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Ranking the No. 1 Picks From the Last 20 Years
Filed under:Danny Kelly, Danny Heifetz, and Nora Princiotti also discus the Russell Wilson trade rumors and break down former Clemson quarterback and likely no. 1 pick Trevor Lawrence’s skills and college careerare joined by Nora Princiotti, and they start by discussing the Russell Wilson rumors. Then they break down former Clemson quarterback and likely no. 1 pick Trevor Lawrence’s skills and college career. After that they discuss Heifetz’s rankings of the no. 1 picks from the last 20 years.Subscribe: / / /Kate Halliwell and Rodger Sherman talk about ‘Ginny & Georgia,’ a Netflix show...…Filed under:Danny Kelly, Danny Heifetz, and Nora Princiotti also discus the Russell Wilson trade rumors and break down former Clemson quarterback and likely no. 1 pick Trevor Lawrence’s skills and college careerare joined by Nora Princiotti, and they start by discussing the Russell Wilson rumors. Then they break down former Clemson quarterback and likely no. 1 pick Trevor Lawrence’s skills and college career. After that they discuss Heifetz’s rankings of the no. 1 picks from the last 20 years.Subscribe: / / /Kate Halliwell and Rodger Sherman talk about ‘Ginny & Georgia,’ a Netflix show...WW…
The 2021 NFL Draft Wide Receiver Class Could Be As Special As 2020’s
Filed under:This year’s wide receiver class was the most hyped we’ve ever seen. Next year’s group—headlined by Ja’Marr Chase, DeVonta Smith, Jaylon Waddle, and many others—has the talent and depth to compete with that group.It’s a good time to be a quarterback in the NFL, where the total number of big-play receivers has seemed to multiply each season in recent years. The 2019 rookie class has far outplayed expectations, producing stars in DK Metcalf, A.J. Brown, Terry McLaurin, Diontae Johnson, and Deebo Samuel, just to name a few. And the 2020 class, touted by some as the best ever, has...…Filed under:This year’s wide receiver class was the most hyped we’ve ever seen. Next year’s group—headlined by Ja’Marr Chase, DeVonta Smith, Jaylon Waddle, and many others—has the talent and depth to compete with that group.It’s a good time to be a quarterback in the NFL, where the total number of big-play receivers has seemed to multiply each season in recent years. The 2019 rookie class has far outplayed expectations, producing stars in DK Metcalf, A.J. Brown, Terry McLaurin, Diontae Johnson, and Deebo Samuel, just to name a few. And the 2020 class, touted by some as the best ever, has...WW…
NFL Power Rankings: The Saints Are Great No Matter Who Plays Quarterback
Filed under:The Taysom Hill experiment worked in New Orleans, at least for now. Plus: Derrick Henry is a walking cliché, the Dolphins have a quarterback hiccup, and the Browns are built to win ugly.Patrick Mahomes seems to make it a goal to remind the world at least one time each week that he’s the best quarterback on the planet. That was again clear in Kansas City’s 35-31 win over the Raiders on Sunday, a game in which Mahomes’s —the absurdly easy-looking game-winning touchdown drive he engineered late in the game—helped the Chiefs hold on to the top spot in my rankings this week. Kansas...…Filed under:The Taysom Hill experiment worked in New Orleans, at least for now. Plus: Derrick Henry is a walking cliché, the Dolphins have a quarterback hiccup, and the Browns are built to win ugly.Patrick Mahomes seems to make it a goal to remind the world at least one time each week that he’s the best quarterback on the planet. That was again clear in Kansas City’s 35-31 win over the Raiders on Sunday, a game in which Mahomes’s —the absurdly easy-looking game-winning touchdown drive he engineered late in the game—helped the Chiefs hold on to the top spot in my rankings this week. Kansas...WW…
NFL Power Rankings: The Bills Bounce Back Into Contention
Filed under:Josh Allen reclaimed his Pro Bowl form—or maybe the Seahawks defense is even worse than we thought. Plus: Patrick Mahomes bolstered his MVP case, Tua Tagovailoa breathed life into the Dolphins, and Dalvin Cook put the Vikings on his back.RelatedAnother week, another big shake-up among the NFL’s top-tier teams. The Chiefs settle back into the no. 1 spot thanks to another sterling performance from Patrick Mahomes, who threw four touchdowns in a 33-31 win against the Panthers. The Steelers, meanwhile, remain unbeaten but drop one spot after an unimpressive come-from-behind 24-19...…Filed under:Josh Allen reclaimed his Pro Bowl form—or maybe the Seahawks defense is even worse than we thought. Plus: Patrick Mahomes bolstered his MVP case, Tua Tagovailoa breathed life into the Dolphins, and Dalvin Cook put the Vikings on his back.RelatedAnother week, another big shake-up among the NFL’s top-tier teams. The Chiefs settle back into the no. 1 spot thanks to another sterling performance from Patrick Mahomes, who threw four touchdowns in a 33-31 win against the Panthers. The Steelers, meanwhile, remain unbeaten but drop one spot after an unimpressive come-from-behind 24-19...WW…
The NFL’s Skill-Set Poster Boys
Filed under:Who is the best at running routes? What about breaking tackles? A handful of NFL stars have a particular set of skills that separate them from their peers.The paragons change from generation to generation, but there’s always a handful of players in every sport who symbolize the mastery of a certain skill or trait: Magic Johnson’s unprecedented court vision; Nolan Ryan’s physics-defying velocity; Joe Montana’s legendary poise under pressure. The NFL’s current talent-defining stars have a ways to go to reach the icon status achieved by the players above, but a few stand out as...…Filed under:Who is the best at running routes? What about breaking tackles? A handful of NFL stars have a particular set of skills that separate them from their peers.The paragons change from generation to generation, but there’s always a handful of players in every sport who symbolize the mastery of a certain skill or trait: Magic Johnson’s unprecedented court vision; Nolan Ryan’s physics-defying velocity; Joe Montana’s legendary poise under pressure. The NFL’s current talent-defining stars have a ways to go to reach the icon status achieved by the players above, but a few stand out as...WW…
Cam Newton Isn’t the NFL’s Only Injury Returnee Ready to Shake Up 2020
Filed under:Players who missed nearly all of 2019 could come back to make or break their team’s season. From Ben Roethlisberger to Bradley Chubb, these are the stars to keep an eye on as training camp approaches.Cam Newton’s newly signed deal with New England could create across the NFL, giving the former MVP a chance to not only jump-start his career, but keep the post–Tom Brady Patriots in contention in 2020. The veteran signal-caller is after battling shoulder and foot injuries in the past two seasons, and he’s one of a handful of big-name difference-makers looking to bounce back from...…Filed under:Players who missed nearly all of 2019 could come back to make or break their team’s season. From Ben Roethlisberger to Bradley Chubb, these are the stars to keep an eye on as training camp approaches.Cam Newton’s newly signed deal with New England could create across the NFL, giving the former MVP a chance to not only jump-start his career, but keep the post–Tom Brady Patriots in contention in 2020. The veteran signal-caller is after battling shoulder and foot injuries in the past two seasons, and he’s one of a handful of big-name difference-makers looking to bounce back from...WW…
Dwayne Haskins Is 2020’s Under-the-Radar Sophomore Quarterback
Filed under:The Washington passer didn’t exactly make waves helming an abysmal offense as a rookie. But there are enough flashes of talent on tape to put the potential of a dramatic a year-two leap on the table.Dwayne Haskins’s rookie season didn’t exactly go to plan. The big-armed passer played a backup role for Washington for the first half of the year and watched as fellow rookies Kyler Murray, Daniel Jones, and Gardner Minshew II all quickly earned starting jobs and impressed in their respective teams. He got his shot midway through the season, replacing Case Keenum at starter in Week...…Filed under:The Washington passer didn’t exactly make waves helming an abysmal offense as a rookie. But there are enough flashes of talent on tape to put the potential of a dramatic a year-two leap on the table.Dwayne Haskins’s rookie season didn’t exactly go to plan. The big-armed passer played a backup role for Washington for the first half of the year and watched as fellow rookies Kyler Murray, Daniel Jones, and Gardner Minshew II all quickly earned starting jobs and impressed in their respective teams. He got his shot midway through the season, replacing Case Keenum at starter in Week...WW…
The Six Most Underrated Position Groups in the NFL
Filed under:Two rookie quarterbacks have more help than you might think. Plus, the Ravens’ ascendant defensive line could take the team over the top.It’s an easy bet that the Colts’ offensive line, the Saints’ and Patriots’ secondaries, and Buccaneers’ and Cowboys’ pass-catching corps will be among the NFL’s best position groups in 2020. But a handful of less-heralded units have the untapped potential to rise up the ranks this season. Taking stock of offseason free-agency additions, draft picks, and the development arcs of a few promising young players, here are six of the league’s...…Filed under:Two rookie quarterbacks have more help than you might think. Plus, the Ravens’ ascendant defensive line could take the team over the top.It’s an easy bet that the Colts’ offensive line, the Saints’ and Patriots’ secondaries, and Buccaneers’ and Cowboys’ pass-catching corps will be among the NFL’s best position groups in 2020. But a handful of less-heralded units have the untapped potential to rise up the ranks this season. Taking stock of offseason free-agency additions, draft picks, and the development arcs of a few promising young players, here are six of the league’s...WW…
The Seven NFL Players Who Need to Break Out in 2020
Filed under:First-round picks come with lofty expectations, but some former big-name draft picks are still looking for a breakthrough performance. Can Mitchell Trubisky, John Ross, Hayden Hurst, and others finally find success in the league?First-round picks come with lofty expectations, and fair or not, those big-ticket headliners are quickly ordained as franchise cornerstones. But highly drafted prospects don’t always pan out―the odds a first-rounder turns into an above-average player ―and a few former day-one picks head into 2020 in need of breakthrough performances. For these seven...…Filed under:First-round picks come with lofty expectations, but some former big-name draft picks are still looking for a breakthrough performance. Can Mitchell Trubisky, John Ross, Hayden Hurst, and others finally find success in the league?First-round picks come with lofty expectations, and fair or not, those big-ticket headliners are quickly ordained as franchise cornerstones. But highly drafted prospects don’t always pan out―the odds a first-rounder turns into an above-average player ―and a few former day-one picks head into 2020 in need of breakthrough performances. For these seven...WW…
Where Should Jadeveon Clowney Land?
Filed under:Free agency and the draft are in the rearview mirror, and yet one of the NFL’s star edge defenders remains teamless. Who should take a chance on Clowney?The list of impact pass rushers still available on the free-agent market has dwindled to a select few, and Jadeveon Clowney remains the biggest domino yet to fall. The free-agent defender didn’t generate the type of market he had hoped for heading into the offseason. Teams have reportedly balked at his injury history—he after the season to repair a core muscle injury—and inconsistency, according to NBC Sports’ , and his...…Filed under:Free agency and the draft are in the rearview mirror, and yet one of the NFL’s star edge defenders remains teamless. Who should take a chance on Clowney?The list of impact pass rushers still available on the free-agent market has dwindled to a select few, and Jadeveon Clowney remains the biggest domino yet to fall. The free-agent defender didn’t generate the type of market he had hoped for heading into the offseason. Teams have reportedly balked at his injury history—he after the season to repair a core muscle injury—and inconsistency, according to NBC Sports’ , and his...WW…
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