Broncos 53-man roster projection: Who will win contested spots at wide receiver?
1 year, 8 months ago

Broncos 53-man roster projection: Who will win contested spots at wide receiver?

New York Times  

The Broncos will begin training camp practices Friday under first-year coach Sean Payton, the first step in a quest to snap the franchise’s seven-year playoff drought. @NickKosmider's five who could surprise in 2023 ⤵️https://t.co/bcX6uVMPGu — The Athletic NFL July 18, 2023 Running back The Broncos almost always put an undrafted player on their initial 53-man roster. If Browning isn’t active Week 1, it presents an opportunity for someone like undrafted rookie Thomas Incoom out of Central Michigan or second-year player Christopher Allen to make the roster with a strong camp. GO DEEPER Justin Simmons eager to experience 'super educational' training camp with Broncos Safety This is a hotly contested position with 2022 fifth-round pick Delarrin Turner-Yell also competing for a role.

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Colorado’s Travis Hunter headlines prospects invited to 2025 NFL Scouting Combine
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Colorado’s Travis Hunter headlines prospects invited to 2025 NFL Scouting Combine

New York Times  

Heisman Trophy-winning two-way player Travis Hunter highlights the list of 329 prospects invited to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, the league announced Thursday. Hunter, who starred as both a receiver and cornerback the last two seasons at Colorado, is listed with the defensive backs group. The invite list also includes top quarterback prospects Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward and Boise …

Ranking the Broncos’ in-house free agents and predicting whether they will stay
2 months ago

Ranking the Broncos’ in-house free agents and predicting whether they will stay

New York Times  

The Broncos were heading toward an offseason full of high-stakes decisions about their in-house free agents. He’s an awesome energy guy and his play, when you turn on the tape, every team wants a guy like that.” Jones, who has played in 69 of a possible 72 regular-season and playoff games the past four seasons, will be one of the …

Which 2025 NFL Draft prospects have most to gain in College Football Playoff semifinals?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Which 2025 NFL Draft prospects have most to gain in College Football Playoff semifinals?

New York Times  

And then there were four. GO DEEPER CFP semifinals first look: Previewing Notre Dame-Penn State, Ohio State-Texas Orange Bowl: Penn State vs. Notre Dame Penn State’s best offensive prospect: Tyler Warren, TE There will be plenty of debate the next four months over how high Warren should be drafted. Prospects who could benefit most from a productive game: Penn State …

Broncos mock draft reaction: Playmaking tight end for Bo Nix a top priority?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Broncos mock draft reaction: Playmaking tight end for Bo Nix a top priority?

New York Times  

When the pre-NFL Draft process began kicking into high gear last winter, tight end Brock Bowers was a name consistently matched with the Denver Broncos. Nix could use a more dangerous target at tight end, though, which is why the selection of Penn State’s Tyler Warren by The Athletic’s Dane Brugler in his latest 2025 mock draft seems like the …

What fuels internal competition for Broncos’ pass rush? ‘It’s a race to the quarterback’
5 months, 1 week ago

What fuels internal competition for Broncos’ pass rush? ‘It’s a race to the quarterback’

New York Times  

It was only a few days into Denver Broncos training camp, but Jonathon Cooper was ready to share a lofty goal. The Broncos, after all, haven’t had a single player reach double-digit sacks since 2018, when prime Von Miller and all-rookie linebacker Bradley Chubb had 14 1/2 and 12 takedowns, respectively. “It’s a race to the quarterback,” said Allen, whose …

2025 NFL mock draft: Could Travis Hunter go No. 1? Who’s the top QB?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

2025 NFL mock draft: Could Travis Hunter go No. 1? Who’s the top QB?

New York Times  

The 2025 NFL Draft class won’t be a bad one. That’s not to say this class is lacking terrific prospects or players who can help NFL teams next season, but there might not be much of a consensus come April. GO DEEPER NFL player poll: Josh Allen for MVP; Tyreek Hill, Justin Jefferson as building blocks A junior classmate of …

Sean Payton continues massive roster overhaul as Broncos set 53-man roster
7 months ago

Sean Payton continues massive roster overhaul as Broncos set 53-man roster

New York Times  

Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton was asked last week, amid typical queries about roster position battles and similar topics, to zoom out and assess the big picture. Only 14 of the 53 players on the active roster when the Broncos played the Seahawks to start the season remained on Denver’s active roster following Tuesday’s cuts. There are 23 players who …

49ers 53-man roster projection: Did Jacob Cowing, Isaac Guerendo secure their roles?
7 months ago

49ers 53-man roster projection: Did Jacob Cowing, Isaac Guerendo secure their roles?

New York Times  

The San Francisco 49ers have some challenging roster maneuvers ahead of them following Friday’s 24-24 tie with the Las Vegas Raiders in the preseason finale. We’ve run through many possibilities in our 53-man roster projection below, which also includes a 16-man practice squad. Quarterbacks Brock Purdy, Joshua Dobbs, Brandon Allen Practice squad: Tanner Mordecai Starting this season, a team’s emergency …

What we’ve learned about Bo Nix, Zach Wilson and the Broncos’ QB situation
7 months, 2 weeks ago

What we’ve learned about Bo Nix, Zach Wilson and the Broncos’ QB situation

New York Times  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos weren’t running from the fact that Bo Nix was struggling last week. Offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi conceded there was “not as much confidence” in Nix’s eyes as he was being downloaded with those concepts for the first time. “You never feel a panic, so there’s a calmness to him,” Payton said last week when …

No clarity yet about who will start at quarterback for the Denver Broncos in 2024
7 months, 3 weeks ago

No clarity yet about who will start at quarterback for the Denver Broncos in 2024

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The only clarity in the Denver Broncos’ quarterback competition two weeks into training camp is that no clear-cut leader has emerged. Jarrett Stidham was listed first on the team’s initial depth chart this week, followed by Zach Wilson at second-string and rookie Bo Nix behind him. That led to quite a national conversation noting Nix’s supposed standing …

Sean Payton expects Courtland Sutton to be on hand for Broncos’ 3-way quarterback competition
8 months ago

Sean Payton expects Courtland Sutton to be on hand for Broncos’ 3-way quarterback competition

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos are about to begin their three-way quarterback competition, and coach Sean Payton expects wide receiver Courtland Sutton to be on hand for all of it. Asked Tuesday when veterans reported for training camp if he’d had any recent contact with his star receiver, Payton said, “No, and there will not be any. “I’m not …

Broncos 53-man roster prediction: Bo Nix and the QB battle is just the start
8 months, 1 week ago

Broncos 53-man roster prediction: Bo Nix and the QB battle is just the start

New York Times  

Sean Payton lives with a constant, nagging fear when training camp begins. It’s what guides Payton as he works to put together a 53-man roster, a process that begins when the Denver Broncos report as a full team for training camp Tuesday and follow with their first official practice Friday. Quarterback There are two big questions for the Broncos at …

How do AFC wide receiver groups stack up heading into the 2024 season?
10 months ago

How do AFC wide receiver groups stack up heading into the 2024 season?

New York Times  

Teams like the Miami Dolphins and Houston Texans will walk into the 2024 regular season boasting some of the deepest, most effective wide receiver groups in the NFL. Here’s a glimpse at the advanced metrics from 2023 I sorted through in this study, using these categories: • Expected points added per target • EPA per reception • Catchable-pass percentage • …

Sean Payton praises all 3 quarterbacks competing for Broncos starting job
10 months ago

Sean Payton praises all 3 quarterbacks competing for Broncos starting job

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos closed out their first week of OTAs Thursday with coach Sean Payton praising all three quarterbacks competing for the starting job and cautioning that nothing should be read into the order in which they take snaps. “There’s going to be a time when you read into the reps, I don’t think it’s early in …

Ranking Denver Broncos’ undrafted rookies: Who has best shot to make the team?
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Ranking Denver Broncos’ undrafted rookies: Who has best shot to make the team?

New York Times  

When the NFL Draft ended last Saturday afternoon, Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz was among those who shared a message for all the players who may have been disappointed they didn’t hear their names called. On cut-down day in 2023, Payton’s 53-man roster included four undrafted free agents: running back Jaleel McLaughlin, outside linebacker Thomas Incoom, tight end Nate Adkins …

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

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 …

Broncos NFL Draft big board: Dallas Turner, Taliese Fuaga among 25 first-rounders to consider
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Broncos NFL Draft big board: Dallas Turner, Taliese Fuaga among 25 first-rounders to consider

New York Times  

The Beast, Dane Brugler’s expansive guide to the NFL Draft, is here. Offensive linemen Player School Ht, Wt Taliese Fuaga Oregon State 6-6, 324 JC Latham Alabama 6-6, 342 Olu Fashanu Penn State 6-6, 312 Jackson Powers-Johnson Oregon 6-3, 328 Amarius Mims Georgia 6-8, 340 Troy Fautanu Washington 6-4, 317 It is unlikely the Broncos would spend the draft capital …

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 …

Sean Payton’s quarterback pursuit and other Broncos takeaways from the NFL combine
1 year ago

Sean Payton’s quarterback pursuit and other Broncos takeaways from the NFL combine

New York Times  

When the Denver Broncos return from the NFL Scouting Combine, they will continue charting a path they hope will lead to the franchise’s first playoff appearance since 2016. I’m always going to put others before me and I’m going to be honest about everything.” GO DEEPER Broncos coach Sean Payton knows what he wants in QB. But I think the …

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

Predicting how the Broncos will handle 5 key veterans with contract questions
1 year, 2 months ago

Predicting how the Broncos will handle 5 key veterans with contract questions

New York Times  

The Broncos aren’t in salary cap hell. We’ve already laid out predictions for the team’s 12 unrestricted free agents, most of whom likely will be playing elsewhere next season, but Payton and general manager George Paton must also decide how to proceed with five veterans who enter the offseason in similar situations: big 2024 cap figures but no guaranteed money …

Broncos mailbag: Pondering post-Russell Wilson QB options in Denver
1 year, 2 months ago

Broncos mailbag: Pondering post-Russell Wilson QB options in Denver

New York Times  

The Denver Broncos next week will begin the work of grading their roster, an important step before turning their full attention to 2024. If Sean Payton believes he can build a more explosive and efficient offense around one of those quarterbacks — one that gives the unit a larger margin for error — we can’t discount the Broncos pursuing that …

Even under Sean Payton, the Denver Broncos were a drama-filled team that missed out on the playoffs
1 year, 2 months ago

Even under Sean Payton, the Denver Broncos were a drama-filled team that missed out on the playoffs

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Sean Payton was hired to clean up the mess Nathaniel Hackett left behind, put the Denver Broncos back on the path to the playoffs and salvage the $242.6 million investment the team made in Russell Wilson just five months earlier. Wilson, who went 11-19 in orange and navy, revealed after he was benched that management had approached …

Denver Broncos bench QB Russell Wilson and will turn to Jarrett Stidham
1 year, 3 months ago

Denver Broncos bench QB Russell Wilson and will turn to Jarrett Stidham

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos are benching quarterback Russell Wilson in a move that could have major ramifications for both his future and theirs. “I can’t replace the entire offensive line, I can’t bring in five new receivers,” Payton said, “and if it continues over a period of time, then there’ll be another guy here talking to you, as …

Defensive about-face and Russell Wilson’s return to form have Broncos heading toward playoff race
1 year, 4 months ago

Defensive about-face and Russell Wilson’s return to form have Broncos heading toward playoff race

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton thought he had a first-quarter interception of Josh Allen on Monday night but his momentum had carried him way out of bounds. Nickel cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian ripped the ball out of the arms of Bills running back James Cook and recovered it on Buffalo’s opening snap, setting up Denver’s opening field goal. Wilson’s …

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr. to Bears; Broncos nab Drake Maye
1 year, 5 months ago

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr. to Bears; Broncos nab Drake Maye

New York Times  

Read the latest 2024 NFL mock draft from The Athletic’s draft expert, Dane Brugler The 2024 NFL Draft looks like it’ll be loaded at the top with elite talent, including a couple of highly coveted quarterbacks. — Nick Baumgardner GO DEEPER Jahns: A Bears reporter’s scouting report on USC QB Caleb Williams Although Fashanu might have been the top-ranked offensive …

Broncos trade benched pass rusher Randy Gregory to 49ers in deal including swap of 2024 draft picks
1 year, 5 months ago

Broncos trade benched pass rusher Randy Gregory to 49ers in deal including swap of 2024 draft picks

Associated Press  

The Broncos on Friday traded benched pass rusher Randy Gregory to the San Francisco 49ers in a deal that also includes the exchange of 2024 draft picks, with Denver sending over a seventh-round selection for a sixth-round choice. He was benched last week at Chicago in favor of second-year outside linebacker Nik Bonitto, who had 2½ sacks, including a strip-sack …

Broncos coach Sean Payton aims to help Russell Wilson revive his career after awful 2022 season
1 year, 6 months ago

Broncos coach Sean Payton aims to help Russell Wilson revive his career after awful 2022 season

Associated Press  

DENVER BRONCOS EXPECTATIONS: The Broncos believe they finally have the right coach/quarterback combo to help them end their seven-year playoff drought and six-year run of losing records. Sean Payton’s ground-based offensive schemes provide the foundation for fixing Russell Wilson, who’s coming off the worst season of his career under Nathanial Hackett, who proved way in over his head as a …

What we learned about Sean Payton’s ‘shuffling’ roster on Broncos’ cutdown day
1 year, 7 months ago

What we learned about Sean Payton’s ‘shuffling’ roster on Broncos’ cutdown day

New York Times  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — As Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton took the podium to address media members Tuesday, minutes before cuts were due to trim his roster to 53 players, he had little interest in viewing the moment as some kind of defining checkpoint. Saints trade kicker Wil Lutz to Broncos, per sources: Why Denver made the move via @TheAthletic …

Broncos training camp guide: Top storylines, players to watch, prediction
1 year, 8 months ago

Broncos training camp guide: Top storylines, players to watch, prediction

New York Times  

The Broncos are opening up another training camp this week with the same goal they’ve had since winning the Super Bowl after the 2015 season: find a way back to the postseason. And many of the Broncos' future plans could hinge on how it unfolds, writes @NickKosmider.https://t.co/b8XZXJ8mXk — The Athletic July 13, 2023 Payton may not have a magic wand …

Patriots training camp: One thought on every offensive player entering the season
1 year, 8 months ago

Patriots training camp: One thought on every offensive player entering the season

New York Times  

This week, the Patriots open training camp, which is the best opportunity for players to make an impression on coaches before the season starts. But even if teams are incentivized to keep three quarterbacks on the roster this year, McSorley’s spot isn’t assured and he needs to have some moments during training camp. Now he’s someone the Pats are looking …

Broncos to watch: Why these five under-the-radar players could surprise in 2023
1 year, 8 months ago

Broncos to watch: Why these five under-the-radar players could surprise in 2023

New York Times  

Training camp for the Broncos begins in less than two weeks. KJ Hamler, wide receiver Throwing KJ Hamler into an “under-the-radar” category may seem like a stretch for a player who was taken by the Broncos early in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, caught a game-winning touchdown pass as a rookie and helped win another game for …

Broncos mailbag: What is a fair expectation for Russell Wilson in 2023?
1 year, 9 months ago

Broncos mailbag: What is a fair expectation for Russell Wilson in 2023?

New York Times  

Let’s jump right into the questions from our mailbag, which serves as a useful way to reset where the Broncos are during this quiet period in the NFL schedule. But a finish in that range among the league’s quarterbacks would also represent a massive jump from Wilson’s disastrous 2022 performance and would be more than enough to help Denver’s offense …

Way-too-early Rams 53-man roster predictions: 15 rookies make the team
1 year, 9 months ago

Way-too-early Rams 53-man roster predictions: 15 rookies make the team

New York Times  

Jourdan Rodrigue’s “The Playcallers”, a new narrative podcast series that takes a look at the inside dynamics of the NFL’s youngest coaching family, the Kyle Shanahan/Sean McVay tree, is live now. There is no legitimate logic behind churning out a 53-man roster prediction this time of year, especially for a Rams 90-man roster that features 40 rookies … who haven’t …

Sean Payton’s impact with Broncos already evident as training camp nears
1 year, 9 months ago

Sean Payton’s impact with Broncos already evident as training camp nears

New York Times  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Sean Payton insisted after being hired as the Broncos’ new head coach in early February that the rear-view and side-view mirrors would be removed from the metaphorical car, meaning forward was the only direction for a team that finished 5-12 during a disastrous 2022 season to gaze. Payton was asked on Thursday whether third-year safety Caden Sterns …

Brugler: Revisiting my initial 2023 NFL Draft top 50 board from last summer
1 year, 9 months ago

Brugler: Revisiting my initial 2023 NFL Draft top 50 board from last summer

New York Times  

It isn’t where you start, it’s where you finish. From my preseason top 50 article: “In terms of recognition and consistency, Levis isn’t yet a finished product, but the talent and intangibles are why he warrants this lofty ranking.” GO DEEPER Titans' Will Levis, the real-life version, lost his mentor but not his 'very rare' intensity Because of several contributing …

Broncos OTAs: Randy Gregory’s status, Samaje Perine’s role and more to watch
1 year, 10 months ago

Broncos OTAs: Randy Gregory’s status, Samaje Perine’s role and more to watch

New York Times  

When the Broncos took the field for rookie minicamp at the team’s training facility last weekend, the initial feeling-out period wasn’t limited to the draft picks, college free agents and tryout players who had been assembled. “So absolutely, because it’s the first time this staff is working together, I think that is something that is important.” With that trial run …

Las Vegas Raiders NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports
1 year, 11 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. …

Five Broncos predictions for 2023 NFL Draft: Sean Payton trades up, keeps top WRs
1 year, 11 months ago

Five Broncos predictions for 2023 NFL Draft: Sean Payton trades up, keeps top WRs

New York Times  

The long wait for the 2023 NFL Draft is over for the Broncos. Most likely, the Broncos will first get into the action Friday, when head coach Sean Payton and general manager George Paton are scheduled to make their first pick early in the third round, at No. Denver will be closer to whole from a draft capital perspective next …

Denver Broncos 2023 NFL Draft big board: 40 prospects Sean Payton might target
1 year, 11 months ago

Denver Broncos 2023 NFL Draft big board: 40 prospects Sean Payton might target

New York Times  

The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of the NFL Draft. He will be ready to compete for NFL starting reps as a rookie.” GO DEEPER Feldman's NFL Draft confidential: Coaches on 'Draft Dinging' Stroud, weak WRs, sleeper QBs Adetomiwa Adebawore, DL, Northwestern : Brugler compares some of Adebawore’s physical traits to those of Lamarr Houston, a second-round pick of the Raiders …

Raiders 2023 mock draft 3.0: Who to target after trading back twice?
1 year, 11 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 …

Denver Broncos roster reset: Are they equipped to thrive around Russell Wilson?
2 years ago

Denver Broncos roster reset: Are they equipped to thrive around Russell Wilson?

New York Times  

Constructing an NFL roster is a 365-day-a-year endeavor. GO DEEPER 'Too much influence,' too few wins in Russell Wilson's first year with Broncos Running back In the room: Javonte Williams, Samaje Perine, Tyreik McAllister, Damarea Crockett, Tyler Badie, Michael Burton Gone/pending: Mike Boone, Andrew Beck, Latavius Murray, Marlon Mack Top question: Who will be the Week 1 starter? “We’ll have …

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

Chiefs 2023 NFL Draft big board: Pass rushers, receivers on the early radar
2 years, 1 month ago

Chiefs 2023 NFL Draft big board: Pass rushers, receivers on the early radar

New York Times  

As the reigning champions, the Chiefs will enter the NFL Draft — with this year’s event held in Kansas City for the first time — believing they can continue their successful run of acquiring prospects capable of extending the franchise’s supremacy. 31 If the Chiefs don’t consummate a trade, another position the team could target is tackle, even if the …

Which 2023 NFL Draft prospects have been invited to the scouting combine?
2 years, 1 month ago

Which 2023 NFL Draft prospects have been invited to the scouting combine?

New York Times  

The NFL has invited 319 draft prospects to this year’s scouting combine in Indianapolis, which will begin with player arrivals on Feb. 26. Here are the 2023 NFL Draft hopefuls headed to the event: Quarterbacks Player School Tyson Bagent Shepherd Stetson Bennett Georgia Malik Cunningham Louisville Max Duggan TCU Jake Haener Fresno State Jaren Hall BYU Hendon Hooker Tennessee Will …

NFL mock draft 2023: Trades push Panthers, Jets up for QBs in the top 10
2 years, 1 month ago

NFL mock draft 2023: Trades push Panthers, Jets up for QBs in the top 10

New York Times  

As final preparations begin before the NFL combine later this month, let’s take stock of how the 2023 NFL Draft’s first round might shake out. Round 1 Short of a Godfather offer — I’ll guess the starting price would be two first-rounders and a pair of Day 2 picks — Chicago would be at peace taking the best player. The …

Patriots 2023 mock draft 1.0: How early should they address wide receiver?
2 years, 2 months ago

Patriots 2023 mock draft 1.0: How early should they address wide receiver?

New York Times  

The Patriots head to Las Vegas this week to kick off their preparations for the 2023 NFL Draft. For the first time under Bill Belichick, the Patriots will supply the coaching staff for one of college football’s postseason all-star games, the Shrine Bowl, which serves as an early showcase for draft-eligible players. GO DEEPER How I'd fix the Patriots: An …

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