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It doesn’t make sense for Houston to draft a QB, despite what GM Caserio says

Zach Wilson of BYU was drafted by the New York Jets last year with the No. 2 overall pick. After him was North Dakota State’s Trey Lance, who went to San Francisco. Then there was Ohio State’s Justin Fields, who fell to Chicago at pick No. 11 overall. None of them had a better year…

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3 players no one’s talking about as potential No. 1 overall picks for Jacksonville Jaguars

Say what you will about Jacksonville’s free agency splurge, one thing is clear: The Jaguars likely won’t take a receiver in the first- or second-round of the upcoming draft. The Jaguars inked former Arizona receiver Christian Kirk to a four-year, $72 million contract and former Las Vegas receiver Zay Jones to a three-year, $24-million contract.…

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3 players no one’s talking about as potential No. 1 overall picks for Jacksonville Jaguars

Say what you will about Jacksonville’s free agency splurge, one thing is clear: The Jaguars likely won’t take a receiver in the first- or second-round of the upcoming draft. The Jaguars inked former Arizona receiver Christian Kirk to a four-year, $72 million contract and former Las Vegas receiver Zay Jones to a three-year, $24-million contract.…

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Can Indianapolis Colts find QB gem on Day 3 of NFL draft?

If you want a franchise quarterback, then you have to take that player in the first round. Right? Not necessarily. Close to 40 percent of the league’s starting quarterbacks were drafted after Round 1. While that number can – and likely will – fluctuate after trades and the draft, at least 30 percent of the…

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Can Indianapolis Colts find QB gem on Day 3 of NFL draft?

If you want a franchise quarterback, then you have to take that player in the first round. Right? Not necessarily. Close to 40 percent of the league’s starting quarterbacks were drafted after Round 1. While that number can – and likely will – fluctuate after trades and the draft, at least 30 percent of the…

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Tennessee Titans likely won’t take a TE until the third round – but probably has to reach for an OT in Round 1

Tennessee general manager Jon Robinson recently told ESPN that the organization will “have to have a tight end at some point.” With all due respect to Geoff Swaim, whom the team re-signed to a one-year deal in free agency, the Titans still have a ways to go. Anthony Firkser and MyCole Pruitt are also unrestricted…

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Tennessee Titans likely won’t take a TE until the third round – but probably has to reach for an OT in Round 1

Tennessee general manager Jon Robinson recently told ESPN that the organization will “have to have a tight end at some point.” With all due respect to Geoff Swaim, whom the team re-signed to a one-year deal in free agency, the Titans still have a ways to go. Anthony Firkser and MyCole Pruitt are also unrestricted…

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Need a tackle? Cincinnati might have to draft an OG/OT convert

Cincinnati’s needs along the offensive line are well documented. Just one problem: There’s a good chance that none of the top offensive tackles will still be available when the Bengals are on the clock in Round 1, as pointed out by Cincy Jungle’s Patrick Judis. Of course, Cincinnati could always reach for a tackle, with…

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Need a tackle? Cincinnati might have to draft an OG/OT convert

Cincinnati’s needs along the offensive line are well documented. Just one problem: There’s a good chance that none of the top offensive tackles will still be available when the Bengals are on the clock in Round 1, as pointed out by Cincy Jungle’s Patrick Judis. Of course, Cincinnati could always reach for a tackle, with…

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UPDATED: If it comes down to Jordan Davis vs. Trevor Penning, expect the Chargers to go with the OT

UPDATE: Los Angeles has signed cornerback J.C. Jackson to a five-year, $82.5 million deal that includes $40 million in guaranteed money, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. --- Chargers are giving former Patriots’ CB JC Jackson a five-year, $82.5 million deal that invoices $40 million guaranteed, per source.   The Chargers have been busy. First, Los…

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