With the 2022 NFL Draft just hours away, there’s still an open question when it comes to who the Jacksonville Jaguars will take with the first overall pick – and how that will impact how the draft plays out after that. BetMGM lists Georgia defensive end Travon Walker as the […]
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New Orleans Saints Obtain 2 First-Round Picks from Philadelphia Eagles
The New Orleans Saints moved up in the 2022 NFL Draft by acquiring the #16 and #19 picks from the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for the #18 pick, plus a first-round pick in 2023, and three other picks in a huge trade. The Saints now have two first-round picks and […]
Will the San Francisco 49ers Trade Quarterback Jimmy G?
If the San Francisco 49ers draft a quarterback with the third pick in the draft, will they part ways with starting QB Jimmy Garoppolo? The latest rumors coming out of the Bay Area suggest that the 49ers could trade Jimmy G before or after the upcoming NFL Draft. And if […]
New England Patriots Eying Trade with Atlanta Falcons for #4 Pick in NFL Draft
With less than 24 hours before the start of the 2021 NFL Draft, word got out that the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons discussed a trade in which the Patriots would move up in the draft to secure the Falcons’ #4 pick in an effort to grab quarterback Justin […]
Will the Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos, or New England Patriots Draft QB Justin Fields?
Over the last few days, quarterback Justin Fields from Ohio State saw his NFL Draft stock tank, whereas Alabama QB Mac Jones saw his stock rise. If Fields slips out of the top three, teams that need a quarterback, such as the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, and New […]
2021 NFL Draft Prop Bets: Mac Jones, Trey Lance New Favorites for #3 Pick
Alabama quarterback Mac Jones is the new betting favorite at -305 odds to become the #3 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, while Trey Lance from North Dakota State is the second favorite at +225 odds via DraftKings. Meanwhile, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields’ draft stock continues to slip before […]
San Francisco 49ers Secure #3 Pick from Miami Dolphins, Fins Now #6 After Philly Trade
Are Jimmy G’s days in the Bay Area numbered? The San Francisco 49ers pulled off a crazy trade with the Miami Dolphins to secure the #3 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, but it cost them their own #12 pick, two future first-round picks (2022 and 2023), and a third-rounder […]
Football Movies: ‘Draft Day’ (2014) with Kevin Costner
Kevin Costner, finally appeared in a football movie in Ivan Reitman’s ‘Draft Day’, a 2014 film with Costner playing Sonny Weaver, the general manager of the Cleveland Browns. The movie takes place as a glimpse into a single day in the life of a pro football GM during the NFL […]
GM Joe Douglas First Draft with Jets Lands Mekhi Becton, Denzel Mims
Joe Douglas survived his first NFL Draft as the general manager of the New York Jets with a couple of high-profile selections with O-lineman Mekhi Becton (Louisville) and WR Denzel Mims (Baylor). In the past, the Jets made bold moves to trade up in the draft and those gambles rarely […]
15 QBs Selected With NFL No. 1 Draft Pick Since 2001
We compiled a list of every #1 pick in the NFL Draft since 1980, and quarterbacks have been a popular pick this decade as the NFL evolved into a pass-first league in the 21st Century. Joe Burrow, the Heisman Trophy winner out of LSU, became the 15th quarterback to get […]
NFL Draft WR Sleeper Picks: Lynn Bowden, Aaron Parker, Donovan Peoples-Jones
Six wide receivers were selected in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, but there are still plenty of sleepers available during the late rounds, including Tyler Johnson (Minnesota), Gabriel Davis (UCF), Donovan Peoples-Jones (Michigan), Quintez Cephus (Wisconsin), Aaron Parker (Rhode Island), and Lynn Bowden, Jr. (Kentucky). In a […]
2020 NFL Draft Top Kickers: Dominik Eberle, Jet Toner, Rodrigo Blankenship
With many NFL teams experiencing kicking woes last season, and veterans phased out of the picture, several teams might draft a kicker in one of the later rounds. This year’s deep crop of kickers in the 2020 NFL Draft include Lou Groza winner Rodrigo Blankenship (Georgia), German-born Dominik Eberle (Utah […]
RB Sleeper Picks: JJ Taylor, Eno Banjamin, Darius ‘Jet’ Anderson, Darrynton Evans
Which teams will take a flier on an undersized running back the draft this year? JJ Taylor (Arizona), Eno Benjamin (Arizona State), Darrynton Evans (Appalachian State), Darius ‘Jet’ Anderson (TCU), and FB/RB Darius Bradwell (Tulane) are among the sleeper picks at the RB position heading into the 2020 NFL Draft. […]
D’Andre Swift, Jonathan Taylor, Zack Moss Top RBs in NFL Draft
The best running backs in the upcoming 2020 NFL draft include D’Andre Swift (Georgia), JK Dobbins (Ohio State), Zack Moss (Utah), Jonathan Taylor (Wisconsin), and Clyde Edwards-Helaire (LSU). This year’s draft is top-loaded with wide receivers and quarterbacks. It seems unlikely that anyone will select a running back, aside from […]
FanDuel Offers NFL Draft Contests for DFS Players
Burrow or Tua? Swift or Taylor? Delpit or McKinney? Picking FanDuel Rosters by Position FanDuel is offering free contests for DFS players to predict the results of the NFL Draft that begins Thursday. In addition to the winner of each contest receiving $1,000, FanDuel hopes to raise hundreds of thousands […]
NFL Draft Sleeper QBs: Anthony Gordon, Nathan ‘Air Canada’ Rourke, Cole McDonald
With the 2020 NFL Draft a couple of days away in a quarterback-heavy year, several QBs could be sleeper picks, including Anthony Gordon (Washington State), James Morgan (FIU), Josh Love (San Jose State), Cole McDonald (Hawaii), Bryce Perkins (Virginia), and Nathan ‘Air Canada’ Rourke (Ohio). This year’s crop of incoming […]
2020 NFL Draft: Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert, Tua Tagovailoa Top QB Prospects
The 2020 NFL Draft has several key quarterbacks available for teams in need. Joe Burrow (LSU), Justin Herbert (Oregon), Tua Tagovailoa (Alabama), Jordan Love (Utah State), and Jacob Eason (Washington) are the consensus top 5 QBs in the upcoming NFL Draft. The deep quarterback class also includes Jake Fromm (Georgia) […]
NFL Draft Rumor: Miami Dolphins Seeking Trade with Cincinnati Bengals for No. 1 Pick
The Miami Dolphins are loaded with draft picks and are interested in a trade with the Cincinnati Bengals for the #1 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. The Miami Herald initially reported the rumor yesterday, which has blown up in NFL circles overnight. The Dolphins currently hold the #5 draft […]
NFL Draft Leaving Las Vegas Over Coronavirus, Future Super Bowl is Possibility
The NFL announced Monday it is canceling its Draft activities scheduled for April 23-25 in Las Vegas because of coronavirus concerns, but suggested the city might get a bigger prize down the road. Commissioner Roger Goodell released a statement saying the NFL Draft will still continue, just not in Vegas. […]
Miami Mutiny as Dolphins Tanking for No. 1 Pick
The Miami Dolphins were destroyed 59-10 by the Baltimore Ravens in the opening game of the season, and everyone in South Florida is wondering if the team started a mutiny, or if this is just a result of the Dolphins tanking? Ownership and general manager Chris Grier made the decision […]