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• Why the Chargers selected Alabama DT Justin Eboigbe

Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Ozzie Newsome student in Joe Hortiz went back to the Alabama well to select a new defensive lineman who produced in spades in 2023. With the 105th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Chargers selected Alabama defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe. While the Chargers have a number of bodies along the interior, they still don’t have many that...2024
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• What Kool-Aid McKinstry brings to the Saints defense

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images The selection of McKinstry adds to the Saints loaded cornerback room. The New Orleans Saints traded up in the second round of the NFL Draft with the Green Bay Packers to select cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry from Alabama. #Saints coach Dennis Allen gets someone they never thought would be there at No. 41. Kool-Aid McKinstry goes to New Orleans. One of Draf...2024
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• NFL Draft 2024: Miami Dolphins picks, reactions, discussion for Day 3, Rounds 4-7

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images We continue to track, react to, and discuss everything the Miami Dolphins do during the 2024 NFL Draft. The final day of the 2024 NFL Draft is upon us, with rounds four through seven taking place Saturday afternoon and evening. Thursday and Friday brought us the first 100 college prospects being added to the league’s rosters. On Saturday, an additional ...2024
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• Five things to know about Kool-Aid McKinstry

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images From being an All-American to the meaning behind the name ‘Kool-Aid,’ here’s everything you need to know about the Saints newest corner. The New Orleans Saints made their inevitable trade up at the beginning of the second round, jumping from 45 to 41 to select Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB from Alabama. Here are five things to know about the Saints new cornerback: ...2024
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• Lions 2024 draft: 5 things to know about Ennis Rakestraw

William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports Here are five things you should know about new Detroit Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. With the 61st pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions selected Missouri cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. While the pick was a mild surprise given Detroit had already selected Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold in the first round, Rakestraw certainly fits the team’s profi...2024
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• Twitter reacts to the Bengals selecting Jermaine Burton and McKinnley Jackson in Round 3

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Interesting choices. Round 3 of the NFL Draft has concluded for the Cincinnati Bengals. With two selections, the Bengals chose to go with Jermaine Burton out of The University of Alabama and then get back to the trenches with Texas A&M defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson. Here’s how Twitter reacted to the Burton pick: WITH THE 80TH OVERALL PICK ➡️ JERMAINE ...2024
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• What Kool-Aid McKinstry brings to the Saints defense
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• Lions 2024 draft: 5 things to know about Ennis Rakestraw
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• Amarius Mims reacts to Nick Saban's criticism with grace

Phil Didion/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK This is the kind of statement that shows maturity beyond his years. When the Cincinnati Bengals used the No. 18 overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft on the Georgia Bulldog’s Amarius Mims, former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban talked about the offensive tackle’s inability to stay healthy or available and how it could impact his car...2024
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• 2024 NFL Mock Draft: Lions land cornerback

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images With the 29th overall pick in the 2024 Bleeding Green Nation community mock draft, Detroit Lions GM MrOilman selects ... Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama Kool-Aid was a three-year starter at Alabama. Starting as a true freshman at that program doesn’t happen a lot. McKinstry has the physical tools, and is also smart and plays with discipline. He gave up ...2024
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• Ravens News 4/22: BPA Trap

Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports 50 Words or Less: Final Thoughts As We Enter Draft Week Ryan Mink, BaltimoreRavens.com There’s plenty of chatter about the Ravens trading down. But what about a trade up? If one of the top offensive tackles gets to within striking range, the Ravens could look to leapfrog some tackle-hungry teams (Cowboys and Packers at 24 and 25) to get their guy. Baltimo...2024
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• How closely is Monti Ossenfort following the Patriots’ coaching and personnel philosophies?

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images From the get-go it appears that MO has been mostly following his own m.o. One ROTB mailbag question that I have been meaning to try to answer is from Stewie43: “After living in Patriots land for years, do you see any similarities between MO’s mo for roster building and the Patriots way?” MO’s m.o.! This is such a great question —- one...2024
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• Mock Draft Roundup 9.0: Heavy shifts in projections, 2 weeks out

Photo by Brandon Sumrall/Getty Images With less than two weeks before the 2024 NFL Draft, we are seeing a heavy shift in projections for the Lions. Catch up on all the latest information in our latest Mock Draft Roundup. If you’re not familiar with how the Detroit Lions roundup works, each week we collect data from the latest expert mock drafts published over the last seven days and compil...2024
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• Browns NFL Draft Insight: CB Khyree Jackson

Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images Round 2: Cornerback room could use some youth The Cleveland Browns cornerback room is a group of strength. GM Andrew Berry is a former corner himself, so he knows two things: 1) the position is very important to the success of the defense, and 2) you can’t have too many good ones regardless of who is already on the roster. Denzel Ward, M...2024
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• Erik Schlitt’s Detroit Lions 7-round mock draft, 2.0

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Erik Schlitt drops his second Detroit Lions 7-round mock draft of the 2024 offseason. The 2024 NFL Draft is just over two weeks away and it’s time for the next installment in my Detroit Lions mock draft series. If you missed my initial Lions mock draft of the offseason, make sure you go back and check it out because I made a point of not selecting any of the...2024
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• Top 2024 Draft prospects at each position and this year’s favorite prospect for Cardinals

Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images With player “ceiling” comps These are the best prospects at each position (per my evaluations and ceiling player comps) —- many of which we can debate, especially after the NFL Combine and Pro Days. 11 Personnel QB: Drake Maye, North Carolina —- Aaron Rodgers, NYJ RB: Blake Corum, Michigan —- Aaron Jones, GB WR: Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio St.—- Mike Evan...2024
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• LOOK: Alabama coach Nick Saban is now a tattoo on someone's back
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• The Duron Carter Story: From Future Star to Rock Bottom and Back Again
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"Nick Saban, one of the most accomplished coaches in college football history who retired after 17 seasons at Alabama, is joining ESPN as an analyst."

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"Nick Saban concerned about Tua Tagovailoa's concussions, 'hates' how they have impacted his former QB's career"

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"Bill Belichick, Nick Saban discuss Crimson Tide-to-Patriots pipeline at Alabama Pro Day"

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"Deion Sanders mad at being called “Deion,” falsely says reporters don’t call Nick Saban “Nick”"

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"When Nick Saban was head coach of the Dolphins, they had the opportunity to sign free agent quarterback Drew Brees."

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"Alabama vs. Michigan 2020 Citrus Bowl matchup features compelling Nick Saban vs. Jim Harbaugh showdown"

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"While we’re on that topic, not only did the Dolphins and Nick Saban blow it by signing Daunte Culpepper instead of Brees in 2006’s free agency period, but why do the Chargers get a pass for choosing to draft and then retain quarterback Philip Rivers over Brees in the first place?"

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"Alabama's Nick Saban: NFL protests are not meant to disrespect veterans"

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"WATCH: A special Alabama senior day moment almost made Nick Saban cry"

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"Numerous All-Americans, national championships and head coach Nick Saban come to mind."

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"Nick Saban was exactly what he needed."

• What Kool-Aid McKinstry brings to the Saints defense
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• NFL Draft 2024: Miami Dolphins picks, reactions, discussion for Day 3, Rounds 4-7
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• Lions 2024 draft: 5 things to know about Ennis Rakestraw
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• Twitter reacts to the Bengals selecting Jermaine Burton and McKinnley Jackson in Round 3
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• 2024 NFL Draft: Nick Saban says Commanders landed the 'best football player pound-for-pound in the draft'

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• NFL Draft 2024: Night 2 open thread

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Saints are set for the second night of the draft. Follow along with us here in our live thread! The New Orleans Saints are set to continue the 2024 NFL Draft with the Second and Third Rounds tonight. They are slotted to pick at 45 in the second round as of this moment and we will see if they stand pat, move ahead, or fall back. ...2024
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• Amarius Mims reacts to Nick Saban's criticism with grace
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• Bengals rookie shrugs off Saban draft night barb

Bengals rookie Amarius Mims shrugged off criticism made during the NFL draft by Nick Saban....2024
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• Titans 2024 NFL Draft picks: Nick Saban and Bill Belichick talk about JC Latham

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images Nick Saban and Bill Belichick were both a part of the 2024 NFL Draft coverage last night. It’s wild that two of the best coaches to ever do it are both out of coaching currently. Saban is probably out for good. Is Belichick? Anyway, you knew Saban would have a lot of good things to say about Tennessee Titans first round pick JC Latham, but I love the wa...2024
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• NFL Draft 2024: How to watch Rounds 2 & 3

Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORK Here is your one-stop shop to find when and where to watch night two of the 2024 NFL Draft! The 2024 NFL Draft continues tonight in Detroit, Michigan. The New Orleans Saints are currently slated to pick at 45 in the second round, but of course that could change depending on any trades. As usual, ESPN and NFL Network will air the draft simultaneously and thi...2024
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• 2024 NFL Draft Grades: Vikings crush Round 1

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Well, from most perspectives, anyway Anyone that’s followed this site for any length of time knows that I, personally, am not a big fan of draft “grades” that come out before any of these players have even taken a snap. However, I also recognize that there are a lot of people out there that are, and so I’ve put together a quick roundup of some of the gr...2024
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• Instant analysis: How CB Terrion Arnold will impact the Detroit Lions

Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports Exploring how first-round pick CB Terrion Arnold’s skill set will impact the Detroit Lions. With a heavy early run on offensive players in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions got aggressive and traded up to acquire a player that most experts believed shouldn’t have been available. After executing a deal with the Dallas Cowboys, the Lions acquired pick ...2024
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• Joshua Reed’s 7-round mock draft: Ravens gain talent for present and future

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Predicting every pick for the Baltimore Ravens in the 2024 NFL Draft. The 2024 NFL Draft is nearly upon us and the Baltimore Ravens are gearing up to add what will need to an impactful rookie class after having so many departures of starters and key depth pieces on both sides of the ball since the new league year began. Here are my be...2024
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• Mock Draft Roundup 9.0: Heavy shifts in projections, 2 weeks out
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• Erik Schlitt’s Detroit Lions 7-round mock draft, 2.0
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• Make the case: Max Melton or Khyree Jackson?

Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images Given a choice, which cornerback should the Giants draft Joe Schoen and the New York Giants continue to tweak their roster in the front office’s third season at the helm. Schoen and company made a big splash at the start of the new league year with the acquisition of Brian Burns, and they signed several other pieces that give the team flexibility heading ...2024
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• Meet Browns new linebacker: Jordan Hicks

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The linebacker room this year will look a lot different The defensive unit with the Cleveland Browns is at an elite level. At least, that’s what occurred last year with a slew of new faces, the hiring of a new defensive coordinator in Jim Schwartz, and a stellar year by DE Myles Garrett who completed the year as the league Defensive Player of the Year. ...2024
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• A Look At 2024 Draft Prospect Malik Nabers

SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY Network / USA TODAY NETWORK A player in the mold of Justin Jefferson and Ja’Marr Chase Malik Nabers is an extremely explosive receiver with the talent to work on all three levels of the defense. He is a high character player who is always extolling his teammates to keep on pressing. He plays with a lot of heart. He has a moderate size with a fairly thin frame, but ...2024
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• Head Turner for Cardinals at Combine?

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Eye popping numbers from Dallas Turner appeared to make GM Monti Ossenfort giddy For months now droves of Cardinals’ fans have been making the assumption that if Ohio WR Marvin Harrison Jr. is on the board at pick #4, then Monti Ossenfort will rush the pick to the podium. Not so fast —- because Alabama OLB Dallas Turner may have just rushed his name to the podiu...2024
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• Fleur-de-Links, March 1: Saints release Marcus Maye

Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports Here are your daily New Orleans Saints links. Saints releasing Marcus Maye-Canal St Chronicles After two seasons with the New Orleans Saints, Marcus Maye has been released from the team. Saints met with Drake Maye-Saints Wire After meeting with Jayden Daniels, the Black and Gold also held a meeting with another top quarterback prospect. Bama prospects at the Co...2024
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• Five things to know about Kool-Aid McKinstry
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• Lions 2024 draft: 5 things to know about Ennis Rakestraw
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• NFL Draft 2024: Night 2 open thread
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• 2024 NFL Draft Grades: Vikings crush Round 1
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• Notes: Best reactions to Lions’ selection of CB Terrion Arnold

Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORK Detroit Lions fans were HYPED for the Terrion Arnold pick. Here are the best reactions to Thursday night’s pick. Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes did Brad Holmes things in Round 1, jumping up in the 2024 NFL draft to secure one of the top defensive prospects. Late Thursday evening, the Lions were still expected to make their selection at 29, when ...2024
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• 5 things to know about Lions first-round pick CB Terrion Arnold

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Five things you need to know about Detroit Lions first-round pick CB Terrion Arnold. On Thursday night, the Detroit Lions made former Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold their first-round selection. Here are five things to know about the newest Lions defender. 1. He’s a ball-hawk In the past two seasons, Arnold produced 26 passes defended and six interce...2024
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• NFL Draft 2024: Night 1 open thread

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Saints are set for the first night of the draft. Follow along with us here in our live thread! The New Orleans Saints are set to begin another important draft weekend tonight. They are slotted to pick at number 14 as of this moment and we will see if they stand pat, move ahead, or fall back with their first-round pick. This, of...2024
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• Ravens News 4/22: BPA Trap
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• Make the case: Max Melton or Khyree Jackson?
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• In the NFL Draft, many player evaluations will go ‘butt-first’

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images NFL coaches (including Kansas City’s Andy Reid) may be more obsessed about a player’s butt than we have realized. “So you want me to comment about how important a guy’s ass is in the evaluation?” Mike Mayock asked, laughing. “You’re really doing this, huh?” So begins a surprising (and hilarious) look at how a football player’s gluteus maximus really is a...2024
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• AJ McCarron Becomes 1st Alabama QB Since 1987 to Win NFL Game as Starter
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• Alabama's Nick Saban: NFL protests are not meant to disrespect veterans
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• Andrew Luck: The Casual, Confident, Comfortable New Face of the NFL
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• Nick Saban: I might still be in Miami if they let me sign Drew Brees
Nick Saban famously left the Dolphins to coach Alabama after promising he wouldn’t. But Saban says that might never have happened if he’d been allowed to sign the quarterback he wanted. In an interview on ESPN, Saban repeated the story that he wanted to sign free agent quarterback Drew Brees in 2006, and that the…...2015
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• WATCH: A special Alabama senior day moment almost made Nick Saban cry
Senior Lawrence Erekosima was reunited with his mother, who has been stationed overseas...2016
• Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: Angry Tom Brady and Other Predictions
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• The Curious Case of Rolando McClain
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• Chip Kelly to 49ers: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
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• The Linc - Kenny Moore among potential trade deadline targets

Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 10/21/23. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... 3 players who make sense for the Eagles at the trade deadline, 2.0 - PhillyVoiceKenny Moore (28), Slot CB, Colts (5’9, 190). The Colts are 3-3 and in the hunt in the AFC South. They wouldn’t be sellers, would they? Ehhhh, Shane Steichen a...2023
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• Thoughts & Jots: From not getting DeAndre Hopkins to Joe Thomas’ presenter to the Jets on “Hard Knocks”
Clay Matthews | Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images Things on my mind 1. Have you seen the list of the 60 who made the list for next year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame induction? Six former Browns made the cut including LB Clay Matthews and former owner Art Modell. Matthews played for 19 years and was a smasher. Hard to believe they keep dangling the carrot in front of this gladiator. Hate ...2023
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• Monday Morning Hangover: The Dolphins Must Do More Than Fire Philbin
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• Mike Tanier's Monday Morning Hangover: Weekend of Upsets and Classics
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• Why the Chargers selected Alabama DT Justin Eboigbe
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• Five things to know about Kool-Aid McKinstry
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• Amarius Mims reacts to Nick Saban's criticism with grace
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• NFL Draft 2024: How to watch Rounds 2 & 3
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• 2024 NFL Draft Grades: Vikings crush Round 1
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• 5 things to know about Lions first-round pick CB Terrion Arnold
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• Instant analysis: How CB Terrion Arnold will impact the Detroit Lions
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• NFL Draft 2024: Night 1 open thread
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• When and how to watch the 2024 NFL Draft: TV, online stream, Ravens live blog

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images All your draft rumors, trade information and more with up-to-the-minute updates here on Baltimore Beatdown. Welcome to Baltimore Beatdown’s 2024 NFL Draft live blog! This post will host constant updates regarding draft rumors, trade updates and more, while serving as an open thread for discussion in the comments. Now, onto the informa...2024
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• Joshua Reed’s 7-round mock draft: Ravens gain talent for present and future
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• How closely is Monti Ossenfort following the Patriots’ coaching and personnel philosophies?
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• How Jim Harbaugh and Michigan’s controversy-filled season still led to a National Championship run

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The noise has never ceased this season for Michigan, even this week Harbaugh was asked about a National Championship ultimately being vacated by the NCAA. What a strange trip it’s been for the Michigan Wolverines (14-0) this season. Despite all the noise surrounding the program this season, their biggest dreams are still in sight when they play against the No. 2...2024
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• Jim Harbaugh’s controversies and suspensions, explained

Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images A Michigan man came home, but the controversies started shortly thereafter A Michigan man was coming home. That was the pitch when the University of Michigan named Jim Harbaugh their next football coach back in 2015. He was a former quarterback who wore the maize and blue under legendary head coach Bo Schembechler, and following his own NFL career he f...2024
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• The Linc - Kenny Moore among potential trade deadline targets
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• How Deion Sanders made Colorado the most polarizing team in college football

Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports One year has turned Colorado from an afterthought to the forefront of college football. The talk of college football after one week is Colorado, and everybody has an opinion. Deion Sanders has transformed the team into a lightning rod of attention, good and bad, which has invigorated a fanbase, infuriated the sport’s faithful, and caused everyone in between to ...2023
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• Where are your former Browns now? TE/LS Brian Kinchen

25 questions with a long snapper who has one crazy post-season story The Cleveland Browns of the 1980s were all very good teams that came very close to going to the Super Bowl, but for different reasons failed to get past the AFC Championship Game. Correction: failed to get past John Elway and the Denver Broncos. Tight end and long snapper Brian Kinchen were part of some of those talented rosters...2023
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• Los Angeles Rams 2023 coaching staff: Who’s here, who’s gone, what’s open?
Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports It’s hard to keep track alone, so follow us instead The Los Angeles Rams are once again undergoing a makeover with their coaching staff. We know that Sean McVay is back, we know that he’s hired a new offensive coordinator to replace Liam Coen, we know that he’s parted ways with at least a half-dozen other assistants. There’s so much we don’t know, so let’s re...2023
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• Why Everyone Missed on Dak Prescott
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• Christian Hackenberg: The Mystery Man of the NFL Draft
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