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NFL teams build their roster in numerous ways. First, selecting college players via the draft. Secondly, signing free agents during the free agency period. Thirdly, trades for players with other clubs. In fourth place, is clubs can claim players off the waiver wire. Another method is by signing players who participated in another pro football […]
Two more days until the best and worst day of the year for the truly hardcore football fans. What is the team going to do? What should they do? Good questions to ask and nobody knows what will happen. That is why I have always done mock drafts and offseason plans based on what I […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the early phases of their offseason program, with a voluntary mini-camp taking place this week just ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. There is plenty to focus in on in terms of the Steelers’ current roster ahead of the draft, like what new head coach Mike McCarthy will do to […]
There was a time when BEAT LA! was the rising tide that lifted a bad season or served as a line of demarcation for the team’s competitiveness that year. Then it sort of morphed into a bellwether for the state of the franchise relative to its peers — especially when it comes to the industry’s […]
It’s draft week, fellow Rumblers! In my previous Buffalo Bills 7-round mock draft, I went absolutely trade-crazy, moving picks around like a general manager with something to prove. It was fun, it was chaotic, and honestly, I had a blast putting it together. This time? Different story. This is the final mock. The one where […]
Position: LB Height: 6’3 Weight: 236 40 yd Dash: 4.56 Shuttle Time: Unavailable Vertical Jump: Unavailable Broad Jump: Unavailable Bench Press: Unavailable College Performance: Wade Woodaz is your quintessential throwback LB. Put a neck roll on him and you could drop him in the 1990’s. Woodaz followed in the tradition of some Clemson LBs by […]
I broke down the Las Vegas Raiders early round EDGE rusher options earlier on in my draft scouting process. The Raiders haven’t drafted a true EDGE rusher since Tyree Wilson, and despite adding Kwity Paye a late round target to add depth is a very likely, and smart, idea to help build out the room. […]
Have you ever walked into one of those funhouses at a carnival? The kind where the mirrors are all warped and you can get kind of lost? Sometimes you wind up bumping into one because you are so confused by the optical illusion. You know this when you walk into the experience. It is understood […]
The final week of the pre-draft process is always a grind, but after months of grinding the tape, the board is officially set. With the 2026 NFL Draft kicking off this Friday, I’ve finally locked in my rankings. This year, the evaluation process was more extensive than ever—I’ve personally watched at least one full game […]
As we do every year, we take a look at the Bears’ first-round pick and the different positions the team needs, and what would make sense for the team to do. As a reminder, I will go through multiple positional cases for the 25th pick, making the case does not necessarily mean I believe this […]
The intrigue surrounding the Steelers in this year’s NFL Draft feels different – and not just because the event is coming to their doorstep. For the first time, the franchise enters draft weekend under the direction of Mike McCarthy, ushering a new voice, and potentially a new identity. With 12 total selections, including multiple picks […]
If you want proof that context matters in NFL Draft evaluation, look no further than Christen Miller’s career arc at Georgia. He arrived in Athens as a four-star recruit and spent his first two years buried behind first-round picks Jordan Davis, Devonte Wyatt, and Jalen Carter — three players who all heard their names called […]
The exit interview from Winnipeg Jets' three-time Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck was ominous for Jets fans, as we saw last week. In particular, seeing him pause with great difficulty when asked if he's considering his future in Winnipeg, was hard to watch . NHL Network and NHL.com analyst Dave McCarthy says the goaltender's return to the team is seriously in doubt. As it relates to Connor Hellebuyck, I was told recently that it wouldn’t be surprising if he plays elsew...
At the beginning of April, we took a closer look at the betting odds from FanDuel Sportsbook to see what they could tell us about the Kansas City Chiefs’ potential selections during the 2026 NFL Draft. At the time, there were only odds for the first six picks in the draft. Now, the week of […]
Alabama tackle Kadyn Proctor has been a tricky draft evaluation for some, at times rising because of his unique blend of size, length, and hands, but the former 5-star recruit is also not as dominant you might expect of an offensive lineman over 6’6 and 350 lbs. However, in a weak draft class that some […]
Since Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch assumed their roles as head coach and general manager of the 49ers, two positions have dominated their thoughts when it comes to the draft, defensive line and wide receiver. A look at the 49ers’ draft history since 2017 is telling. The 49ers have only twice used a first-round pick […]
We know the Las Vegas Raiders will be adding a quarterback in the draft when they are fully expected to select Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick. But the franchise may not be done with the position in the draft after taking Mendoza. The might be interested in adding another quarterback in the […]
Celta Vigo boss Claudio Giraldez takes his team to Camp Nou on Wednesday to face Barcelona as La Liga resumes after a weekend off due to the Copa del Rey final. Ahead of the match, Giraldez has been asked to name which Barca players he would love to have in his team and come up […]
Welcome back everyone to the Hike’s Peak podcast, thank you for coming back to the mountain! It’s that time of year again, this is the 3rd annual NFL draft special! Although the Mountain West won’t have anyone picked in the top 10 like last year with Ashton Jeanty, there are still lots of amazing prospects […]
Welcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news! Gold is not Bright Enough A feel-good moment. 2026 NFL Draft: 3 prospects Saints should avoid in Round 1 With many potential options at 8, some could be the wrong move for New Orleans. Every NFL Team’s Most Important Roster Needs to Fill in […]
The New England Patriots called an audible on Tuesday morning. Instead of a pair of players addressing the media, as previously scheduled, head coach Mike Vrabel was to make a short statement and subsequently answer football-related questions. That presser was his first public appearance since photos of him and NFL reporter Dianna Russini at an […]
Too often for the Chicago Bears, over the past 30 years, their first-round draft picks haven’t hit at a high rate. I’ll even list some to hear the groans come back across the internet. David Terrell, Kevin White, Cedric Benson, Shea McClellin, Gabe Carimi and Chris Williams, to name a few. And we won’t even […]
Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … Adam Schefter Reveals Likely Trade Price For Patriots-A.J. Brown Deal – NESNAfter publishing his story, Schefter offered additional insight during an appearance on the “Pat McAfee Show.” “My guess is (the trade) will involve a future (first-round pick) at some point in time,” Schefter said. […]
Pre-draft visits, interviews, and private workouts are incredibly important steps in the finalization of a team’s draft board. It’s the finishing touches on months of film that truly contextualize a player and fill out their profile. Conversely, they can be used as a smoke screen. For the Texans, it’s a direct indicator of who is […]
The San Francisco 49ers are just days away from the 2026 NFL Draft, where a key decision awaits with the No. 27 pick. Over the past few weeks, the 49ers have been busy scouring potential draftees in the first round, with visits consisting primarily of wide receivers and offensive linemen, with some other players in […]