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• How successful are quarterbacks drafted in Round 1?

Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images Here are the numbers since 2010, and they are not encouraging With the New York Giants still in the quarterback market, I am updating a series of posts I did last year looking at the success rates of quarterbacks drafted on Day 1, Day and Day 3 of the NFL Draft. Today, we look at Round 1. The bulk of this post appeared on Big Blue View prior to the 2024 N...2025
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• Why drafting a wide receiver early is a must for the Seahawks

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images The Seahawks do not have a deep receiving group for 2025 and have a scarce cupboard for 2026. The Seattle Seahawks’ makeover of the offense may lead with the decision to trade quarterback Geno Smith and sign Sam Darnold, but as big a story is the overhaul of the wide receiver group. Tyler Lockett? Seahawks legend, but no longer on the team. DK Metcalf? W...2025
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• Ravens jump up AND trade Mark Andrews in ESPN ‘first-round trade’ mock draft

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images Ravens acquire early 20’s pick and a starting guard in this mock draft. March and April are the months of mock drafts. Free agency comes and goes in a flash, the frenzy only lasting a week typically. With NFL news limited to the rules committee and the Owners Meeting outside of the free agents, majority of the attention for two months turns to the NFL draft...2025
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• ESPN analyst suggests Seahawks give up first-round pick for Browns guard

Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images There is no way the Seahawks do this, otherwise my jaw will detach from my face. It’s been six years since the Seattle Seahawks last traded down in the first round of an NFL Draft. John Schneider has opted to stick and pick from his number one draft selection from 2020 onward. We’re in the middle of “any draft content is content” portion of the offseason...2025
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• Bill Barnwell Offers A Way For the Packers To Surprise In the First Round
The Green Bay Packers sit with the No. 23-overall pick in their lap for April’s draft. With Brian Gutekunst showing a willingness to navigate around the first round in past drafts, ESPN is suggesting he and the Packers do the same this time around. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell wrote a piece about teams that should trade within the parameters of Round 1....2025
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• Cowboys named ideal landing spot for free agent LB Kyzir White

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images Linebacker depth has improved for the Cowboys this offseason. The Dallas Cowboys made it a mission filled holes defensively through the first wave of free agency. Specifically, they have upgraded the linebacker position due to DeMarvion Overshown recovering from a torn ACL, veteran Eric Kendricks being a free agent, and Damone Clark not taking the next step ...2025
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• How successful are quarterbacks drafted in Round 1?
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• Why drafting a wide receiver early is a must for the Seahawks
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• ESPN analyst suggests Seahawks give up first-round pick for Browns guard
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• Cowboys named ideal landing spot for free agent LB Kyzir White
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• Rams need to be smart about spending in weak free agent class

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images The Los Angeles Rams 2024 free agent class was forgettable to say the least. While they got solid contributions from safety Kam Curl and even backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to an extent, Jonah Jackson and Colby Parkinson didn’t work out as planned. Jackson was traded for a sixth-round pick, and it wouldn’t be surprising if the Rams moved on from Parkinson...2025
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Let’s Be Aggressive

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Should the Vikings be aggressive in free agency? As we motor on towards the Combine and free agency, the QB question dominates the discussion. The interior offensive and defensive lines along with cornerback are also area of desperate need for upgrades. I wonder if a veteran QB will be comfortable signing a one year deal knowing full well that as soon as ...2025
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• Vikings Links: Senior Bowl Is On!

Photo by Bruce Yeung/Getty Images Are you watching? The Senior Bowl is on today. Get to look at some possible future Vikings provided they have draft picks. Minnesota Vikings News and Links NFL Players Vote Vikings QB Sam Darnold CPOY There were arguably no more impactful contributors to the Minnesota Vikings strong 2024 season than Sam Darnold and Kevin O’Connell. The former is in line f...2025
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• Eagles vs. Commanders: NFC Championship Game live score updates, highlights, injury news

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Follow along with updates here! The NFC Championship Game stage is set: the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders are squaring off at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 3:00 PM Eastern. The Eagles are 6.5-point favorites in this NFC East battle, their fifth straight home game against a Commanders team playing a fourth...2025
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• Eagles-Commanders playoff preview: 11 things to watch in Sunday’s NFC Championship Game

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Key factors to Philadelphia’s postseason matchup against Washington. THE NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME BETWEEN THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES AND WASHINGTON COMMANDERS IS NIGH. Sorry for yelling at you in all caps but, hey, it’s kind of a big deal. Let’s run through some of top things to watch out for in this high-stakes NFC East rivalry matchup. 1 - Is Jalen Hurts goi...2025
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• Eagles-Commanders roster and injury news ahead of the NFC Championship Game

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images The latest updates. The Philadelphia Eagles officially announced four roster moves ahead of their NFC Championship Game matchup against the Washington Commanders. An overview: OL Cameron Erving was released from the practice squad. FB Khari Blasingame and LB Nicholas Morrow were temporarily elevated from the practice squad. DE KJ Henry was re-signed to ...2025
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"com/3SwNpqRChc— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) January 6, 2025 Thought Sam (uncharacteristically this season) missed 5 TDs for @Vikings pic."

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"com/FetZASmBeI— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) January 16, 2024 And would you look at that."

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"Per ESPN’s Bill Barnwell, the Giants offense only rivaled the 2020 Denver Broncos when led by noted non-QB Kendall Hinton."

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"“With apologies to [Sauce] Gardner and Jalen Ramsey, no cornerback is playing better right now than the second-year superstar in Denver,” ESPN's Bill Barnwell wrote."

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"Mile High Morning: ESPN's Bill Barnwell says Broncos are the best they've been since Super Bowl 50"

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"Bill Barnwell weighs in."

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"Earlier in the week, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell noted that the Steelers would owe around $21 million in dead cap money if they trade Brown before June 1."

2018
"With a sixth Super Bowl title in reach for Brady and Belichick, Bill Barnwell dissects who has been most important to the Pats' success."

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"Bill Barnwell has answers."

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"com also suspected Floyd's off-field conduct was a factor in the decision: Bill Barnwell of ESPN."

2015
"For Grantland's Bill Barnwell, the way in which Detroit fought back to nearly go ahead made the final moments all the more painful:This result doesn't automatically eliminate the Lions from the playoff discussion, but their chances are looking slim."

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"Grantland's Bill Barnwell was amazed at the fact that Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin relied so heavily on Le'Veon Bell when he had Blount to bring off the bench: Blount did have a little fun in the fourth quarter, helping out Bell with a touchdown celebration, per NFL on ESPN: Concern over carries isn't a recent issue for the 27-year-old."

• How successful are quarterbacks drafted in Round 1?
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• Why drafting a wide receiver early is a must for the Seahawks
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• Ravens jump up AND trade Mark Andrews in ESPN ‘first-round trade’ mock draft
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• ESPN analyst suggests Seahawks give up first-round pick for Browns guard
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• Bill Barnwell Offers A Way For the Packers To Surprise In the First Round
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• Cowboys named ideal landing spot for free agent LB Kyzir White
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• ESPN lists Colts as ‘ideal landing spot’ for unsigned Cardinals free agent LB Kyzir White

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images Could the Colts make another defensive free agency splash to add another starter—only this time, at the 2nd level? According to ESPN’s Bill Barnwell (subscription), the Indianapolis Colts are among the ‘ideal landing spots’ for still unsigned Arizona Cardinals free agent linebacker Kyzir White: Kyzir White, LB 2024 team: Cardinals Why he’s still a fr...2025
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• Media rips Bengals for poor free agency showing

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images The Bengals have been active, but most outlets aren’t impressed. The Cincinnati Bengals have made some moves since the start of the NFL’s legal tampering period. They signed nose tackle TJ Slayton from the Green Bay Packers, linebacker Oren Burks from the Philadelphia Eagles and brought running back Samaje Perine back from the Kansas City Chiefs. Players f...2025
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• Rams need to be smart about spending in weak free agent class
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• Should Rams get him before the 49ers do?

Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Joey Bosa is already connected to the 49ers, but the Rams should drive up his price The Los Angeles Chargers released edge rusher Joey Bosa on Wednesday, a move long expected based on recent history and his inflated contract number in 2025. The immediate rumors floating around are that Bosa will join his brother Nick on the San Francisco 49ers roster...2025
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• ESPN lists Colts as ‘ideal landing spot’ for unsigned Cardinals free agent LB Kyzir White
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• Random Ramsdom: Could L.A. add Zack Baun?

Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Los Angeles Rams News and Links for 2/21/25 Could the Los Angeles Rams add Zack Baun if he is not re-signed by the Philadelphia Eagles? It’s an easy question to ask, so figured we’d ask it! Baun had an amazing season and was perhaps as good of a signing for the Eagles as Saquan Barkley. I know that might sound crazy, but seriously Baun had an incredible season f...2025
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• Do stats show Jets' Aaron Rodgers is right QB for 2025 Steelers?

ESPN's Bill Barnwell offered a different perspective on how Aaron Rodgers could fit with the Steelers for at least the 2025 season....2025
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• Sunday Dawg Chow (2/16): Mock drafts (x3), the Myles Garrett sweepstakes, data points, and more!

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images The latest Cleveland Browns news and notes from around the NFL in the Sunday Dawg Chow. The NFL has entered the offseason, a point driven home today by the realization that we are seven months away from a game being played that matters. It’s a sobering reality, but it also means that we are just a little more than a week away from the a...2025
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Let’s Be Aggressive
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• Vikings Links: Senior Bowl Is On!
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• Eagles vs. Commanders: NFC Championship Game live score updates, highlights, injury news
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• Eagles-Commanders playoff preview: 11 things to watch in Sunday’s NFC Championship Game
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• Rams Film Review: Is Chris Shula’s defense actually good?

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images Is the Rams defense actually one of the best in the NFL? Earlier this week, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell went on the Mina Kimes Show and said, “I think the Rams defense is bad. Like I don’t think it’s even good.” It’s a similar narrative and message shared as last week before the Los Angeles Rams shut down the Minnesota Vikings. Charles McDonald of Yahoo Sports and ...2025
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• Vikings Need to Digest Loss to Lions, Get Right for the Playoffs

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images It’s time to learn and move on quickly, as they have at other times this season The Minnesota Vikings had their worst offensive performance of the season against the Detroit Lions on Sunday night, falling 31-9 in the biggest game of the season and losing the division title and first seed in the process. It was a disappointing loss to a division and pl...2025
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• Pre-Snap Reads 1/2: What were your expectations for the Seahawks this season?

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Read! In Today’s Links: a mailbag, a bit on Ernest Jones and his future, Abe Lucas and his injuries, Geno Smith and his QB1 status on the Seattle Seahawks, numbers of note, and more! What are your opinions regarding Sunday’s game? Should we sit starters and see what we’ve got going into next year? Or do we do our best to try and win a tenth game on the...2025
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• Cowboys news: Micah Parsons discusses contracts, holdouts, and future with Cowboys

Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images The latest in Dallas Cowboys news heading into the weekend. Micah Parsons ends all speculation on possible holdout, future with Cowboys - Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com Micah Parsons still plans to attend offseason practices with the team, regardless of his contract extension status. “I’ve got to be around the guys,” he said. “There’s going to be ...2024
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• Cowboys news: Another ‘tight’ budget looms in offseason, says Stephen Jones

Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images The latest Dallas Cowboys news is here. Cowboys predict another ‘tight’ budget looms in offseason, says Stephen Jones - SportsDay Staff, Dallas Morning News Stephen Jones has already started setting expectations for 2025, and it may be a repeat of 2024 in terms of player acquisition. “I think we knew we were going to have a challenge this year and ne...2024
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• Lions News: Best reactions as Lions defeat Seahawks in Monday night thriller

Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images We’re sure you’re tired, so grab a cup of coffee and relive the fun with the best reactions to the Lions’ win over the Seahawks. The Detroit Lions put on a clinic in the prime time spotlight Monday night, beating the Seattle Seahawks for the first time in 12 years. Detroit was firing on all cylinders in nearly every facet of the game...2024
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• It’s Crunch Time for Kwesi

His future as GM could hinge on the events of the next two months With just a couple weeks before the start of the new NFL year, it’s crunch time for Vikings’ GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. And unlike the past two years, how Adofo-Mensah navigates the next couple months could determine his future with the Vikings organization. It’s a Make-or-Break Offseason for Kwesi Adofo-Mensah For a variety of reason...2024
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• The Bills’ fake punt was a galaxy brain moment gone wrong vs. Chiefs in NFL Playoffs

Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images The Bills’ fake punt to Demar Hamlin never had a chance. The divisional round matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills lived up to the hype in the 2024 NFL Playoffs. A heavyweight battle between two of the leagues’ best signal callers, with drama and intrigue. It also had one of the most questionable moments in a playoff game in recent me...2024
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• Notes: Lions among youngest teams in NFL, set up well for future

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK According to Bill Barnwell’s data from the regular season, the Lions are the fifth youngest team in the NFL when accounting for Snap-Weighted Age. Despite only being one win away from a berth in the NFC Championship game, the Detroit Lions are just getting started. At least that’s what data like Bill Barnwell’s Snap-Weighted Age for the 2023 season tells us. ...2024
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• Rams stock up, stock down: Carson Wentz shows backup potential in win

Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Rams finished their regular season with a 21-20 win over the San Francisco 49ers on the road. Despite resting their starters, the Rams were still able to get the win and much of that was due to the performance of backup quarterback Carson Wentz. Here’s this week’s stock up, stock down as we head into the playoffs. Stock Up: QB Carson Wentz Ca...2024
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• Lions vs. Seahawks: Score and Twitter Reaction for Monday Night Football
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• Rashad Jennings Was Told Not to Score During Controversial Drive vs. Cowboys
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• Washington Redskins Running Out of Excuses to Start Kirk Cousins at QB
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• LeGarrette Blount Leaves Field Early vs. Titans, Reportedly Angry over Carries
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• Joe Flacco Injury: Updates on Ravens Star's Knee and Recovery
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• Josh Gordon Suspended at Least 1 Year: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
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• The Texans did what? Barnwell grades the DeAndre Hopkins trade
Houston just dealt a No. 1 receiver for a distressed asset. What are the Texans doing? Bill Barnwell weighs in....2020
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• Ray McDonald Arrested for Violating Restraining Order: Details, Mugshot, More
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• NFL Draft 2016: Team-by-Team Analysis and Grades for Rounds 1-3 Results
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• Twitter Reacts to Jeremy Maclin Snapping Chiefs WR Touchdown Drought
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• NFL Week 2 Picks: Rounding Up Top Experts' Predictions
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• How successful are quarterbacks drafted in Round 1?
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• Ravens jump up AND trade Mark Andrews in ESPN ‘first-round trade’ mock draft
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• ESPN analyst suggests Seahawks give up first-round pick for Browns guard
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• ESPN lists Colts as ‘ideal landing spot’ for unsigned Cardinals free agent LB Kyzir White
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• Random Ramsdom: Could L.A. add Zack Baun?
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• Sunday Dawg Chow (2/16): Mock drafts (x3), the Myles Garrett sweepstakes, data points, and more!
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Let’s Be Aggressive
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• Chargers Daily Links: Pro Football Hall of Fame to announce 2025 class Thursday night

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Your source for all Chargers and NFL news from around the web. Good morning, Chargers fans! The Pro Football Hall of Fame is set to announce their 2025 class later tonight. Only one former Chargers player made it as a finalist this season and that’s the legendary Antonio Gates. The all-time leader in touchdowns for a tight end was snubbed from being a fir...2025
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• Vikings Links: Senior Bowl Is On!
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• Eagles vs. Commanders: NFC Championship Game live score updates, highlights, injury news
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• Can the Browns ‘win’ the Myles Garrett sweepstakes?

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Teams should be lining up to trade for game’s best defensive player. But are the candidates actually limited? It has been 12 days since Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett went public with his request for the team to trade him after eight seasons in Cleveland. The ensuing days have brought speculation over whether or not the Br...2025
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• Cowboys news: Micah Parsons discusses contracts, holdouts, and future with Cowboys
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• Bryce Young benched by Panthers for Week 3 in stunning fall for No. 1 draft pick

Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images The former No. 1 overall pick has been bench just two games into his sophomore season with the Panthers. Just two weeks into the 2024 season, the Carolina Panthers are making a major change. According to multiple reports, new head Dave Canales is making a change at quarterback. In the wake of a 26-3 loss to the visiting Los Angeles Chargers, starting q...2024
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• Make the case: Should the Giants trade up from No. 6? Stay put? Move down?

Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images Let’s look at the pros and cons of each scenario There are three directions the New York Giants can go in the 2024 NFL Draft. Up for a quarterback. Stay put at No. 6, likely for a wide receiver or a quarterback. Trade down to accumulate picks. Which is best? In a recent look at which teams should trade up in Round 1, Bill Barnwell of ESPN could not make ...2024
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• It’s Crunch Time for Kwesi
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• Cowboys news: Why Ezekiel Elliott is still unsigned as a free agent
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports The latest news and stories on the Dallas Cowboys. Why star NFL running backs have been devalued: What’s next - Bill Barnwell, ESPN Bill Barnwell goes deep dive into running backs and contracts, and gives some reasons why teams aren’t paying the likes of Ezekiel Elliott. Other teams could consider a rotation player — the Dolphins, Rams, Bengals or Ravens make...2023
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• ESPN columnist criticizes colleague Bill Barnwell, accuses him of secretly consulting for the Browns
ESPN 850 WKNR personality Tony Grossi wrote a peculiar column on ESPN Cleveland Friday.In that column, Grossi professed that the Browns should draft Myles Garrett with the No. 1 overall pick but predicted that the team will instead pick a quarterback because of the “Harvard think tank” in the front office that “scrambles the brain of the head coach.”It’s clear that Grossi is no fan of advanced sta...2017
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• Chip Kelly Fired by Eagles: Twitter Reacts to Head Coach's Release
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• NFL Picks Week 11: Latest Vegas Lines, Odds and Predicting Winners, Final Scores
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