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Fast-rising Tulsa OT Tyler Smith could be Tennessee target in First Round

Trouble could be looming along the Tennessee Titans’ offensive line, particularly its offensive tackles. Consider this line from The Tennessean: “The Titans could be in the offensive tackle market with the futures of Taylor Lewan, a cap-casualty candidate, and David Quessenberry, a pending restricted free agent, uncertain to return to an O-line that regressed in…

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Will new Chicago coach Eberflus look for a LB on Day 2 or 3?

New Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus knows linebackers. Darius Leonard was a second-round pick by Indianapolis in 2018. Bobby Okereke was a third-round pick in 2019. And Zaire Franklin was a seventh-round pick the same year the team drafted Leonard. Notice a trend? None of those players were taken in Round 1. You can expect…

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If Cincinnati wants a starting OT, it almost has to reach for one in the 1st Round of 2022 NFL draft

Pencil in offensive line as Cincinnati’s biggest need heading into the draft. The team allowed 55 sacks in the regular season, third-most in the league. That averages out to a little more than 3 per game. Those were the good ol’ days. Since then, the Bengals have surrounded 11 more sacks, including an NFL-record 9…

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If Cincinnati wants a starting OT, it almost has to reach for one in the 1st Round of 2022 NFL draft

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Do L.A. Chargers take BPA in 2022 NFL draft, or do they fill major need at OL?

The backdrop: The Los Angeles Chargers just fell short of the postseason with a 9-8 record. They’re led by one of the most dynamic, young quarterbacks in the league and feature one of the most feared pass rushers on defense. And they will have the second-best cap situation in the league next season, meaning they…

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Do L.A. Chargers take BPA in 2022 NFL draft, or do they fill major need at OL?

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Look for Tampa to take the best pass rusher, cornerback or receiver in the 2022 NFL Draft

Now that Tampa Bay’s season has come to an agonizing end, it’s time for the annual question about Tom Brady’s future. Surely the future Hall of Fame quarterback can’t play until he’s 50, right? Brady will be 45 by the time next season starts, but even if he does decide to retire, the Buccaneers aren’t…

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Look for Tampa to take the best pass rusher, cornerback or receiver in the 2022 NFL Draft

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Kansas City Chiefs can find a replacement for Safety Tyrann Mathieu on Day 2

The clock is ticking on some of Kansas City’s most important players. Starting defensive lineman Jarran Reed, starting cornerback Charvarius Ward and part-time starting safety Daniel Sorensen are among the Chiefs who will become unrestricted free agents. But the biggest name to hit free agency is free safety Tyrann Mathieu, whose status in the AFC…

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