Fanspeak: 2022 NFL Draft

San Francisco doesn’t have many glaring needs heading into the offseason and should be poised for another solid year in 2022, provided the quarterback situation is figured out. But one need stands out more than others: cornerback. The 49ers could lose as many as four CBs from their 2021 roster, including the two who received … More »

With as many as 12 starters set to hit free agency, Houston has a long list of needs this offseason. Is quarterback one of them? That depends on whether the Texans like the top QBs in this draft enough to take one with the No. 3 overall pick. Otherwise, Houston will need to stick with … More »

The 2022 tight end class has been called historically deep by draft evaluators, but it’s possible – if not probable – that none of them are taken in the first round. That would be just fine with Indianapolis, as the Colts don’t have a first-round pick due to the Carson Wentz trade and need a … More »

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 … More »

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 … More »

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 … More »

As the recent blowout win over New England shows, Buffalo doesn’t have a lot of glaring needs. That’s what makes predicting which direction the Bills go in the upcoming draft more difficult. However, if you go by “best player available” and take a look at how the first-round may unfold – see below screenshot – … More »

For the first time in a long time, Pittsburgh needs a new quarterback. But the top QBs might not be available when the Steelers pick at No. 20, and Pittsburgh isn’t known to reach for a player in the draft. So, you can probably scratch QB off the list in the first round. Pittsburgh also … More »

Denver fans are clamoring for a new quarterback after the team missed the postseason for a sixth consecutive season. But there’s a chance the top three QBs – in what’s considered an average to weak year at the position – won’t be available by the time Denver is on the clock. The Broncos, though, have … More »

There’s some momentum building toward Kentucky offensive lineman Darian Kinnard as Baltimore’s first-round pick in the upcoming draft. Justin Fried of Fansided’s Ebony Bird mocked Kinnard to the Ravens last month; The Bleacher Report’s Michelle Bruton called Kinnard a player who can help turn the franchise around next season. Indeed, offensive line has been called … More »