Fanspeak: NFL Draft News

As part of an occasional series, Fanspeak will offer tips and best practices for its wildly popular and first-of-its-kind On The Clock draft simulator. Today’s topic: When in doubt, draft the player at the premium position. Here’s a cringe-worthy situation you’re probably familiar with: It’s your turn to draft, and your team’s biggest need is … More »

Unless it’s a true “blue-chip” or generational talent, drafting a traditional 4-3 linebacker in the first round is a little bit like getting a book for Christmas: more interesting than socks (guards and centers), better than receiving underwear (safeties and tight ends), but not as cool as receiving a new Xbox or PlayStation. But a … More »

Still trying to decide who the top offensive tackle is in the 2020 NFL draft? Georgia’s Andrew Thomas got the ball rolling, as he was commonly listed as the top offensive tackle in many of the first mock drafts this past season. Then you saw Alabama’s Jedrick Wills listed by many analysts as OT1A. These … More »

As part of an occasional series, Fanspeak will offer tips and best practices for its wildly popular and first-of-its-kind On The Clock draft simulator. Today’s topic: Safeties are rarely drafted high. So where do you slot them on your own big board? Despite not picking off a pass for the first time in four seasons, … More »

Bryon Jones just signed a five-year, $82.5 million contract with Miami. Darius Slay is a three-time Pro Bowler coming off a down season at age 29 but still signed a three-year, $50 million contract extension after Philadelphia traded for him. Meanwhile, players of similar abilities who play at different positions are signing for significantly less. … More »

Chase Young, the star pass rusher out of Ohio State, is going to be drafted by Washington with the No. 2 overall pick. Unless he’s not. Although Washington drafted a quarterback in the first round last year, they could still decide to take another, higher-ranked QB in this draft, especially with a new coaching staff … More »

As part of an occasional series, Fanspeak will offer tips and best practices for its wildly popular and first-of-its-kind On The Clock draft simulator. Today’s topic: How do you rank the quarterbacks when putting together your own customized big board? One player entered the season ranked as a priority free agent, then had one fantastic … More »

As part of an occasional series, Fanspeak will offer tips and best practices for its wildly popular and first-of-its-kind On The Clock draft simulator. Today’s topic: Just because you acquire extra draft picks doesn’t mean you’re going to improve your team in the long-run. You’ll give us your first four picks for our first-rounder? Sure! … More »

As part of an occasional series, Fanspeak will offer tips and best practices for its wildly popular and first-of-its-kind On The Clock draft simulator. Today’s topic: Three tips for using the simulator – great for newbies! Not seeing prospects fall in the draft? Don’t like any of the trade offers? Does your favorite prospect always … More »

As part of an occasional series, Fanspeak will offer tips and best practices for its wildly popular and first-of-its-kind On The Clock draft simulator. Today’s topic: What it takes to trade up in the draft. You covet Isaiah Simmons. After watching the Clemson junior dominate opposing defenses the past three seasons, the thought of him … More »