Fanspeak: NFL Draft News

Miami has drafted 10 wide receivers and 12 defensive linemen since 2012. But that’s not the position the Dolphins have focused on the most over the past 10 drafts. That would be offensive line, of which Miami has drafted 14 players over that time. And most of those players were drafted in the first three … 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 »

It almost seems too perfect. Future Hall of Fame center Jason Kelce is in the final year of his contract with Philadelphia, and even if the 3-time First-team All-Pro center comes back, he’ll be 35 by the end of next season. Enter Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum. Despite being a bit undersized at 6-foot-3, 290-pounds, the … More »

The championship game between Georgia and Alabama was essentially a minor league NFL game, as there was an estimated 50-plus players on the two rosters who will be playing professionally someday. New England will likely select at least one of those players during the upcoming draft. The Patriots have drafted 15 players from either Alabama … More »

Trying to pick out the New York Jets’ greatest needs is kind of like blindfolding yourself and picking a spot on the map. Literally anything will do. The player most-often drafted for the Jets with their first of two first-round picks using the Fanspeak On The Clock simulator is LSU cornerback Derek Stingley, a 6-foot-1, … More »

The New York Giants are in for a busy offseason. Simply put, the Giants have needs everywhere. That’s the bad news. The good news? New York has two top-10 picks in the upcoming draft. Just don’t expect them to draft a QB with one of those picks. At least, that’s the thinking by Pro Football … 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 »

Atlanta received bad news this week as it was reported that star receiver Calvin Ridley may seek to play elsewhere next season. Ridley was the Falcons’ first-round pick in 2018. The former Alabama star was very steady to start his pro career, catching 64 and 63 passes, respectively, his first two seasons. Then he exploded … More »