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Can Cleveland tap into the potential of Michigan Edge David Ojabo?

Raw but incredibly fast. Athletic and with long arms and a relentless motor. Those were among the traits used to describe former Atlanta Falcons edge Takkarist McKinley. But McKinley never quite put it all together and was eventually waived, briefly signed by Las Vegas and is now an unrestricted free agent for Cleveland. Meanwhile, the…

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If Chicago wants to draft a rookie starter at WR, then it better take one by the third round

Chicago needs a new wide receiver. Fortunately, eight receivers rank among the top 50 prospects in the latest Fanspeak-Jake Rigdon big board. But what are the Bears’ options if they’re all gone by the time Chicago is on the clock with pick No. 39? Then it’s time to look at the next wave of receivers.…

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If Chicago wants to draft a rookie starter at WR, then it better take him by the third round

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3 ‘what if’ situations the Carolina Panthers must ponder ahead of NFL draft

Bad news for Carolina fans pining for a new quarterback: Current starter Sam Darnold likely isn’t going anywhere until he hits free agency in 2023. That’s because the Panthers committed more than just draft picks when they acquired Darnold from the New York Jets last year. They also committed $23.632 million to Darnold over the…

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3 ‘what if’ situations the Carolina Panthers must ponder ahead of NFL draft

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New Orleans Saints’ new coach, new offensive coordinator has decision to make on new QB

It’s no secret that New Orleans needs a quarterback. And it’s well-known that this year’s QB class is considered weak by scouts and draft evaluators. What’s still a mystery? The Saints’ new offensive coordinator. The most recent report from The Times-Picayune says the team is considering bringing back a pair of former New Orleans assistants…

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New Orleans Saints’ new coach, new offensive coordinator has decision to make on new QB

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Detroit fans should get used to talking about Pittsburgh QB Kenny Pickett’s hand size

Get ready for another exhaustive discussion about quarterback hand sizes. Kenny Pickett, the presumed top quarterback (at this time) and potential Detroit target, did not have his hands measured at the Senior Bowl. That’s because the 6-foot-3, 217-pound senior is double jointed, so his hands naturally point at an unusual direction, according to ESPN’s Tom…

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Seattle can fix many of its OL problems by drafting Boston College’s Zion Johnson

The demise of Seattle’s offensive line can be traced to a three-year stretch. The Seahawks drafted six offensive linemen during that time. Of that total, only two remain: starting center Ethan Pocic and backup offensive tackle Jamarco Jones. Both will be unrestricted free agents. Pocic was a second-round pick in 2017. He’s the only player…

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