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What 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 readingWill the Jets draft Georgia TE Brock Bowers with the 10th pick?
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The fundamental draft question confronting the New York Jets is this: What does quarterback Aaron Rodgers need most, another playmaker or more protection? Put another way: Is Georgia tight end Brock Bowers the missing player? It’s a fascinating quandary. A month ago, the idea of using the No. 10 pick on […]
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 readingHow the Buccaneers can fill roster holes in 2024 NFL draft
TAMPA, Fla. — With the dust settling from free agency, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ attention shifts to the NFL draft, which gets underway April 25 in Detroit. The Bucs have done extensive work looking into offensive linemen in this draft class, and for good reason — they need to upgrade center and left guard, and […]
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 […]
Continue readingEx-rugby star Rees-Zammit to hold visits with Broncos, Chiefs
Rees-Zammit stunned rugby fans when he announced in January that he was leaving the sport to pursue a dream of playing in the NFL. On Friday, Rees-Zammit posted a 4.43 in his 40-yard dash at the NFL’s International Player Pathway (IPP) pro day. He also achieved a 9ft 7in broad jump and 29-inch vertical jump. […]
Continue readingNew York Jets looking to add protection for Aaron Rodgers
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The prospect of blocking for New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers fueled some serious gushing among the top offensive tackle prospects at last week’s NFL scouting combine. Penn State’s Olu Fashanu said “it would be awesome” before going on to say “Aaron Rodgers is a legend of the game.” Oregon State’s […]
Continue readingRough offseason for Jets piling up with free agency looming
A look at what’s happening around the New York Jets: 1. Playing defense: Almost one year ago (March 15, 2023), the Jets were the chosen ones. That day, Aaron Rodgers — just out of the darkness — made his humongous announcement on “The Pat McAfee Show,” declaring his intention to play for the Jets. It […]
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