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As is so often the case for fans of the Buffalo Bills, the 2023 season ended in tremendous disappointment, as the Bills exited the postseason at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs for the third time in four years. To make matters worse, the 2024 offseason hadn’t been particularly kind to the Bills either. […]

The Dallas Cowboys walked out of the 2024 NFL Draft with eight new players to add to their roster. As much as it was a guessing game going into the draft, it likewise is just as much of one post-draft. Still, that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for criticism, and that any team isn’t prone […]

The Philadelphia Eagles had one of the best draft classes in the 2024 NFL Draft. They filled some of their biggest holes and added some of the most talented players in the class. After a disappointing season last year, the team can now again be looked at as Super Bowl contenders. It was a busy […]

All 32 teams had an opportunity to better themselves this past weekend with the 2024 NFL Draft. It remains to be seen what the true outcome will be for each team after their multiple selections. But at least through first glance, without any of these players so much as touching an NFL field yet, our […]

The Green Bay Packers entered the 2024 NFL Draft in a strong position with 11 picks — including two second-rounders and a pair of third-rounders. The team made a few minor trades up and down, but nothing notable overall in a draft where Green Bay addressed most of its primary needs. We break down all […]

There was no shortage of rumors about a potential trade involving the New England Patriots No. 3 pick in the first round leading into the 2024 NFL Draft. The draft came and went without such a trade occurring, with the Pats obviously deciding to keep the pick and use it to take a quarterback in […]

The Carolina Panthers are clearly trying to assemble a team around new franchise QB Bryce Young. Carolina traded up in last year’s draft to the first overall pick to select Young, but the jury is still out on how good of a pro he’ll become. That is largely because his situation and supporting cast were […]

The Houston Texans’ first pick of the 2024 NFL Draft was the 10th of the second round, and they selected Georgia cornerback Kamari Lassiter, who displayed his alter ego to his new fanbase after explaining the meaning behind his chain that has an industrial-sized lock engraved with ‘K3’ in the center. “I call myself the […]

The top pick in the 2024 NFL Draft was basically known for months now, as the Chicago Bears have wanted to draft Caleb Williams ever since they earned the first overall selection. With Williams entering the NFL with lofty expectations, how he hits the ground running will be crucial to his long-term development. The following […]

The New York Jets’ resources were a bit limited during the 2024 NFL Draft. This was the second consecutive year they were down a second-round pick thanks to the trade they made to acquire Aaron Rodgers in 2023. However, the Jets were able to come out of this draft with plenty of help for their […]

For the first time in a long time, it’s very exciting to be a Chicago Bears fan. Just within the last couple of months, their franchise has made a complete roster turnaround by means of free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft. But the centerpiece and sole reason for all of these moves undoubtedly have […]

The Green Bay Packers had the youngest roster in the NFL a year ago. They were turning the page from the Aaron Rodgers era and shifted to building around Jordan Love. That didn’t stop them from not only making the playoffs, but winning a game and pushing the San Francisco 49ers to the limit. Green […]

When Jack Perry, the Young Bucks, and the rest of the new Elite decided to turn their fire on Tony Khan in one of the most buzz-worthy moments in AEW history, it effectively changed the face of AEW forever. Suddenly, TK’s neck brace was the talk of the NFL Draft, with the CEO using his […]

After an aggressive offseason in which the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Russell Wilson and Patrick Queen while trading Kenny Pickett, the team made its intentions clear during the 2024 NFL Draft. The Steelers took three offensive linemen with their first four picks, with the only non-lineman being Michigan wideout Roman Wilson. In the later rounds, Pittsburgh […]

If you didn’t know the name Michael Penix Jr., you likely do now. The Atlanta Falcons more or less made the former Washington Huskies quarterback a household name after selecting him with their No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft this past weekend. That’s not necessarily because Penix will be the next great […]

For the second time since 2020, no HBCU players heard their names called in the NFL Draft. 257 athletes, ranging from juggernaut college programs like Alabama and Ohio State to overseas products such as English rugby player Travis Clayton, all received recognition at the draft. None of them went to an HBCU. Clayton, a seventh-round […]

The Atlanta Falcons are having an eventful 2024 offseason. After signing former Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins to a $180 million contract, the Falcons selected ex-Washington football QB Michael Penix Jr. in the first round of the NFL Draft. The move puzzled many fans and analysts. However, Atlanta’s reason for being locked in on Penix has […]

The Green Bay Packers entered the 2024 NFL Draft with a bevy of picks and used them to great effect. The team took Arizona offensive tackle Jordan Morgan in Round 1 to replace David Bakhtiari and Texas A&M linebacker Edgerrin Cooper to take over for De’Vondre Campbell. While the Packers’ draft was a success overall, […]

The Las Vegas Raiders made eight picks in the 2024 NFL Draft and we have the grades for every one of them. Vegas coveted a quarterback this year, but with the wild way the first round of the draft fell, they missed out on the top six signal-callers. Instead, they took tight end Brock Bowers […]

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for another strong season after advancing to Super Bowl 58 in 2024. The 49ers had an eventful NFL Draft period, and fans are excited about the arrival of a storied newcomer. Terrell Owens’ son Terique is starting his career in San Francisco, just as his father once did. Terrell […]

No team or executive shines brighter at the NFL Draft than Howie Roseman and the Philadelphia Eagles. Roseman is never bashful to make deals on draft day and the 2024 draft was no exception. The Eagles made *eight* trades over the weekend. Those trades netted Philadelphia a bunch of quality players like Cooper DeJean, Jalyx […]

As the first round of the NFL Draft approached on Thursday, it seemed like the New England Patriots were still considering trading the No. 3 pick, but they eventually decided on keeping it and taking their quarterback of the future in Drake Maye, but that was not before turning down massive hauls from other teams […]

No team is perfect in the NFL. Some, however, are far worse than others in how they construct a team. And if you want to get a real good glimpse of just how a team is run, watch how they draft—it could reveal a lot. So, what does that say about the Falcons after the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders weren’t exactly quiet during the 2024 NFL Draft, as they made eight selections over seven rounds, but they didn’t make a single draft day trade in an effort to move up or down the board. However, recent reports suggest that it wasn’t for a lack of effort, and that they were […]

The 2024 NFL Draft is officially in the books, and that means it’s time for ESPN’s Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. to assign his draft grades for every team in the league. The work that Kiper and many others who handle draft coverage year-round put into this process is extensive and exhaustive. Even if you’re […]

The rich get richer. That is the best way to describe the Kansas City Chiefs’ performance in the 2024 NFL Draft. Everyone is chasing the back-to-back champions, but the Chiefs are only improving, and we will explain how much they improved in the draft in this article. Everyone has varying opinions on certain draft prospects, […]

The Buffalo Bills made 10 picks during the 2024 NFL Draft, trading out of the first round entirely and moving all around the board to make their selections. Here are the Bills draft grades for every pick, from star Florida State wide receiver Keon Coleman to Travis Clayton, a Brit who has never played American […]

As the countdown to the 2024 NFL season ticks away, Jayden Daniels, a quarterback celebrated for his riveting college career, is capturing widespread attention. With his dynamic athleticism and keen field awareness, Daniels enters Washington as the Commanders’ top draft pick. His prowess in altering the course of games with both precise throws and agile […]

On Saturday morning, just hours after selecting LSU’s Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Jayden Daniels with the second-overall pick in the NFL Draft, Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters sat on stage next to Daniels in front of a room full of reporters and touted Jayden Daniels as both a special player and a special person who […]

The 2024 NFL Draft has come and gone with the New England Patriots adding eight players over the three-day event. While it wasn’t entirely unexpected, the Patriots used almost all of their selections on adding offensive players. Seven of their eight selections were offensive players, with the lone defensive selection not coming until the sixth […]

With the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft, we now have a better look at what teams are shaping up to be next season, including the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons quickly became the talk of the entire draft after surprising everyone with their pick at No. 8 overall. In what was already a quarterback-heavy draft […]

In the volatile world of the NFL Draft, few stories encapsulate the emotional rollercoaster quite like that of Spencer Rattler, the new addition to the New Orleans Saints. Selected 150th overall in the fifth round, Rattler’s journey through collegiate football and into the professional ranks has been anything but smooth. Despite the setbacks, including a […]

The Denver Broncos certainly turned some heads during the 2024 NFL Draft. The team was highly praised for their selections on Day three of the draft, and they did fill their glaring need at the most important position in football when they made Oregon quarterback Bo Nix their first-round selection. Not everyone agreed with all […]

In general, the practice of assigning grades to an NFL team’s draft class in the hours after they were selected is a tricky proposition. What we’re actually grading is the public’s perception of the draft class. We’re projecting what the class could be because there’s no way to actually evaluate (yet) what they will be.  […]

The New York Football Giants are at a crossroads and needed to make a splash with their premium picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. The Giants didn’t take a quarterback in the first round as many expected them to do. Instead, they opted for a superstar receiver from LSU, a school that has gained a […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers needed to improve the offensive line if they wanted to build their offense around the running game, and they also needed to add a receiver and some defensive depth in the 2024 NFL Draft. The team was able to achieve all three of these goals this weekend without surrendering future draft capital. […]

The Tennessee Titans didn’t have the most picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, however, they made the most of what they had. They didn’t make many trades, if any, and somehow were able to fill multiple needs on the roster. Tennessee ensured the offensive line to protect Will Levis, improved the defense, and potentially found […]

The New York Giants came into the 2024 NFL Draft with six picks and everyone wondered what route they would go with each of them, especially with the No. 6 pick in the first round and questions regarding Daniel Jones’ standing with the team for the long-term. Being where they were with the No. 6 […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers completed their 2024 NFL Draft with a mix of both offensive and defensive picks. The Steelers are getting acclaim for their selections, and have put themselves in position to compete for the AFC North title with their new players. The team made three specific moves with their draft pattern, that will help […]