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Following their trade of Dontayvion Wicks to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Green Bay Packers have a need for depth and long-term options at the wide receiver position. Wicks was one of several players with contracts expiring after this season, but the Packers were able to get draft pick compensation for this year (and next) by […]
In this episode of Two Old Bloggers on the Vikings 1st & SKOL production, Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano break down exactly what the Vikings’ pre-draft meetings and Top-30 visits reveal about Minnesota’s 2026 draft plans. Darren explains the heavy focus on certain positions: “I counted 12 prospects at least that the Vikings have met […]
The Jets own the second pick in the NFL Draft. What should the team seek to do with the pick? We asked the question in our most recent SB Nation Reacts survey. Owning the second pick gives the Jets a chance to land a top prospect. But in a year without a quarterback worthy of […]
The Miami Dolphins have a rather large gap between rounds two and three, but nothing a simple trade wouldn't fix.
The 2026 NFL Draft is less than three weeks away as the New England Patriots continue the process of finishing their board. Things will look quite different for the team this draft picking 31st overall after back-to-back years selecting in the top-five. Even with one of those previous selections being left tackle Will Campbell, the […]
We’ve reached the penultimate week before the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks have been busy with top 30 visits and local prospect meetings, and as time winds down on these in-person visits, a projected late-round defensive tackle has surfaced on Seattle’s radar. NFL insider Arye Pulli reported over the […]
Intro There are many names to know for the 2026 NFL Draft, but the endless list of players can be narrowed down to those who have a fitting skillset for the Kansas City Chiefs. Clemson right tackle Blake Miller could be on that short list. Let’s take a closer look at the Miller: Background Miller was […]
The Las Vegas Raiders have had an exciting offseason with plenty of moves that have Raider Nation excited. One of the newer moves was signing Kirk Cousins as the spot starter for Fernando Mendoza. Maybe the best move was the one they couldn’t accomplish, which was trading Maxx Crosby. The Baltimore Ravens pulled back on […]
One fun part of the offseason is the chance to look ahead at futures bets for the upcoming season, taking a swing at both individual and team milestones. Here are three Saints-related bets I like the look of as we move toward the NFL Draft. 1. Saints to win the NFC South As the 2025 […]
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Who is the best Chargers draft pick in the history of the franchise? (Chargers.com) This is the current state of the Chargers depth chart ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft (Chargers Wire) The Chargers may have to invest in […]
With less than two weeks before the 2026 NFL Draft, our annual Community Mock Draft is getting closer to the end of the first round. As a reminder, our Community Mock Draft is where 31 of our most loyal commenters are acting as general manager of 31 different teams, while Erik Schlitt manages the Detroit […]
If you followed Acme Packing Company or our podcast feed during the 2023 season, you probably remember the season of Dontayvion Wicks. Wicks consistently crushed his over/under numbers on receiving yardage during the second half of his rookie season, posting 40 or more yards in six of the final eight games in his rookie season. […]
The future for the Cleveland Browns largely depends on whether they can get at least competent quarterback play from someone and if DE Myles Garrett sticks around or is traded for a bounty of NFL draft picks. Neither of those things is likely to be solved ahead of or during the 2026 NFL draft. Garrett’s […]
Golden Boy promoter Oscar De La Hoya caught up with Fight Hype and gave his reaction to the announcement of Xander Xayas vs Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis with Zayas effectively taking what otherwise would’ve been the place of Vergil Ortiz, Conor Benn’s most recent performance and more. Check out some of what he had to say […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is now a little under two weeks away. It’s a unique draft for the Bears in that they finally have a late first-round pick, a testament to how successful their 2025 season was. There’s plenty of great talent to be had near the end of each round, but it makes predicting […]
In Today’s Links: there are only 10 days until the 2026 NFL Draft. Thank goodness, because the idea is the the news cycle will then pick up again and we will have less speculation to speak of, and in its place, roster movement. Below is more of the Seattle Seahawks-centric draft notes that you expect […]
The latest 2026 NFL draft: Latest intel, questions for 32 teams’ picks | ESPN Kansas City Chiefs Picks: Nos. 9, 29, 40, 74, 109, 148, 169, 176, 210 What is the most likely position focus for the Chiefs at No. 9? Coach Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach should concentrate on adding to the Chiefs’ […]
The Arizona Cardinals want to change their defense going into 2026. Lack of good tackling was an issue last year. So was the run defense and pass coverage of tight ends from the linebackers. Last year, Arizona ranked #27 in overall defense and #24 in pass defense. This offseason, the team lost several key players […]
Every year, rookies find that once they enter the NFL, their previously elite skill set in college is – at best – par for the course on an NFL team. As a matter of principle, NFL players are bigger, faster, stronger, and more talented than most college players because the NFL assembles only the most […]
Going into this offseason, the New Orleans Saints had a lot of questions that needed to be answered on both sides of the ball. But the one question that was answered throughout the season was if Chris Olave was the number one WR on the team and he answered with a loud yes. Olave finished […]
Commanders links Articles Bullock’s Film Room (subscription) NFL Draft Profile: Edge Rusher Rueben Bain Jr. One of the most polarizing prospects in this draft class is Miami defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. Most people that watch his film will agree it’s very good, but he has one potential fatal flaw that he has no real […]
Jared Verse (see the quotes below) wants to win against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia this season for all the usual reasons, but also because he has some former college teammates on the 49ers, and he wants to beat them across the ocean when L.A. and SF face off later this year down under. […]
The NFL Draft is just 10 days away in the lovely city of Pittsburgh, and we’re looking at all of the various Penn State prospects that are hoping to hear their name called over the 3-day event. While there are sure to be an abundance of Penn Staters that end up on professional teams by […]
According to several reports, former Detroit Lions cornerback Chris Payton-Jones died on Saturday night in a fatal car crash in Florida. Payton-Jones first joined the Lions in 2018 after going undrafted following a four-year stint at Nebraska. Though Payton-Jones didn’t make the team that year, he returned to Detroit in 2020 after spending two seasons […]
This 2026 NFL draft, slated for April 23-25, is a crucial day for the Cleveland Browns. Last year’s new crop of rookies was a tremendous boost to the roster. But it has to continue. A team can’t kill it one year and then bring in a bunch of flops the next. Last year, the “NFL […]