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Titans eye wide receiver or offensive line ahead of draft
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Brian Callahan finds himself in a similar situation as he approaches his first draft as the head coach of the Tennessee Titans. Offensive line and wide receiver are two of the biggest draft needs for the Titans, and there’s a good chance that top options at both positions will be available when […]
Continue readingWhat surprising trend could the Jets break by drafting Bowers?
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — A look at what’s happening around the New York Jets: 1. A present for Rodgers? In 16 seasons as a starting quarterback, Aaron Rodgers never has been gifted a first-round pick at wide receiver or tight end — a rather mind-boggling streak. It could end Thursday in the draft (8 p.m. […]
Continue reading2024 NFL draft: Jeff Legwold ranks the top 100 prospects
Yet, five days before the draft kicks off, the mock drafts, rumor mill and desperation level at the position has brought the potential — again — for history. If five quarterbacks are selected among the top 12 picks this year, it will be just the second time since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970 (1999 was […]
Continue readingRaiders 2024 NFL draft preview: Which direction will Las Vegas go?
HENDERSON, Nev. — Maxx Crosby was a fourth-round draft choice of the Raiders in 2019, when the franchise called Oakland home and when he was a clean-shaven baby face with dyed-blonde hair. Crosby was selected No. 106 overall out of mid-major Eastern Michigan and has those digits tattooed in red ink and underlined on the […]
Continue reading2024 NFL draft betting: props, picks and more from ESPN predictor
For the uninitiated, the Draft Day Predictor is a probabilistic forecast of when players will be selected in the NFL draft, based on expert mock drafts, Scouts Inc. grades and team needs. It provides the range of outcomes for individual prospects and the chance a certain player will be available or selected at a specific […]
Continue readingTitans turning attention to draft after big free agency
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — After making several high-profile free agent additions and a major trade acquisition, the Tennessee Titans brass is turning its attention to the 2024 NFL draft. The roster is in better shape on paper after signing free agents like wide receiver Calvin Ridley, center Lloyd Cushenberry and cornerback Chidobe Awuzie. Adding cornerback L’Jarius […]
Continue readingSam Hartman, the NFL draft and an NIL and portal test case
INDIANAPOLIS — Sam Hartman was bound for the NFL, until a case of mistaken identity started to shift his thinking. At the end of his fifth collegiate season in December 2022, the Wake Forest quarterback — and ACC’s all-time leader in touchdown passes — was ready to take the next step in his football journey […]
Continue readingWhat will Bears do with 9th pick in NFL draft?
CHICAGO — Upon returning last week from the NFL league meetings in Orlando, Florida, Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles planned to break his personnel staff into groups to go through the three likeliest avenues for the No. 9 pick. After Chicago selects a quarterback with the No. 1 overall pick — likely USC’s Caleb […]
Continue readingCould the Patriots have a Texans-like turnaround under Mayo?
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Texans-like turnaround? First-year head coach Jerod Mayo was at the grocery store recently when a fan came up to him with a message of support. Kind of. Summing up the challenge Mayo faces in his role, the fan said: “Houston […]
Continue reading2024 NFL draft rankings: Scouts Inc.’s full board, grades
The 2024 NFL draft is approaching, with the first round slated for April 25 in Detroit. Rounds 2 and 3 will take place on April 26, and Rounds 4 through 7 are April 27. Who are the best prospects in the class? Scouts Inc. powers ESPN’s DraftCast rankings, and their board — assembled through draft […]
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