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• What an ideal offseason would look like for the Colts

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images With both Ballard and Steichen confirmed for at least one more year, we can think about the immediate future for the franchise Each offseason is a blank page for every general manager to try and improve their roster, both in the short and the long term. The Colts are currently in a position where there are very little starters set in stone for next y...2025
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• Potential free-agents for every Colts’ position of need

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images With his back against the wall, this might finally be the offseason where Ballard takes somes risks in free agency. I don’t think the general manager’s seat has ever been hotter, as it is playoffs or clean-house for the Colts going into next year. This is not only the final chance for Chris Ballard to finally put together a winning football team, but as...2025
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• 2025 Position Review: Defensive Tackles

Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images Can’t fight against the youth. While the youth looks promising, this group did little to prevent the Cincinnati Bengals’ defensive slide in 2024. This could be a complete overhaul from a year ago. Key Players B.J. Hill Kris Jenkins McKinnley Jackson Sheldon Rankins Year In Review The Bengals lost D.J. Reader in free agency, and they made a concerted ef...2025
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• Three potential Colts’ salary cap casualties headed into critical 2025 offseason

Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images The Colts could have some difficult decisions to make as it comes to three veterans coming off disappointing years for their own reasons respectively. The Indianapolis Colts are currently sitting with a projected $28.4M of team salary cap space headed into the 2025 offseason (via OverTheCap). Unlike last season though, there aren’t as many possible core ...2025
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• Indianapolis Colts 2025 Off-Season Primer

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The Colts are coming off a rather disappointing season in which they finished with a losing 8-9 record and also missed the playoffs for the fourth time in five years. The Colts are now entering a very pivotal offseason, and under the leadership of GM Chris Ballard and HC Shane Steichen will have to address the big question marks on the roster during ...2025
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• NFL free agent rankings: Defensive tackles

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images There are some stout defensive tackles available in free agency. With a few defensive tackles projected to be taken in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft and several plug-and-go starters available in free agency, the DT positions are sure to see some overhaul this offseason. We polled a group of writers from around SB Nation to gather consensus rankings a...2025
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• 2024 Colts end of season report card

Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Colts miss the playoffs once again and earn themselves a poor grade Quarterbacks This is quite a tricky one to grade. Anthony Richardson had some bright moments this year, enough to earn him a make-or-break year in 2025. The gutsy game winning drive against the Patriots, his great overall game against the Jets and his insanely...2025
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• 5 Q preview: What to make of Anthony Richardson’s early benching

Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images What is different since Anthony Richardson’s benching? We asked @StampedeBlue about the matchup between the Detroit Lions and Indianapolis Colts. More Detroit Lions football is right around the corner, and we would never pass up the opportunity to get some intel from the opponent’s perspective. We called on Chris Shepherd of StampedeBlue.com to give us some i...2024
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• Previewing the Jets’ Opposition: Indianapolis Colts

Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images The Jets try to get back on the winning track against the Colts With their playoff hopes on life support, the New York Jets can slightly improve their outlook heading into their bye week with a win over the 4-6 Indianapolis Colts, who have lost three games in a row. The last time these teams met, the Colts won 45-30 with Mike White and Josh Johnson at q...2024
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• Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: DT Buckner QUESTIONABLE While RB Taylor Ready To Play

Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images The Indianapolis Colts released their Friday practice report. The Indianapolis Colts today released their Friday injury report for Week 8 of the NFL season ahead of their Sunday game against the Houston Texans. The final practice report for #INDvsHOU: pic.twitter.com/ojnHAUcDNq— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) October 25, 2024 Defensive end Genard...2024
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• Colts Pro Bowl DT DeForest Buckner is officially returning to the practice field

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The Colts designated DeForest Buckner to return on Wednesday, opening a 21-day practice window on I.R. On Wednesday, the Indianapolis Colts designated Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to return off injured reserve: Per Coach Steichen, DeForest Buckner has been designated to return to practice. pic.twitter.com/tEVNNyIt3h— Indianapolis Co...2024
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• Colts head coach Shane Steichen provides an injury update on several key players

Two of the Colts’ best players appear to be nearing a return, while a rookie standout will be lost for a chunk of time. On Monday, Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen provided an injury update on several key players, including defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (ankle), running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle), and rookie linebacker Jaylon Carlies (via The Athletic’s James Boyd): #Colts HC...2024
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• Laiatu Latu set to make his first NFL start against Jaguars

Laiatu Latu walks off the practice field following training camp practice at Grand Park in Westfield, Ind. — July 31, 2024 | Thomas Butler-Guerrero Despite Indianapolis forcing the most negative play yards (-137) from their opponents this season, the Colts rank dead last allowing nearly 400 total yards per game. Indianapolis Colts first round draft pick Laiatu Latu is set to make his first...2024
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• What to expect from the Browns defense 2023 Edition: Our experts predict

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images With so many new bodies and a new DC, hopes are high The Cleveland Browns did quite a bit of roster reshuffling during the off-season. Not much was tinkered with as far as the offense goes. RB Kareem Hunt was not re-signed. Deshaun Watson’s tight end from the Houston Texans Jordan Akins was signed. A trade was made for former New York...2023
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"I’d love to see them make a move on a Jerry Tillery, Taven Bryan, or Levi Onwuzurike."

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"#Colts starting DL has gone from:DE - Samson Ebukam DT - DeForest BucknerDT - Grover Stewart DE - Kwity PayeTo likely on Sunday:DE - Dayo Odeyingbo DT - Taven Bryan DT - Grovery Stewart DE - Laiatu Latu— Stampede Blue (@StampedeBlue) October 1, 2024 Colts head coach Shane Steichen emphasized the importance of winning the turnover battle and it’s no surprise the Colts are unbeaten when creating more turnovers than their opponents and winless when on the opposite end."

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"That was Taven Bryan with just three."

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"Defensive tackle Taven Bryan has agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $5 million with the Browns, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports."

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"'A sense of urgency': Will Jaguars DL Taven Bryan make the cut under Urban Meyer?"

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"However, he took a step back in 2018 and was benched late in the season in favor of Taven Bryan."

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"com PICK: Taven Bryan, DL, Florida LAST UPDATED: February 14, 2018 RANG'S ANALYSIS:"For all of the success Bill Belichick has enjoyed as coach, his willingness to gamble on upside as a general manager has led to plenty of surprise draft picks."

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"2018 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Florida's Taven Bryan has some J.J. Watt to his game"

• What an ideal offseason would look like for the Colts
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• Potential free-agents for every Colts’ position of need
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• 2025 Position Review: Defensive Tackles
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• Three potential Colts’ salary cap casualties headed into critical 2025 offseason
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• Indianapolis Colts 2025 Off-Season Primer
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• 2024 Colts end of season report card
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• Colts Pro Bowl DT DeForest Buckner is officially returning to the practice field
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• Laiatu Latu set to make his first NFL start against Jaguars
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• Colts’ run defense continues to be an issue without catalyst Grover Stewart on field

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images If you want to realize stalwart Grover Stewart’s run-stuffing importance to the Colts defense, the numbers don’t lie. The Indianapolis Colts run defense continued to be an issue without starting nose tackle Grover Stewart on the football field during Week 1’s opener against the Houston Texans. While Stewart started and played 47 total snaps during ...2024
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• Potential free-agents for every Colts’ position of need
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• Giants-Colts preview: When the Giants have the ball

Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Can the Giants find the key to unlock some semblance of offense? The 2-13 New York Giants will attempt on Sunday to avoid an 0-9 home record, as they host their final game at MetLife Stadium against the 7-8 Indianapolis Colts. The Colts are currently 7.5-point road favorites and the Over/Under is 40.5-points. The Giants were blown out in Atlanta last week, 34-7. Dr...2024
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• Previewing the Jets’ Opposition: Indianapolis Colts
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• Rapid Reaction: Colts plug running holes, lean heavily on Taylor for 1st win with Richardson’s rocky day

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Not pretty, but gritty! The Colts relied heavily on a familiar face, finally stopped the run, and had some key takeaways to propel them to their first win of the 2024 regular season. The Indianapolis Colts (1-2) finally got their first win of the 2024 season, just besting the Chicago Bears (1-2) late, 21-16, at the friendly confines of Lucas Oil Sta...2024
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• It’s more than past time for the Colts’ Gus Bradley to make some lasting run defense adjustments

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images It’s more than past time for the Colts to make some adjustments to shore up a reeling run defense right now. The Indianapolis Colts have entered ‘Year 3’ of veteran defensive coordinator Gus Bradley’s tenure with the team, and at this point, and most notably after two games to begin the 2024 season, it’s safe to say that we now safely know what we have...2024
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• What happened to the Colts run defense?

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images After a brutal game vs the Texans trying to slow down Joe Mixon, the Colts surrender an absurd amount of yards in the 1st half vs the Packers. This begs the question what has happened to the Colts previously stout run Defense? The Colts Run Defense allowed just 4.1 Yards Per Carry in 2022 and 2023, good for 5th and 10th in those years respectively. So f...2024
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• Rapid Reaction: Colts gashed in ground game again vs. Packers, but collective poor performance

Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images The Colts need to do a lot of soul-searching after consecutive losses to begin the 2024 campaign. Entering Sunday’s game, the Indianapolis Colts knew what the Green Bay Packers offensive game plan would assuredly be after the Colts surrendered 150+ rushing yards to the Houston Texans in the opener, and with the Packers starting mobile backup Malik W...2024
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• Colts Roster Ranked 21st by ESPN

Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images ESPN NFL analysts Mike Clay, Aaron Schatz, and Seth Walder recently ranked every NFL rosters’ starting lineups for their offseason primer. Did they underrate the Colts roster? The worldwide leader of sports: ESPN, has recently released their rankings of every NFL starting lineup for 2024 (behind ESPN+ Paywall). The Indianapolis Colts ...2024
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• Indianapolis Colts 2025 Off-Season Primer
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• Colts’ breakout players to watch before training camp

Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Every year before training camp starts there are a few players that look primed to break into the scene in the NFL. There are two types of “breakouts”, one is from solid player to star in the NFL, and the other is from a depth piece to an established starter. Odeyingbo is the only player on the list that I see with the potential of be...2024
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• Colts end of season report card

Jenna Watson/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK The Colts just missed out on the playoffs, so what grade do they deserve in the first year of the Steichen era While the end of the season leaves a sour taste in everyone’s mouth, the Colts exceeded expectations in 2023. The Colts were only suppose to win 6-7 games, so getting to 9 and coming extremely close to winning the division is still a nice ...2024
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• Michael Pittman Jr. scores walk-off TD in OT as Colts earn season sweep over Titans

Indianapolis Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. #11 catches a pass for a touchdown to defeat the Tennessee Titans in overtime at Nissan Stadium — December 03, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. | Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images Football is truly a three-dimensional sport and all three phases can affect the outcome. Michael Pttman Jr. hauled in the game-winning touchdown as the Indianapolis C...2023
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• Jaguars vs Titans: This week in Jaguars history

A brief summary of the Jaguars vs Titans series and more The Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans have faced off against each other 57 times during the regular season and playoffs. The Titans currently lead the series 34-23. While the rivalry has created many memorable moments, let’s take a look at the series throughout the decades. The 1990’s The first win Week 5 at the Astrodome on October...2023
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• Jaguars mailbag: Season-long film room with Ezra Cleveland tape

Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images Answering your scheme questions on the Jaguars’ season to date. Welcome to the Week 9 edition of our Jacksonville Jaguars film room mailbag! Thank you to everyone who submitted questions on Twitter. We’ll be covering general, season-long questions today since the Jags had their bye last weekend. Didn’t have time for a separate post but I’ll include Ezra t...2023
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• Knee-jerk reactions: Matt Gay makes NFL history as Colts edge Ravens 22-19 in OT

Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images The Colts have an impressive Week 3 win over the Ravens The Indianapolis Colts have now won-back-to-back road games with Sunday’s 22-19 overtime victory over the Baltimore Ravens. The Colts improved to 2-1 on the season and will now turn their attention to next Sunday’s home matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. MATT GAY MAKES NFL HISTORY AND COMES UP ...2023
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• Knee-jerk reactions: Matt Gay makes NFL history as Colts edge Ravens 22-19 in OT

Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images The Indianapolis Colts have now won-back-to-back road games with Sunday’s 22-19 overtime victory over the Baltimore Ravens. The Colts improved to 2-1 on the season and will now turn their attention to next Sunday’s home matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. MATT GAY MAKES NFL HISTORY AND COMES UP CLUTCH IN OT WIN FOR COLTS What a performance from Indianapolis...2023
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• 2018 Patriots Mock Draft Tracker

Patriots.com has collected what the top 'experts' are predicting the Patriots will do in the first round come draft weekend. We will be updating this feature regularly to reflect changes in any of the mocks represented. EXPERT: Mel Kiper | ESPN Football Analyst PICK: Rasheem Green, DE, USC LAST UPDATED: January 18, 2018 KIPER'S ANALYSIS:"Rasheem Green was absolutely unblockable in the s...2018
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• NFL Free Agency Rumors: Brandon Graham drawing interest from Browns and other teams
Photo by Adam Bow/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Philadelphia Eagles are going to lose a number of key contributors in free agency. Howie Roseman set the stage for an exodus while speaking at the NFL Combine. One such player who might be headed out the door is one of the most beloved in franchise history: Brandon Graham. The soon-to-be 35-year-old is said to be “generating interest ...2023
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• What to expect from the Browns defense 2023 Edition: Our experts predict
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• NFL draft: Get to know the Browns newest defensive tackle Siaki Ika
Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images Defensive tackle group was in dire need of talented youth Last season, to say that the Cleveland Browns could not stop the run was like an expression that King Kong was a big monkey. After getting hammered on the ground by the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5, every team had their blueprint and exploited that defensive weakness that finished 25th. So shortl...2023
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• Browns position battle: DTs Maurice Hurst vs. Jordan Elliott vs. Trysten Hill vs. Shelby Harris

Maurice Hurst | Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Only two final roster spots remain for this position group Last season, the Cleveland Browns had a defensive problem – they couldn’t stop the run. And that came from the inept personnel up the gut at defensive tackle. GM Andrew Berry made it his mission to solve this. In free agency right out of the gate, he signed seas...2023
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• Defensive Tackles in the Jim Schwartz system
Keeanu Benton | Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Cleveland’s new DC has a method The Cleveland Browns top priority this offseason should be the defensive tackle group. Jordan Elliott was supposed to be the main man once he got an increase in snaps. That was supposed to be in 2021, but Malik McDowell took over the starting nod along with Malik Jackson. In 2022, Elliott was finally the starter...2023
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• Complete list of Browns free agents: Who is most likely to be gone? Who should they keep?
Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK Next year’s roster will look completely different The Browns have some important decisions to make before the free agency period begins on March 15, the start of the 2023 league year. First off the block are the numerous free agents. There are currently 17 unrestricted free agents (UFA), two restricted free agents (RFA), and three exclusive rights free agen...2023
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• Myles Garrett among five predicted to likely break records this year
Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images The single season sack record is within reach for Browns star Myles Garrett For years, Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett has not only been the straw that stirs the drink on defense but, often, a one-man band on the defensive line. While Jadeveon Clowney was a big name and Sheldon Richardson provided some veteran help, Garrett has been T...2023
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• 5 Q preview: What to make of Anthony Richardson’s early benching
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• Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: DT Buckner QUESTIONABLE While RB Taylor Ready To Play
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• Colts GM Chris Ballard on Jonathan Taylor “I won’t quit on the relationship”

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard speaks to the press at the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. | Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard spoke with reporters in Wednesday’s news conference at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center after the first team-practice with a trimmed down 53-man roster. For the last six year...2023
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• Saints 2023 Offseason Mock
Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal/Tribune News Service via Getty Images A simulation of the Saints offseason with players the team could possibly target in the draft and in free agency. As the start of the new league year approaches and questions loom about what the New Orleans Saints will do in free agency and in the draft, I decided to draw up a mock off-season for the team. I came up ...2023
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• NFL Free Agency Rumors: Brandon Graham drawing interest from Browns and other teams
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• What shouldn’t the Giants do in Round 1?
Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images Looking at how teams have fared drafting “low positional value” players on Day 1 This time of year, we NFL fans all begin to obsess over what our favorite team is going to do with its first-round draft pick(s) (unless you are a fan of the Los Angeles Rams, who haven’t had one since 2016). Teams gravitate toward high-value positions with their Day 1 pick...2023
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• Ranking the Vikings’ Needs on Defense
Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images What new players should be brought in for Brian Flores? With the Vikings’ announcing on Monday that they are hiring Brian Flores to be their new defensive coordinator, it’s time to discuss what the Minnesota Vikings’ top needs are on the defensive side of the ball. The Vikings don’t have a ton of free agents on defense, but there’s a lot of speculation th...2023
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• Don Banks' NFL Mock Draft 4.0

ARLINGTON, Tex. - This most intriguing of NFL drafts is finally upon us, and the unknowns still abound. Here's my final attempt at mocking out what will unfold Thursday night at AT&T Stadium. Expect some trades, but I'm only predicting one for the purposes of this exercise, a swap between No. 10 Oakland and No. 12 Buffalo. Here we go. As always a reminder: Your results may vary. 1. Cleveland Brow...2018
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