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Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft is in the books, and our initial grades are in, too. Thursday was a historic night with six quarterbacks going in the top 12 and no defensive player getting drafted until No. 15. Now we enter Day 2 with the Buffalo Bills — who traded down twice — […]

No one expected the Atlanta Falcons to take quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. But Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons hasn’t been pleased with how fans have treated Penix after his selection. The Falcons had already invested $180 million on veteran QB Kirk Cousins during the offseason, […]

The Atlanta Falcons have been the talk of the town after surprisingly selecting Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Many believe it was a bad pick despite the fact Atlanta has secured their quarterback position for at least six years. But it sounds like at least one person […]

The first round of the NFL Draft was on Thursday night, and the Penn State football team had a good showing as they had two picks in the first round. The Nittany Lions were dominant at the line of scrimmage last season and edge rusher Chop Robinson and offensive lineman Olu Fashanu were their two […]

Not many teams had a more fruitful first round of the 2024 NFL Draft than the Arizona Cardinals. Arizona finally found themselves their new No. 1 receiver in Marvin Harrison Jr. Not only was Harrison Jr. the best receiver in this class but he’s been billed as the best receiver prospect to come out in […]

In what is the most talked about story from the first round of the NFL draft, the Atlanta Falcons surprisingly took University of Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick, despite signing Kirk Cousins to a big contract. NFL analyst Michael Lombardi was on the Pat McAfee show Friday afternoon to talk […]

David Tepper is making news for the wrong reasons yet again. The Carolina Panthers owner, who was fined $300 thousand for throwing a drink from his private box onto some fans in an outburst last season, is still eager to express himself. Before the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, he could not resist […]

The first round of the 2024 NFL Draft saw a few trades, with the Minnesota Vikings pulling off two separate deals. However, the San Francisco 49ers did not trade either one of Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel despite some rumors circulating ahead of the draft. But, with Day 2 here and multiple teams expressing interest […]

The Atlanta Falcons caused a stir after selecting Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick of the NFL Draft. It was a bit confusing considering the franchise just signed Kirk Cousins in the offseason. Many are flabbergasted by the move but Dan Orlovsky defended Atlanta’s decision. That eventually led to Michael Lombardi torching […]

It was an interesting NFL Draft for the Kansas City Chiefs as they moved up four spots from their original place at No. 32 and selected University of Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy. This is no doubt a pick the Chiefs wanted as general manager Brett Veach, head coach Andy Reid, and even Worthy himself […]

The New York Jets stayed active during the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Aaron Rodgers was impressed with what the Jets were able to accomplish and clearly sees New York’s vision heading into the 2024 season. Entering the event with the No. 10 overall pick, the Jets moved back one spot with the […]

The Chicago Bears put the rest of the NFC North on notice with their impressive draft haul on Thursday as they took arguably the top quarterback in the draft and one of the top receivers. Caleb Williams of USC football and Rome Odunze of Washington football terrorized Pac-12 defenses for years and now they’re about […]

The Atlanta Falcons had one of the most surprising picks in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night as they took Michael Penix Jr. with their first pick. It was surprising to see the Falcons take this route for a couple of reasons. First, they just signed Kirk Cousins this offseason, and […]

Heading into the 1st Round of the 2024 NFL Draft, the consensus around the league was that the Minnesota Vikings would end the night with their quarterback of the future on the roster. Who that player was going to be remained a mystery. There was buzz that the Vikings had interest in Michael Penix Jr., […]

It only took eight selections for chaos to ensue in the 2024 NFL Draft. In an absolutely stunning turn of events, the Atlanta Falcons took Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr with the eighth pick of the draft. One could argue that Penix at this stage of the draft is a bit of a stretch, but […]

The Miami Dolphins made their selection in the 2024 NFL Draft as with the 21st overall pick, they went with a player on the defensive side of the ball in Penn State defensive lineman/linebacker Chop Robinson. After the pick was selected and the first round ended Thursday night, Dolphins general manager Chris Grier and head […]

With the 12th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos selected Oregon QB Bo Nix. A flurry of quarterbacks were taken early in the first round, with Nix being the sixth one taken. Many mock drafts in recent weeks had the Broncos selecting a quarterback. The biggest question was when […]

The 1st round of the NFL Draft is often a night that is reserved for praise, celebration and excitement, but apparently former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban didn’t get the memo. Now granted, this may have been Saban’s first go-round on the broadcast side of things of the NFL Draft, but the seven-time […]

The Philadelphia Eagles might’ve thought they hit the jackpot Thursday night with the way the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft unfolded. Sitting at pick No. 22, it was widely expected that the Eagles would try to move up to secure a top-end defensive talent. Philly stayed patient though and it paid off as […]

Caleb Williams, selected as the top pick by the Chicago Bears in the 2024 NFL Draft, marks the beginning of a promising chapter for the franchise. As a dynamic quarterback, Williams has revolutionized the position with his thrilling style of play and keen tactical insight. His remarkable potential has not only captured the hearts of […]

Rather than opting to trade down out of the #4 pick, giving the next quarterback hungry team a chance to find their signal caller for the price of substantial draft capital, the Arizona Cardinals decided to select the player who many draft analysts believed was the best player in the 2024 draft class regardless of […]

The New England Patriots found their next quarterback on Day 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft, but they still have to strengthen the offense around him on Day 2. As Eliot Wolf and the Patriots prepare to head back to Foxborough for the second of the day draft, here are six players they should target […]

If you can’t beat them, join them right? The Buffalo Bills are finding an unlikely dance partner in the Kansas City Chiefs after completing a trade at the 2024 NFL Draft. KC is trading up to select record-breaking wide receiver Xavier Worthy, per Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz. The Bills send the two-time defending Super Bowl […]

Drake Maye wants New England Patriots fans to know that while he might not be Tom Brady, he’s hoping he can achieve similar success the all-time great enjoyed in Foxborough. The new Patriots quarterback shared his goal shortly after New England took him with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. “Tom […]

As expected, the Chicago Bears have selected USC football star Caleb Williams with the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. With the selection of Williams, the 2022 Heisman Trophy Award winner will be the face of the franchise as they look to get back to playing winning football. Williams spoke about what convinced him that the […]

The first round of the 2024 NFL Draft is over, and now we move onto the second day of the event. While there were some historic moments made in the first round with unforeseen selections, some players were left behind, having to wait another 24 hours to learn their fate. The second round is still […]

The biggest goal of the Dallas Cowboys in the next season is to get Dak Prescott all the momentum and offensive rhythm that he needs. A huge step towards that goal would be getting reinforcements for their trenches. They achieved that goal in the NFL Draft. It is also not just because the Mike McCarthy-led […]

The NFL continues to make headway in their plan to achieve world domination. Tradition is being cast aside in favor of substantial growth. No longer are Sundays, Mondays and Thanksgiving Thursdays the only days synonymous with this cultural giant. Football is stealing some of Santa Claus’ shine, with the league seemingly intent on becoming a […]

The Arizona Cardinals are on a mission for an improved showing following the 2023-24 season. Arizona took another step towards success by taking former Ohio State football star Marvin Harrison Jr. with the fourth pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Starting quarterback Kyler Murray and former defensive end JJ Watt were beyond excited about Harrison’s […]

The Los Angeles Chargers selected Joe Alt with the No. 5 overall pick of the NFL Draft. He’s an amazing talent on the offensive line and has a bright future in the league. However, it sounds like the fanbase is upset with Jim Harbaugh and the franchise as the team ultimately decided to pass on […]

The top picks of the 2024 NFL Draft are locked. Obviously, this was all headlined by Caleb Williams going first overall to the Chicago Bears. Then, the two-way race for the second-pick happened between Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels. At surface level, one might think that this class is characterized by high-caliber offensive players. That […]

The first round of the 2024 NFL Draft has officially concluded — and it didn’t disappoint. Thirty-two players found their new teams on Thursday night, as those teams felt they were the biggest need that had to be added to their rosters. But some of those teams got a steal in their first-round selections. Call […]

It sure looks like Sean Payton absolutely loves the Denver Broncos’ Bo Nix pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. In fact, there’s even buzz that the Denver coach has found his Patrick Mahomes. The Broncos took Nix with the no. 12 overall pick in the draft, giving them a potential starting quarterback after trading for […]

The first round of the NFL Draft is finally over. Some teams made some splash picks while others may have stumbled a bit. Either way, we take a look at the three biggest winners and losers of the first round. Now, it’s important to note that it takes time to really tell if a draft […]

Florida State defensive end Jared Verse has been selected No. 19 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2024 NFL Draft. The selection is especially notable, as Verse is the Rams’ first first-round selection in the NFL Draft in eight years, per Adam Schefter of ESPN: “With their first first-round pick since drafting Jared […]

The 2024 NFL Draft is finally here, and all 32 teams will do their best to improve for next season and beyond. Some will make franchise-changing picks in Round 1, while others will take total busts. And while we won’t know exactly how these picks will turn out for a few years, that won’t stop […]

A new chapter of Washington Commanders football is set to take place. During Thursday’s NFL Draft, LSU star Jayden Daniels was selected by the Commanders as the second overall pick. This prompted a variety of excited reactions, one of which came from NBA legend Magic Johnson. A co-owner of the Commanders franchise, Johnson immediately put […]

The city of Detroit hosted the 2024 NFL Draft and a ton fo fans made their way out for the first round on Thursday night. And, Detroit Lions fans in attendance got a treat as they traded up from No. 29 to No. 24 in a deal with the Dallas Cowboys. Here are the full […]

While everyone is talking about how many offensive players were taken early in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, it’s hard not to notice the lack of defensive players drafted. Thankfully, the Indianapolis Colts decided to break the draft trend and picked the first defensive player in the draft. With the no. 15 […]