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The Los Angeles Rams entered the 2022 season full of expectations. After winning the Super Bowl for the first time in more than two decades, the team tried to be the first back-to-back champion since the 2004 New England Patriots. Unfortunately for Los Angeles fans, things were far from perfect. The Rams finished the year […]

Coming off a 7-10 season in the surprisingly weak NFC South, the New Orleans Saints are one of the hardest teams to forecast entering the 2023 campaign. Alvin Kamara was a shadow of the Pro Bowl-level player he has been in the past, as this Saints team relied on its stout defense to keep games […]

The 2023 NFL Draft has come and gone, and plenty of surprises transpired after the Carolina Panthers selected Bryce Young first overall. The NFL landscape is going to look very different for the 2023-24 season, so the following NFL Power Rankings will help recap everything that happened this off-season. 1. Kansas City Chiefs Clearly, there […]

Las Vegas Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler explained the reasoning behind selecting Byron Young, the Alabama football defender, in the 2023 NFL Draft. When he became the 70th pick in the third round, the decision went beyond what the Raiders saw in Young’s on-field performance. In a recent interview, Ziegler emphasized the importance of building […]

The Los Angeles Chargers want to get back to playoff contention after an early exit last season. The Chargers lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Wild Card Round after blowing a sizeable lead. They have a solid roster, with the offense led by star quarterback Justin Herbert. Los Angeles used their first-round pick to […]

New England Patriots receiver Kayshon Boutte was once viewed as a first-round talent, but a few things caused him to slip to the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. One of those speculated concerns was his ability, or rather, his inability, to be coached. But one former Patriot doesn’t buy those rumors. Kevin Faulk, […]

Before the Houston Texans upstaged the NFL Draft by taking CJ Stroud and Will Anderson with the second and third picks, there was a growing sense that the team might be pivoting away from the Ohio State quarterback in favor of a defensive player. Multiple pre-draft reports pointed to Stroud’s potential slide down the board […]

For the first time in 15 years, the Green Bay Packers will begin the season with someone other than Aaron Rodgers under center. The veteran quarterback’s departure leaves backup Jordan Love as Green Bay’s signal-caller, and he will be throwing to a much different group of pass-catchers. Gone are wide receivers Allen Lazard and Randall […]

The Miami Dolphins had a pretty quiet weekend at the 2023 NFL Draft, relatively speaking. They only made four total picks, the fewest of any team in the league. After several big trades over the last couple years and a tampering violation, the Dolphins didn’t have much to work with in this year’s draft. That […]

The Houston Texans got some good picks from the 2023 NFL Draft. However, they still have some roster spots to fill as they enter the next phase of the offseason. Here we are going to look at three free agents whom the Texans must target after the 2023 NFL Draft. Texans GM Nick Caserio has […]

Last season, the Chicago Bears hit a home run with undrafted free agent Jack Sanborn. Following the 2023 NFL Draft class, the Bears are once again looking for a gem in their UDFA class. Sanborn signed with the Bears after a productive career at Wisconsin. As a rookie, Sanborn managed to appear in 14 games […]

Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham revealed the team sends care packages to players they believe will still be available after the NFL Draft, according to a Friday tweet from Daniel Greenberg of ChiSportUpdates. “Chicago Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham said on @ESPN1000 that the team sends care packages to players they believe will still be […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars got some good picks from the 2023 NFL Draft. However, they still have some roster spots to fill as they enter the next phase of the offseason. Here we are going to look at three free agents whom the Jaguars must target after the 2023 NFL Draft. The Jaguars have enjoyed a […]

Although they didn’t make their first pick until Day 2, the Cleveland Browns entered the 2023 NFL Draft with seven selections. They addressed every major need they could in what was an impressive weekend for the franchise and their front office. Finishing the 2022 season at just 7-10, fourth in the AFC North, the Browns […]

It’s rare to see a kicker taken as high as the third round in the NFL Draft. How rare? San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody, who was selected in the third, became just the third player at his position selected in the fourth round or higher since 2006. Heck, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan even […]

The Dallas Cowboys‘ feel-good moment of the NFL Draft was selecting Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn, who is the son of scout Chris Vaughn. But, there’s a feeling Deuce could actually turn into a solid piece for America’s Team. Cowboys VP of player personnel Will McClay said earlier this week on 105.3 The Fan […]

Former NFL star Dez Bryant sparked debate with his recent take on HBCUs in the sports world. In response to Deion Sanders’ critical draft comments, Bryant proposed integrating HBCUs into larger conferences to further develop their athletic programs. Bryant, a 9-season veteran of the NFL with experience playing for the Cowboys and Ravens, took to […]

The Tennessee Titans got some good picks from the 2023 NFL Draft. However, they still have some roster spots to fill as they enter the next phase of the offseason. Here we are going to look at three free agents whom the Titans must target after the 2023 NFL Draft. As the Titans ended their […]

The Denver Broncos got some good picks from the 2023 NFL Draft. However, they still have some roster spots to fill as they enter the next phase of the offseason. Here we are going to look at three free agents whom the Broncos must target after the 2023 NFL Draft. Post-draft, the Broncos could use […]

The Miami Dolphins got some good picks from the 2023 NFL Draft. However, they still have some roster spots to fill as they enter the next phase of the offseason. Here we are going to look at three free agents whom the Dolphins must target after the 2023 NFL Draft. Dolphins general manager Chris Grier […]

Following Tom Brady’s retirement, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers turned to free agent Baker Mayfield as their potential next starting quarterback. For former Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians, Mayfield gives Tampa Bay more upside than any quarterback in the 2023 NFL Draft. Arians said he had Mayfield ranked higher than any of the top four quarterbacks […]

With the 2023 NFL Draft now in the rearview mirror, the New York Jets opened their rookie minicamp Friday with seven players from their most recent draft class. Led by edge rusher Will McDonald IV, the 15th overall selection in the draft, the Jets rookies will gather this weekend to get acclimated and begin transitioning […]

The NFL Draft is a stressful time for NFL teams around the league. The uncertainty of which players the other teams will pick puts everyone at a frenzy. It’s for that reason that trade ups or trade downs happen. The Chicago Bears had a relatively successful NFL draft, and GM Ryan Poles shared some insight […]

Las Vegas Raiders EDGE Tyree Wilson entered the 2023 NFL Draft as a potential top-3 pick, with many analysts and observers noting that the Houston Texans could look to add an elite pass-rusher with the second overall pick. Instead, the Texans took quarterback C.J. Stroud with the second overall pick before completing a trade with […]

The New York Jets have been busy signing free agents since the NFL Draft last weekend. But they’re not done filling out their roster just yet. After the Jets added seven players in the draft, including edge rusher Will McDonald IV in the first round, they signed three free agents this week. Offensive tackle Billy […]

Will history repeat itself in Green Bay? That’s what the Packers are hoping as they move on from their longtime quarterback Aaron Rodgers and enter a new era led by new signal-caller Jordan Love. Three years after similarly moving on from Brett Favre, the Packers won with his heir apparent waiting in the wings in […]

The Cincinnati Bengals got some good picks from the 2023 NFL Draft. However, they still have some roster spots to fill as they enter the next phase of the offseason. Here we are going to look at three free agents whom the Bengals must target after the 2023 NFL Draft. After acquiring eight draft picks […]

It’s a Love-ly start of an era for the Green Bay Packers. After Aaron Rodgers was officially traded to the New York Jets, the team will be rolling with QB Jordan Love for the 2023 season. In preparation for Love’s first year as a full-time starter, the Packers decided to address two of their issues […]

The Cleveland Browns got some good picks from the 2023 NFL Draft. However, they still have some roster spots to fill as they enter the next phase of the offseason. Here we are going to look at three free agents whom the Browns must target after the 2023 NFL Draft. Some fans were surprised when […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Los Angeles Rams finished with a whopping 13 picks this year. After winning the Super Bowl in early 2022, the Rams faced a difficult 2022-23 season. There were several injuries and losses. Sean McVay, the Rams’ head coach, nearly quit but elected to stay. Now, […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Atlanta Falcons finished with six picks this year. Arthur Smith and Terry Fontenot began the 2023 NFL Draft with a plethora of decisions with the eighth and subsequent picks. Were they able to make the most of their possibilities in retrospect? Here we’ll look at […]

The Baltimore Ravens recently added six new players to their franchise through the 2023 NFL Draft. Before they get those players on the field, the Ravens have begun ensuring that each of them are under contract. Kyu Blu Kelly, Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu and Andrew Vorhees have all signed their rookie contract, the Ravens announced. While exact […]

Coming off a disappointing 4-12-1 season in 2022, the Indianapolis Colts are firmly in rebuilding territory. As such, the Colts’ 2023 NFL Draft class marks a new era for the team. Here’s the run down of the 12 draft picks the Colts hope can form the backbone for the team’s bright future. Round 1: Anthony […]

The Seattle Seahawks were at the center of plenty of rumors leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft. After signing Geno Smith to a new contract, it sure looked like they would consider taking a quarterback, and Pete Carroll confirmed the Anthony Richardson hype. However, Richardson went one pick before to the Indianapolis Colts. Overall, […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, which means it’s time to start the 2024 mock draft season! OK, so we still have the entire college and NFL seasons in between, and a lot can happen in that time. Still, it’s never too early to start thinking ahead and looking at next year’s draft, […]

The New England Patriots had a busy weekend at the 2023 NFL Draft, making among the most picks in the league with 12. They entered the draft with needs at cornerback, offensive line, and wide receiver, and addressed those holes and more. Without further ado, let’s meet New England’s 2023 draft class. *Watch NFL games […]

Two of the Miami Dolphins’ biggest offseason moves have involved adding a cornerback. After trading for Jalen Ramsey, they drafted South Carolina cornerback Cam Smith with the 51st overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. On the surface, using the best draft pick you have a on a position where you already have two very […]

Tennessee Titans offensive lineman Peter Skoronski was the 11th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. A standout for the Northwestern Wildcats, Skoronski was the only player to decline an NFL Draft invite. Instead, Skoronski heard his name called in the local pizzeria where he was christened, with family, friends, and former coaches nearby. The […]

The Kansas City Chiefs finished the 2023 NFL Draft with seven draft selections. They chose to bring in a consistent mix of talent on both sides of the ball, starting with a defensive end in the first round and a wide receiver in the second. Who did the Kansas City Chiefs select in the 2023 […]