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Casey Schmitt is an anomaly. A player better known for his defense who has been decoupled from defense because the Giants just so happen to have players slightly better than him at his main positions but also because of his bat? On a team that famously cannot hit? How is this possible? A fluke of […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t just miss on one draft target — they may have missed on two. Much of the post-draft conversation has centered around wide receiver Makai Lemon, who was reportedly on the phone with Pittsburgh before the Philadelphia Eagles jumped ahead to select him. But according to a recent report, Lemon wasn’t the […]
Most of the Packers’ ambitions for the 2026 NFL Draft were already tied up in the prodigious talents of Micah Parsons. We’ve known that since they made the uncharacteristically bold move to free the formerly disgruntled pass rusher from the clutches of the Dallas Cowboys. But that’s not to say the Packers had a quiet […]
Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … 6 NFL Draft team fits that are so good, rookies can become instant stars – SB NationMakai Lemon, WR, USC, Philadelphia Eagles — 1st round, 20th overall — When the dust settles, I think the Dallas Cowboys are going to seriously regret getting two fourth-round […]
As everyone already knows, Andrew Berry loves to have a few undrafted free agents make the 53-man roster every year, and there’s no reason to think that 2026 will be any different. Last season, UDFA DT Adin Huntington, WR Gage Larvadain, WR Isaiah Bond, LB Easton Mascarenas-Arnold, S Donovan McMillon, and CB Dom Jones all […]
When asked about the status for both veteran cornerback Kenny Moore II and quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr., Indianapolis Colts longtime general manager Chris Ballard recently responded, “Nothing. Nothing yet,” in regards to finding a potential trade that would be worth the franchise’s while. Both players had previously requested a trade out of Indianapolis earlier this […]
That's Wild It has never been easy to be a Minnesota sports fan, but something might happen for the first time ever and it's actually a good thing. The Minnesota Wild have the opportunity to close out their first-round series against the Dallas Stars Thursday night, as they currently hold a 3-2...
Commanders links Articles Commanders.com Why Washington didn’t draft a DB [T[he two biggest factors were that they like the players they already have, and the [players] they did take in the draft ended up bringing more overall value to the team. “When we were picking a player in those rooms, it just didn’t make the […]
Yearly, ESPN analyst Louis Riddick puts out a list of late-round picks for each NFL team who he feels have a chance to become a key contributor quickly. I look forward to seeing the list because, for my money, Riddick is one of the most astute analysts working. He is a former player and front-office […]
Even though the Los Angeles Rams have their starting five returning on the offensive line, there were many fans questioning the depth of the unit behind that solid quintet. Consensus thinking was that a swing tackle was needed and the Rams braintrust, thinking along the same lines, drafted Keegan Trost at #93 of Round 3. […]
The Miami Dolphins are reversing course on their 2025 experiment with Jonah Savaiinaea, moving the second-round pick back to a more natural position.
The NFL will release the 2026 regular season schedule at some point in May, and the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks will be the curtain raiser on September 9. As for the opponent? We may have our answer. ESPN’s Michael Wilbon, lifelong Chicago Bears fan and one half of Pardon the Interruption, was on a […]
When Nick Caserio drafted Derek Stingley Jr. over Sauce Gardner I thought they got it wrong. But they didn’t. Sting is now considered the top CB in the NFL. When they drafted Kamari Lassiter I was hopefully optimistic he would contribute. He definitely has. When Calen Bullock heard his name called, I smiled cause he […]
The Kansas City Chiefs got off to an exciting start in the 2026 NFL Draft by moving up to select LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane with the sixth overall pick in the draft. Later in the first round, the Chiefs took defensive tackle Peter Woods from Clemson. The Chiefs started off day two by selecting edge […]
The New Orleans Saints utilized their fifth-round draft pick this year to select Ohio State product Lorenzo Styles Jr., the first of two defensive backs in the black and gold’s 2026 class. Although taken later in the draft, Styles is expected to be an impact player for the Saints from the get-go due to his […]
The Chicago Bears entered the 2026 NFL Draft with Super Bowl expectations and a roster that had plenty of holes to fill. Sitting at No. 25 overall, last weekend marked the first time since 2011 that the Bears selected as low as they did in the first round. Thursday night’s selection snapped a three-year streak […]
In Today’s Links: a look at the positions battle that will start heating up in a few weeks, if not months; more on the dynamic new Seattle Seahawks players known as Bud Clark and Deven Eastern, Brady Henderson’s thoughts on the 2026 NFL Draft, Rylie Mills, UFDAs, more draft takeaways, all that and more! Thanks […]
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Mel Kiper and Field Yates loved what the Chargers did in this year’s draft (Chargers.com) Here’s why the Chargers exercised Quentin Johnston’s fifth-year option (Chargers.com) The NFL announced all the offseason dates to know this week (Chargers Wire) Mike […]
The San Francisco 49ers had another polarizing draft this offseason, with analysts varying in their evaluation of the team’s draft class. Heading into the draft with only a few needs, the 49ers addressed wide receiver, edge rusher, running back, and defensive tackle with their first four picks, adding needed depth at each position. There was […]
The Atlanta Falcons made six draft picks in 2026, and generally I think Falcons fans are reasonably pleased with the haul. A team needing youth and good fits for a new regime seemingly got both, and while it takes years to find out whether that’s as true in reality as it seems on paper, we […]
Chris Ballard and the Indianapolis Colts are getting solid marks for their 2026 draft. They filled immediate needs and bolstered their depth across some weaker areas. They appear to have avoided major reaches and got great value with some of their selections like C.J. Allen, A.J. Haulcy, and Deion Burks to name a few. It […]
The Miami Dolphins' selection of Caleb Douglas was the most disputed over the weekend, but GM Jon-Eric Sullivan isn't backing down.
How early is too early to start looking ahead to next year’s NFL Draft? That’s a trick question, because it’s never too early. It’s all in fun at this point because we still have no way of knowing which players will enter the draft next year or where they will end up being slotted, and where […]
When the Arizona Cardinals completed the 2025 season, there was a glaring problem with the defense: poor tackling. During the offseason, GM Monti Ossenfort put a gold star on his list of things to do and players to bring in: Get good tacklers. The offense received the bulk of draft picks in the NFL draft […]
The Los Angeles Chargers are investing in their pass rush by selecting Miami’s Akheem Mesidor with the No. 22 overall pick in the NFL Draft. The Chargers hope Mesidor can be a building block for the defense for years to come and the team was happy to have him as the leader of the draft […]