Underrated is a sticky classification to bestow upon a player. Something underrated to one person could be overrated to another. By nature the argument is subjective, leading to many spirited debates not even confined to sports. Calling a member of the Dallas Cowboys underrated promises outrage in one direction or the other. Often applied to players with big names and …
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Bend is the pathway to pressures in the NFL
As the Cleveland Browns look to improve their defensive line, they will also look to get a long-term running mate to bookend that unit with Myles Garrett. While Alex Wright is just a third rounder from a year ago, they cannot go into the 2023 season banking on a massive leap from him. As we get further into the 2023 …
Read More »Lions draft profile: Owen Pappoe, LB, Auburn
A former five-star recruit who posted some big-time tackle numbers in the SEC goes under the scouting spotlight. Owen Pappoe, LB, Auburn Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 225 (listed by Auburn) Pappoe is 22 years old An instant starter and impact player for Auburn, Pappoe primarily played as the MIKE backer for the Tigers. He racked up over 250 total tackles in …
Read More »No. 63, Missouri edge Isaiah McGuire
The Unpacking Future Packers Countdown is a countdown of 100 prospects that could be selected by the Green Bay Packers in the 2023 NFL draft. The Green Bay Packers defense yielded 2,372 yards on the ground, which ranked 26th overall. They gave up five yards per carry, which was tied for 29th in the league. On top of Green Bay’s …
Read More »2023 NFL Scouting Combine: Body scans to be used for first time in hopes of eventually replacing manual system
In December, NFL EVP of football operations Troy Vincent talked to NFL owners about the need to humanize the process of the NFL Scouting Combine. Some new technology will help those efforts next week. According to a league source, body scans will be used for the first time at next week’s combine in hopes of eventually replacing the manual body …
Read More »Panthers assistant DeAngelo Hall hints Jalen Ramsey could be traded to Carolina
Does DeAngelo Hall know something that we don’t know? On an episode of NFL Total Access this past week, NFL.com writer Adam Rank shared an intriguing exchange he had with Hall prior to joining the Carolina Panthers. And that conversation was about Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey, who could soon be on the move . . . to Charlotte? “You know, …
Read More »In-state OT target closing in on spring visit date with Florida
A week after securing an offer from the University of Florida, Oviedo three-star offensive tackle Tye Hylton is getting closer to locking a date for his upcoming unofficial visit to the Swamp. Although things could change over the next few weeks, Hylton is looking at March 23 for the trip, according to Swamp247. He has a busy schedule set for …
Read More »Recently retired J.J. Watt has hilarious response after NFL drug test request
J.J. Watt recently announced his retirement, but is it possible he’s still getting texts from the NFL regarding drug tests? He shared the message he received on Wednesday and had a funny response to the text. The message Watt shared read: “This is Dillon on behalf of the NFL. You have been selected for a hgh dry blood spot test, please …
Read More »LOOK: Steelers’ players get early start on 2023 NFL offseason with informal Florida practices
USA Today The Pittsburgh Steelers have taken their talents to South Beach. Quarterbacks Kenny Pickett and Mitch Trubisky are among the group of Steelers players who are taking part in unofficial offseason practices in Florida. Videos emerged this week on social media showing Pickett and Trubisky throwing passes to teammates in preparation for the 2023 season. Along with Pickett, fellow …
Read More »Jets bulk up offense, add Niederreiter from Predators
The Winnipeg Jets, looking to boost their goal scoring for their stretch run, acquired veteran forward Nino Niederreiter from the Nashville Predators, a source told ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski on Saturday, in exchange for a draft choice. Niederreiter, 30, who signed a two-year deal with the Predators last summer, brings with him a $4 million average-annual value. He is a trusted …
Read More »Why the Browns won’t draft the player Daniel Jeremiah says they should
Every year, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah does a conference call with media members around the time of the NFL Scouting Combine to give his thoughts on the draft class. He then followed it up with an article on one prospect per team that would be a perfect fit and thought Iowa State pass rusher Will McDonald would be a perfect …
Read More »Joe Klecko says Aaron Rodgers could ‘absolutely’ ruin the Jets’ locker room: ‘It’s not gonna fit’
The New York Jets are in the market for a quarterback, and they have been rumored to be a possible trade destination for Aaron Rodgers. However, Jets legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Klecko says Rodgers wouldn’t mix well with a locker room full of up-and-coming players. Klecko joined CBS Sports Radio’s “Zach Gelb Show” on Wednesday and was …
Read More »Joe Klecko says Aaron Rodgers could ‘absolutely’ ruin the Jets’ locker room: ‘It’s not gonna fit’
The New York Jets are in the market for a quarterback, and they have been rumored to be a possible trade destination for Aaron Rodgers. However, Jets legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Klecko says Rodgers wouldn’t mix well with a locker room full of up-and-coming players. Klecko joined CBS Sports Radio’s “Zach Gelb Show” on Wednesday and was …
Read More »College Basketball Predictions. Big 12 Picks, Lines For Saturday, February 25
College basketball predictions and lines for every Big 12 game on Saturday, February 25 How have the college basketball picks been so far?Top 25: Straight Up 117-27, ATS 87-56-1, O/U 84-60Overall: Straight Up 674-299, ATS 557-407-6, O/U 541-425-4 Saturday College Basketball PredictionsACC | Big Ten | Big 12 | Pac-12 | SECAmerican Athletic, Big East, Mountain WestCFN College Basketball Rankings …
Read More »NFL draft replacements for 5 of the Saints’ top free agents
Teams like the New Orleans Saints look to the NFL draft as an opportunity to add upgrades just as much as their best shot at replacing what they lost in free agency, and they have a list of players set to hit the market who could be tough to replace. Fortunately, the talent pool in the 2023 NFL draft doesn’t …
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