Jake Rigdon

With Kayvon Thibodeaux’s draft stock slipping, should the N.Y. Jets take the Oregon pass rusher if he’s there at No. 4?

Armed with two of the top 10 picks in the draft, the New York Jets have more options than most. Need an offensive tackle to help protect Zach Wilson? How about the top safety or center? Or a receiver to pair with Wilson? Or a lockdown cornerback? And who couldn’t use a top pass rusher?…

Can the New York Giants finally fix its offensive line in the 2022 NFL draft?

The New York Giants tried to build their offense in a conventional way – through the draft. Franchise running back? Check. The Giants drafted Penn State’s Saquon Barkley with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2018 draft. Franchise quarterback? Check. New York took Duke’s Daniel Jones with the No. 6 pick the following year.…

Can the New York Giants finally fix its offensive line in the 2022 NFL draft?

The New York Giants tried to build their offense in a conventional way – through the draft. Franchise running back? Check. The Giants drafted Penn State’s Saquon Barkley with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2018 draft. Franchise quarterback? Check. New York took Duke’s Daniel Jones with the No. 6 pick the following year.…

A writer for the Baltimore Ravens' website paints a sobering picture when it comes to the team's needs in the upcoming draft. Here’s what Garrett Downing said in a recent reader mailbag: “The Ravens could go in any number of directions in the first round. I think they could pick a first round offensive tackle,…

Baltimore Ravens can address most of its needs with 10 picks in upcoming draft

A writer for the Baltimore Ravens' website paints a sobering picture when it comes to the team's needs in the upcoming draft. Here’s what Garrett Downing said in a recent reader mailbag: “The Ravens could go in any number of directions in the first round. I think they could pick a first round offensive tackle,…

Atlanta’s pick in the first round likely comes down to a pass rusher or a cornerback

Review 10 different mock drafts, and you might get 10 different players for Atlanta, which owns the No. 8 overall pick in the upcoming draft. ESPN draft analyst Jordan Reid thinks Atlanta will take a pass rusher or an offensive lineman in the first round. Another ESPN draft analyst, Todd McShay, mocked USC wide receiver…

Atlanta’s pick in the first round likely comes down to a pass rusher or a cornerback

Review 10 different mock drafts, and you might get 10 different picks for Atlanta, which owns the No. 8 overall pick in the upcoming draft. ESPN draft analyst Jordan Reid thinks Atlanta will take a pass rusher or an offensive lineman in the first round. Another ESPN draft analyst, Todd McShay, mocked USC wide receiver…

Will the Las Vegas Raiders bypass wide receiver in the first two rounds of the NFL draft?

Ohio State receiver Chris Olave’s name comes up a lot when talking about the Las Vegas Raiders’ first-round pick in the upcoming draft. So does his Buckeyes teammate, Garrett Wilson. Alabama’s Jameson Williams is another name that’s commonly mocked to the Raiders. It’s easy to see why so many draft analysts have Las Vegas taking…

Will the Las Vegas Raiders bypass wide receiver in the first two rounds of the NFL draft?

Ohio State receiver Chris Olave’s name comes up a lot when talking about the Las Vegas Raiders’ first-round pick in the upcoming draft. So does his Buckeyes teammate, Garrett Wilson. Alabama’s Jameson Williams is another name that’s commonly mocked to the Raiders. It’s easy to see why so many draft analysts have Las Vegas taking…

Minnesota Vikings have a lot of work to do in 2022 draft to convert to a 3-4 defense

Minnesota’s coaching change likely means the team will transition to a 3-4 defense. That’s easier said than done – and it will likely take two-plus years. For starters, defensive end Danielle Hunter could be a cap casualty, as he’s scheduled to make more than $26 million in 2022, with a roster bonus of $18 million…