Coaches, execs dish on NFL Draft’s top QB prospects: ‘I’d be scared to take that guy’
1 year, 8 months ago

Coaches, execs dish on NFL Draft’s top QB prospects: ‘I’d be scared to take that guy’

New York Times  

The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of the NFL Draft. “If it’s not Young,” an executive said, “then I think it’s Richardson.” The scenario had the executive thinking back to the 2007 NBA Draft, when the Blazers took Greg Oden at No. “I think it’s Bryce,” the executive said, “but I also think I’d rather be and take Kevin Durant.” Now tying in the original question, is there a Durant in this NFL Draft? “If you put Bryce Young in Anthony Richardson’s body, you have a generational player.” An executive passed along his pros and cons: “High-level physical traits. That’s pretty scary.” GO DEEPER Will Levis' former OC breaks down what makes the QB such a complicated NFL Draft prospect Though Levis’ 23 interceptions over the past two seasons are the second most among Dane Brugler’s top 22 quarterback prospects and nine more than the consensus top four prospects, it’s only fair to point toward the context between his breakout season in 2021 and a lackluster year in 2022.

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Anthony Richardson takes crucial confidence-building moments into Colts’ bye week
1 month ago

Anthony Richardson takes crucial confidence-building moments into Colts’ bye week

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen never doubted quarterback Anthony Richardson would return from his benching a better player. “It shows the resiliency that he has even through some of those situations,” Steichen said before addressing last week’s long, time-consuming final drive. “We’ve got a four-game season coming up.” Whether Richardson can progress quickly enough to snap Indy’s three-year …

Anthony Richardson is out to prove himself yet again when Colts and Lions square off
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Anthony Richardson is out to prove himself yet again when Colts and Lions square off

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson looked like a different quarterback when he returned to the Indianapolis Colts’ starting lineup last week. “It’s just putting in the work throughout the week and letting it show out on the field on Sundays.” That formula worked perfectly against the reeling New York Jets when the NFL’s least accurate starting quarterback completed 20 of 30 …

Colts predictions at NFL midseason: Anthony Richardson won’t start again this year
2 months ago

Colts predictions at NFL midseason: Anthony Richardson won’t start again this year

New York Times  

The Indianapolis Colts are just past the halfway mark in a 2024 campaign that has already featured a few fireworks, most notably a stunning QB change. Anthony Richardson won’t start again this season When Colts coach Shane Steichen benched Richardson in favor of 39-year-old Joe Flacco, that was the nail in the coffin of Richardson’s reign as QB1 this season. …

NFL Draft watch: Have college football’s top offseason transfers helped their stock?
2 months, 1 week ago

NFL Draft watch: Have college football’s top offseason transfers helped their stock?

New York Times  

Over the summer, The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman, Sam Khan Jr. and Manny Navarro did a great job compiling a list of the top 100 college football transfers from the offseason. It worked well last season for players like Adonai Mitchell, Keon Coleman, Braden Fiske and several others who transferred and were selected early in the 2024 NFL Draft. Three must-see …

Anthony Richardson’s benching goes far beyond his play: ‘A fascinating management dilemma’
2 months, 1 week ago

Anthony Richardson’s benching goes far beyond his play: ‘A fascinating management dilemma’

New York Times  

The Indianapolis Colts’ decision to replace young franchise quarterback Anthony Richardson with 39-year-old Joe Flacco offers a window into a poorly understood NFL world. GO DEEPER No tapping out: Colts QB Anthony Richardson has hard lesson to learn from the bench “I can’t even wrap my mind around the fact that you are asking out of a game,” former 12-year …

No tapping out: Colts QB Anthony Richardson has hard lesson to learn from the bench
2 months, 1 week ago

No tapping out: Colts QB Anthony Richardson has hard lesson to learn from the bench

New York Times  

The title Anthony Richardson wore into the locker room Sunday as the Indianapolis Colts’ starting quarterback is not the title he’ll have now. “If he handles this the right way, he’ll be fine,” a league source said, and the team believes that with Richardson’s mental fortitude, he will. GO DEEPER As Colts bench Anthony Richardson, it's clear they're content embracing …

Anthony Richardson focused on improving accuracy following slow start for Colts
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Anthony Richardson focused on improving accuracy following slow start for Colts

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson tries to ignore the glaring numbers everyone else is talking about. You know I’ve been throwing the football for a long time,” Richardson said Wednesday. Just let it rip.” Richardson’s ability to throw — and run — is what made him such an intriguing prospect that Indy took him with No. While Richardson’s …

Anthony Richardson shows off strong arm but lacks consistency in Colts’ 29-27 loss to Texans
4 months ago

Anthony Richardson shows off strong arm but lacks consistency in Colts’ 29-27 loss to Texans

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Quarterback Anthony Richardson showed everyone Sunday what the Indianapolis Colts learned while drafting him — he possesses one of the NFL’s strongest arms. While Richardson threw two touchdown passes of more than 50 yards and powered through Houston’s defense on a late 3-yard TD run in the opening game of his second pro season, it wasn’t enough to …

Anthony Richardson trying to show progression in 2nd training camp as Colts quarterback
5 months ago

Anthony Richardson trying to show progression in 2nd training camp as Colts quarterback

Associated Press  

— Second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson looks like a natural this year at training camp. Yet, Richardson insists midway through camp, he’s in a much stronger position to lead the Colts than he was in 2023. He’ll be playing behind the same five offensive linemen who started last season, and this time he’ll be paired in the backfield with 2021 NFL …

Caleb Williams, Dallas Turner and more: Our favorite 2024 NFL Draft picks at each position
8 months ago

Caleb Williams, Dallas Turner and more: Our favorite 2024 NFL Draft picks at each position

New York Times  

In a few years, when we dissect the 2024 NFL Draft for its hits and misses, it will be fascinating to break down the offensive-defensive disconnect. GO DEEPER NFL Draft 2024 ‘The Beast’ Guide: Dane Brugler’s scouting reports and player rankings Offense This one was easy — the Bears have the best infrastructure of the six teams that took a …

Execs unfiltered on NFC’s Draft class: What were the Falcons thinking? Thoughts on all 16 teams
8 months, 1 week ago

Execs unfiltered on NFC’s Draft class: What were the Falcons thinking? Thoughts on all 16 teams

New York Times  

With the 2024 NFL Draft behind us, it’s time to check in with executives around the league for perspectives on the key developments. “There’s only one thing I could think of that would allow them to do that, and that is something happened in Kirk’s rehab between when he signed and draft day that made them feel like, ‘Oh my …

Bruce Feldman’s 12 NFL Draft takeaways on Caleb Williams, best picks, sleepers and more
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Bruce Feldman’s 12 NFL Draft takeaways on Caleb Williams, best picks, sleepers and more

New York Times  

After dozens of phone calls and texts with coaches and scouts throughout the 2024 NFL Draft process, here are my dozen takeaways on this year’s picks: 1. “Caleb is going to a locker room where you’re wondering who is the vet that is gonna tell him that he is screwing up,” one NFL quarterbacks coach said. Kansas City also needed …

Beat writers’ favorite 2024 NFL Draft picks: Keon Coleman, Laiatu Latu and 30 more players
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Beat writers’ favorite 2024 NFL Draft picks: Keon Coleman, Laiatu Latu and 30 more players

New York Times  

The 2024 NFL Draft is over, and now all 257 picks begin the process of settling in with their new teams and preparing for rookie camp next month. — Jeff Zrebiec | More Ravens takeaways The Bills’ top pick joins a depth chart in desperate need of someone with his talent level, one that Josh Allen told general manager Brandon …

Las Vegas Raiders NFL Draft picks 2024: Grades, fits and scouting reports
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Las Vegas Raiders NFL Draft picks 2024: Grades, fits and scouting reports

New York Times  

The Las Vegas Raiders entered the 2024 NFL Draft on April 25 with eight picks over the three-day draft. NFL Draft 2024 tracker: Live blog, picks and analysis Big board best available: Who’s left from Dane Brugler’s Top 300? Tashan Reed’s analysis Raiders draft Brock Bowers: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel Grade: B+ GO DEEPER NFL Draft …

NFL Draft Watch: Mike Sainristil, Jer’Zhan Newton and other ‘outliers’ in 2024 class
1 year, 2 months ago

NFL Draft Watch: Mike Sainristil, Jer’Zhan Newton and other ‘outliers’ in 2024 class

New York Times  

Each year, the NFL Draft contains imperfect prospects who force evaluators to scout outside the box. GO DEEPER 2024 NFL Draft: How Marvin Harrison Jr. would fit with the Bears, Titans, others What makes him an outlier? Get ready for the “he’s too undersized” narratives that are coming as we get closer to draft weekend, but smart teams will see …

Colts QB Anthony Richardson expected to miss Sunday’s rematch against Jags with shoulder injury
1 year, 3 months ago

Colts QB Anthony Richardson expected to miss Sunday’s rematch against Jags with shoulder injury

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts know one thing about Anthony Richardson’s shoulder injury: It will keep him out of next weekend’s game at Jacksonville. He’s won three of the four Colts games he’s appeared in, two in relief of the injured Richardson, while completing nearly 69% of his throws without an interception. “We’re still evaluating all that stuff and once …

Which 2023 NFL Draft picks have excelled so far? Our early All-Rookie Team
1 year, 3 months ago

Which 2023 NFL Draft picks have excelled so far? Our early All-Rookie Team

New York Times  

It’s impossible to hand out complete NFL Draft grades the day players are picked, as full context — multiple seasons’ worth — is needed for an exercise like that. — Baumgardner Honorable mention: Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Lukas Van Ness, Keion White, Colby Wooden, Myles Murphy, Zach Harrison Anderson has made Houston’s aggressive trade to acquire him look like a worthy investment. …

Richardson takes significant step forward in Colts’ 29-23 OT loss to Rams
1 year, 3 months ago

Richardson takes significant step forward in Colts’ 29-23 OT loss to Rams

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Having Anthony Richardson in the starting lineup was a welcome sight for the Indianapolis Colts. “I think with a young player, you’re learning things and you’re seeing new looks and different things,” Colts coach Shane Steichen said after Indy’s 29-23 overtime loss to he Los Angeles Rams. While Colts fans roared each time Richardson slid or ran out …

Which NFL players are ones to watch at offseason workouts? One pick for all 32 teams
1 year, 7 months ago

Which NFL players are ones to watch at offseason workouts? One pick for all 32 teams

New York Times  

NFL rookie camps are over, and the next phase of offseason workouts begins this week with organized team activities. The Vikings hoped Reagor could complement Justin Jefferson, but the former Eagles receiver managed only eight catches for 104 yards and one touchdown in 17 games last season. 1 pick by Cleveland, is trying to prove he’s not a bust while …

NFL Draft 2023: Execs unfiltered on all 32 classes — Eagles overrated? Did Jets crush it or rush it?
1 year, 8 months ago

NFL Draft 2023: Execs unfiltered on all 32 classes — Eagles overrated? Did Jets crush it or rush it?

New York Times  

Did the Philadelphia Eagles really hit a home run by landing Jalen Carter? “They could have two top-five picks, their own and Houston’s.” Round Overall Player Position School 1 8 Bijan Robinson RB Texas 2 38 Matthew Bergeron OT/G Syracuse 3 75 Zach Harrison Edge Ohio State 4 113 Clark Phillips III CB Utah 7 224 DeMarcco Hellams S Alabama …

2023 NFL Draft’s best scheme fits: Anthony Richardson, Christian Gonzalez and more
1 year, 8 months ago

2023 NFL Draft’s best scheme fits: Anthony Richardson, Christian Gonzalez and more

New York Times  

Scheme fit matters, even for the most talented players. Bryce Young, QB, Carolina Panthers Play style: Advanced processor inside and outside of the pocket Scheme: Adjustable scheme Head coach Frank Reich is one of the best at adjusting his scheme to his quarterback’s strengths. Young’s ability to handle a lot of information, Reich’s ability to shape an offense around his …

49ers add more help to already stout defense in NFL draft
1 year, 8 months ago

49ers add more help to already stout defense in NFL draft

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Already armed with a defense that ranked No. 1 overall a year ago, the San Francisco 49ers surprisingly used the NFL draft to strengthen the depth of that unit, taking defensive players with five of their nine picks. With three picks in the seventh round, San Francisco chose Oklahoma tight end Brayden Willis, Michigan wide receiver …

Las Vegas Raiders NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports
1 year, 8 months ago

Las Vegas Raiders NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports

New York Times  

Follow Monday Night Football as the Detroit Lions face-off against the Las Vegas Raiders. Tashan Reed’s analysis: Raiders draft Tyree Wilson: Las Vegas gets the top edge rusher on its board Scott Dochterman’s grade: B-plus Round 2 No. Vic Tafur’s analysis: Raiders draft Michael Mayer: Big-target tight end will help replace Darren Waller Scott Dochterman’s grade: A Round 3 No. …

Colts select QB Anthony Richardson at No. 4 in NFL draft
1 year, 8 months ago

Colts select QB Anthony Richardson at No. 4 in NFL draft

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson dazzled scouts in his first, brief action at Lucas Oil Stadium. General manager Chris Ballard bet big on the athletic, one-year starting quarterback from Florida by selecting Richardson with the fourth overall pick in the NFL draft Thursday night. Stroud go second overall to Houston, Ballard phoned Richardson to say he’d be the Colts’ new franchise …

NFL Draft best available players for Detroit Lions: Brian Branch, Joey Porter Jr.
1 year, 8 months ago

NFL Draft best available players for Detroit Lions: Brian Branch, Joey Porter Jr.

New York Times  

Follow Monday Night Football as the Detroit Lions face-off against the Las Vegas Raiders. NFL Draft 2023 tracker: Live blog and pick-by-pick analysis Draft grades: Scott Dochterman on Round 1 Big board best available: Who’s left from Dane Brugler’s Top 300? NFL Draft Round 1 winners and losers: Mike Jones’ analysis ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Lions provided plenty of …

A beginner’s guide to NFL Draft 2023: No. 1 pick, draft order, questions and sleepers
1 year, 8 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 …

NFL Mock Draft 2023: Our beat writers pick 5 QBs in first round with Bryce Young No. 1
1 year, 8 months ago

NFL Mock Draft 2023: Our beat writers pick 5 QBs in first round with Bryce Young No. 1

New York Times  

With the 2023 NFL Draft set to get underway Thursday, the timing was right to get our beat writers together one last time to see how they’d represent the team they cover with their first selection. New coach Shane Steichen’s track record with QBs — most recently Eagles dual-threat superstar Jalen Hurts — gives the team confidence that he can …

NFL draft back to being all about QBs at the top
1 year, 8 months ago

NFL draft back to being all about QBs at the top

Associated Press  

Quarterbacks are back on top in the NFL draft. You look at every single one of those things, and it’s a sliding scale on how you evaluate them.” Stroud was a finalist for the Heisman the past two seasons at Ohio State. “He has the traits to do so many things that Young and Stroud can’t, but evaluators are wondering …

NFL Draft 2023 Confidential: Coaches dish on C.J. Stroud, Will Anderson, Anthony Richardson and more
1 year, 8 months ago

NFL Draft 2023 Confidential: Coaches dish on C.J. Stroud, Will Anderson, Anthony Richardson and more

New York Times  

The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of the NFL Draft. “I think he’s really, really good,” said one NFL RB coach. I do like him a lot.” On Ohio State’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR coach 1: “I think that’s what he is and is really good at what he does, which is working between the numbers. Such a good group with good …

Colts draft 2023: The case for selecting Florida’s Anthony Richardson
1 year, 8 months ago

Colts draft 2023: The case for selecting Florida’s Anthony Richardson

New York Times  

It’s easy to talk yourself into Anthony Richardson, easy to see that size and speed and strength and weigh the undeniable singularity of his physical abilities and not get intoxicated at what could be. From Mahomes’ NFL.com draft profile: ” … brings a variety of physical tools to the party, but he’s developed some bad habits and doesn’t have a …

Raiders 2023 mock draft 3.0: Who to target after trading back twice?
1 year, 8 months ago

Raiders 2023 mock draft 3.0: Who to target after trading back twice?

New York Times  

Follow live coverage of NFL Draft 2023 For one last time this NFL Draft season, we fired up the simulator, put on our Dave Ziegler and Josh McDaniels masks and set out on making the most of the Raiders 12 draft picks. GO DEEPER Las Vegas Raiders NFL Draft 2023 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs Round 1, Pick 17 …

NFL Draft oddities and agonies: College football streaks and storylines to watch
1 year, 8 months ago

NFL Draft oddities and agonies: College football streaks and storylines to watch

New York Times  

The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of the NFL Draft. GO DEEPER Breaking down Iowa State's NFL Draft projections Iowa State had endured bad luck with five second-rounders since the Houston Oilers selected running back George Amundsen with the 14th selection 50 years ago. GO DEEPER Six Big 12 mid-round sleepers to watch in the 2023 NFL Draft Stacking QBs With …

Anthony Richardson’s potential fit with the Seahawks: Could they take him at No. 5?
1 year, 9 months ago

Anthony Richardson’s potential fit with the Seahawks: Could they take him at No. 5?

New York Times  

John Schneider knew not to say too much when asked his thoughts after watching quarterback Anthony Richardson perform at Florida’s pro day on March 30. “It’s a good opportunity,” Tice said, “especially if a guy like Anthony Richardson is there.” Richardson is the most polarizing of the top four quarterback prospects. “Run-to-run, run-to-pass, mike IDs, redirecting protections, package plays, without …

NFL mock draft 2023: What sources say about Stroud, Hooker, Richardson and more
1 year, 9 months ago

NFL mock draft 2023: What sources say about Stroud, Hooker, Richardson and more

New York Times  

Dane Brugler’s The Beast, the complete 2023 NFL Draft Guide, is now available. I think he’s got that elite mindset that is always neutral: not too high and not too low.” “I think he’ll be really good in the pros. We’ve got some good athletes, but those are the athletes that you’re trying to run away from at that level.” …

Anthony Richardson the next Josh Allen? QB evaluator Greg Cosell weighs in
1 year, 9 months ago

Anthony Richardson the next Josh Allen? QB evaluator Greg Cosell weighs in

LA Times  

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson takes part in a throwing drill at the NFL Scouting Combine on March 4. “We’ve reached a point — and I disagree with this — where people say a quarterback has ‘great traits’ because he can throw it hard and run fast,” said Cosell, producer and analyst on ESPN’s “NFL Matchup.” “If you talk to quarterback …

Colts 2023 mock draft 2.0: Staying put and taking a chance on Anthony Richardson
1 year, 10 months ago

Colts 2023 mock draft 2.0: Staying put and taking a chance on Anthony Richardson

New York Times  

It’s been just over two weeks since my first Colts mock draft. 4 and 35 picks, a fifth-round pick via Buffalo and their 2024 first-round pick to get “their guy.” However, after Young didn’t participate in the NFL Scouting Combine — the only projected first-round quarterback to opt out — it gave the Colts the chance to take a deeper …

Sam Farmer’s crystal ball: NFL mock draft 2023 version 1.0
1 year, 10 months ago

Sam Farmer’s crystal ball: NFL mock draft 2023 version 1.0

LA Times  

Quarterback mobility is a big deal in the NFL, and you can expect that a lot of teams are going to get mobile to land a quarterback. Detroit: Edge Tyree Wilson, Texas Tech — The Lions badly need help at cornerback but with two picks in the top 18 might wait and grab a quality pass rusher here. Philadelphia: CB …

NFL All-Rookie Team: Garrett Wilson, Aidan Hutchinson and the best of the ’22 class
1 year, 11 months ago

NFL All-Rookie Team: Garrett Wilson, Aidan Hutchinson and the best of the ’22 class

New York Times  

The lack of an obvious star quarterback tempered expectations for the 2022 NFL Draft class, but this year’s rookies wasted little time making an impact on the league. @Brockpurdy13 📺: #SFvsLV on FOX 📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/AWLwvE0huJ pic.twitter.com/cTYZIxCCd1 — NFL January 1, 2023 Running back Dameon Pierce, Texans; Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks* Honorable mention: Tyler Allgeier, Falcons; Isiah Pacheco, …

Florida QB Richardson leaves school early, enters NFL draft
2 years, 1 month ago

Florida QB Richardson leaves school early, enters NFL draft

Associated Press  

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson, considered more of a long-term project than a slam-dunk prospect, is leaving school early and entering the NFL draft. Richardson announced his decision with a lengthy social media post Monday, four days after backup quarterback Jalen Kitna was kicked off the team following his arrest on child pornography charges. Richardson’s departure leaves freshman …

Raiders 2021 NFL Draft picks: Grades, order and full scouting reports
3 years, 8 months ago

Raiders 2021 NFL Draft picks: Grades, order and full scouting reports

New York Times  

The Las Vegas Raiders entered the 2021 NFL Draft on April 29 with eight selections and obvious needs for starters at right tackle and free safety. 17: Alex Leatherwood, OT, Alabama Vic Tafur’s analysis: We thought Leatherwood was a good second-round option if the Raiders decided to wait on addressing their glaring right tackle need. Sheil Kapadia’s grade: C LIVE …

The All 32 NFL mock draft: Team reporters make first-round picks
4 years, 8 months ago

The All 32 NFL mock draft: Team reporters make first-round picks

LA Times  

With the NFL draft less than a week away, reporters who cover the teams on a daily basis take a crack at predicting how the first round will unfold in The All 32: The Times’ unique NFL mock draft experience. The turnovers Love had at Utah State would be concerning.” Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times WATCH: What The All 32 …

What NFC, AFC East teams seek in NFL draft
4 years, 8 months ago

What NFC, AFC East teams seek in NFL draft

LA Times  

The Times’ Sam Farmer analyzes team needs by divisions in four parts ahead of the NFL draft, to be held April 23-25. The Cowboys need help on that side of the ball, and they’re in position to draft a replacement for departed cornerback Byron Jones. Sports Sam Farmer, Greg Cosell discuss top quarterbacks in upcoming NFL draft Quarterbacks expert Greg …

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