Buccaneers draft Graham Barton: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel
11 months ago

Buccaneers draft Graham Barton: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

New York Times  

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Duke offensive lineman Graham Barton, one of the most versatile players in this year’s draft class, with pick No. NFL Draft 2024 tracker: Live blog, pick-by-pick grades and analysis Big board best available: Who’s left from Dane Brugler’s Top 300? Draft pick grades: Nick Baumgardner, Scott Dochterman rate the selections Full draft order: Team picks for all 257 selections “The Athletic Football Show”: Watch live reaction to the draft ‘The Beast’ breakdown Barton ranked No. Graham Barton moves man from point A to point B against his will pic.twitter.com/Uhim5GCe8R — Mike Golic Jr March 12, 2024 Nick Baumgardner grades the pick Up there with Troy Fautanu as the most versatile lineman in this class, Barton has college starting experience at both center and tackle and will most likely get a shot inside with the Bucs, who were in need of a center.

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Baker Mayfield and a young core give Buccaneers reason for optimism despite disappointing finish
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Baker Mayfield and a young core give Buccaneers reason for optimism despite disappointing finish

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Baker Mayfield had a career year and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers improved their win total, won a fourth straight division title and made an NFC-best fifth consecutive playoff appearance. “The only team that’s going to be happy is the team that’s going to win the Super Bowl.” The Buccaneers fell short of that goal for the fourth …

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Rookie class led by Bucky Irving and Jalen McMillan helps the Buccaneers reach the playoffs

Associated Press  

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Alabama’s Jalen Milroe, Tyler Booker, Jihaad Campbell enter NFL Draft
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Alabama’s Jalen Milroe, Tyler Booker, Jihaad Campbell enter NFL Draft

New York Times  

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NFL Draft watch: ‘The Beast’ early tidbits; 3 prospects to track this weekend
4 months, 3 weeks ago

NFL Draft watch: ‘The Beast’ early tidbits; 3 prospects to track this weekend

New York Times  

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Dane Brugler’s NFL Draft watch: 10 games NFL scouts will be watching closely in Week 1
6 months, 4 weeks ago

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New York Times  

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Panthers put more offensive playmakers around young QB Bryce Young in NFL draft
11 months ago

Panthers put more offensive playmakers around young QB Bryce Young in NFL draft

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers new coach Dave Canales has emphasized to Bryce Young that he shouldn’t feel as if he has to do it all by himself this upcoming season. The Panthers used three of their first four picks on skill position players, selecting South Carolina wide receiver Xavier Legette in the first round and running back Jonathon Brooks …

Buccaneers add offensive line help, select Duke C Graham Barton in NFL draft
11 months ago

Buccaneers add offensive line help, select Duke C Graham Barton in NFL draft

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers bolstered their offensive line on Thursday night, addressing a need by selecting Duke center Graham Barton with the 26th pick in the NFL draft. General manager Jason Licht and coach Todd Bowles are counting on Barton, who played left tackle at Duke the past three seasons but is projected to compete for a …

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11 months ago

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Associated Press  

Follow AP’s live coverage of the 2024 NFL draft. The 2022 Heisman Trophy winner kicked off an historic NFL draft Thursday night that had five other teams selecting quarterbacks among the top 12 picks, setting a record with five in the top 10 and tying a record for the most in the first round. The Washington Commanders followed up by …

Pittsburgh Steelers draft Roman Wilson: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel
11 months ago

Pittsburgh Steelers draft Roman Wilson: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

New York Times  

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected former Michigan receiver Roman Wilson with the 84th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on Friday, addressing a key need in the third round. NFL Draft 2024 tracker: Live blog, pick-by-pick grades and analysis Big board best available: Who’s left from Dane Brugler’s Top 300? Draft pick grades: Nick Baumgardner, Scott Dochterman rate Rounds 2-3 Full …

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New York Times  

Dane Brugler, The Athletic’s lead NFL Draft analyst, checked most of the boxes for the Baltimore Ravens in his seven-round mock draft on Wednesday. In the middle rounds, he attacked two of the Ravens’ biggest remaining needs, adding secondary help with Wake Forest safety Malik Mustapha in the third round and Oregon cornerback Khyree Jackson in the fourth — and …

NFL beat writer mock draft 2024: Trades shake up top 10 picks and QB landscape
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NFL beat writer mock draft 2024: Trades shake up top 10 picks and QB landscape

New York Times  

The 2024 NFL Draft is just over two months away, and the jockeying for quarterbacks is just beginning. The dynamic Daniels is worth the price because of what The Athletic’s Dane Brugler wrote in his most recent Big Board: “Daniels forces opponents to defend him like Lamar Jackson.” — Josh Kendall % of 3rd down pass attempts that resulted in …

One 2024 NFL Draft prospect to watch on each college football bowl team
1 year, 2 months ago

One 2024 NFL Draft prospect to watch on each college football bowl team

New York Times  

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2024 NFL Draft QB Tracker: Which prospects could stay in school, eye 2025 draft?
1 year, 4 months ago

2024 NFL Draft QB Tracker: Which prospects could stay in school, eye 2025 draft?

New York Times  

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NFL Draft 2024 Big Board: Dane Brugler’s top 50 rankings for the upcoming season
1 year, 7 months ago

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New York Times  

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Baker Mayfield named Buccaneers’ starting QB: Last chance for 2018 No. 1 pick?
1 year, 7 months ago

Baker Mayfield named Buccaneers’ starting QB: Last chance for 2018 No. 1 pick?

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Eagles vs. Buccaneers on Monday Night Football Baker Mayfield will be the Buccaneers’ starting quarterback for the regular season, Tampa Bay coach Todd Bowles announced during a Tuesday news conference. GO DEEPER Bucs' Baker Mayfield, Todd Bowles come together for another shot at NFL success TIME TO BAKE 🔥 pic.twitter.com/7GTdEbdUgU — Tampa Bay Buccaneers …

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Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Southeastern Conference teams must replace a Heisman Trophy-winner, a two-time national champion and several potential first-round draft picks at quarterback. There are a handful of established returning quarterbacks, like LSU’s Jayden Daniels, Mississippi State’s Will Rogers, Arkansas’s KJ Jefferson and South Carolina’s Spencer Rattler. Spencer Sanders …

Panthers big board: 40 players, starting with QBs and featuring a lot of speed
1 year, 11 months ago

Panthers big board: 40 players, starting with QBs and featuring a lot of speed

New York Times  

The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of the NFL Draft. Edge Will McDonald IV, Iowa State: The 6-4, 241-pound McDonald tied the Big 12 career record with 34 sacks in five seasons, while matching the Cyclones’ all-time mark with 10 forced fumbles. But he’s a good route runner and strong when attacking the football — two qualities which could make him …

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1 year, 11 months ago

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New York Times  

Never underestimate the importance of quality receivers to a quarterback. “It’s something I dreamed about as a kid.” Tanner McKee took time while working out at the NFL Scouting Combine to appreciate how big and packed the stadium was. “He’s got that toughness,” said Shaw, who resigned as coach in December and will help out the NFL Network with its …

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 …

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New York Times  

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With Brady back, Buccaneers look to bolster depth in draft
2 years, 11 months ago

With Brady back, Buccaneers look to bolster depth in draft

Associated Press  

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Buccaneers bubble analysis: Who gets the last five spots on the 53-man roster?
3 years, 7 months ago

Buccaneers bubble analysis: Who gets the last five spots on the 53-man roster?

New York Times  

The NFL cutdown deadline is just four days away — 4 p.m. Tuesday — and the actual jobs still truly up for grabs on the Buccaneers’ 53-man roster are going fast. Those choices can certainly pivot with a strong showing in Saturday’s preseason finale at Houston, but you can reasonably sort the 80 players on the roster into three groups: …

Aaron (Rodgers), Backups and Comebacks: A fantasy football player’s A-to-Z guide to the NFL offseason
3 years, 8 months ago

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New York Times  

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3 years, 10 months ago

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New York Times  

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers draft Joe Tryon: Washington pass-rusher wraps up first round
3 years, 10 months ago

Tampa Bay Buccaneers draft Joe Tryon: Washington pass-rusher wraps up first round

New York Times  

Picking just after midnight, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers finished the first round Thursday night by selecting Washington pass-rusher Joe Tryon with the No. Tryon, 22, opted out last season but had a team-high eight sacks in 2019, and he’ll provide an upgrade to Tampa Bay’s limited depth at outside linebacker behind starters Shaq Barrett and Jason Pierre-Paul. 32 — another …

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3 years, 11 months ago

Ranking the best Buccaneers draft classes of the Jason Licht era

New York Times  

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