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Does Washington take a QB this year or wait until 2023?
The Washington Football Team is closer to contention than some might realize. The team enters the offseason with the fourth-best cap situation, according to Over The Cap, so it should have the money to sign some of its key free agents, most notably All-Pro guard Brandon Scherff. When healthy, the offensive line should be one…
Read More about Does Washington take a QB this year or wait until 2023?Will Dallas draft another defensive back in the 2022 NFL draft?
Dallas was intent on fixing its defensive backfield after the 2016 season. That was the rookie seasons for Ezekiel Elliott and Dak Prescott. Those two helped lead the Cowboys to an improbable 13-3 record and an NFC East title. But the Mike McCarthy-led Green Bay Packers came into town and ultimately ended Dallas’ season, 34-31.…
Read More about Will Dallas draft another defensive back in the 2022 NFL draft?Will Dallas draft another defensive back in the 2022 NFL draft?
Dallas was intent on fixing its defensive backfield after the 2016 season. That was the rookie seasons for Ezekiel Elliott and Dak Prescott. Those two helped lead the Cowboys to an improbable 13-3 record and an NFC East title. But the Mike McCarthy-led Green Bay Packers came into town and ultimately ended Dallas’ season, 34-31.…
Read More about Will Dallas draft another defensive back in the 2022 NFL draft?Injury woes may cause Green Bay to draft another offensive lineman in 2022 NFL draft
For a brief moment, Green Bay had to play its fourth-string tackle against Cleveland. In the fourth quarter. Protecting the blind-side of MVP-favorite Aaron Rodgers. With a former undrafted journeyman guard playing left tackle. Yikes. Fortunately for the Packers, former-backup-turned-starter Yosh Nijman returned the next series, and Green Bay went on to win a 24-22…
Read More about Injury woes may cause Green Bay to draft another offensive lineman in 2022 NFL draftInjury woes may cause Green Bay to draft another offensive lineman in 2022 NFL draft
For a brief moment, Green Bay had to play its fourth-string tackle against Cleveland. In the fourth quarter. Protecting the blind-side of MVP-favorite Aaron Rodgers. With a former undrafted journeyman guard playing left tackle. Yikes. Fortunately for the Packers, former-backup-turned-starter Yosh Nijman returned the next series, and Green Bay went on to win a 24-22…
Read More about Injury woes may cause Green Bay to draft another offensive lineman in 2022 NFL draftCleveland could land star safety in 2022 NFL draft
Could Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton slide to Cleveland in the 2022 NFL draft? History says yes. The Browns drafted former UCLA free safety Eric Turner with the No. 2 overall pick in 1991, making him the highest-drafted defensive back in the modern era of football. Over the past 10 drafts, only two safeties have…
Read More about Cleveland could land star safety in 2022 NFL draftCleveland could land star safety in 2022 NFL draft
Could Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton slide to Cleveland in the 2022 NFL draft? History says yes. The Browns drafted former UCLA free safety Eric Turner with the No. 2 overall pick in 1991, making him the highest-drafted defensive back in the modern era of football. Over the past 10 drafts, only two safeties have…
Read More about Cleveland could land star safety in 2022 NFL draftHelp wanted: Atlanta Falcons need help everywhere in 2022 NFL draft
Atlanta has a lot more problems to solve during the offseason than its current 6-8 record would indicate. Start with free agency. Twenty-three players are set to become unrestricted free agents – including nine full- or part-time starters. The Falcons are projected to be under the cap by $14.5 million in 2022, but almost 70…
Read More about Help wanted: Atlanta Falcons need help everywhere in 2022 NFL draftHelp wanted: Atlanta Falcons need help everywhere in 2022 NFL draft
Atlanta has a lot more problems to solve during the offseason than its current 6-8 record would indicate. Start with free agency. Twenty-three players are set to become unrestricted free agents – including nine full- or part-time starters. The Falcons are projected to be under the cap by $14.5 million in 2022, but almost 70…
Read More about Help wanted: Atlanta Falcons need help everywhere in 2022 NFL draftCarolina Panthers need to restock defense, but QB remains priority in 2022 NFL Draft
When Matt Rhule took over nearly two years ago, fixing the Carolina Panthers defense was one of his top priorities. And while it’s hard to say “mission accomplished” when the team sports a disappointing 5-8 record, Carolina’s defense has ranked among the league’s best this season. The Panthers are giving up 293 yards per game,…
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