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

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

New York Times  

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected NC State linebacker Payton Wilson with the 98th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on Friday, adding a potential future starter 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 draft order: Team picks for all 257 selections “The Athletic Football Show”: Watch live reaction to the draft ‘The Beast’ breakdown Wilson ranked No. His four-down potential will separate him from most linebacker prospects.” Coaching intel An defensive assistant on Wilson in Bruce Feldman’s NFL Draft confidential: “He doesn’t have an ACL in his right knee.

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Steelers QB draft options: Could Shedeur Sanders or Jalen Milroe be the answer?
2 months, 1 week ago

Steelers QB draft options: Could Shedeur Sanders or Jalen Milroe be the answer?

New York Times  

During his end-of-season news conference, coach Mike Tomlin said the Pittsburgh Steelers will evaluate every option at quarterback before charting a path forward. Today, it’s time to dive into this year’s rookie QB class with some help from our draft analysts, Dane Brugler and Nick Baumgardner. But ‘quarterback desperation’ is a real thing, and with very few options in free …

NFL Week 18 picks against the spread: Can Russell Wilson, Steelers right the ship?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

NFL Week 18 picks against the spread: Can Russell Wilson, Steelers right the ship?

New York Times  

You gotta love Week 18, when the likes of Carson Wentz, Jimmy Garoppolo and Mitch Trubisky come out of the shadows to lead their teams through 60 minutes of meaningless football. Zay Flowers had seven catches for 115 yards in the first matchup, while tight end Mark Andrews’ 149.9 target passer rating is the best among NFL receivers and tight …

NFL QB stock report, Week 8: Russell Wilson dazzles in debut; Patrick Mahomes still No. 1?
5 months, 1 week ago

NFL QB stock report, Week 8: Russell Wilson dazzles in debut; Patrick Mahomes still No. 1?

New York Times  

Russell Wilson’s debut was proof all questions can be answered on the football field. GO DEEPER Mike Tomlin vindicated, Russell Wilson 'excellent' in Steelers debut That’s some real pressure, and Wilson handled it as well as anyone could have hoped. Powered by @awscloud pic.twitter.com/0ds0cXRl8X — Next Gen Stats October 21, 2024 Wilson breezed through his first test, and his next …

Wilson's Legacy: Can He Lead the Steelers to a Super Bowl?
5 months, 1 week ago

Wilson's Legacy: Can He Lead the Steelers to a Super Bowl?

Associated Press  

Starting Russell Wilson makes sense for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers are looking to position themselves to be that team, and they have a talented quarterback in Wilson who can help them achieve that goal. Wilson has a career-best 66.3% completion rate and has rushed for 231 yards and five touchdowns. However, he is not as mobile as he used …

Steelers QB Russell Wilson to start vs. Jets, George Pickens confirms
5 months, 1 week ago

Steelers QB Russell Wilson to start vs. Jets, George Pickens confirms

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — While it has appeared obvious for several days Russell Wilson will make his first start as the quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers this week, coach Mike Tomlin declined to make it official Friday. When asked who will start Sunday night against the New York Jets, the coach said he’s keeping the quarterback decision “in-house.” However, about 10 minutes …

Russell Wilson likely to be Steelers’ No. 2 quarterback Sunday vs. Raiders
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Russell Wilson likely to be Steelers’ No. 2 quarterback Sunday vs. Raiders

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson took a significant step toward a return this week as he’s been a full participant at practice for the first time since re-injuring his calf ahead of Week 1. Now it’s just a process of getting re-acclimated to the ball.” Mike Tomlin said that Russell Wilson will probably be active as the No. …

Steelers stingy defense poses a new challenge for QB Anthony Richardson and Colts in Week 4
6 months ago

Steelers stingy defense poses a new challenge for QB Anthony Richardson and Colts in Week 4

Associated Press  

Pittsburgh at Indianapolis Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Steelers by 2 Series record: Colts lead 24-19 Against the spread: Pittsburgh 3-0, Colts 2-1 Last meeting: Colts won 30-13 in Indianapolis on Dec. 16, 2023. Last week: Steelers beat Chargers 20-10 in Pittsburgh; Colts beat Bears 21-16 in Indianapolis Steelers offense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Steelers defense: overall, …

Russell Wilson’s calf injury figures to make his return to Denver with the Steelers just a footnote
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Russell Wilson’s calf injury figures to make his return to Denver with the Steelers just a footnote

Associated Press  

DENVER — The Denver Broncos expect to see Russell Wilson on the sideline in full pads and eye black this weekend, just as he was in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opener at Atlanta despite being inactive with a strained calf. “But certainly it starts with Fields.” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin began the week saying, “We’re preparing as if Justin is going …

Steelers preparing to start Justin Fields against the Broncos while Russell Wilson deals with injury
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Steelers preparing to start Justin Fields against the Broncos while Russell Wilson deals with injury

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are planning to stick with Justin Fields over an injured Russell Wilson as they get ready for a trip to Denver in Week 2. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday the Steelers “are preparing as if Justin is going to be our quarterback” with Wilson’s status uncertain as he deals with a balky calf that kept …

Russell Wilson sits out season opener for Steelers with a calf injury. Justin Fields get the start
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Russell Wilson sits out season opener for Steelers with a calf injury. Justin Fields get the start

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Russell Wilson’s debut with the Pittsburgh Steelers will have to wait. Wilson, a nine-time Pro Bowler who signed with the Steelers after being cut loose by the Denver Broncos, was ruled out of the season opener Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons because of a calf injury. Another newcomer to the Steelers, Justin Fields, was set to start in …

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

Dane Brugler’s NFL Draft watch: 10 games NFL scouts will be watching closely in Week 1

New York Times  

College football is back in full with a marathon of games Thursday through Monday this Labor Day weekend. Here are 10 games in particular that will have the eyes of the NFL: GO DEEPER NFL Draft 2025 Big Board: Which prospects cracked Dane Brugler's initial top 50? The 6-foot-8 senior right tackle didn’t allow a sack last season and has …

Pittsburgh Steelers are handing their offense to veteran QB Russell Wilson
7 months ago

Pittsburgh Steelers are handing their offense to veteran QB Russell Wilson

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to let Russell Wilson cook. Coach Mike Tomlin announced the nine-time Pro Bowler as the starter on Wednesday, putting an end to a largely perfunctory quarterback competition with Justin Fields in which the 35-year-old Wilson held the “pole position” as Tomlin put it for months and did little to cede ground to Fields. …

Steelers are hoping an overhaul at QB will lead to more success in 2024
7 months ago

Steelers are hoping an overhaul at QB will lead to more success in 2024

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH STEELERS EXPECTATIONS: The franchise has essentially been running in place for nearly a decade, and the angst of being “good but not good enough” is growing, so much so that a team known for its stability made a handful of dramatic — by Steelers’ standards anyway — moves in the offseason. The Steelers also signed inside linebacker Patrick Queen …

Russell Wilson’s redemption or last ride? The QB’s legacy hangs in the balance
7 months ago

Russell Wilson’s redemption or last ride? The QB’s legacy hangs in the balance

New York Times  

Russell Wilson can still remember the phone call that started it all on April 27, 2012. “Pete called me when I got drafted, and said, ‘Go ahead and go for this thing,’” Wilson recalled last week. “Everybody told me I was too short and couldn’t do it.” A dozen years later — after nine Pro Bowl appearances, a Lombardi Trophy, …

Steelers QB Russell Wilson plans to play in preseason finale against Detroit
7 months, 1 week ago

Steelers QB Russell Wilson plans to play in preseason finale against Detroit

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Russell Wilson wants another shot to get the Pittsburgh Steelers offense heading in the right direction before the regular season starts. “And obviously, we didn’t get the win and everything else, but I think the big thing for us is just executing and us making our plays and doing our thing.” Pittsburgh’s starting offense has failed to produce …

NFL Draft 2025 Big Board: Will Johnson, Abdul Carter lead Dane Brugler’s initial top 50
7 months, 1 week ago

NFL Draft 2025 Big Board: Will Johnson, Abdul Carter lead Dane Brugler’s initial top 50

New York Times  

The initial top-50 draft board is one of my favorite articles every year. Photo: Kim Klement Neitzel / USA Today S Jr. 10 Will Campbell OT LSU Height: 6-6 Weight: 319 Class: Jr. One of the top recruits in Louisiana a few years ago, Campbell started the 2022 season opener as a true freshman left tackle and hasn’t looked back, …

Russell Wilson having ‘short-term misery,’ held out of first two Steelers practices with calf issue
8 months ago

Russell Wilson having ‘short-term misery,’ held out of first two Steelers practices with calf issue

Associated Press  

LATROBE, Pa. — Russell Wilson missed the early portion of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp with a minor calf issue. It’s been, in the words of coach Mike Tomlin, “short-term misery.” “I hate not practicing,” Wilson said Friday. I think coach is just being, coach and the trainers, are just being super careful so nothing gets worse or nothing happens.” The …

Steelers post-NFL draft needs: Playing it slow (especially at WR) in search of value
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Steelers post-NFL draft needs: Playing it slow (especially at WR) in search of value

New York Times  

Omar Khan is not a patient man when it comes to the NFL Draft. GO DEEPER Steelers — even Mike Tomlin — are thrilled with their draft class Although Khan’s impatience was on display behind closed doors during the draft, he appears — at least from the outside — quite patient when it comes to addressing the Steelers’ remaining needs. …

Steelers post-draft depth chart: 3 potential Day 1 starters shake up roster
11 months ago

Steelers post-draft depth chart: 3 potential Day 1 starters shake up roster

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — There were times not long ago when there was no chance at all for a Pittsburgh Steelers rookie to be a starter. DL Cam Heyward DL Larry Ogunjobi NT Keeanu Benton ILB Patrick Queen ILB Elandon Roberts OLB T.J. Watt OLB Alex Highsmith CB Joey Porter Jr. CB Donte Jackson S Minkah Fitzpatrick S DeShon Elliott — Mark …

The Steelers believe in building from the inside out. They took that to the extreme in the NFL draft
11 months ago

The Steelers believe in building from the inside out. They took that to the extreme in the NFL draft

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers spent February overhauling their offensive coaching staff, March doing the same to the quarterback room and the last week of April giving the offensive line a massive injection of youth. The proof came over three sometimes-tense days of the NFL draft, when general manager Omar Khan’s took his emphasis on building the team from the …

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 …

Steelers 2024 NFL Draft takeaways: Omar Khan balances value, need in trench-heavy class
11 months ago

Steelers 2024 NFL Draft takeaways: Omar Khan balances value, need in trench-heavy class

New York Times  

Shortly after Omar Khan added a first-round offensive tackle for the second consecutive year, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ general manager made the team’s vision crystal clear. GO DEEPER New Steelers OC Arthur Smith has a vision — and now, the linemen to execute it In addition to selecting Washington offensive tackle Troy Fautanu, a lifelong Steelers fan whom coach Mike Tomlin …

Steelers — even Mike Tomlin — are thrilled with their draft class (as they should be)
11 months ago

Steelers — even Mike Tomlin — are thrilled with their draft class (as they should be)

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin couldn’t help himself. If you want another example of how the Steelers felt about their most recent draft, which concluded late Saturday afternoon, general manager Omar Khan — affectionately known as the “Khan Artist” after two years of wheeling and dealing — continuously fielded trade calls in every round … and turned down every single one …

NFL Draft Rounds 2 and 3 grades: Eagles earn A for DeJean, Commanders get mixed reviews
11 months ago

NFL Draft Rounds 2 and 3 grades: Eagles earn A for DeJean, Commanders get mixed reviews

New York Times  

Welcome to The Athletic’s pick-by-pick grades for Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft. Here’s how everyone did on Day 2 of the NFL Draft: 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? Cleveland Browns: Mike Hall Jr., DT, Ohio State The fastest defensive tackle …

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 …

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

Philadelphia Eagles 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. Eagles’ draft picks Round Pick Overall Notes 1 22 22 2 18 50 From Saints 2 21 53 4 20 120 From Steelers, via Rams 5 26 161 From Buccaneers 5 36 171 Compensatory pick 5 37 172 Compensatory pick 6 34 210 Compensatory pick Full draft order …

The Steelers made splashy moves in free agency. Don’t bet on a return to normalcy in the NFL draft
11 months, 1 week ago

The Steelers made splashy moves in free agency. Don’t bet on a return to normalcy in the NFL draft

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — There used to be a time — say the vast majority of the franchise’s first 92 seasons — when the Pittsburgh Steelers would rely almost exclusively on the NFL draft to address whatever holes they might have on the roster. And who knows, considering what Pittsburgh did during that dizzying stretch in which it signed Wilson to a …

Steelers add another receiver, but opportunities remain in ‘unusually deep’ draft
1 year ago

Steelers add another receiver, but opportunities remain in ‘unusually deep’ draft

New York Times  

ORLANDO, Fla. — While the Pittsburgh Steelers’ remade quarterback room dominated the conversation at the NFL’s annual meeting, general manager Omar Khan addressed another glaring roster hole. They’re playing football and working on skills relative to football over the course of a 12-month calendar during significant developmental age groups now.” From the outside, one might think the Steelers could pursue …

Russell Wilson gets to work as new Steelers QB practices throw and carries out speed drills in offseason workout... amid reports claiming Pittsburgh will discard him if Justin Fields becomes starter
1 year ago

Russell Wilson gets to work as new Steelers QB practices throw and carries out speed drills in offseason workout... amid reports claiming Pittsburgh will discard him if Justin Fields becomes starter

Daily Mail  

Russell Wilson's offseason training camp is underway as the new Steelers quarterback gets to work a week after moving to Pittsburgh. Russell Wilson's offseason training camp is underway as the new Steelers quarterback gets to work a week after moving to Pittsburgh In a video shared on his X account, Wilson can be seen working on his throw, speed and …

Pittsburgh Steelers 'could move on from Russell Wilson if Justin Fields beats him for the starting job... with the team not heavily invested in either quarterback before the season starts'
1 year ago

Pittsburgh Steelers 'could move on from Russell Wilson if Justin Fields beats him for the starting job... with the team not heavily invested in either quarterback before the season starts'

Daily Mail  

With a completely new quarterback room, the Pittsburgh Steelers are not entirely committed to either of the new signal callers they recently acquired. On Friday, the team signed quarterback Russell Wilson in free agency to a one-year, $1.2m contract. The Pittsburgh Steelers recently acquired quarterback Russell Wilson in free agency A day after making that deal, they traded with the …

Justin Fields 'will NOT immediately compete with Russell Wilson for the starting quarterback job in Pittsburgh' - as former Chicago Bear is told he will ride the bench to begin season
1 year ago

Justin Fields 'will NOT immediately compete with Russell Wilson for the starting quarterback job in Pittsburgh' - as former Chicago Bear is told he will ride the bench to begin season

Daily Mail  

Russell Wilson will not have immediate competition for the starting job in Pittsburgh, after Justin Fields 'was told he will be the Steelers' back-up to start the season'. Fields' move raised questions over whether there would be a battle for the starting job in Pittsburgh, but new reports claim that Wilson will be uncontested to begin the new season. Russell …

Steelers free-agency news, grades: Justin Fields acquired after Kenny Pickett shipped out
1 year ago

Steelers free-agency news, grades: Justin Fields acquired after Kenny Pickett shipped out

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — For years, free agency felt like a mere blip on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ calendar. Grades: Best and worst of free-agent deals Players under contract: 69 of 90 Estimated salary-cap space entering free agency: $27.2 million, according to Over the Cap Current estimated cap space: $15.6 million Unrestricted free agents: CB Levi Wallace, ILB Kwon Alexander, OLB Markus Golden, …

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Before the combine, our college football writers project Round 1
1 year, 1 month ago

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Before the combine, our college football writers project Round 1

New York Times  

The 2024 NFL Draft is eight weeks away, and the arrival of the combine this week in Indianapolis gives The Athletic’s college football staff a chance to discuss how some of the 2023 college football season’s standout performers will become impact professionals in 2024 and beyond. Below, ten members of The Athletic’s college football staff offer their insight and projections …

Assessing the Steelers’ QB options at Senior Bowl: QB1 competition or finding a backup?
1 year, 1 month ago

Assessing the Steelers’ QB options at Senior Bowl: QB1 competition or finding a backup?

New York Times  

MOBILE, Ala. — In the wake of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first-round playoff flameout, coach Mike Tomlin was asked pointedly if Kenny Pickett will reclaim his title as QB1 next season. Pratt said in Mobile that he never had a personal quarterback coach until this offseason, when he began working with Tony Racioppi, who coincidentally is Kenny Pickett’s longtime personal QB …

Steelers 2023 grades: Highly paid defense was doomed by rash of injuries
1 year, 2 months ago

Steelers 2023 grades: Highly paid defense was doomed by rash of injuries

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — General manager Omar Khan did everything in his power during the 2023 offseason to provide the Pittsburgh Steelers with quality depth across the roster, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Grades: Heyward: C Ogunjobi: C- Benton: B+ Overall: C Outside linebackers Kaboly: You really couldn’t ask for anything more out of the group. Grades: Watt: A …

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 …

Ranking the top 2024 NFL Draft prospects in each College Football Playoff matchup
1 year, 3 months ago

Ranking the top 2024 NFL Draft prospects in each College Football Playoff matchup

New York Times  

The College Football Playoff matchups are set, and though there’s not an obvious top-five draft prospect in the four-team field, there is a ton of talent split between the rosters of Michigan, Washington, Texas and Alabama. GO DEEPER NFL Draft 2024 Big Board: Dane Brugler’s midseason top 50 prospects 3. Terrion Arnold, CB One half of Alabama’s outstanding outside corner …

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. …

Sean Payton can’t blame Russell Wilson for this. Will he anyway? Sando’s Pick Six
1 year, 6 months ago

Sean Payton can’t blame Russell Wilson for this. Will he anyway? Sando’s Pick Six

New York Times  

The Sean Payton era in Denver was already tabloid fodder before his Broncos made the wrong kind of history in his third game as their coach Sunday. • Cardinals’ edge could be coaching • Cue John Facenda for Pack’s comeback • New head coach scorecard: 4-5 vs. 0-6 • J.C. Jackson and the 2022 free agents • Two-minute drill: 49ers’ …

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 …

Mueller: How to determine NFL Draft fits and which players may work best on their new teams
1 year, 10 months ago

Mueller: How to determine NFL Draft fits and which players may work best on their new teams

New York Times  

The best NFL drafts I have ever been a part of meet at the confluence of team positional need and best player available, but they also include hitting a home run with a player who precisely fits a scheme or organizational philosophy before said player ever gets off the bus. GO DEEPER The 10 best scheme and roster fits from …

Steelers draft winners, losers: Pickett, Harris get help, but some vets face trouble
1 year, 10 months ago

Steelers draft winners, losers: Pickett, Harris get help, but some vets face trouble

New York Times  

Steelers general manager Omar Khan earned glowing reviews for his first draft in the pilot seat. The Steelers filled pressing needs by trading up to draft a marquee offensive tackle and capitalizing on good fortune when corner Joey Porter Jr. fell into the second round. Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin made a point to say this won’t be a “redshirt” season …

NFL Draft 2023: Execs unfiltered on all 32 classes — Eagles overrated? Did Jets crush it or rush it?
1 year, 10 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 …

Beat writers’ favorite 2023 NFL Draft picks: One intriguing player from all 32 teams
1 year, 10 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 …

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. …

Baltimore Ravens NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports
1 year, 11 months ago

Baltimore Ravens NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports

New York Times  

The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of the NFL Draft. Jeff Zrebiec’s analysis: Ravens draft Zay Flowers, add more receiving options for Lamar Jackson Round 2 No picks Round 3 No. Jeff Zrebiec’s analysis: Ravens draft Trenton Simpson, adding questions about Patrick Queen’s future in Baltimore Scott Dochterman’s grade: A Round 4 No. 157: Kyu Blu Kelly, CB, Stanford Dane Brugler’s …

Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports
1 year, 11 months ago

Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Browns vs. Steelers on Monday Night Football. It’s the first time the Steelers have taken an offensive tackle in the first round since Jamain Stephens 1996, and the trade leaves Pittsburgh with no picks between No. — Diante Lee Dane Brugler’s analysis A former basketball player, Jones displays outstanding feet, coordination and recovery skills …

Best available players left in 2023 NFL Draft: Emil Ekiyor, Sean Tucker and more
1 year, 11 months ago

Best available players left in 2023 NFL Draft: Emil Ekiyor, Sean Tucker and more

New York Times  

The 2023 NFL Draft has 259 picks, and this list started with 41 more. Grade: Fifth-sixth round GO DEEPER Syracuse’s Sean Tucker is the gospel truth and if you blink, you’ll miss him 196. Grade: Seventh round GO DEEPER Meet Tyson Bagent, record-setting NFL Draft hopeful and son of an arm-wrestling legend 269. Grade: Priority free agent #MSUBobcatsFB’s Ty Okada …

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