As we inch closer towards the Senior Bowl and eventually the NFL combine, one of the main debates surrounding this draft class is the QB class. Many believe that this group of QB’s is not a strong class and that many of the QB’s entering the draft should have returned to their programs for another year of developing. There are valid reasons why each QB entering the draft should go back to college, but is this group really that concerning? Let’s face facts here, every year there are QB’s drafted in the 1st round who had question marks and this year is no different, but why is this class treated like an exception? How does this class stack up to previous QB classes? Here are a few QB’s who have been drafted over the last few years:
Read MoreNow that the 2016 NFL season is over and most of the draft order is set, let’s look at some of the best fits for the top 10 teams. Remember- this is NOT a mock draft but simply a look at which prospect might fit best with each team in the top 10. So let's take a look at the best fits for teams drafting in the top 10:
Read MoreAs the 2016 season comes to an end in just a few short weeks why don’t we take a glance at how this rookie class has turned out after their first year in the NFL. Obviously, we must start at the quarterback position where we have seen the rise of potential franchise QBs in the making with Philadelphia’s Carson Wentz and Dallas’s Dak Prescott while #1 overall pick Jared Goff still is still figuring things out in Los Angeles and Paxton Lynch is simply not capable of beating out Trevor Siemian for the job in Denver. While this years’ quarterback class has only produced a few starters, two QBs to keep an eye on heading into 2017 and beyond are Cleveland’s Cody Kessler and New York’s Christian Hackenberg who could have opportunities to compete for the starting job next season.
Read MoreIn the NFL, there are very few guarantees from year to year with the expectation of a few constants like the expected success of teams like the Patriots but the other constant that has become a revolving door is the Cleveland Browns QB carousel. Each year the Browns enter another season with question marks surrounding their QB situation and this year was no exception.
Read MoreThe NFL season is underway and through three weeks there are several story-lines that are worth following including the up and down season of the Minnesota Vikings led by new quarterback or maybe even the New England Patriots 3-0 start led by two backup quarterback. No story though seems to be bigger than the resurgence of the Philadelphia Eagles led by rookie sensation Carson Wentz. From the start of the 2015 college football season until now, Wentz has gone from an unknown prospect with good potential to one of the most polarizing players in the NFL this season. The truth is that no one really expected the Eagles to be dominating games the way they are this season and the performances Wentz has been displaying this year are nothing short of spectacular.
Read MoreThis week was a successful week for rookie defensive backs as several rookies are having successful preseason’s including Minnesota’s Mackensie Alexander and Jayron Kearse and Tampa Bay first round pick Vernon Hargreaves. While each of these rookies may not be day 1 starters on their defenses, each one will look to carve out decent playing time this season if they can finish preseason strong and eventually earn sporting roles.
Read MoreCarl Nassib continues to display his passing rushing ability for Cleveland as he records another sack in preseason this week against Atlanta. Cleveland hoped that former 1st round pick Barkevious Mingo would be their star defender, yet Nassib may be the pass rusher they were looking for all along.
Read MoreThe wait is over; football is back! Preseason is under way and it is a great time of year to be a football fan. Not only do fans get to watch their favorite teams play after a long offseason but they are also given an opportunity to get a small glimpse of this year’s rookie class. While some may think preseason is boring, these next four weeks could have a huge impact on the decision’s made by team’s front offices regarding who they will keep or release.
Read MoreJordan Howard RB Bears
Howard was taken in the 5th round by the Bears and so far looks the part of a draft steal. The running back suffered from various injuries throughout his tenure at Indiana and may be the reason why he fell to the Bears in the 5th round. Howard has the size and speed to start right away in the NFL and will surely compete with Jeremy Langford for playing time this year. At one point Howard may have been considered a 2nd or 3rd round pick and this year will be a time when Howard can show the national audience his incredible talents a running back. I would not be surprised at all if Howard eventually finished the season as the Bears starting running back.
Read MoreTraining camp has arrived that that means another NFL season is right around the corner. Not only will fans and others get a glimpse at how their teams will look come September and beyond but training camp will also allow rookies to showcase their skills for the first time on the main stage. Even though the 2016 season has not even begun it’s never too early to take a look at the 2017 NFL Draft. Yes, the 2017 NFL Draft. Some may think it is absurd to even consider next year’s draft considering this year’s class has not even played a down in the NFL but it’s not absurd in the slightest. The draft is all about the future and how teams build for the future and how can one do that if they do not look at the prospects in the coming years?
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