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NFL Draft Day Predictor 2024: Forecasting Round 1, QB picks
Let’s predict the 2024 NFL draft, probabilistically. That’s the job of ESPN’s Draft Day Predictor, our publicly available tool that uses expert mock drafts, Scouts Inc. grades and team needs to forecast pick probabilities for prospects in the upcoming draft. In other words, we can get a look at the range of selection outcomes for […]
Continue reading2024 NFL draft: Patriots open to trade but want a QB at No. 3
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. QB at 3: The first round of the 2024 NFL draft kicks off on Thursday and Patriots director of scouting Eliot Wolf said late last week the team is “open for business” at pick No. 3 and will listen to […]
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 readingWith no first-rounder, who might Panthers target in Round 2?
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The big question at the Carolina Panthers’ pre-draft press conference a year ago was whether they would select Alabama quarterback Bryce Young or Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud with the No. 1 overall pick. Although they didn’t reveal it that day, it was Young, who had always been the choice in the minds […]
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 readingMaking sense of the Jaguars flurry of free agent signings
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Landing defensive lineman Arik Armstead on Thursday afternoon didn’t soothe the sting of losing receiver Calvin Ridley the day before for the Jacksonville Jaguars, but it may turn out to be a more impactful move in 2024. The interior of the defensive line was one of the Jaguars’ biggest weaknesses — especially […]
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Bucs, Mike Evans agree to 2-year, $52M contract, agent says
Evans, who was to enter free agency next week, now has a real chance to start and finish his career as a “Buc for life” in Tampa. Gilmore said the deal, which averages $26 million per season, is the largest for a wide receiver this old on his third contract. Bringing back Evans not only […]
Continue readingPanthers hiring Dave Canales as coach: What to know
More Teams. More Games. Adam Schefter discusses why Bryce Young‘s development is crucial to Dave Canales’ new role as the Panthers’ coach. (1:13) The Carolina Panthers were looking for an offensive-minded coach to help turn quarterback Bryce Young‘s career around and believe they found the solution in Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales. The […]
Continue readingTristan H. Cockcroft’s fantasy football PPR rankings for 2024
More Teams. More Games. Tristan H. Cockcroft reviews Bijan Robinson‘s rookie season with the Falcons and explains why he’ll have a chance to be more productive next year. (1:02) Tristan H. Cockcroft’s 2024 fantasy football rankings will be updated throughout the offseason to reflect any changes as result of free agency, trades, the NFL draft […]
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