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UPDATE: 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. --- The Chargers have been busy. First, Los Angeles signed receiver Mike Williams to a three-year, $60 million contract. Then the team traded for Chicago pass rusher Khalil Mack,…

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Which DBs could Tampa Bay consider on Day 3 of the NFL draft?

Tampa Bay’s offseason needs are coming into focus. For starters, the Buccaneers need a new guard after Ali Marpet announced his retirement. Center Ryan Jensen might sign elsewhere, too. But Tampa Bay also needs secondary help – especially if cornerback Carlton Davis leaves in free agency, as expected. The team can find walk-in starters along…

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Which DBs could Tampa Bay consider on Day 3 of the NFL draft?

Tampa Bay’s offseason needs are coming into focus. For starters, the Buccaneers need a new guard after Ali Marpet announced his retirement. Center Ryan Jensen might sign elsewhere, too. But Tampa Bay also needs secondary help – especially if cornerback Carlton Davis leaves in free agency, as expected. The team can find walk-in starters along…

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Kansas City’s awkward draft position may dictate who the Chiefs take on Days 1 and 2

If Kansas City wants to make sure it walks away from the draft with a starting wide receiver, safety or cornerback, then the Chiefs probably have to take that respective player a round higher than his ranking would indicate. Of note: Kansas City has reportedly already met with Georgia wide receiver George Pickens. However, he…

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Kansas City’s awkward draft position may dictate who the Chiefs take on Days 1 and 2

If Kansas City wants to make sure it walks away from the draft with a starting wide receiver, safety or cornerback, then the Chiefs probably have to take that respective player a round higher than his ranking would indicate. Of note: Kansas City has reportedly already met with Georgia wide receiver George Pickens. However, he…

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Drafting a receiver would help Arizona QB Kyler Murray, but the Cardinals have bigger needs in upcoming draft

Aside from a deep playoff run, there’s a pretty easy way to keep disgruntled quarterback Kyler Murray happy in Arizona: Draft receivers and tight ends. Just one problem: The defensive line might be the bigger priority. Outside linebacker Chandler Jones is the Cardinals’ most notable unrestricted free agent, while defensive end J.J. Watt is coming…

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Drafting a receiver would help Arizona QB Kyler Murray, but the Cardinals have bigger needs in upcoming draft

Aside from a deep playoff run, there’s a pretty easy way to keep disgruntled quarterback Kyler Murray happy in Arizona: Draft receivers and tight ends. Just one problem: The defensive line might be the bigger priority. Outside linebacker Chandler Jones is the Cardinals’ most notable unrestricted free agent, while defensive end J.J. Watt is coming…

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Miami might want a WR, but don’t count on the Dolphins taking one in Round 1

As is the case with every team, Miami will have interviewed and/or met with most of the top prospects in the upcoming draft, whether formally or informally. So take any interview tracker with a grain of salt: They don’t provide much insight into a team’s draft plans. With that said, it’s hard to ignore the…

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Miami might want a WR, but don’t count on the Dolphins taking one in Round 1

As is the case with every team, Miami will have interviewed and/or met with most of the top prospects in the upcoming draft, whether formally or informally. So take any interview tracker with a grain of salt: They don’t provide much insight into a team’s draft plans. With that said, it’s hard to ignore the…

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Receiver or the field? Analyzing what positions the Buffalo Bills will focus on in Round 1

Jameson Williams. Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson. Treylon Burks. If Buffalo fans weren’t familiar with those names before, they undoubtedly are now as it’s hard to find a mock draft that doesn’t have the Bills taking one of the top receivers in the first round of the upcoming draft. It’s easy to understand why. Emmanuel…

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