Massive, bizarre Eagles-Saints trade from 2022 NFL Draft finalized with 2024 pick
The big NFL draft trade from two years ago is finally complete. The Philadelphia Eagles’ road to the 2022 Super Bowl arguably began in 2021 when they acquired an additional first-round pick in a trade with the Miami Dolphins. Philadelphia dropped from No. 6 (Miami selected Jaylen Waddle) to No. 12, then moved up to […]
David Tepper visits bar after sign takes aim at Panthers owner ahead of draft: ‘Let the coach and GM pick’
The Carolina Panthers’ 2024 first-round draft pick was one of multiple picks acquired by the Chicago Bears in last year’s blockbuster trade. The Panthers moved up to No. 1 in the 2023 draft and selected quarterback Bryce Young. The Panthers finished 2-15 last season and were supposed to be the first team in Detroit on […]
The Falcons Selection of Michael Penix Jr. Is the Worst Draft Pick of All-Time
There’s no good way to explain this, so I’ll stop. The selection of Michael Penix Jr. by the Falcons is the most nonsensical and baffling draft day decision in NFL Draft history. I have nothing against the Falcons. The team I root for does not play in that division and is not a rival in […]
Why did Adonai Mitchell plummet in the NFL Draft?
Hearing Adonai Mitchell’s name called Thursday night during the 2024 NFL Draft felt like destiny. The Texas wide receiver was the No. 21 player on our big board and was highly regarded as a Tier 2 receiver behind Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabors and Roma Odunze. However, he was not selected until the 51st pick […]
Jim Harbaugh belts out Michigan fight song after Chargers draft Junior Colson
New Chargers manager Jim Harbaugh was overjoyed to be able to select a player from Michigan State in the third round of the NFL Draft. Los Angeles used the No. 69 overall selection on Friday night to acquire linebacker Junior Colson from the University of Michigan, Harbaugh’s former employer and the program he led to […]
Eagles trade up to draft Cooper Dejean, Rich Eisen shades Howie Roseman
The Eagles have a new cornerback. On the second day of the NFL Draft, the Eagles traded the 40th overall pick to select Iowa’s Cooper DeJean, but after the pick, NFL Network’s Rich Eisen reported that Eagles general manager Howie Rhodes was competing for the team’s secondary pick. It seemed like he was criticizing Mann. […]
Panthers’ David Tepper visits bar that called him out over NFL draft
There’s no question that a North Carolina facility’s message to Panthers owner David Tepper captured its intended audience. Message: “Please choose your coach and GM this year.” Matt Wohlfarth, owner of Dilworth Neighborhood Grill, posted about it on a sign outside his Charlotte store before this week’s NFL Draft, and Tepper noticed it and stopped […]
Jets trade up, pick receiver Malachi Corley in third round of NFL draft
One night after giving Aaron Rodgers more protection, the Jets acquired a playmaker. The Jets drafted wide receiver Malachi Coley from Western Kentucky after trading up to the first pick in the third round on Friday night in Detroit. Corey played as a slot receiver in college and is likely to join the Jets. The […]
2024 NFL Draft: Rounds 2 & 3 instant grades
The 2024 NFL Draft has begun and last night was a lot of fun. A record 23 offensive players were selected, the most notable being Washington QB Michael Penix Jr., who was selected with the eighth overall pick by the Atlanta Falcons. Most of the top defenders are sure to hit the ground running on […]
Johnny Newton is 2024 NFL Draft defensive tackle every team should want
Soccer is a cyclical sport. Ideas and concepts are rarely new, and adjustments are made that force changes in personnel and desired body types on both offense and defense. As free agency begins to unfold, good defensive tackle play appears to be becoming more and more valuable. The offense leans toward the run game with […]