NFL Midseason All-Rookie Team: C.J. Stroud and other 2023 draft picks who’ve stood out
1 year, 4 months ago

NFL Midseason All-Rookie Team: C.J. Stroud and other 2023 draft picks who’ve stood out

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. — Dane Brugler GO DEEPER NFL Draft 2024 Big Board: Dane Brugler’s midseason top 50 prospects Honorable mention: Emari Demercado, Tyjae Spears, Zach Charbonnet, Roschon Johnson Robinson’s earning another unanimous nod is no surprise. 1 Tight end: Sam LaPorta, Lions* Honorable mention: Dalton Kincaid, Luke Musgrave, Michael Mayer, Andrew Ogletree, Brenton Strange LaPorta recently broke Detroit’s franchise record for catches by a rookie tight end. — Brugler Honorable mention: Christian Gonzalez, Tyrique Stevenson, DJ Turner, Deonte Banks, Kei’Trel Clark, Jaylon Jones, Mekhi Blackmon, Julius Brents Since his up-and-down NFL debut in Week 2, Witherspoon has not allowed a touchdown or catch of 25-plus yards over his past six games. — Baumgardner Honorable mention: Xavier Gipson, Tre Tomlinson, Charlie Jones, Derius Davis, Tyler Scott, Jayden Reed Mims wasn’t far from landing as an honorable mention at receiver, too.

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NFL All-Rookie Team: Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers and more 2024 draft picks who shined
2 months, 2 weeks ago

NFL All-Rookie Team: Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers and more 2024 draft picks who shined

New York Times  

As I put finishing grades on prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft, I find myself wishing it were as strong of a class as the 2024 version. Honorable mentions: Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Michael Penix Jr., Spencer Rattler, Joe Milton III GO DEEPER The best moments of the NFL season, from Saquon’s hurdle to Commanders' Hail Mary Running back Bucky …

C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson begin their second years when Texans visit Colts in opener
6 months, 3 weeks ago

C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson begin their second years when Texans visit Colts in opener

Associated Press  

Stroud and Anthony Richardson found themselves in the same spot when they met in Week 2 last season. So, whatever I’ve got to do to do that, I’m going to do it.” Winning a season opener certainly would be a welcome change for a franchise that last started 1-0 in 2013. It’s not an easy thing to do, so I …

Who are the NFL’s top players 25 and under? How execs, coaches rank Stroud, Jefferson and others
7 months, 1 week ago

Who are the NFL’s top players 25 and under? How execs, coaches rank Stroud, Jefferson and others

New York Times  

The 2024 edition of The Athletic’s NFL Quarterback Tiers is here. Age: 25 Lamb led the NFL with 135 catches while recording a career-best 1,749 yards last season, helping him earn first-team All-Pro honors for the first time in his four-year career. GO DEEPER Howe: What I'm hearing on Cowboys contract talks with Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, Micah Parsons Three …

2nd-year NFL players poised for a breakout include Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Will McDonald, Luke Musgrave
7 months, 3 weeks ago

2nd-year NFL players poised for a breakout include Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Will McDonald, Luke Musgrave

Associated Press  

Some players like C.J. Here’s a look at several potential breakout candidates for 2024: OL PETER SKORONSKI, Tennessee Titans The 11th-overall pick in the 2023 draft had a shaky rookie season after moving from tackle in college to guard in the pros. He should benefit from the tutelage of new line coach Bill Callahan and the presence of rookie left …

32 players to watch at NFL offseason workouts: Stefon Diggs, OBJ and lots of QBs
10 months, 2 weeks ago

32 players to watch at NFL offseason workouts: Stefon Diggs, OBJ and lots of QBs

New York Times  

The NFL Draft is over, and so are rookie minicamps. This offseason, he’ll learn Kevin Stefanski’s and new offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey’s playbook and work on establishing chemistry with his new teammates, particularly wideouts Amari Cooper and Jerry Jeudy. GO DEEPER Cowboys offseason winners and losers: Contracts, Jerry Jones and a running back This is likely Jones’ last crack at …

NFL All-Rookie Team: C.J. Stroud and other 2023 draft picks who excelled this season
1 year, 2 months ago

NFL All-Rookie Team: C.J. Stroud and other 2023 draft picks who excelled this season

New York Times  

Follow live coverage of Super Bowl LVIII between San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs 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. — Brugler Tight end: Sam LaPorta* Runner-up: Dalton Kincaid Honorable mentions: Luke Musgrave, Tucker Kraft The …

Status of Texans rookie QB Stroud for Sunday’s game uncertain because of concussion
1 year, 3 months ago

Status of Texans rookie QB Stroud for Sunday’s game uncertain because of concussion

Associated Press  

Stroud had the worst game of his young career in Sunday’s loss to the New York Jets before leaving with a concussion. “It wasn’t that bad of a rain, we had some there, we just didn’t make the plays.” Stroud completed 10 of 23 passes Sunday for his lowest completion percentage of the season. Sunday was Houston’s first game without …

C.J. Stroud isn’t the only rookie chasing records. Don’t sleep on the Rams’ Puka Nacua
1 year, 4 months ago

C.J. Stroud isn’t the only rookie chasing records. Don’t sleep on the Rams’ Puka Nacua

LA Times  

Might as well engrave the nameplate on the NFL offensive rookie of the year award now. Stroud, the second overall pick in this year’s draft out of Ohio State, is on pace to pass for nearly 5,000 yards, which would smash the rookie record of 4,374 yards set by the Indianapolis Colts’ Andrew Luck in 2012. It probably won’t be …

Ranking NFL rookie starting QBs: Good, bad and ugly, from C.J. Stroud to Tommy DeVito
1 year, 4 months ago

Ranking NFL rookie starting QBs: Good, bad and ugly, from C.J. Stroud to Tommy DeVito

New York Times  

As a rookie quarterback, Bryce Young has had a lot on his plate this fall — from position meetings to film study to dealing with another change at the Carolina Panthers’ offensive play-caller post. “It’s great to see other guys in the same situation — us being the same year and other guys starting and getting those opportunities,” Young said. …

Stroud’s stellar play leads turnaround for Texans at halfway mark of season
1 year, 4 months ago

Stroud’s stellar play leads turnaround for Texans at halfway mark of season

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Halfway through his rookie season, quarterback C.J. Every single day he’s just itching to get better.” Entering Monday, Stroud ranks seventh in the NFL and first among rookies with 2,270 yards passing. So, now we just want to … trailblaze into the playoffs, and, hopefully, get a chance to win the division and everything like that.” WHAT’S WORKING …

Which 2023 NFL Draft picks have excelled so far? Our early All-Rookie Team
1 year, 5 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. …

NFL All-Rookie Team: Garrett Wilson, Aidan Hutchinson and the best of the ’22 class
2 years, 2 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, …

Wide receivers more likely than before to deliver as rookies
2 years, 11 months ago

Wide receivers more likely than before to deliver as rookies

Associated Press  

The emergence of former LSU teammates Justin Jefferson and Ja’Marr Chase casts doubt on the conventional wisdom that NFL teams can’t count on rookie wide receivers. “They’ve been coached probably better than back in the day maybe 10-12 years ago,” Packers wide receivers coach Jason Vrable said. Chase, the fifth overall pick in last year’s draft, surpassed Jefferson’s rookie total …

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