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The 2020 NFL Draft is going to be conducted virtually due to the coronavirus, but that isn’t stopping the Seattle Seahawks from making draft-day trades. With less than a week until the draft, Pete Carroll hints at a trade for the Seahawks. “Probably the most intricate part of this [virtual draft] other than the analytics […]

The Baltimore Ravens might be one of the NFL’s youngest franchises, but it’s also been one of the most successful, with two Super Bowl victories and numerous seasons spent atop a typically competitive AFC North division. Drafting well has long been a Ravens hallmark, but that doesn’t mean every player selected has gone onto success. […]

With the 2020 NFL Draft finally here, there is plenty of speculation regarding the potential sleepers that will be available in the late rounds. The San Francisco 49ers are hoping not to make the same mistake they did the 2000 NFL Draft. That would be when they — along with the rest of the NFL […]

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow is deemed as the surefire No. 1 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. It appears he may not be as much of a safe bet as many pegged him to be. Burrow has done everything he can to establish himself as a future franchise quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals. According to […]

The 2020 NFL Draft is right around the corner and teams will look for their next wave of superstars. There are 32 teams that hope they will find a player who will one day end up on a list like this one. Based off success in the league and draft position, these are the 32 […]

It appears increasingly likely the Cincinnati Bengals will indeed select LSU quarterback Joe Burrow with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network called the Bengals drafting Burrow a “slam dunk” while also saying most of Cincy’s meetings with him have actually consisted of a rundown of the […]

The Miami Dolphins are continuing to hint at drafting Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert with the No. 5 overall selection in the 2020 NFL Draft. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reported the Dolphins have studied up on Herbert at length to go along with a videoconference they had with the former Ducks signal-caller (via Michael David Smith […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have been linked to LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson for quite some time. That’s odd for a few reasons. First, Jefferson is an elite type talent. Usually, someone of his caliber would not be around until pick 21. However, this is a loaded draft at wide receiver. That has allowed him to […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 62 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 62 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 62 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan continue their 2020 NFL Mock Draft live […]

The Denver Broncos are reportedly trying to trade up in the 2020 NFL Draft, with John Elway and company seemingly set on a deal with the Cleveland Browns for the No. 10 pick. With the draft only a week away, there is plenty of speculation as to which teams could trade up or trade down […]

With the 2020 NFL Draft now almost one week away, mock drafts are flowing, experts are chirping, and teams are gearing up for the most unusual installment of the annual event in history. With this year’s unconventional occurrence on the cusp of kicking off, the speculation continues with many pundits throughout the country attempting to […]

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow is the consensus top prospect heading into this month’s 2020 NFL Draft and is widely expected to be selected No. 1 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals. What else would you expect for a guy who just had arguably the greatest season for a quarterback in NCAA history? Burrow has already drawn […]

The Arizona Cardinals made the big move of the offseason by acquiring All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Houston Texans. In fact, the Cardinals did not even have to part with the No. 8 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, giving them myriad options to pursue in the next week and a half. Cardinals […]

The New York Giants have made some questionable picks in the NFL Draft over the last few years. Naturally, with the 2020 draft just eight days away, it makes us look at some of the worst picks in the history of the franchise. The Giants are one of the best franchises in NFL history. They […]

The Green Bay Packers have a proud history and they have found a lot of success over the decades. They have had a lot of great draft picks in their history, but they have also had some that haven’t worked. Let’s break down the five biggest NFL draft busts in Green Bay Packers history. 5. […]

The New York Giants are positioned to make a splash in the 2020 NFL Draft. Unfortunately, head coach Joe Judge is still working with the limited information at the team’s disposal amid the restrictions placed by the league in response to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). There has been plenty of speculation regarding New York’s plans […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding where Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will land in the 2020 NFL Draft. Although he had been deemed as a surefire top-10 pick, it appears that may no longer be the case. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, concerns about Tagovailoa’s health has caused his draft stock […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a splash in free agency with the addition of quarterback Tom Brady. It seems they could very well be looking to add yet another piece to their high-powered offense in the 2020 NFL Draft. ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. predicts that the Buccaneers may be looking to take Wisconsin running back […]

The 2020 NFL Draft is expected to feature one of the deepest receiver classes in recent history. And Oklahoma wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is confident that he stands out among the rest. Lamb has had no problem establishing himself as arguably the best wideout prospect in this year’s draft. According to Jonathan Jones of CBS […]

The New England Patriots are firmly in the mix to select a quarterback in the 2020 NFL Draft, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Rapoport discussed the Patriots’ potential plans in a recent appearance on the Rich Eisen Show. After the Top 4 QBs are selected, where do the rest shake out? And could […]

The Atlanta Falcons are among the teams that may be set to trade up in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. As usual, there are plenty of rumors surrounding which teams could make moves in the draft, and the Falcons seem to be in that group. Atlanta currently holds the No. 16 pick, […]

The Las Vegas Raiders took an aggressive approach in NFL free agency this offseason. Regardless, general manager Mike Mayock knows full well that they still have a major void to fill on the roster. Most of the Raiders’ notable additions have come on the defensive side of the ball. According to ESPN’s Dan Graziano, Mayock […]

The 2020 NFL Draft is almost a week away and the Los Angeles Chargers are faced with a tough decision with the No. 6 pick. Before the Chargers make a selection, this as good a time as any to take a closer look at the best draft picks they’ve had in their team’s history. Even […]

With the 2020 NFL Draft just around the corner, teams have fine-tuning their final pecking order regarding this year’s top prospects. It appears Florida cornerback CJ Henderson and Georgia offensive tackle Andrew Thomas have seen their draft stock increase. According to Peter Schrager of Fox Sports, both Henderson and Thomas are generating buzz as bonafide […]

The Atlanta Falcons were busy ushering in some significant changes through free agency this offseason. It seems they may look to maintain their aggressive approach in the 2020 NFL Draft as well. The Falcons currently own the No. 16 pick in this year’s draft. General manager Thomas Dimitroff has indicated that teams have inquired about […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 61 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 61 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 61 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan continue their 2020 NFL Mock Draft live […]

After landing Tom Brady in free agency, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers realize that this is their time to compete for a Super Bowl. According to The Draft Network’s JC Cornell, the Buccaneers are trying to trade up in the 2020 NFL Draft to land an elite offensive tackle. I can confirm the Bucs trade up […]

The Miami Dolphins are amid a full-blown rebuild as they enter the 2020 NFL Draft. That doesn’t mean that they haven’t had success in the previous years of their existence though. Before the New England Patriots reigned supreme in the AFC East, the Dolphins were able to win two Super Bowls in the 1970s. At […]

One of the more intriguing quarterback prospects heading into the 2020 NFL Draft is Jalen Hurts, and according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Chargers have both shown interest in him. Two interesting teams who have been in touch with and monitoring #OU QB Jalen Hurts: The #Packers […]

The 2020 NFL Draft is going to be held virtually due to the coronavirus, possibly setting a precedent on what could happen in the future. Kevin Demoff, the COO of the Los Angeles Rams, hopes that the virtual draft will force an evolution in the way the draft is conducted. “There are many things that […]

The Dallas Cowboys have done what they can to avoid too much turnover to their roster this offseason. They are hoping to fill another void through the 2020 NFL Draft. The retirement of center Travis Frederick has dealt a major blow to the offensive line. According to NBC Sports‘ Peter King on “Football Morning in […]

There may be no better evaluator of talent for a quarterback than the opposing coach. Nick Saban, Alabama’s longtime head coach, praised the likely first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft on Monday’s episode of ESPN+ program “Detail.” Per Ben Baby in ESPN.com: “I think Joe Burrow’s got great vision, does a good job […]

Oklahoma’s CeeDee Lamb is considered one of the top wide receiver prospects in this year’s NFL Draft class, and during an Instagram live session on Monday, he confirmed that he has already talked with the New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders ahead of the draft. The Arizona Cardinals are rumored to […]

The Arizona Cardinals were one of the biggest winners of the NFL free agency period a few weeks back, as they acquired one of the best wide receivers in the NFL in DeAndre Hopkins via a highway robbery trade with the Houston Texans. Adding Hopkins, along with signing a few underrated defenders in linebacker Devon […]

The 2020 draft will be unlike any others in league history. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, drastic changes to the draft format, location and procedures have been implemented by the league. With the draft’s April 23 start date nearing, more details have emerged as to what exactly this year’s event will look like. It […]

The New England Patriots are entering a new dawn at quarterback, as Tom Brady decided to bolt the Patriots for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after spending the last couple of decades as New England’s starter. Now, the Pats are kind of between a rock and a hard place. Do they go with Jarrett Stidham under […]

There are usually plenty of trades during the NFL Draft, and rumors have been swirling about what teams might be looking to move around. According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, the Denver Broncos, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Atlanta Falcons are three teams that are looking to move up in the first round of the […]

Trading down in the NFL Draft has become an annual occurrence for the Seattle Seahawks. Since 2012, Seahawks general manager John Schneider has traded his first-round pick every year, including a pair of trades in both 2017 and 2019. Well, here we are in 2020, and Seattle is expected to trade down again, according to […]

Jordan Love is believed by many to be the fourth-best quarterback in the 2020 NFL Draft class, but one NFL GM thinks he is actually the most exciting. Peter King of NBC’s Football Morning in America interviewed a couple of different GM’s to talk about many different things revolving around the draft: One last note, […]