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The NFL's lies season is in full swing. Public orientation errors and private discussions help set the table for the April draft in Nashville, Tennessee.
There is no reason to believe what an organization or one of its representatives says before the event. Every movement and every public statement comes from a franchise that operates from an angle.
This makes the analysis of the interest of the lead analysis team so enjoyable. Competitive advantages are acquired and lost every day in the evaluation and acquisition of talent. Teams scramble to position themselves to sign, exchange or recruit certain individuals.
The process began during the all-star games and is expected to increase at the Cup from February 24 to March 4 in Indianapolis.
The game is in progress.
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Josh Rosen is the Cardinals of Arizona guys.
Where is he?
Cardinals should be less worried about their statements and more concerned about the makeup of the team in the Kliff Kingsbury picture. It all starts at the quarterback, of course.
Rosen is a quality prospect and, in most cases, he would be the good guy to create a franchise. He is not the right guy for Arizona because of his trajectory. Kingsbury knows that Kyler Murray of Oklahoma is the right choice for the Choice # 1.
"Here's the problem – we do not know what Kliff Kingsbury will want or what control he will have," said a AFC staff director, Matt Miller of Bleacher Report. "But he did not write Josh Rosen [last year]and he is not related to him. If he wants Kyler, he can pick it up. "
Murray is listed at 5 "10" and 195 pounds-The quarterback agent, Erik Burkhardt, said the SZN back that Murray weighs 205 pounds-There are questions about whether or not he can handle the physicality of the NFL, but his combination of talent in the arms, athleticism to work inside and outside the pocket and understanding of the pass concepts for the air raid that Kingsbury wants to implement make it the ideal choice.
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The San Francisco 49ers were able to choose a defensive lineman in the first round for the fourth time in the last five events.
Franchises do not like to allocate so many resources to a group of positions. Sometimes they are forced to do so depending on the circumstances.
The 49ers, for example, were hoping to play in the playoffs in 2018, but they won the overall second-place finish after serious injuries to quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and halfback Jerick McKinnon.
There is now an opportunity to select an elite perspective.
Nick Bosa of the Ohio State is the best quarter-less hope in the class. The defensive end of 6 "4", 263 pounds did not survive the first month of the university season before suffering a heart injury requiring surgery.He is now in good health and ready to face the combine, by Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area.
Like his brother Joey, Bosa is a complete defender of the edge with great power at the point of attack, athleticism to rush and a refined technique. His inclusion in the 49ers formation would allow him to play late in the game while Solomon Thomas could get back to the bottom of the goals at the start of the bets.
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The New York Jets hired Adam Gase as head coach to develop and maximize last year's third pick, quarterback Sam Darnold. Darnold needs help, but he will not come up with this year's third choice. The upcoming class is loaded with defensive talent, especially at the top.
New York has not featured an excellent onboard fighter for quite a while. Calvin Pace was the last to record 10 bags and did so during the 2013 campaign.
On the defense side, Gase hired Gregg Williams as coordinator. A transition will occur under the ultra-aggressive caller. He has, however, greatly benefited from the presence of two outstanding defensive linemen, Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald, in his last two saves.
The Jets already have Leonard Williams on the inside. Josh Allen of Kentucky can join the training and help give Williams a talented indoor-outdoor combination to create pressure. Allen was named the SEC's Defensive Player of the Year after recording 17 sacks and 21.5 tackles for the loss.
The collegiate outside linebacker will put his hand in the mud or will work as a defensive defensive end.
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Alabama defensive tackle Quinnen Williams can claim to be the best choice. Its level of success depends on the valuation of the defenders of the interior compared to other positions.
Williams is the complete package. Defensive tackle of 6 "4", 295 pounds led all the inner defenders with 52 stops and finished first among the SEC's domestic defenders with 55 quarter pressures, according to Pro Football Focus.
"I really do not think about becoming number 1, number 2," Williams told SiriusXM NFL Radio (via Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk). "I just want to be the best player I can be for this team and create my art."
The Oakland Raiders are facing a project defining their franchise with three first-round picks after exchanging Khalil Mack and Amari Cooper. Head Coach Jon Gruden and new General Manager Mike Mayock can not afford to miss any of these selections.
Williams would give the Raiders a potentially dominant inner strength to pair with Maurice Hurst and the chance to lay the team's groundwork around two very confusing defensive fights that have completely lost their effectiveness.
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The fifth overall pick will probably be a turning point for the remainder of the top 10, or even the first round.
Why?
The New York Giants, who need quarterback and own the sixth pick. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers therefore have a lot of weight on other organizations that want to overtake the Giants to choose a caller.
If the Bucs hold on, an offensive tackle to protect Jameis Winston will be of paramount importance after hiring Bruce Arians as head coach. The Ariens' offensive approach forces the quarterback to regularly drop seven stages without maximum protection.
In addition, left tackle Donovan Smith will be a free agent. On the right side, Demar Dotson enters the last year of his contract and is 34 in October.
Jonah Williams (Alabama) does not quite fit the mold wanted by some teams, but his technique and consistency in protecting the blind side are undeniable. according to Focus on professional footballWilliams has allowed only one bag and three quarterback shots in the past two seasons.
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Giants must find the obvious heir to Eli Manning. Dwayne Haskins, a native of Ohio, from New Jersey, wants to play for Big Blue.
"I'd love it," says Haskins, per NewsdayThat's Tom Rock. "I grew up watching Eli Manning when he had [Jeremy] Shockey and [Amani] Toomer and Plaxico [Burress]. I loved this team. "
It's a perfect match. Unless this is not the case. Haskins is not guaranteed to be available with the sixth choice. The objective of the Giants is simple: to do all that is necessary to get a quarter of their choice.
Whatever the price, it's worth it. Maybe New York will have the chance to bring down Haskins on his lap. Can he really take that risk, though?
Haskins is very much in the conversation as the best quarterback alongside Kyler Murray of Oklahoma. A number of teams will prefer the 6 "signaller, 218 pounds after setting Big Ten records with 4,831 yards passing and 50 touchdowns.
A backfield with Haskins and running back Saquon Barkley would have the chance to become the best in the league.
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What the Jacksonville Jaguars do at quarterback once the organization has released Blake Bortles, according to the NFL network Ian Rapoport, will define their off season.
With Kyler Murray, of Oklahoma, and Dwayne Haskins, of the Ohio State, the Jaguars have two options: choose the next best quarterback, even if it's not considered one of the top 10 talents, or look for other options to improve the list.
The latter is the most logical choice. Jacksonville can look for options such as Nick Foles or Teddy Bridgewater while improving his top five spots.–which collapsed last season.
Jawaan Taylor started the games left and right as a member of the Florida Gators and flourished as a young player. The 6 "5", 328-pounder is extremely powerful and plays his angles well as a blocker.
Jermey Parnell has already teamed up with the Jaguars, but he will be 33 years old before the 2019 season. Jacksonville can release the veteran at no cost, by Spotrac, or Taylor can move to the left attack if he's n & # 39; 39 is not comfortable with the progress of Cam Robinson.
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As the New England Patriots' Defensive Coordinator, Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia has relied on defensive lineman Trey Flowers to create opportunities as that versatile chess piece. The flowers can play in any position of the defensive front and exploit their weaknesses.
Lions defense lacks such a player. Michigan, Rashan Gary, has the skills to foster the same kind of flexibility.
"I feel like I'm the best player in the repechage, defensive and offensive," Gary told reporters. "I'm the best player in the repechage."
Gary may be the best player in the class, but he has not yet realized his enormous potential. At 6 "5" and 283 pounds, the No. 1 rookie of 2016, through 247 sports, started at the base for the Michigan Wolverines, he can do the same for Lions in a three-man front or slide inside for technique 3..
Detroit is on the verge of losing his best pass, Ezekiel Ansah, as a freelancer. The inclusion of Gary would help form a talented trio with Damon Harrison dominating the center and Da 'Shawn Hand offering more flexibility.
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Defense Sean McDermott has become the head coach of Buffalo Bills. It included Star Lotulelei, a first-round technique, and an explosive and penetrating technique, Kawann Short.
The Bills having signed the contract with Lotulelei for the last season, McDermott's defensive unit needs a disruptive counterpart, especially after Kyle Williams' retirement.
Buffalo is extremely thin along his inside. Harrison Phillips, Robert Thomas and Kyle Peko allied to play two games last season.
Ed Oliver of Houston is undersized by traditional standards. It is listed at 6 "3" and 292 pounds, and how much it actually weighs will be a highly discussed topic at the combine.
Oliver makes up for the lack of space with exceptional leverage, speed and agility. The down line player moves more like a linebacker. But he spent most of his career in 1-technique. Thanks to his skills, he will be better suited as a technique 3 with a round trip.
Even in the doubles doubles, Oliver generated 25 quarterbacks and a 14.5% win rate for the passes. Focus on professional football.
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Denver Broncos General Manager John Elway made his decision. Rightly or wrongly, Joe Flacco will be the starting quarterback once the proposed exchange Adam Schefter of ESPN, with the Baltimore Ravens becomes official at the beginning of the league year.
The acquisition of Flacco will not prevent the Broncos from adding a quarterback perspective, but the need to do so has become less urgent. Denver is now the Flacco team. So that the move does not become a complete disaster, the 34-year-old will need some coins around him.
The Broncos already have two young talented midfielders at Phillip Lindsay and Royce Freeman. Emmanuel Sanders, Courtland Sutton and DaeSean Hamilton form a solid body of wide receivers. The tight end is the missing piece.
Two of Flacco's best seasons coincided with Dennis Pitta's best performances. In addition, the new offensive coordinator, Rich Scangarello, proposes an offensive system with extremely tight use.
T.J. from Iowa Hockenson is a complete prospect. The recipient of the John Mackey Award could make a difference and serve as a safety cover for Flacco. He is also a nasty blocker and would help in the current game.
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The Cincinnati Bengals have not yet hired a defense coordinator. Still, Devin White is an easy projection as the best linebacker prospect in the class.
White is not a specific player in a scheme and is an elite in this year's class despite a devalued position.
The current winner of the Butkus Award did not even have to argue with Dave Aranda, coordinator of the LSU Tigers' defense, who asked him for advice for an advance declaration.
"His biggest argument for me was:" D, if you were a second-round pick, I'd tell you to come back and improve your project stock, "White said. LawyerThat's Brooks Kubena. "But you are so high, it is difficult to tell you to come back because you are so high, and next year you will only be able to go down, how high you are."
The Bengals might not even be able to pick whites. If they are, the weight of 6 "1", 240 pounds fits the definition of "no-brainer".
White is a physical defender downhill against the race and when he attacks the quarterback. It is also comfortable to work in the space and speed necessary to assume his responsibilities.
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The Green Packers are well positioned to meet two major needs with a pair of first-round picks. The key is to bring together the best possible combination of players.
A defensive or defensive lineman is the starting place as the incoming class is loaded. Green Bay will not be able to choose one of the elite hopes, but the Mississippi State's Ride Sweatshirt has the potential of the top 10 thanks to an impressive combination of ground breaking, flexibility to tack and flatten the edge, the length and the athletics.
At 6 "and 252 pounds with 35" arms, Sweat has the perfect body type to be an outside linebacker and a boarding striker in Mike Pettine's scheme.
The first-team double-player, made up of two SEC players, concocted two impressive campaigns with 29.5 tackles for defeat and 22 sacks after his transfer from college (Sweat began his college career in the Michigan State).
Mike Daniels and Kenny Clark are great players from inside, but the Packers do not have a consistent presence, which the faults must compensate in a negative way. Sweat can join Clark, Daniels and Kyler Fackrell to form a versatile and impressive defensive front.
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Former coach Adam Gase tried unsuccessfully to change the culture of the Miami Dolphins. A year ago, the organization dropped Jarvis Landry, Ndamukong Suh and Mike Pouncey and brought older veterans to the winning pedigrees in hopes of raising the bar.
Gase received a pink slip after a 7-9 campaign. The team hired Brian Flores to take over and did not hesitate to consider rebuilding "in the right way", according to the Miami HeraldThat's Armando Salguero.
The absolute priority of dolphins should be to acquire the right people. Clemson defensive tackle Christian Wilkins is changing the culture.
"He's interested in a million things." "Football is right here, a small part of what it is," said Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney for Chase Goodbread. on NFL.com. "It's important to him, and no one works harder, but he's a very diverse person, he'll be either the president or he'll know it."
The unanimous winner of the All-American Trophies and William V. Campbell (awarded for his academic achievements, his football performances and his leadership in the community) is an exceptional football player who can play on defense and tackle on various fronts.
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An investment in the Oklahoma Cody Ford product is not just an opportunity to improve an offensive line. Its addition will bring a change of attitude.
Ford does not just want to block a defender; he intends to bury it.
Some organizations accept position blockers that do the work. Sometimes, an essential boost in the physical game is necessary. The Atlanta Falcons need someone like Ford and are well aware of their gaps in the trenches.
"I'm comfortable at the center and I left the tackle the same way you said," said head coach Dan Quinn to the press. Coaching Show Dan Quinn (via 92.9 Knox Bardeen of the game). "After that, you rub each piece."
Ford played seven guard games in his redshirt campaigns and his second year before going on the right tackle as a junior. He can take over or replace Ryan Schraeder.
With the new offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter, the Falcons should further implement a power-based approach instead of a blocking system based on the zone.
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What are the Washington Redskins supposed to do? They can not get into the season with Colt McCoy and Josh Johnson as the only quarterback options, since Alex Smith may not be coming back from his leg injury, according to NFL Network. Ian Rapoport.
McCoy and Johnson are long-term replacements and companions. Neither is enough to keep Washington competitive in the NFC East and help head coach Jay Gruden retain his post beyond the 2019 campaign.
Drew Lock, Missouri, has the most potential, aside from Kyler Murray in Oklahoma and Dwayne Haskins in Ohio. The effectiveness of Lock is irregular, but Gruden can adjust his system and adapt to the young appellant's strengths.
Lock illuminated the toughest university football conference with his ability to lead the ball and make tight throws. The 6 "4", 225 pound poster displays tremendous arm strength, which has allowed it to set a SEC record with 44 touchdowns in 2017.
If Washington accepts a quarter with the 15th choice, it would help on two fronts. First, a talent upgrade would improve the offense in the short term. Secondly, a promising rookie campaign would help stabilize Gruden's job security.
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For the first time since the 2001 campaign, the Carolina Panthers will not be able to rely on Julius Peppers or Charles Johnson as lead smugglers.
The transition began last season when Mario Addison overtook Peppers with nine sacks of the team's lead. Addison has led or has been tied for the team in the sacks each of the last three seasons. But he will be 32 years old before the start of the 2019 campaign.
The Panthers can stay in their geographic footprint to find the Peppers substitute.
Clelin Ferrell, of Clemson, has been outstanding since entering the Tigers' lineup and performing at his best in the greatest moments. The defensive back has recorded 50 career shots with one loss and 27 sacks in three seasons. He added 56 pressures and 30 stops in total during his last year on campus, by Focus on professional football.
The 6 "4", 265-pound debutant is a polished shooter with exceptional speed at the first step, but he is a straight-line defender because he lacks a bit of speed and speed to constantly turn the edge. Although Ferrell is far from perfect, he is only 21 years old and has always found ways to produce.
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The Cleveland Brown are finally building something after years of various reenactments. But the record of 7-8-1 last season shows that the alignment is far from complete.
Thanks to Baker Mayfield, Cleveland can focus on other important areas.
Despite one of the best offensive lineups in the league, neither goal is settled. Greg Robinson is a free agent, leaving the blind side unprotected. Chris Hubbard may have played 16 games last season, but he struggled to stand out in the floor games and protect the passes. In addition, the Browns can save $ 4.1 million by releasing the right tackle.
In either case, Ole Miss Greg Little meets a potential need.
The former 5-star rookie may not have fully met expectations, but his movement skills are good enough to allow the left-winger of 6 "& 6" and 325 pounds to improve the game. On the solid side, it does not matter which side little plays eventually, because it's an immediate starter in Cleveland.
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The Minnesota Vikings offensive line requires an infusion of attitude and tenacity.
"You can look at a lot of statistics, but honestly, I think this football team, during the four years of my stay here, was so mean that we were going to win, whatever." What is the mentality? Head coach Mike Zimmer told reporters after the end of the Vikings' 8-7-1 campaign, "I do not know if we've had it this year."
Zimmer wants a physical team. He did not have that last season of the offensive. The call to the game has become one of the reasons for the change. The incoherent play of the offensive front did not help.
Guarding, in particular, is a problem since Nick Easton and Tom Compton are free agents.
Dalton Risner of Kansas State started three years on the right attack after playing center as a rookie. Risider dominated. according to Focus on professional football, the 6 "and 5" blocker finished second in the final score among offensive tackles last season.
Risner is hard to beat in pass protection, but the Vikings need it. The team can slide it inside the goalkeeper to allow teammate Riley Reiff and Pat Elflein's center to build a strong left side.
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The incoming wide receiver class is very interesting. The group is talented and profound, but lacks a true high-end perspective. Ole Miss & D.K. Metcalf is the closest thing, but it does not reach the A.J. Green / Julio Jones was to become one of the top 10 choices.
This is in favor of the Tennessee Titans.
Corey Davis has not reached the expected level with 65 receptions, a career high, for 891 yards in his second season. Meanwhile, the offense presents no other consistent external threat.
The Titans offense is limited, and the addition of Metcalf can open the entire scheme. The 6 "4", 230 pounds (and possibly bigger) The wide receiver is a real vertical threat that wins consistently at the game and can overtake the defensive back.
The physical tools are clearly present, but a neck injury ended his last collegiate season. Plus, his shredded physique might wonder if he's getting too big. Both interrogation points must be answered at the combine.
If they are, and if the Titans are able to select the best hope receiver, no excuse can be invoked for quarterback Marcus Mariota.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers season should be built around one principle: the organization must find and acquire the best possible coverage.
Artie Burns was a major disappointment after the front office picked the cornerback with a 2016 first-round pick. In fact, the 23-year-old defensive back was shut out last season by Coty Sensabaugh, a free agent waiting.
Joe Haden, whom the defense regards as his No.1 turn, will turn 30 in April, as he enters the final year of his contract.
Realistically, the Steelers could start anew at the earliest.
Deandre Baker (Georgia) will not be confused with the bigger or the more physical defenders. The winner of the Jim Thorpe Award title is shown at 5 "11" and 185 lb. But make no mistake: it is the most fluid corner of the category this year.
according to Focus on professional footballBaker granted a 40.2-quart rating in his coverage and only 0.46 yards per coverage.
Baker and Mike Hilton are ideal basics for a revamped high school.
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Small rushers that are short in length usually do not attract much enthusiasm. The Jachai Polite of Florida is different.
The defensive end is listed at 6 "2" and 242 pounds, but it compensates for measurable measurements that are not ideal with lightning-fast edge, flexibility and typing level to surpass tackles offensive, impatience and nose … for football.
Polite led the Gators with 11 sacks and major college football with six forced fumbles.
"It's really explosive in the end," said head coach Dan Mullen, per Sports Illustratedis Andy Staples. "I was surrounded by guys who had different contracts with power and length. [Former Gator] Carlos Dunlap had an incredible length. I had Preston Smith [at Mississippi State] which had a lot of length with the explosion. But not only the sheer speed and brilliance … that I saw with Polite. "
The retention of Frank Clark is the main goal of the Seattle Seahawks in the low season. Even though the defensive end is re-signed or franchised, the Seahawks do not have complimentary edge looper.
Polite can be used as Bruce Irvin in the linebacker "Otto" since he is athletic enough to work in the space and become a specialist in passes.
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Brian Burns of Florida State has not yet realized his potential even after a 10-bag campaign.
& # 39; & # 39; His absence and his turn remind me of Myles Garrett, & # 39; & # 39; Seminoles Defensive finishes coach Mark Snyder said before the 2018 campaign, according to Bob Ferrante of the Associated Press. & # 39; & # 39; It's the only guy in which I'm able to do what Brian can do by rushing to the quarterback. "
Snyder's comparison is not exaggerated. Burns led the FBS with 69 total quarter pressures, per cover 1 Jordan Reid.
The difference between Garrett and Burns is loose. Florida has listed Burns at 6 "5" and 227 lb. At that weight, he's not a defender at all.
As the hunter continues to grow and gain weight, the Baltimore Ravens are the ideal place for landing, as it will not be rushed into training.
Terrell Suggs plans to play in 2019, according to Lisa Redmond of NBC Sports Washington. However, the Ravens will have to sign the 36 year old veteran again. The team could also lose its main bag artist, Za Darius Smith, in the free title, but Matthew Judon is in place to take his place.
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Andre Dillard's left attack in Washington State, Houston, Texas, is the easiest projection to make. The reasoning is rather simple.
Defenses has sacked quarterback Deshaun Watson of the Houston Texans 62 times, which is a top in the league, while Dillard is the best pass-stopper in this year's draft class.
L'entraîneur-chef Bill O'Brien n'aurait toutefois pas annoncé la ligne offensive de son équipe lors de sa conférence de presse finale en 2018.
"Nous allons certainement examiner chaque position, et c'est … chaque année est différente," O'Brien a déclaré aux journalistes. "Alors, nous allons évaluer chaque position. Mais encore une fois, la chose la plus importante, c'est que beaucoup de choses vont dans un sac. Je l'ai dit, et c'est la vérité."
L'approche hors saison des Texans n'a pas besoin d'être compliquée. Le plaqueur de gauche Julie'n Davenport a connu une amélioration par rapport aux quatre derniers matches de Houston, mais il a permis le deuxième plus grand nombre de sacs, le plus grand nombre de hits de quart et la plupart des pressions à ce point, selon Sports Map. Jayson Braddock. Ses échecs aggravent toute la ligne offensive. Davenport n'est peut-être pas le seul problème des cinq premiers, mais sa performance est la plus flagrante.
Dillard joue avec patience, reste à la hauteur de sa tâche et reflète facilement la plupart des attaquants de bord dans son jeu de passes. Il ne va pas être dépassé après trois saisons dans une équipe de Cougars qui a tenté 1 904 passes au cours de cette période.
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Alors que le débat philosophique sur la question de savoir s'il convient de choisir un demi-défenseur au premier tour fait rage, les Raiders d'Oakland sont sur le point de sélectionner le meilleur candidat potentiel au poste, d'aider leur offensive et de ne pas s'inquiéter pour eux, l'organisation ayant plusieurs rangs de premier tour. sélections.
Comme Darren McFadden a parcouru 1 157 verges lors de la campagne de 2010, les Raiders ont présenté un autre buteur de 1 000 verges lorsque Latavius Murray a éclipsé la marque cinq ans plus tard.
Doug Martin et Marshawn Lynch—Qui sont en instance d'agents libres–ne le coupe pas.
Josh Jacobs de l'Alabama n'est jamais devenu un partant à temps plein et n'a couru que pour 1,491 m tout au long de sa carrière à Crimson Tide. Pourtant, il est le meilleur espoir car le porteur de ballon de 5'10 "et 216 livres est un descendant décisif et physique. avec une excellente agilité latérale.
"J'essaie de tout mélanger", a déclaré Jacobs, de ESPN.com Alex Scarborough. "J'essaie de renverser les gens sometimes et puis juke eux. Je veux les garder sur leurs gardes. "
Jacobs sert également de passe-passe naturel hors du champ arrière et peut être utilisé comme une option supplémentaire.
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Une équipe ne peut jamais avoir trop de demi-coins, en particulier les Eagles de Philadelphie, après avoir été limpés par leur équipe secondaire après une campagne difficile.
Mais dans la performance décevante est une doublure en argent: Plusieurs jeunes cornerbacks—Avonte Maddox, Sidney Jones et Rasul Douglas– reçu un temps de jeu précieux. Une amélioration de chacun devrait être attendue cet automne. De plus, Jalen Mills sera de retour d'une blessure au pied mettant fin à la saison.
Malgré tout, les Eagles pourraient perdre leur corner, Ronald Darby, au profit d'un joueur autonome. S'ils le font, la position devient pressante. L’organisation a appris que la profondeur de la qualité n’était pas facile à trouver si un dos défensif ou deux manquaient beaucoup de temps.
L'ajout d'un autre coin de couverture de qualité pourrait considérablement aider la défense anti-passes classée au 30e rang de la saison dernière.
Byron Murphy de Washington est un excellent corner et un joueur physique à la ligne de mêlée. Son jeu complet a mérité la plus haute note de n’importe quel demi de coin collégial la saison dernière, par Focus sur le football professionnel.
Comme Deandre Baker, de Géorgie, le léger jeu de Murphy (182 livres) est une préoccupation, mais il joue beaucoup plus gros que sa taille et présente des compétences de balle remarquables avec 20 passes défendues au cours de ses deux saisons en tant que partant.
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Quenton Nelson s'est avéré être un changeur de jeu le long de la ligne offensive des Indianapolis Colts. L'organisation peut à nouveau exploiter le pipeline de Notre-Dame pour trouver une boule de destruction pour le front défensif.
Jerry Tillery correspond à la nouvelle race de joueur de ligne défensive. Sa valeur provient d'une capacité à effondrer la poche et à précipiter le passeur.
according to Focus sur le football professionnel, le joueur de ligne 6'7 ", 305 livres a terminé premier parmi les défenseurs intérieurs dans la catégorie pass-rush et quatrième avec 48 pressions totales et une productivité de 14,3% contre les passes. Le tacle défensif à égalité pour l’équipe en tête avec huit sacs.
La haute saison de Tillery a aidé à calmer les inquiétudes relatives aux efforts et à la non réalisation de son potentiel.
"Jerry a été un travailleur assidu", a déclaré l'entraîneur-chef irlandais au combat Brian Kelly, selon le Chicago TribuneLe pape de LaMond. "(C'est) sa constance et son approche au jour le jour. Il est ici tous les jours. Jerry ne manque de rien. C'est incroyable. Il ne prend pas un jour de congé."
Les deux techniques 1, Al Woods et Margus Hunt, sont des agents libres. Tillery est un complément idéal à Denico Autry.
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Jared Cook a mené les Oakland Raiders et a connu une année en carrière avec 68 réceptions pour 896 verges et six touchés. Cook, qui aura 32 ans en avril, est un agent libre en attente.
"Je veux juste être heureux", a déclaré Cook après un entraînement du Pro Bowl de l'AFC, écrit par Tim Graham de The Athletic. "Je pense qu'il est important que je sois dans ma carrière pour m'amuser et continuer à danser.
"Même si nous prenions les L, j'ai trouvé un entraîneur qui m'a utilisé. C'était amusant comme l'enfer."
Le dernier point de Cook est critique. L'infraction de Jon Gruden comprend une forte dépendance aux extrémités serrées. Avec le départ potentiel de Cook, le poste doit être traité.
Fortunately, this year's tight end class is deep and talented.
Iowa's Noah Fant is arguably the most athletically gifted tight end prospect. According to The Athletic's Bruce Feldman, the 6'5", 241-pound target posted a 42-inch vertical, 1.48-second 10-yard dash and 3.95-second short shuttle prior to his final season on campus, which makes him even more athletic than Cook entering the professional ranks.
Fant is a natural receiver who can complement or replace the veteran tight end as a featured option.
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The Los Angeles Chargers need beef on both sides of the ball. The chance to maximize Philip Rivers' final few years takes precedence.
Defenders overwhelmed Sam Tevi once the Chargers inserted him at right tackle. An otherwise solid front five is weakened by the fact one of its parts can't consistently protect an immobile quarterback. Tevi can be a physical and effective run-blocker, but he lacks the mobility needed to consistently ward off athletic edge-rushers.
West Virginia's Yodny Cajuste will have to make a switch from the left to right side, but his movement skills reflect his history as a basketball player.
Like Tevi, Cajuste is still a work in progress. The difference lies in long-term potential. Cajuste's continued growth portends a potential standout starter, whereas Tevi has athletic limitations. A few setbacks are likely to occur with a rookie at right tackle, but it's better than the alternative.
The possibility of moving Cajuste back to the blind side also exists when Russell Okung's contract ends after the 2020 campaign.
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Greedy Williams' evaluation may be the most interesting of this year's draft process.
The LSU cornerback displays the fluidity and coverage skills to be a top-10 pick, yet his short-area explosion is questionable and inconsistencies against the run can be problematic.
How teams project the 6'3", 184-pound defensive back in their particular schemes will ultimately determine how high Williams can go.
The physical tools are present, but the level of play to be a high first-round pick wasn't last season. according to Pro Football Focus, Williams didn't finish better than 30th overall in yards per coverage snap, snaps per reception, passer rating allowed, forced incompletion percentage, first downs allowed and overall grade.
The Kansas City Chiefs aren't afraid to take a chance on high-upside prospects with question marks like Marcus Peters and Chris Jones.
Cornerback is a major soft spot after the team finished 31st in pass defense in 2018. Steven Nelson and Orlando Scandrick are pending free agents. Kendall Fuller and Charvarius Ward are a solid starting point, but another outside corner with sticky coverage skills is needed.
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The Tennessee Titans offense never got off the ground during Matt LaFleur's tenure as coordinator mainly because of a lack of playmakers in the passing game. He could face the same issues as the Green Bay Packers head coach if more talent isn't added around quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Davante Adams is a true No. 1 target. Beyond that, the Packers don't have a consistent threat in the aerial attack.
The Packers still feature tight end Jimmy Graham, but the 32-year-old target isn't the same player he once was. Green Bay can add another offensive weapon by pairing Graham with a younger alternative.
Alabama's Irv Smith Jr. brings a pedigree and skill set perfect for the Packers offense.
"He's big like a tight end but he has skills like a receiver," Alabama teammate Mack Wilson said of Smith, per the Associated Press (via United States today). "He's fast. He runs precise routes."
Smith, whose father played seven NFL seasons, is a versatile option able capable of playing in-line, H-back or lining up in the slot. The 20-year-old target broke Alabama single-season records by a tight end in 2018 with 710 receiving yards and seven touchdowns.
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Not a lot has gone right for Mississippi State defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons in the past few weeks.
First, he didn't receive a combine invite because of an ugly incident prior to arriving in Starkville, Mississippi. The defensive lineman then suffered a torn ACL while training.
Two things are abundantly clear when teams contemplate Simmons' future. First, whatever organization selects the defender must reconcile his past with the person he's become. Second, any potential suitor understands Simmons may not be available for the 2019 campaign.
Generally, a torn ACL needs nine to 10 months of recovery time before a player returns to the field. Based on the timing of the injury, Simmons could return by December.
Even if he doesn't, a team will bank on Simmons' upside. The 6'4", 300-pound first-team All-SEC performer has the potential to develop into a dominant force.
The Los Angeles Rams are in a position where the franchise can wait and eventually form a dynamic duo between Aaron Donald and Simmons, since Ndamukong Suh is 32 years old and a free agent.
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Who cares about a team's future at quarterback while enjoying yet another title? The New England Patriots do.
Obviously, Tom Brady can still play at a level where another championship run isn't out of the realm of possibility, even when he turns 42 years old later this year.
But head coach Bill Belichick prepares for every possibility. Eventually, Brady's skill set will deteriorate and the league's greatest dynasty will take a step back, unless an heir apparent is acquired and developed to address the inevitable.
Duke's Daniel Jones is a work in progress. However, his skill set meshes well with the Patriots' approach. The quarterback has the natural size (6'5", 220 lbs) and athleticism (17 career rushing touchdowns) to open up the scheme a little bit. Furthermore, he's highly intelligent as a three-time Academic All-ACC selection and mentored by the Manning family guru, David Cutcliffe.
Jones' understanding of concepts will allow him to absorb a complicated and ever-evolving system under Josh McDaniels' supervision.
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