Vikings 7-round mock draft: Two trades add three picks as Minnesota remakes defense
2 years ago

Vikings 7-round mock draft: Two trades add three picks as Minnesota remakes defense

New York Times  

The closer we get to the 2023 NFL Draft, the more information we have to help project it accurately. GO DEEPER Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell, owner express confidence in QB Kirk Cousins Using all of the recent activity as context, let’s lay out a roadmap for how things could go in the draft. GO DEEPER Vikings NFL Draft 2023 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs Round 3 : Adetomiwa Adebawore, DT, Northwestern On Tuesday, a reporter asked O’Connell about the departure of Dalvin Tomlinson. The biggest riser on the Consensus Big Board : +27 spots Northwestern DL Adetomiwa Adebawore 6-2, 282 | 33 7/8 arm | 10 1/2 hand 4.49 40 | 37-5 vert | 10-5 broad@TheAthleticNFL @amock419 @NUFBFamily https://t.co/cBmd4V00tF pic.twitter.com/T0qki2xVRb — Nick Baumgardner March 16, 2023 Round 3 : Jayden Reed, WR, Michigan State Minnesota has three proven pass-catching options: Justin Jefferson, T.J. Hockenson and K.J. “A sound route runner with great body control and electric speed,” Baumgardner wrote, “Reed is still undersized but isn’t afraid to high-point the ball against bigger defenders.” Round 4 : Dorian Thompson-Robinson, QB, UCLA Why not take a chance on a quarterback who can sit and develop?

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Aaron Rodgers may have to wait until after the NFL draft to find a new team
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Aaron Rodgers may have to wait until after the NFL draft to find a new team

Associated Press  

Aaron Rodgers is a four-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion and future first-ballot Hall of Famer. 1 overall pick in the draft, but the AP’s mock draft has the Titans trading down and selecting Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter with the third pick. But if New York gets a quarterback in the first round — the AP’s mock draft …

AP mock NFL draft: Giants trade up to take Cam Ward No. 1 and Raiders move up for Shedeur Sanders
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

AP mock NFL draft: Giants trade up to take Cam Ward No. 1 and Raiders move up for Shedeur Sanders

Associated Press  

Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders will be the first two quarterbacks selected in next month’s NFL draft. The first edition of the AP’s 2025 mock draft says Ward and Sanders will go 1-2 after two teams make trades to move up: 1. New York Giants : CAMERON WARD, QUARTERBACK, MIAMI Giants coach Brian Daboll wanted general manager Joe Schoen to …

Vikings mock draft 2.0: Making sure Minnesota gets D-line help and an impact running back
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Vikings mock draft 2.0: Making sure Minnesota gets D-line help and an impact running back

New York Times  

Free agency will determine the Minnesota Vikings’ priorities in the 2025 NFL Draft. GO DEEPER What I heard about the Vikings at the NFL combine: Expect a flurry of moves in free agency Similar to our last mock draft, trading down in the first round felt like the right call. Skattebo’s pass-catching ability might be underrated, and if the Vikings …

2025 NFL Draft: Projection model ranks 6 teams most likely to pick No. 1
3 months, 3 weeks ago

2025 NFL Draft: Projection model ranks 6 teams most likely to pick No. 1

New York Times  

With only five weeks remaining in the NFL regular season, we’re not only thinking about the playoff picture but about the 2025 NFL Draft, as well. Raiders remaining schedule Week Date Opponent Win Probability 14 Dec. 8 at Buccaneers 30% 15 Dec. 16 Falcons 36% 16 Dec. 22 Jaguars 63% 17 Dec. 29 at Saints 35% 18 TBD Chargers 33% …

What 5 numbers tell us about the Vikings’ impressive start to 2024 season
6 months, 1 week ago

What 5 numbers tell us about the Vikings’ impressive start to 2024 season

New York Times  

How do you describe what the Vikings have accomplished in two games? Here are five magic numbers, why they’re important and what they tell us about the Vikings’ 2-0 start: Magic number: 27 This is the number of snaps per game that the Vikings use a four-man pass rush. Magic number: 4.34 This is the average yardage between the Vikings’ …

Vikings post-NFL Draft depth chart: Sam Darnold at QB, defensive improvements aplenty
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Vikings post-NFL Draft depth chart: Sam Darnold at QB, defensive improvements aplenty

New York Times  

The NFL Draft is over, and the Minnesota Vikings’ summer schedule is heating up. Here is our full breakdown: Quarterbacks Starter: Sam Darnold On the roster: J.J. McCarthy, Nick Mullens Out: Jaren Hall The Vikings do not want to rush McCarthy’s development. Wide receivers Starters: Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison On the roster: Brandon Powell, Trent Sherfield, Jalen Nailor Out: Trishton …

Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft picks 2024: Grades, fits and scouting reports
11 months ago

Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft picks 2024: Grades, fits and scouting reports

New York Times  

The Minnesota Vikings entered the 2024 NFL Draft on April 25 with nine picks over the three-day event. NFL Draft 2024 tracker: Live blog, picks and analysis Big board best available: Who’s left from Dane Brugler’s Top 300? Draft pick grades: Round 1 | Rounds 2-3 Full draft order: Team picks for all 257 selections GO DEEPER Vikings 2024 NFL …

In J.J. McCarthy and Dallas Turner, Vikings add potential cornerstone contributors
11 months ago

In J.J. McCarthy and Dallas Turner, Vikings add potential cornerstone contributors

New York Times  

EAGAN, Minn. — The waiting is the hardest part. Once the selection hit the league database, one AFC executive said, “Good player at good value.” An NFC staffer texted, “Best player on the board at that time.” “Listen, Dallas Turner is a guy who, quite frankly, we didn’t expect to be there in that range,” coach Kevin O’Connell said Thursday …

Vikings hoping they have team in place to successfully draft, develop rookie quarterback
11 months, 1 week ago

Vikings hoping they have team in place to successfully draft, develop rookie quarterback

New York Times  

You can picture the Minnesota Vikings’ draft room. Instead, head coach Kevin O’Connell, quarterbacks coach Josh McCown, assistant quarterbacks coach Grant Udinski and other members of the Vikings leadership team formulated a strategy built around simulating what it would be like to coach, work alongside and develop a highly selected quarterback. GO DEEPER Why Sam Darnold is a vital piece …

New England Patriots NFL Draft 2024 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs
11 months, 1 week ago

New England Patriots NFL Draft 2024 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs

New York Times  

“The Beast,” Dane Brugler’s expansive guide to the NFL Draft, is here. GO DEEPER NFL Draft 2024 ‘The Beast’ Guide: Dane Brugler’s scouting reports and player rankings About the Patriots • Head coach: Jerod Mayo • Last year’s record: 4-13 The Patriots don’t want to begin the post-Bill Belichick era with a multiyear rebuild. Offensive tackle: The Patriots are entering …

Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft 2024 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs
11 months, 1 week ago

Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft 2024 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs

New York Times  

The Beast, Dane Brugler’s expansive guide to the NFL Draft, is here. Vikings’ draft picks Round Pick Overall Notes 1 11 11 1 23 23 From Browns via Texans 4 8 108 4 29 129 From Lions 5 22 157 From Browns 5 32 167 From Chiefs 6 1 177 From Panthers through Jaguars 7 10 230 From Falcons via …

NFL beat writer mock draft 3.0: Vikings, Bills, Saints shake things up with trades into top 10
11 months, 1 week ago

NFL beat writer mock draft 3.0: Vikings, Bills, Saints shake things up with trades into top 10

New York Times  

After months of building the hype with speculation and opinions from around the league, the moment we’ve anxiously awaited has finally arrived. — Nick Kosmider GO DEEPER Broncos aim to build Zach Wilson up, but trade doesn't change NFL Draft outlook Well, we didn’t lose our minds and take Michael Penix Jr. at 13. — Joe Rexrode Verse was the …

Broncos 7-round mock draft: J.J. McCarthy, welcome to Denver
11 months, 1 week ago

Broncos 7-round mock draft: J.J. McCarthy, welcome to Denver

New York Times  

In our first Broncos mock draft in early February, Denver nabbed All-American tight end Brock Bowers and addressed the quarterback position with late-round flyer Joe Milton of Tennessee. Round Pick Overall Notes 1 12 12 3 12 76 4 21 121 From Dolphins 5 1 136 From Panthers via Browns 5 10 145 From Jets 5 12 147 6 27 …

Vikings have the 11th and 23rd picks in the NFL draft and a need for a QB. Can they get their guy?
11 months, 1 week ago

Vikings have the 11th and 23rd picks in the NFL draft and a need for a QB. Can they get their guy?

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The NFL draft is not so much a marathon weekend as it is a season of speculation and subterfuge, a made-for-TV mystery unfolding team by team across the league. “It’s something that is hard to grasp, but if you grasp it, you know what the rewards are, right?” With Penix and Nix widely considered to be in …

7-round NFL mock draft: Dane Brugler predicts all 257 picks
11 months, 2 weeks ago

7-round NFL mock draft: Dane Brugler predicts all 257 picks

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of NFL Draft Rounds 4-7. Las Vegas Raiders *: Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington According to The Athletic’s Vic Tafur, “the whispers are getting louder” that the Raiders might draft Penix at No. Los Angeles Chargers: Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan It will feel like an upset if the Chargers don’t draft either Jenkins, Junior Colson …

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Could quarterbacks go 1-2-3-4 atop Round 1?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Could quarterbacks go 1-2-3-4 atop Round 1?

New York Times  

Let the trading begin. GO DEEPER NFL Draft 2024 ‘The Beast’ Guide: Dane Brugler’s scouting reports and player rankings Another new era in Chicago begins, this time with the best playmaker in the draft. Arizona Cardinals : Jer’Zhan Newton, DT, Illinois The Cardinals could trade one of these picks — remember, we now have them holding three first-round selections after …

Vikings mock draft 2.0: Creatively filling holes at quarterback and defensive tackle
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Vikings mock draft 2.0: Creatively filling holes at quarterback and defensive tackle

New York Times  

We published our first Minnesota Vikings mock draft two months ago. This mock draft leans into what might happen if Minnesota is unable to trade up, or if head coach Kevin O’Connell prefers a quarterback option who might be available at a later pick. Add him alongside a proven run stuffer in Harrison Phillips, and pair his penetration ability with …

Patriots 2024 mock draft scenarios: What would a trade down from No. 3 look like?
1 year ago

Patriots 2024 mock draft scenarios: What would a trade down from No. 3 look like?

New York Times  

So, what exactly constitutes “a bag” anyway? Either way, a move like this wouldn’t eliminate the Patriots from dipping into the quarterback waters — they’d just have to do it outside the presumed top four of Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels and J.J. McCarthy. We can see what a trade like this would do for New England’s roster, which …

Panthers’ 7-round mock: A trade, a playmaker for Bryce Young and defensive help
1 year ago

Panthers’ 7-round mock: A trade, a playmaker for Bryce Young and defensive help

New York Times  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers filled several holes in free agency but created a rather large one by trading two-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Brian Burns to the New York Giants. 1 spot last year, the Panthers traded their first-round pick this year to the Chicago Bears, who will pick first overall as a result of Carolina’s 2-15 record …

Vikings make big play toward QB of the future with trade for Texans’ first-round draft pick: Sources
1 year ago

Vikings make big play toward QB of the future with trade for Texans’ first-round draft pick: Sources

New York Times  

By Dianna Russini, Alec Lewis and Dane Brugler The Athletic has live coverage of Texans vs Bears in the NFL Hall of Fame preseason game. The Minnesota Vikings are acquiring a second first-round pick for April’s NFL Draft, landing No. Minnesota will get the 23rd and 232nd pick….Houston will get the 42nd, 188th and 2nd in 2025 — Dianna Russini …

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Rome Odunze cracks top 5, Packers move up for Cooper DeJean
1 year ago

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Rome Odunze cracks top 5, Packers move up for Cooper DeJean

New York Times  

Team needs could change in a hurry once NFL free agency opens this week. Before pen can meet paper on most of the official deals, though, let’s take one more look at how the 2024 NFL Draft’s first round could play out. GO DEEPER 15 of the most intriguing early-entry 2024 NFL Draft prospects Titans GM Ran Carthon mentioned at …

What did we learn at the NFL combine about teams with top-10 draft picks?
1 year, 1 month ago

What did we learn at the NFL combine about teams with top-10 draft picks?

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — It’s not about the questions they answer, it’s about the ones they won’t. Additional picks: 9, 75, 111, 123, 143 The Bears appear to be in a situation where they’re trying to find a team to take Justin Fields so they can draft Caleb Williams. GO DEEPER Bears brass talk Justin Fields decision, QB timeline and draft trades …

A former GM’s take on this Vikings offseason: ‘They are in a tough spot’
1 year, 1 month ago

A former GM’s take on this Vikings offseason: ‘They are in a tough spot’

New York Times  

The Minnesota Vikings’ current situation reminds Randy Mueller of the spring of 2006. In one story, an anonymously sourced executive was even quoted as saying: “When you take the approach of just getting by at quarterback, you’re not going to win long term.” Other needs occupied Mueller’s day-to-day planning sessions. “There’s no guarantee that they could go all in next …

Vikings mock draft 1.0: Two trades, a bunch of defenders and making a big move for a QB
1 year, 1 month ago

Vikings mock draft 1.0: Two trades, a bunch of defenders and making a big move for a QB

New York Times  

The Super Bowl is over. GO DEEPER What I heard about the Vikings' draft plans at the Senior Bowl this week Here are the selections, featuring one quarterback, two trades and a bunch of defenders: Round 1, No. 💪@oregonfootball extends the lead 👏 pic.twitter.com/I2IRFkrCyX — FOX College Football November 25, 2023 Fourth round: Mohamed Kamara, Edge, Colorado State The Vikings …

2024 NFL Mock Draft: After Super Bowl LVIII, how could first three rounds look?
1 year, 1 month ago

2024 NFL Mock Draft: After Super Bowl LVIII, how could first three rounds look?

New York Times  

The Super Bowl’s over, fans are nursing hangovers and Monday is, officially, the start of NFL Draft season. He’s a true game-changer and the best receiver in the draft — in a year full of great ones. GO DEEPER Patriots mock draft 1.0: Trying to fix the offense with a QB in the first round As good as Harrison is, …

Broncos 7-round mock draft: 2 new targets in the passing game and a Day 3 QB
1 year, 2 months ago

Broncos 7-round mock draft: 2 new targets in the passing game and a Day 3 QB

New York Times  

As the calendar flips to February, the Denver Broncos are less than three months away from being on the clock in the first round of the NFL Draft for the first time since 2021. 12, Bowers could be an ideal fit for the Broncos, who had less production from the tight end position last season than any team in the …

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Caleb Williams sticks at No. 1, Giants add Malik Nabers
1 year, 2 months ago

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Caleb Williams sticks at No. 1, Giants add Malik Nabers

New York Times  

Follow live coverage of Super Bowl LVIII between San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs A dramatic NFL Conference Championship Weekend wrapped Sunday night with the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers headed to Super Bowl LVIII. Here’s an updated guess at how Round 1 might play out: Williams should hold pole position in every mock draft until we …

NFL Draft order 2024 projections: Patriots, Cardinals flip spots; Where would QB3 land?
1 year, 3 months ago

NFL Draft order 2024 projections: Patriots, Cardinals flip spots; Where would QB3 land?

New York Times  

Breaking: Patriots hire Jerod Mayo How did Week 13 of the NFL season shake up the possible 2024 NFL Draft order? The simulation then runs 100,000 times after each day of games to give us, in this case, our projected top-10 draft order, plus each team’s projected win total and playoff chances. But it was a big deal at the …

Revisiting the 2022 NFL trade deadline: Which deals were hits (McCaffrey) and misses (Claypool)?
1 year, 5 months ago

Revisiting the 2022 NFL trade deadline: Which deals were hits (McCaffrey) and misses (Claypool)?

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the NFL trade deadline including the latest deals, rumors and analysis. GO DEEPER Mueller: Five deals I'd like to see before the NFL trade deadline Bears get: WR Chase Claypool Steelers get: 2023 second-round pick Verdict: Regrettable move for Chicago. Jaguars get: WR Calvin Ridley Falcons get: 2023 conditional fifth-round pick, 2024 conditional second-round …

Vikings at the NFL trade deadline: Teair Tart, Chase Young and 6 others they could target
1 year, 5 months ago

Vikings at the NFL trade deadline: Teair Tart, Chase Young and 6 others they could target

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the NFL trade deadline including the latest deals, rumors and analysis. Doesn’t hurt to dream Teair Tart, DT, Titans The interior of the Vikings’ defensive line deserves praise for the way it has stopped the run this season. The first hurdle is that this would entail Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles’ trading within …

NFL Draft order 2024 projections: Vikings, Jets land in top 10 after Week 2
1 year, 6 months ago

NFL Draft order 2024 projections: Vikings, Jets land in top 10 after Week 2

New York Times  

Read The Athletic’s latest NFL Draft order projections. The simulation then runs 100,000 times after each day of games to give us, in this case, our projected top-10 draft order plus each team’s projected win total and playoff chances. With QB Zach Wilson back in the starting lineup, facing what might be the NFL’s top defense, the Jets never found …

Beat writers’ favorite 2023 NFL Draft picks: One intriguing player from all 32 teams
1 year, 11 months ago

Beat writers’ favorite 2023 NFL Draft picks: One intriguing player from all 32 teams

New York Times  

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and now 259 players will begin to settle in with their new teams. “You’ve gotta make the quarterback look good.” — Joe Person | More Panthers takeaways Chicago Bears: Roschon Johnson, RB, Texas It’s rare to hear anyone praise a player the way Bears area scout John Syty did for running back …

Vikings draft Jaren Hall: A developmental QB option comes to fruition for Minnesota
1 year, 11 months ago

Vikings draft Jaren Hall: A developmental QB option comes to fruition for Minnesota

New York Times  

NFL Draft 2023 tracker: Live blog and pick-by-pick analysis It seemed likely from the beginning that the Minnesota Vikings would add a quarterback at some point in the 2023 NFL Draft. That’s the story behind Minnesota’s decision to draft BYU QB Jaren Hall with the 164th pick Saturday afternoon. He is shorter in stature, standing 6 feet tall and weighing …

Full list of trades in NFL Draft 2023: Recapping the 7 rounds
1 year, 11 months ago

Full list of trades in NFL Draft 2023: Recapping the 7 rounds

New York Times  

Day 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft is finished. NFL Draft round 1 live updates NFL Draft 2023 round 2 and 3 live updates NFL Draft 2023 rounds 4-7 live updates Seventh-round trades • Ravens and Browns: The Ravens traded a 2024 sixth-round pick to the Browns for the No. Sixth-round trades • Cowboys and Chiefs: The Cowboys traded a …

A beginner’s guide to NFL Draft 2023: No. 1 pick, draft order, questions and sleepers
1 year, 11 months ago

A beginner’s guide to NFL Draft 2023: No. 1 pick, draft order, questions and sleepers

New York Times  

The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of the NFL Draft. Before the 2023 draft gets rolling in Kansas City — the NFL moves the event to a different city every year now — here’s what you need to know. GO DEEPER Dane Brugler's 7-round 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Predicting all 259 picks At the NFL owners’ meetings last month, Fitterer said …

Green Bay Packers NFL Draft 2023 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs
1 year, 11 months ago

Green Bay Packers NFL Draft 2023 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs

New York Times  

The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of the NFL Draft. Packers’ draft picks Round Pick Overall Notes 1 13 13 From Jets 2 11 42 From Browns via Jets 2 14 45 3 15 78 4 14 116 5 15 149 6 30 207 From 49ers via Texans and Jets 7 15 232 7 18 235 From Lions via Rams 7 …

Sam Farmer’s final 2023 NFL mock draft: Four QBs set to go in the first round
1 year, 11 months ago

Sam Farmer’s final 2023 NFL mock draft: Four QBs set to go in the first round

LA Times  

There could be four quarterbacks selected in the opening round of the NFL draft Thursday evening, and this mock has three going in the first five picks. Sports NFL mock draft live: Team reporters make their first-round picks Reporters who cover their teams on a daily basis predict how the first round of the 2023 NFL draft will unfold in …

Detroit Lions NFL Draft 2023 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs
1 year, 11 months ago

Detroit Lions NFL Draft 2023 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs

New York Times  

The Detroit Lions have picks at No. Lions’ draft picks Round Pick Overall Notes 1 6 6 From Rams 1 18 18 2 17 48 2 24 55 From Vikings 3 18 81 5 17 152 5 24 159 From Falcons and Jaguars 6 6 183 From Broncos 6 17 194 Full draft order Every pick in the seven-round NFL …

Vikings NFL Draft big board: A cornerback or wide receiver early, but then what?
1 year, 11 months ago

Vikings NFL Draft big board: A cornerback or wide receiver early, but then what?

New York Times  

Pre-draft visits are wrapping up. Here are the possibilities: Day 1 options Player College Position Deonte Banks Maryland CB Joey Porter Jr. Penn State CB Jaxon Smith-Njigba Ohio State WR Jordan Addison USC WR Quentin Johnston TCU WR Brian Branch Alabama S/Ni Kelee Ringo Georgia CB Calijah Kancey Pittsburgh DT Mazi Smith Michigan DT Hendon Hooker Tennessee QB Now, full …

7-Round NFL Mock Draft 2023: Dane Brugler predicts all 259 picks
1 year, 11 months ago

7-Round NFL Mock Draft 2023: Dane Brugler predicts all 259 picks

New York Times  

From Bryce Young to Gervarrius Owens, and each of the 257 picks in between — a mock draft with all seven rounds. Seattle Seahawks: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State Smith-Njigba would give the Seahawks something they don’t currently have: a third receiving option that scares opposing defenses. Team-by-team results Arizona Cardinals 1 : Will Anderson Jr., Edge, Alabama 2 : …

2023 NFL Draft roundtable: How many top-10 trades? Where do the QBs land?
1 year, 11 months ago

2023 NFL Draft roundtable: How many top-10 trades? Where do the QBs land?

New York Times  

The 2023 NFL Draft is exactly two weeks away. Chris Burke: I’ll say two — the Cardinals and then either Las Vegas or Atlanta, once the quarterback run ends and teams in the teens start targeting the cornerbacks or offensive tackles. If Green Bay has extra picks in its pocket and decides it wants to take a swing at one …

Vikings NFL Draft debate: Weighing the best fits for Minnesota’s first four picks
1 year, 11 months ago

Vikings NFL Draft debate: Weighing the best fits for Minnesota’s first four picks

New York Times  

We’re less than a month away from the draft, and the Minnesota Vikings’ needs are clearer than ever. Baumgardner: OK, so Minnesota’s in an interesting position as a team that’s good enough to win its division while also being a club that could probably use a few upgrades in critical spots. I also love Pace from Cincinnati and think he …

2023 NFL Mock Draft: How each team should attack Rounds 1-3
1 year, 11 months ago

2023 NFL Mock Draft: How each team should attack Rounds 1-3

New York Times  

Dane Brugler’s The Beast, the complete 2023 NFL Draft Guide, is now available. 91: Jordan Battle, S, Alabama Remaining picks: 130, 137, 205 This could be too low for Addison, but I’m still not convinced we’ll see a receiver go in the first half of Round 1. 79 : Tank Dell, WR, Houston Remaining picks: 106, 138, 162, 176, 221, …

Discussing Vikings’ NFL Draft priorities, a Justin Jefferson extension and more: Mailbag
2 years ago

Discussing Vikings’ NFL Draft priorities, a Justin Jefferson extension and more: Mailbag

New York Times  

The league meetings are over. For as enticing as that last option seems, and as unproductive as the Vikings’ early-round cornerbacks have been in recent years, cornerback still makes the most sense at the top of this draft. Calijah Kancey, DT, Pittsburgh GO DEEPER NFL Draft 2023 Big Board: The Athletic’s updated top 100 prospect rankings Do you put any …

NFL 2023 Beat Writer Mock Draft: QBs go quickly, surprise trade, Aaron Rodgers stalemate
2 years ago

NFL 2023 Beat Writer Mock Draft: QBs go quickly, surprise trade, Aaron Rodgers stalemate

New York Times  

With a new team picking No. — Alec Lewis GO DEEPER Thoughts on the Vikings' draft plans after the first wave of free agency The Falcons proved with last year’s No. — Bo Wulf The Titans could look elsewhere here after signing Andre Dillard, who should get first crack at being the team’s new left tackle. The Jets can plug …

Vikings-related NFL Draft thoughts after the first wave of free agency
2 years ago

Vikings-related NFL Draft thoughts after the first wave of free agency

New York Times  

Now that the Vikings have charted their course in free agency, seemingly opting to continue their “competitive rebuild” by adding young talent to go with a few longtime contributors, it’s time to reconsider their plans for the upcoming NFL Draft. Here are my thoughts after the early free-agency frenzy: We learned a lot this week about Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's approach for …

NFL mock draft: After Panthers trade for No. 1, 4 quarterbacks go in top 4 picks
2 years ago

NFL mock draft: After Panthers trade for No. 1, 4 quarterbacks go in top 4 picks

New York Times  

Dane Brugler’s The Beast, the complete 2023 NFL Draft Guide, is now available. His aggressive general manager, Scott Fitterer, checked that box — and perhaps set the tone for what’s to come … Recency bias could be in play with the choice of Stroud over Bryce Young, as the two-time Big Ten offensive player of the year rocked the combine …

NFL Mock Draft 2023: Panthers get QB after trade with Bears, Lamar Jackson gets new team
2 years ago

NFL Mock Draft 2023: Panthers get QB after trade with Bears, Lamar Jackson gets new team

New York Times  

The Bears and Panthers agreed to a blockbuster deal on Friday afternoon, with Chicago sending the No. In my opinion, Alabama’s Bryce Young is still the best pure quarterback in this draft, but Frank Reich said it himself at the combine: Young’s size “is a concern.” Enough to pass on him? 1 pick to Panthers: NFL Draft roundtable Both Florida’s …

Seahawks mock draft: Two Georgia pass rushers, LB help and a Heisman finalist QB
2 years ago

Seahawks mock draft: Two Georgia pass rushers, LB help and a Heisman finalist QB

New York Times  

The Seahawks use the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis to answer questions they have about prospects based on earlier evaluations. GO DEEPER Seahawks mock draft 1.0: 2 trades, 3 first-round picks and a boatload of talent added On Feb. 21, Seattle re-signed right guard Phil Haynes to a one-year, $4 million deal and fullback/linebacker Nick Bellore to a two-year contract …

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