The NFL Draft is fast approaching, and it cannot be overstated how much it can define the outlook of an organization. Whereas free agency is for short-term gain, the amount of edges that can be exploited through the draft to maximize a franchise’s long-term well being. Between trading down, attacking valuable positions, and playing the draft board correctly, there are plenty of ways to get … Continue reading The Hidden Gems Of The 2021 NFL Draft
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Once upon a time, quarterbacks were expected to be statues in the pocket. As the team’s signal-caller, your job was to simply pass the ball and execute a game plan. If you weren’t a pocket passer, there probably was a lot of momentum for you to move to a different position. This was a much simpler time of football analysis, but now, the game has … Continue reading NFL Deep Dive: How Important Is Mobility At The Quarterback Position?
It’s clear that this year’s cornerback class won’t disappoint, but how about that players behind him? In my opinion, safeties are very underrated in terms of value in today’s game, as the best ones can be the type of athletic chess pieces that defensive coordinators need in order to slow down explosive offenses. Well, not only is this a strong cornerback class, but it’s a … Continue reading 2020 NFL Draft: Top Ten Safeties
We’ve gone through the entire front seven with out 2020 NFL Draft position rankings, but now, it’s time to get to the most valuable defensive position- cornerback. Though many believe that rushing the passer is the most important part of defensive play, having strong cornerback play forces the quarterback to hold onto the ball longer, which in turn leads to more sacks. Therefore, in order … Continue reading 2020 NFL Draft: Top Ten Cornerbacks
Recently, we examined the top ten interior defensive linemen in the 2020 NFL draft. Let’s stick with the theme of pressuring the quarterback, this time looking at the top edge rushers. As we’ll get to, perhaps the best overall player in this draft comes from this position, though overall, the group represents an interesting debate of production versus athletic traits, which we’ll discuss at full … Continue reading 2020 NFL Draft: Top Ten Edge Rushers
We’ve officially analyzed every offensive position in the 2020 NFL draft class, so now, it’s time to shift our attention to the defense. Since we recently looked at the top interior offensive linemen in this year’s draft, it makes sense to look at the prospects that they’ll be facing off against at the next level. It’s hard to find a elite pass rushing interior defensive … Continue reading 2020 NFL Draft: Top Ten Interior Defensive Linemen
We’ve analyzed some of the more glamorous positions in the 2020 NFL draft, such as quarterbacks, running back, wide receiver, and tight end. However, it’s time to move to the offensive trenches, particularly offensive tackles. Outside of quarterback, offensive tackle is one of the most important positions to draft in the NFL; they have to protect the quarterback from explosive edge rushers. With a mix … Continue reading 2020 NFL Draft: Top Ten Offensive Tackles
There are a lot of talented prospects in the 2020 NFL draft, but by far, the deepest position group has to be this collection of wide receivers. There are players not even on the top-ten that can be quality starters, and in my opinion, there are at least four true #1 wide receivers in this draft class. Several teams will target these players in the … Continue reading 2020 NFL Draft: Top Ten Wide Receivers
For many reasons, running backs tend to regress harder than any other position. Whether it comes from wearing down, changed offensive scheme, or offensive line changes, there is a lot that can go wrong for them from year to year. Here are five running backs that will disappoint this season. Kenyan Drake, Miami Dolphins After the Dolphins traded lead back Jay Ajayi to the Eagles … Continue reading Running Backs Who Will Disappoint This Season
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