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The Carolina Panthers surprised many when they opted to select NC State offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu with the sixth pick in the first round of the NFL Draft, opting against taking a quarterback at that spot. However, Ekwonu fills a glaring need on the offensive line as a talented blocker with a mean streak. As […]

Ever since Cam Newton departed for the first time, the Carolina Panthers have had issues finding their next quarterback of the future. While the 2022 NFL Draft certainly provided quite a few interesting storylines to follow with its drafted QBs, the Panthers may have lucked into finding their next starter. Tied to pretty much every […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers addressed their offensive needs in a big way in the 2022 NFL Draft. They picked quarterback Kenny Pickett and wide receiver George Pickens with their first two selections. Now, the team still has some needs to address heading into the summer before training camp. The team has a rich history that includes […]

By not having a first-round selection due to their trade-up for Justin Fields last year, the 2022 NFL Draft did not start until Day 2 for the Chicago Bears. With plenty of holes around this team needing to be addressed by new GM Ryan Poles, this team has a lot of areas that were worthy […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have once again emerged from the offseason as one of the best contenders in the NFL. General manager Brett Veach and head coach Andy Reid have done a great job retaining and adding talent to a roster that made the AFC Championship last season. Despite that, there are a couple of […]

The Cleveland Browns had a pretty successful NFL Draft considering they didn’t have a selection until the third round. Cleveland was able to bring in talent in the secondary, the defensive line and at the skill positions on offense. However, some needs still remain on the roster, as the Browns defensive line could do with […]

It’s been an interesting offseason for the Baltimore Ravens, as the roster has gone through some changes for the upcoming season. The front office traded away Marquise Brown, which creates an opportunity for Rashod Bateman to lead the way. We should see them in playoff contention, especially if the front office adds a couple more […]

The Detroit Lions made a franchise-changing move when they selected Michigan’s Adian Hutchinson with the second pick in the NFL Draft. Hutchinson was regarded as perhaps the most pro-ready player in the draft- and was the consensus number one-overall pick for much of the offseason before Travon Walker overtook him ahead of the draft. On […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have certainly had an offseason to remember. First, legendary quarterback Tom Brady announced his intention to retire, then backtracked, saying he was planning on returning for another season. Shortly after that, head coach Bruce Arians stepped away from coaching for a front office role with the team, handing the keys to […]

The Indianapolis Colts had a 9-8 record in 2021 and were eliminated from playoff contention thanks to a disappointing loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars to end the season. The franchise was quick to move from the Carson Wentz era and traded him after just one season with him as the starter. The Colts were active […]

The Buffalo Bills are on the list of title contenders as the 2022 season approaches. General manager Brandon Beane and head coach Sean McDermott have done an incredible job building this roster over the years, including this offseason. They managed to sign edge rusher Von Miller while still finding enough cap space to add offensive […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers know that the 2022 season is a huge opportunity for them. Superstar quarterback Tom Brady doesn’t have many years left in him, meaning that the window to add another Super Bowl is closing quickly. General manager Jason Licht has done a fantastic job of building the roster to reflect their championship […]

The football world got its first look at Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver and undrafted free agent, Justyn Ross, on Sunday. First look at Justyn Ross in a Chiefs jersey 👏 (🎥 @Chiefs) pic.twitter.com/Xz364osrJ9 — PFF (@PFF) May 9, 2022 In a video provided by the Chiefs published in a tweet from Pro Football Focus, Ross […]

The San Francisco 49ers were defeated in the NFC Conference Championship Game by the Los Angeles Rams, making this an important offseason. While the 49ers didn’t have a first-round pick, they had a solid draft. This will help them surround their established pieces with solid young players. There has been lots of drama with the […]

It was an interesting weekend for the Dallas Cowboys, but the front office reeled in a haul of rookies to help improve the roster. We’ll see how it all plays out, as Dallas has a solid chance of winning the NFC East again. However, they’ll need some rookies to step up right away. We dive […]

With the Russell Wilson era in Seattle now firmly in the back view mirror, the Seattle Seahawks begin the most difficult transitional journey that there is for an NFL franchise, which is escaping quarterback purgatory. With prospects like Desmond Ridder, Sam Howell, Malik Willis, Kenny Pickett, and Matt Corrall all extremely available for the Seahawks […]

The Arizona Cardinals have had an eventful offseason with rumors surrounding the future of quarterback Kyler Murray. Arizona made it to the playoffs last season, but they were blown out in the Wild Card Round. The Cardinals made a move in the first round of the draft, sending the 23rd pick to the Baltimore Ravens […]

The Las Vegas Raiders entered the 2022 NFL Draft with limited resources as a result of their blockbuster trade for former Green Bay Packers star wide receiver Davante Adams back in March. Originally slated to pick in each of the first two rounds, the Raiders instead made their first selection in the third round. Given […]

The Seattle Seahawks are in a new era at the quarterback position after enjoying the last 10 years with star signal-caller Russell Wilson, who was dealt to the Denver Broncos in an offseason blockbuster. Arriving in Seattle in the trade was quarterback Drew Lock, a former second-round pick who had spent each of the last […]

The Washington Commanders hope to be a better team in the upcoming season, as the NFC East will likely be a wide-open race once again. We’ve seen the front office make some moves to give the team a better chance next season and the rookie class will play a large role in that potential success. […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have signed first-rounders Trent McDuffie and George Karlaftis to their rookie deals, per Pro Football Talk. Chiefs sign Trent McDuffie, George Karlaftis. https://t.co/CT1wyPRRxB — ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) May 6, 2022 The signings come just a week after each of the two were selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. […]

The 2022 NFL Draft had plenty of interesting draft classes, but the Jacksonville Jaguars may be the most intriguing. General manager Trent Baalke followed up a controversial free agency period with one of the most controversial draft classes in the NFL, led by first overall pick Travon Walker. There’s a ton to discuss here, so […]

The Cleveland Browns added some solid talent through the 2022 NFL Draft. Their roster looks great for the upcoming season, but the franchise could still use another wide receiver. It’s been speculated that Jarvis Landry might re-sign with the team, however, it doesn’t sound like that will happen this offseason. According to Tyler Dragon, the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles had arguably the best outcome of the 2022 NFL Draft. It makes sense since the team had three first-round picks to start the offseason. They managed to pick up a ton of talented rookies and AJ Brown in a trade with the Tennessee Titans with their picks. One of the biggest steals […]

The Cleveland Browns are coming off a disappointing 8-9 season in which they were unable to punch their tickets to the playoffs. Frustrations with Baker Mayfield along with other drama on the team were too much to overcome and the team took a step back from their 11-5 record in 2020. Even amid the swirling […]

The New England Patriots finished last season with a record of 10-7 and made the playoffs, only to get destroyed by the Buffalo Bills. Still, it was a successful start to the Mac Jones era after he threw for 3,801 yards in his rookie year. The Patriots overachieved based on their expectations heading into the […]

It’s a well-known fact around the league that Rob Gronkowski is a party animal. The legendary Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end has never been afraid to be himself on the dance floor. His antics during parties have made him a fan favorite amongst even the most casual followers of the NFL. During the 2022 NFL […]

The Tennesee Titans made waves last weekend when they selected rookie quarterback Malik Willis out of Liberty University in the 2022 NFL Draft. Willis, who to many was the top quarterback in this year’s class, is added to a Titans roster that already has (or had) a starting quarterback in Ryan Tannehill, who didn’t mince […]

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott can remember a time when he ran behind one of the most feared lines in all of football. Players like Tyron Smith, Travis Frederick, Zack Martin, and La’el Collins lined the trenches from left to right, in what could only be described as the blueprint for what every team […]

The Tennessee Titans surprised fans and Ryan Tannehill by selecting Malik Willis 86th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft. Tennessee’s quarterback acquisition meant that the two would likely be battling it out for the starting position for the upcoming season. With that in mind, Tannehill told reporters, “I don’t think it’s my job to mentor […]

The Seattle Seahawks entered the 2022 NFL Draft armed with additional picks as a result of the blockbuster Russell Wilson trade. While some thought the Seahawks would use this year’s draft capital to select a quarterback, the franchise opted to address other areas on the field. Seattle selected offensive lineman Charles Cross in the first […]

Jermaine Johnson was the unexpected gift that put an exclamation point on the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft for the New York Jets. Already thrilled to have selected stud cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner from Cincinnati with the fourth pick and talented wide receiver Garrett Wilson from Ohio State at No. 10, the Jets […]

The Cincinnati Bengals far exceeded anyone’s expectations in 2021, advancing through the AFC to the Super Bowl, where they were eventually bested by the Los Angeles Rams. It was an outstanding season, though the final result left a sour taste in the mouths of both fans and executives of the team. Two key areas doomed […]

The 2022 NFL Draft was the first for Kwesi Adofo-Mensah at the helm as new general manager of the Minnesota Vikings. It’s safe to say that Mensah, who executed a whopping six trades, dove right into the responsibilities on draft night. The Vikings addressed their poor secondary with each of their first two picks, bringing […]

The Green Bay Packers had both the 22nd and 28th pick in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. They selected Quay Walker at 22 and Devonte Wyatt at 28. Now, Wyatt is the first 2022 first-round pick to pen a deal with his new team. The defensive tackle signed a four-year, $12.86 million […]

Thanks to the Tyreek Hill trade, the Miami Dolphins came into the draft with the fewest selections of any team in the league, totaling four, and none inside the top 100. Thus, the Dolphins were left with few options to improve the rest of their roster. They also didn’t make any moves during the draft, […]

The writing was on the wall for the Pittsburgh Steelers to select a QB in the 2022 NFL Draft, and while they certainly surprised some with how early they made that selection, it set the tone for the rest of their draft class. As Kenny Pickett and six other members of this class enter the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs had a rather solid showing during the 2022 NFL Draft. They entered with a few holes on the roster, but the front office addressed nearly all of their biggest needs. We take a look at the Chiefs’ draft class and provide some grades for each pick. Kansas City ended up taking […]

The Atlanta Falcons have a long way to go before becoming competitive once again. However, the front office has laid down a solid foundation to build upon as the franchise aims to get back to title contentions in the future. They made some noise in the 2022 NFL Draft, which means it’s time to give […]