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How the Super Bowl champion Steelers, built through the draft, helped me survive my childhood, where being gay wasn't something one talked about. The post Before I had words for being gay, I had the Pittsburgh Steelers — and the NFL Draft appeared first on Outsports .
The Seattle Seahawks have few draft picks to play with come Thursday’s NFL Draft. Fortunately, the Super Bowl champions have so few pressing needs that it’s not cause for panic. One of Seattle’s top needs—at least in my opinion—is cornerback. A common refrain I’ve heard regarding the exit of Riq Woolen in free agency is […]
There are a million mock drafts. Simulators allow us to play general manager for the Dallas Cowboys and wheel and deal our way to improving our favorite football team. With all due respect to you and I, some mock drafts matter more than others. Those that come from plugged-in NFL insiders carry more weight and […]
At the peak of the Detroit Lions’ offensive success from 2022-24, the engine that drove the team’s identity was a proven, dependable, and imposing offensive line—arguably one of the most defining units in all of football. Since then, that group has undergone significant turnover. Frank Ragnow retired, while Taylor Decker and Graham Glasgow were released […]
Anyone who saw the original Rocky remembers this sage piece of advice from Apollo Creed’s (and later Rocky’s) legendary trainer Duke. He was so impressive at delivering speeches and advice such as this that in Rocky IV after Duke’s pre-training monologue, Stallone said, “Thanks, Tony,” using the actor’s real name and it was left in […]
The NFL Draft is now upon us! Teams have some new faces and filled some roster holes, so let’s take a guess at what days one and two will look like. For the sake of this particular mock draft, we WILL be using trades. Trade valuations will be based on multiple draft value charts. The […]
The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off tomorrow! For the first time in franchise history, the Jaguars will not have a first-round pick. The Jags have 11 picks (for now) this year. Let’s take a look at the players most recently drafted by the team in those draft slots. Round 2, Pick 56: DT Larry Smith […]
The past couple of days, we’ve looked at the possibility of the San Francisco 49ers addressing either side of the trenches with its first pick of Thursday’s NFL Draft. Let’s repeat the same exercise at a position that isn’t necessarily a need for 2026, but it wouldn’t hurt the 49ers to add to this position, […]
It is the eve of the 2026 NFL Draft, and the final predictions on what will happen over the first 32 picks are being published by the insiders. The Kansas City Chiefs are slated to make two of those selections A friend of the site, ESPN’s Peter Schrager, took all the intel he has gathered […]
Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … Albert Breer’s Latest NFL Draft Buzz: Comparing the Top Wide Receivers – SIMark the Buccaneers down as another team looking to move down on Thursday night, from their perch at No. 15. And I think they’re positioned to pull it off. Behind them, you have […]
There was a time not long ago when the Las Vegas Raiders were among the league leaders in investing in their wide receivers. That is no longer the case. In fact, it’s been a drmamatic turnaround. A recent evaluation from Spotrac (via another X account) showed the Raiders are dead last in money invest in […]
The Miami Dolphins have seven picks in the first three rounds of the NFL Draft, but how did they get them?
The Seattle Seahawks have left a lasting impression on Texas A&M pass rusher Cashius Howell, one of the many edge rushers projected to go no later than the second round of this week’s NFL Draft. Howell was interviewed by Kay Adams on the Up & Adams Show, detailing his in-person visit with the Seahawks in […]
The Green Bay Packers’ wide receiver depth chart, as it currently exists on Ourlads.com, includes exactly two players who I would consider “big:” Christian Watson and barely-a-receiver Savion Williams. Last year’s first rounder, Matthew Golden, is 5-11 and 191 pounds. Jayden Reed is 5-11, 187 pounds. The newly acquired Skyy Moore is 5-10, 195. Former […]
The Arizona Cardinals own one of the prized draft spots in the entire draft, which will begin Round 1 on Thursday night in Prime Time. The first two picks are pretty much a well-known fact, so realistically, this year’s NFL draft begins with the Cardinals at #3. There has also been a ton of noise […]
There are few things in the world that a group of people can have a consensus opinion on. As we stand here on the eve of the NFL Draft and debate who the New Orleans Saints should select at No. 8, there are four words that every member of the Who Dat Nation can agree […]
The NFL Draft is almost here! Whether you’re doing some last-minute cramming before the draft or using these ranks to follow along over the first two days of the draft, we’ve got you covered. Below are our positional rankings on defense from our three draft experts, Joey Bray, Ryland Bickley, and Ryan Parish. You can […]
ESPN’s Peter Schrager has built up a reputation of being one of the most tuned-in analysts in a sea of NFL reporters. Some believe his mock draft carries the most weight when it comes to accuracy. That claim only mildly holds up to true, as The Huddle Report ranks him 33rd out of about 200 […]
ESPN’s Peter Schrager posted his annual mock draft on Wednesday and after weeks of connecting the L.A. Rams to Makai Lemon, he’s switching up his pick on the eve of the draft. The Rams draft Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq after making a trade to move down with the Detroit Lions. Schrager has the Rams […]
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out the latest 2026 Mock Draft Tracker for the Chargers before this week’s event (Chargers.com) Should the Chargers hone in on the offensive line in the first round of the draft? (Chargers.com) Alec Ingold recently spoke about his […]
Football is ultimately intended to be a form of entertainment. But things can get pretty intense on a forum like Hogs Haven as passionate fans debate the latest mock draft, and argue about what their team’s GM has to do at each pick to avoid disaster and elevate the team to perennial championship contenders. To […]
We all know the NFL Draft is a little bit silly. What takes three days could be done in a handful of hours if the league really wanted to. They shouldn’t; the spectacle is enjoyable. But we can at least acknowledge that it’s silly. And a good deal of that silliness is kayfabe — stagecraft […]
Here are my top players in the 2026 NFL Draft. The board is a bit skewed towards positions the Eagles are prioritizing, so it’s heavy on offensve/defensive linemen and wide receivers. Overall, it’s a class whose richness is in the middle. As it stands, the Eagles’ wealth of mid-round picks should turn into great value […]
It’s the postseason, and the pressure is intense. But pressure comes in different forms for different teams in different circumstances. Some teams have regular pressure, while others have capital-P pressure. Some teams go all caps and break out the fancy fonts. You get the picture. It’s time for our annual Playoff Pressure Rankings, where we count down from the teams that would prefer to win to those that have no other option. >> Read the full post at The Athletic
Draft week is here. After a disappointing season, the week the Dallas Cowboys rely on the most to improve their team from year-to-year is here. The Cowboys own eight picks in the 2026 NFL draft with the idea a majority of them will be spent on defense. The most recent shakeup in the top 10 […]