The COVID pandemic has not only affected the professional sports league but also made its impact felt on the collegiate ranks. The current amateur studs who are on the NFL’s radar might look to turn their focus into preparing for the 2021 NFL Draft. This move starts the moment they sign with an agent, which […]

The NFL is insistent there will be a 2020 season amid concerns stemming from the recent surge in cases of COVID-19. It seems the 2021 league year will also move forward as planned, regardless of whether the college football season is held this fall. Dan Wolken of USA Today reported NCAA officials reached out to […]

The league has had to take unprecedented action in order to prepare for the 2020 NFL season amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Unfortunately, it seems this has had a significant impact on teams’ ability to sign their picks from the 2020 NFL Draft. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, there are 186 draft picks who […]

As long as Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence stays healthy, there is no reason he shouldn’t be the first quarterback taken off the board in the 2021 NFL Draft. If he would have been in the 2020 draft class, he would have given Joe Burrow a run for his money to be the first overall […]

The Tennessee Titans were the hosts of the 2019 NFL Draft when it took place in Nashville. And they’re hoping to do it again in the near future. While the league has the next few years’ worth of locations already decided, Nashville is hoping to host the 2024 or the 2025 NFL Draft. Just last […]

When the Green Bay Packers shocked the entire world by selecting Utah State quarterback Jordan Love in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, the thought process immediately shifted to what that meant for the longevity of Aaron Rodgers in a Packers uniform. It also led to speculation if he would follow in the […]

The 2009 NFL Draft had a lot of talent come out of it, but there are plenty of teams that wish they could have had their top selection be different. Looking back in hindsight can be risky, but it is fun to think about what some teams could have accomplished if they would have selected […]

Hindsight is always 20/20, but the 2005 NFL Draft had a lot of early misses, and if teams could have a redraft now, making different moves could have changed the entire direction of their franchise. Everyone remembers Aaron Rodgers’ draft-day fall, but in this redraft, the wait wouldn’t have been quite as long. Here, we […]

Six years in and the 2014 NFL Draft class has already produced 27 Pro Bowlers — 13 of whom have made three or more. At the same time, many of those star players weren’t selected with the first couple of picks in the draft. This classes’ mix of stellar overall talent and early draft busts […]

The 2007 NFL Draft featured one of the biggest busts in league history at No. 1, but that doesn’t mean there weren’t star players to come out of it after that. So what players would have moved up and moved down with hindsight being 20/20? Let’s re-draft the top 10 of the 2007 NFL draft. […]

The 2015 NFL Draft was headlined by Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston, but neither guy has quite lived up to the expectations of going 1-2. It’s always easier to look back at a draft and see where players go wrong, but what would a perfect draft have looked like? Let’s redraft the top 10 of […]

As it stands so far, the 2017 NFL Draft is shaping up to be one of the best and deepest in recent memory. While there were certainly some big misses at the top of the draft, there have also been many bonafide stars and genuine draft steals to come out of this class. Of course […]

The Los Angeles Rams were able to shore up some quality depth to the receiving corps by taking Van Jefferson in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. It seems they may very well have landed a potential game-changer. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, one NFC front office executive feels the Rams have ended […]

The New England Patriots agreed to terms with Dalton Keene, their third-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, leaving just one rookie unsigned. According to ESPN’s Field Yates, Kyle Dugger remains as the only rookie that’s left to be signed by New England. The Patriots and third-round TE Dalton Keene have agreed to terms on […]

The 2020 NFL Draft is nearly two weeks removed and some people are already turning their attention to next year’s draft. As a matter of fact, Pro Football Focus revealed the five teams that are most likely to have the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Teams most likely to have the number […]

Deshaun Watson created some controversy on Friday when he tweeted that the Chicago Bears didn’t speak to him before the 2017 NFL Draft. While he was selected by the Houston Texans, it’s probable that Watson did talk to the Bears ahead of the 2017 NFL Draft. Of course, the 2017 NFL Draft is known for […]

Bobby Wagner and NFL Draft experts might know that Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead has been with the team since it was in St. Louis in 2012. Naturally, Snead has had his fair share of misses from a personnel standpoint. One of those misses was trading back from No. 45 to No. 50 […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 69 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 69 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 69 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan continue their series on the one burning […]

The Philadelphia Eagles had an interesting 2020 NFL Draft weekend. It included them improving many positions and confusing some fans. However, even in that confusion, the moves they made could be rationalized, including about the head-scratching Jalen Hurts pick in the second round. Most people felt it was too early to take a quarterback when […]

The 2020 NFL Draft was one to remember and with the draft being behind us, it’s time to highlight how the results could affect next season. For the AFC South, each team could have a better sense of what their roster could look like in 2020. Prior to the draft, the Indianapolis Colts made a […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 68 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 68 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 68 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan begin their series on the one burning […]

There are big changes coming to the AFC East after the 2020 NFL Draft, but how soon will the New England Patriots’ longtime stranglehold on the division dissipate? 4. New York Jets The New York Jets are not a team to beat in the 2020 AFC East, and their schedule isn’t easy either. Outside of […]

The 2020 NFL Draft is nearly two weeks removed and some teams — more than others — came away with optimism for next season. For the NFC North, there were a couple instances that took place during the draft that could affect the 2020 season. Prior to delving into what could transpire next season, it’s […]

The AFC North has long been one of the most competitive divisions in the NFL, with the Baltimore Ravens being the reigning champions. Following the 2020 NFL Draft, all four teams in the AFC North likely feel a bit better about their chances to secure the division crown in 2020. Just last offseason, the Cleveland […]

The NFL Draft is over. Now what? The NFC East was probably the most interesting division during the 2019 NFL season—and “interesting” was just one description of a topsy-turvy campaign, which saw the Philadelphia Eagles clinch the guaranteed division-winner playoff spot at 9-7. There is no reason to believe the Eagles will limp into the […]

Alabama wide receivers Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs made history during the 2020 NFL Draft becoming the first receivers from the same school in NFL history to be drafted in the top 15 of the same draft. That distinction will create some pressure for both prospects to succeed in the NFL whether that’s fair or […]

The 2020 NFL Draft is a thing of the past, with media and fans alike breaking down how accurate their mock drafts were. While teams shift their attention to next season, people that are addicted to producing mock drafts will begin looking forward to the 2021 NFL Draft. Seeing that the 2021 NFL Draft isn’t […]

The Las Vegas Raiders were not shy about acknowledging their shortcomings on the roster throughout the offseason. Fortunately, the 2020 NFL Draft gave them an opportunity to address one of the more overlooked aspects of the game in special teams. The Raiders made a splash by taking Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs with the 12th […]

The New England Patriots seemed like a candidate to select a wide receiver at some point during the course of the 2020 NFL Draft. New England’s receivers flopped in 2019. Julian Edelman was the only wideout to top 30 receptions and 400 receiving yards, and 2018 first-round pick N’Keal Harry struggled with injuries and ineffectiveness. […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are still searching for their first Super Bowl win in franchise history but that doesn’t mean that they haven’t fielded some great teams filled with notable talent throughout their 61 seasons of existence. A lot of that talent has come through the draft and a lot of the team’s star players […]

The 2020 NFL Draft was over two weeks ago and the NFL is already looking at future venues for the draft. While the Green Bay Packers had a questionable haul in this year’s draft, Green Bay is ‘in the mix’ to host the 2024 NFL Draft, per Zach Kruse of The PackersWire. #Packers president Mark […]

The Las Vegas Raiders selected Henry Ruggs with the No. 12 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, and Derek Carr appears to approve the decision. Nearly a week after the Raiders drafted him, Carr shared his opinion on Las Vegas’ selection of Ruggs. Carr watched every college play of the top 3 WRs in draft: […]

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Jalen Reagor with the No. 21 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, even though Justin Jefferson was still available. Over a week since the pick was made, Eagles GM Howie Roseman explained why Philadelphia selected Reagor over Jefferson. “When I talked to people around the league, we found a lot of […]

The 2020 NFL Draft is officially over. Now comes the part of the NFL year that Denver Broncos fans and all other fans have the most fun with: Those classic draft analysis discussions. So who are the biggest NFL Draft steals in Broncos history? Let’s try to figure that out. 5. Paul Smith The Broncos […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have collected many NFL Draft steals in just over 50 years as a franchise. Without the deep history of the original NFL teams — founded roughly 50 years before the Bengals were born in 1968 — Cincinnati has forged an impressive track record of finding value in the later rounds of the […]

The Los Angeles Rams entered the 2020 NFL Draft with seven draft picks and came away with seven players. While the Rams selected safety Jordan Fuller in the sixth round, Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead received tons of texts from other teams reassuring the selection. “He’s one of those guys where it’s always […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 67 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 67 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 67 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan look over updated odds for the MVP […]

The 2020 NFL Draft is officially over. And with it, comes all the chatter that always follows the event. Which players did a teams reach on and took earlier than expected? What prospects fell down the draft boards and went earlier than anyone thought? Did any crazy trades happen? What about selections that didn’t make […]

The Cleveland Browns have had some struggles in the past pair of decades, but they have still had some great draft picks, especially during the 1960’s and 1970’s. Let’s break down the five best draft steals in Browns history. 5. Mitchell Schwartz, 2012, Round 2, Pick 37 The 2012 NFL draft didn’t work out well […]