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• An historic draft for quarterbacks - sixes wild

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images No NFL draft has ever had six QBs taken in the first 12 picks. There were no quarterbacks taken in the first round of the 1996 and 1988 drafts. Going back to 1968, those are the only two drafts where that happened. No other draft has had six QBs taken in the top 12 picks. Prior to last night, the most ever taken in the first 12 was five ...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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• Head coach Sean Payton says ‘all these quarterbacks are going to compete’ for the starting job

Look for an open competition between all the quarterbacks this offseason and training camp. Heading into this week, the Denver Broncos just had Jarrett Stidham and Ben DiNucci as the only quarterbacks on their roster. They tried to sign veteran quarterback Sam Darnold, but he was out of their price range. They tried to trade for Sam Howell, but he was also out of their price range, so they stood ...2024
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• Minnesota Vikings Draft Day Mock Draft Roundup

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Who do the Really Smart Football People™ think the Vikings are picking? As we now sit just hours from the start of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, it’s time to take a quick look at what all the Really Smart Football People™ think that our Minnesota Vikings will be doing in the first round of this year’s selection meeting. First and foremost, I want to gi...2024
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• NFL Mock Draft 2024: Final projection for all 32 first-round picks

Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK / USA TODAY NETWORK Good morning and happy draft day! Basically anything can happen tonight. The 2024 NFL Draft class has a lot of talent in high value positions like quarterback, offensive tackle, cornerback, and wide receiver. The quantity of such quality talent will mean Day 1 of the draft can go in so many directions. Anyway, here is an educated guess on ...2024
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• Mocking the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images Doing my best at predicting the entire first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. We have finally made it to the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Weeks of speculation are now over and teams will make selections that could change the future of their franchise for better or for worse. The Denver Broncos currently own the 12th overall selection and are in the market ...2024
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• Evan Wanish’s 2024 First Round NFL Mock Draft

Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images Draft day is finally here, folks The day has finally arrived for all 32 NFL teams and the prospects in this class. Draft day is here and there is a lot of excitement and buzz surrounding this class with college star Caleb Williams all but certain to be the number one overall pick and head to Chicago to join the Bears, but what about the other 31 teams...2024
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• Which team should this year’s quarterback prospects hope to be drafted by?

Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK Money aside, the team situation matters more in the long run Thursday evening’s first round of the NFL Draft can’t get here soon enough. Just about everything that can be said about the top quarterback prospects has already been said, unless photos surface of one of them in a gas mask bong or having an accident driving an ATV this we...2024
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• 8 things I think about the 2024 NFL Draft

Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images What can we expect when the 2024 NFL Draft gets underway on Thursday night? The NFL Draft is mere days away after months of anticipation. While the first pick is all but a sure thing with USC’s Caleb Williams favored to be selected by the Chicago Bears, it’s all uncertain thereafter. Mock draft after mock draft had the Washington Commanders taking Jayde...2024
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• 8 NFL Draft 2024 rumors including Patriots’ QB debate, Brandon Aiyuk trade possibilities, 1 trade up team, and more

Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images With just days until the 2024 NFL Draft, what are the latest rumors? Welcome to draft week. Over the next three-plus days, the NFL rumor carousel will kick into overdrive. All 32 teams have used the last weekend ahead of the draft to finalize plans, finalize boards, and perhaps finalize decisions. And hopefully banked some hours of sleep before the c...2024
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• Make the case: Drake Maye or J.J. McCarthy?

Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images Which quarterback would be the better pick for the Giants? Yet again, the New York Giants are slated to select in the top six in the 2024 NFL Draft. This is the fourth time since 2018 (Saquon Barkley, Daniel Jones, Andrew Thomas, and Kayvon Thibodeaux) that the Giants will have selected this high in the draft. For the sake of employment, Brian Daboll a...2024
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• How successful are quarterbacks drafted in Round 1?

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images Here are the numbers since 2010, and they are not encouraging With the New York Giants seemingly considering selecting a quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft, we have often talked about the hit rate, the percentage of time NFL teams get it right when drafting a quarterback in Round 1, being somewhere between 30-40%. Well, let’s show the work...2024
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• NFL Draft Top QB Rankings Roundup

And what they mean for the upcoming NFL Draft and which QB the Vikings may select on April 25th It’s inside of three weeks until the NFL Draft and more top QB rankings are coming out as more evaluators finish their film study and put together their rankings ahead of the draft. Some of the more recent ones differ from the more consensus view that has been established from the major media outlets t...2024
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links, 6 April 2024

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images The gift of fantasy has meant more to me than my talent for absorbing positive knowledge. - Albert Einstein I have to wonder if the Vikings are going to get the job done by extending Justin Jefferson. As long as it is not done, speculation will remain as you will see below in the links. I could see them considering it even though Kwesi shot it down rat...2024
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• Pre-Snap Reads 4/3: Where does Coby Bryant fit in new Seahawks scheme?

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Read! Talented. Capable. Under-utilized? The story of Coby Bryant’s tenure so far with our Seattle Seahawks is similar to other players on the roster: flashes of brightness, followed by uneven performances. Where and how does he fit within Coach Macdonald’s new defensive scheme? How does the new coaching staff view Bryant, as a player? Will he be ...2024
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• Vikings Transitions - Success or Failure?

The Two Old Bloggers delve into the latest Vikings free agency moves, analyze why the Kirk Cousins era didn’t work out, and provide an in-depth overview of the current state of the team’s inside linebackers. We also discuss the team’s strategy for the upcoming draft and take a look at the impact of Brian Flores’ personnel usage on the team’s defense. SKOL! Welcome back to another engaging episode ...2024
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• Hair of the Dog Week 18: Houston Texans @ Indianapolis Colts

Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Where the playoffs began, and it was the start of the best weekend this decade for the Texans. One could argue that this might have been the best weekend in Houston Texans’ football history. Certainly this was the best weekend since 2020. Saturday night, the Texans and Colts battle it out in a winner-goes-forward-loser-goes-home slugf...2024
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"Vikings signing Sam Darnold after Kirk Cousins' exit, per report: What this means for team's QB plans"

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"NFL free agency 2023: 49ers agree to deal with former first-round pick Sam Darnold, per report"

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"They were able to force two turnovers and sacked Sam Darnold seven times."

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"Week 3 NFL QB Power Rankings: Kyler Murray, Sam Darnold on the rise as Jimmy Garoppolo slides"

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"Joe Flacco signs one-year deal with New York Jets to compete for backup job behind Sam Darnold"

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"Jets' Sam Darnold gets punched in the groin during strip sack from Steelers' TJ Watt"

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"believes USC quarterback Sam Darnold will be the Broncos' first pick because his potential outweighs his problems with turnovers."

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"USC quarterback Sam Darnold has denied a rumor that he might return for his junior season if the Browns end up with the first pick in the 2018 NFL draft."

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"Others in consideration will be Sam Darnold (USC), Lamar Jackson (Louisville), Jake Browning (Washington), Mason Rudolph (Oklahoma State), Kyle Allen (Houston) and potentially Josh Allen from Wyoming."

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• 2024 NFL Draft Grades: Vikings crush Round 1
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• Head coach Sean Payton says ‘all these quarterbacks are going to compete’ for the starting job
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• Minnesota Vikings Draft Day Mock Draft Roundup
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• NFL Mock Draft 2024: Final projection for all 32 first-round picks
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• What are fair NFC power rankings before the NFL Draft?

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Where should the Rams rank heading into draft weekend? The 2024 NFL Draft is upon us and it should be an eventual weekend for the Los Angeles Rams and the rest of the league. I don’t know about the rest of you but I’ll be relived once all the mock drafts and other draft projections are finally over. Enough with the guessing games already! Unfortunately w...2024
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• 2024 NFL Draft Grades: Vikings crush Round 1
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• Make the case: Drake Maye or J.J. McCarthy?
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• 7 NFL Draft 2024 rumors including Ravens, Vikings, 49ers, Bills, Brock Bowers, and more

Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports With just over a week to go until the 2024 NFL Draft, let’s take another spin on the rumor carousel Just over one week to go ... A week from tomorrow night, the 2024 NFL Draft will finally arrive, and the Chicago Bears will officially be on the clock. As we approach the draft, the rumors continue to fly. This is the part of draft season where the Top 30 visits ...2024
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• 6 new NFL Draft rumors on Bills, Vikings, Falcons, Patriots, and more

Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images Tracking the latest NFL Draft rumors with just over a week to go Happy Tax Day, I guess? A new week begins, and it is perhaps a critical one in the NFL world. It is the last full week before the 2024 NFL Draft. The rumor carousel is spinning wildly as the week begins, so let’s buckle up and take it for a ride. At least one member of the Buffalo Bills ...2024
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• NFL Draft 2024 rumors: Vikings love ‘multiple’ QBs while the Giants are ‘desperate’ for one

Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Let’s take another spin around the NFL Draft rumor carousel We are under two weeks to go, friends. Just under two weeks from now the 2024 NFL Draft will begin, meaning that we can start dismissing all the rumors that have piled up in recent weeks, and actually start discussing real-life selections. Until then, however, the rumors will p...2024
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• Bauer’s first round mock NFL draft

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Here my thoughts on Round 1, picks 1-32. With the NFL Draft just around the corner, I thought it was time for me to post my first-round mock. Below is what I think could happen on April 25th. Round One #1 Chicago Bears - Caleb Williams, Quarterback, USC Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images After being the one best, if...2024
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• Best and worst free agent signing for each NFC West team

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images How do the Rams’ signing match up to their division rivals’? The dust is settling on the NFL’s free agency period as teams and fans turn their attention to next month’s NFL Draft. How did the four NFC West teams fare in free agency? The San Francisco 49ers are looking to maintain their hold on the division and keep contending for Super Bowls. Last season ...2024
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• Report: Seahawks beat out Broncos (among other teams) for Sam Howell

Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports We know at least one of the teams involved in the push for former Commanders QB Sam Howell. The Seattle Seahawks replaced backup quarterback Drew Lock by trading for former Washington Commanders starter Sam Howell. Seattle swapped a third- and fifth-round pick in next month’s NFL Draft for a fourth- and sixth-rounder, plus control over the final two seaso...2024
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links, 18 April 2024

Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images You can’t have a better tomorrow if you are thinking about yesterday all the time. - Charles Kettering One thing I think about more than I probably should, besides them taters, is what would the team do if Brian Flores gets a head coaching job offer next offseason? They have been adding pieces to the defense that fit his scheme and what he wants. The...2024
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• NFL Draft 2024 rumors: Vikings love ‘multiple’ QBs while the Giants are ‘desperate’ for one
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• NFC East news: Commanders, Giants draft prep; another Eagles legend officially retires

Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports The latest news from around the division. 4 potential NFL Draft scenarios for the Commanders at No. 2 overall - Jonathan Eig, RiggosRag.com Washington's new regime heads into their first draft with decisions to make. When the season ended and we all learned that the Washington Commanders would have the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, many scenarios...2024
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• Draft question of the day: How can NFL do a better job evaluating QBs?

Baker Mayfield | Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images The hit rate isn’t good, so how can the league fix it? There have been so many questions coming in for the weekly ‘Big Blue View Mailbag’ that I can’t possibly answer them all. With the 2024 NFL Draft rapidly approaching, I thought it might be helpful — and perhaps informative — to clear some of that backlog with a New York Giants ‘Draft Qu...2024
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• Saints’ defense continues to impress in 18-10 victory

The New Orleans Saints won 18-10 behind a stellar defensive performance. They were able to force two turnovers and sacked Sam Darnold seven times....2022
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• Week 3 NFL QB Power Rankings: Kyler Murray, Sam Darnold on the rise as Jimmy Garoppolo slides
Ranking every starting quarterback, from 1-32...2021
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• Panthers to start Sam Darnold at quarterback vs. Saints in place of Cam Newton
Matt Rhule says he doesn't know yet if both will play vs. New Orleans...2021
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• Darnold denies he'd skip draft to avoid Browns
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• NFL free agency 2023: 49ers agree to deal with former first-round pick Sam Darnold, per report

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• Panthers GM: Darnold 'in the lead' for QB job

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer, less than a month after saying the starting quarterback job was "open,'' on Friday said Sam Darnold was "in the lead for that job.''...2022
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• Joe Flacco signs one-year deal with New York Jets to compete for backup job behind Sam Darnold
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• Sources: Panthers acting as if Darnold out for '21

The Panthers are operating as if Sam Darnold won't play again this season, which contributed to their signing of Cam Newton this past week, sources tell ESPN....2021
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• NFL free agency rankings 2024: Top 10 players at every position

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Let’s rank the best 2024 NFL free agents at every position. Every great NFL team is built through the draft. It’s the foundation on which every championship rests. Even so, a foundation does not a house make — and it’s here where free agency makes its impact. The decisions made when business opens on March 13th (or when the tampering period begins on Marc...2024
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• Pre-Snap Reads 6/28: Should the Seahawks re-sign Shelby Harris?
Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images Read! One of the most productive returns from the DangeRuss trade with the Denver Broncos was interior defensive lineman Shelby Harris. Our Seattle Seahawks had some notable issues on defense last season, of course. Harris was not one of them. Having subsequently released him, Shelby remains unsigned. With a position group that could use the reinfo...2023
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• Week 3 NFL Power Rankings: A new No. 1, plus early fantasy surprises for each team

Deebo Samuel is among the top point-getters at receiver, Sam Darnold looks improved and Devin Singletary has stepped it up a notch....2021
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• Evan Wanish’s 2024 First Round NFL Mock Draft
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• 8 NFL Draft 2024 rumors including Patriots’ QB debate, Brandon Aiyuk trade possibilities, 1 trade up team, and more
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• NFL Draft 2024 needs for Bears, Lions, Packers, and Vikings in NFC North, plus pick breakdown

Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images The 2024 NFL Draft is days away. What do the teams in the NFC North need? We are officially one week away from the 2024 NFL Draft. Which makes today the perfect day to spin around the NFC North. Why? Because a week from tonight Roger Goodell will officially declare the 2024 NFL Draft underway. In Detroit. And the first time on the c...2024
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• NFL Mock Draft 2024: Final projection for all 32 first-round picks
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• Make the case: Drake Maye or J.J. McCarthy?
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• Bucs Nation Post Free Agency First Round NFL Mock Draft

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Let’s see what all first-round teams might do, and how that might affect the Buccaneers. It’s safe to say that the brunt of free agency has passed, and in its wake the NFL Draft is less than a month away. While many rosters have been drastically reshaped, others focused on keeping their cores together (a la Buccaneers), but all the s...2024
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• How well have NFL teams done with the fourth quarterback in the draft?

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Pretty well, but not always for the reasons you imagine An inordinate amount of attention has been focused on the supposed “fourth-best” quarterback in the NFL Draft, Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy, in recent weeks. McCarthy’s journey through the prospect rankings has been an interesting one: Courtesy of NFL Mock Draft Database McCarthy s...2024
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• Big Blue View rules for draft success, 2024 edition

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It’s time to update the rules, and argue again about what they mean for the Giants The 2024 NFL Draft is rapidly approaching. That means it’s time to update the “Big Blue View Rules for Draft Success.” If you aren’t familiar with these rules, I created this guide to my draft philosophy several years ago. Each year the rules get tweak...2024
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• Browns interested in QB Jameis Winston, per report

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Winston is set to become a free agent. Per a report by Ben Volin with the Boston Globe, the Cleveland Browns are interested in New Orleans Saints QB Jameis Winston. Some other QB buzz I'm hearing: Sam Darnold is weighing offers between the Vikings and Broncos, and the Browns are interested in Jameis Winston as a backup— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) March 12, ...2024
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