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Carolina 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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Don’t assume the New Orleans Saints draft a QB or WR in Round 1

The New Orleans Saints will draft a quarterback and a wide receiver in the first two rounds of the 2022 NFL draft. You’ve read that and heard that so many times by now that those moves probably feel inevitable. But that doesn’t take into account the team’s salary cap situation. New Orleans is projected to…

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Don’t assume the New Orleans Saints draft a QB or WR in Round 1

The New Orleans Saints will draft a quarterback and a wide receiver in the first two rounds of the 2022 NFL draft. You’ve read that and heard that so many times by now that those moves probably feel inevitable. But that doesn’t take into account the team’s salary cap situation. New Orleans is projected to…

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Decisions, decisions: Will Detroit skip QB in Round 1?

Do you take the player who’s clearly better, or do you take a lesser talent at the most important position? That’s the problem facing Detroit in the 2022 NFL draft. This problem has recently come up – with very mixed results. In the 2020 draft, LSU’s Jeff Burrow went No. 1 overall and has thus…

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Decisions, decisions: Will Detroit skip QB in Round 1?

Do you take the player who’s clearly better, or do you take a lesser talent at the most important position? That’s the problem facing Detroit in the 2022 NFL draft. This problem has recently come up – with very mixed results. In the 2020 draft, LSU’s Jeff Burrow went No. 1 overall and has thus…

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Seattle Seahawks have many needs but not much draft capital

Think 2021 has been a tough year for Seattle? Next season could be even worse. Both starting tackles – LT Duane Brown and RT Brandon Shell – will be unrestricted free agents. Same goes for center Ethan Pocic. The guards will be back – LG Damien Lewis and RG Gabe Jackson – but Lewis has…

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Seattle Seahawks have many needs but not much draft capital

Think 2021 has been a tough year for Seattle? Next season could be even worse. Both starting tackles – LT Duane Brown and RT Brandon Shell – will be unrestricted free agents. Same goes for center Ethan Pocic. The guards will be back – LG Damien Lewis and RG Gabe Jackson – but Lewis has…

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What can San Francisco 49ers do to help Trey Lance? Focus on OL during 2022 NFL draft

The position that’s most unsettled on San Francisco’s roster is both the most important and the position that’s the least likely to get an upgrade in the 2022 draft. That would be quarterback, where current starter Jimmy Garoppolo has underperformed and will likely be traded at the end of the season and the backup, rookie…

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What can San Francisco 49ers do to help QB Trey Lance? Focus on OL during 2022 NFL draft

The position that’s most unsettled on San Francisco’s roster is both the most important and the position that’s the least likely to get an upgrade in the 2022 draft. That would be quarterback, where current starter Jimmy Garoppolo has underperformed and will likely be traded at the end of the season and the backup, rookie…

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Will Houston Texans bypass a QB in the first round again?

There’s nothing worse than being desperate for a quarterback with a high draft pick during a year when there’s no consensus best option at the position. But that’s where Houston finds itself right now. Not bad enough to have the No. 1 overall pick, in need of a roster overhaul, and in limbo with its…

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