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Over the last few months, countless mock drafts have competed for our eyeballs and our clicks, and we’ve reviewed and summarized more mock drafts here on Blogging The Boys than I care to admit. And all that pre-draft jibber-jabber is well and good – until you’re held accountable for the accuracy of your predictions, which […]
For as much talk about the San Francisco 49ers reaching, there wasn’t enough about which players they should have taken instead of the ones they did. We’ll do that today. The NFL Draft has come and gone. Sometimes, it’s not about who you drafted, but who you passed up. It’s the beauty of hindsight. Everybody […]
Live reactions to Chicago's slide from No. 2 to No. 4.
The Los Angeles Rams have built one of the NFL’s most stable and forward-thinking organizations under head coach Sean McVay, but even the most successful tenures eventually raise one unavoidable question: what comes next? While McVay has shown no immediate signs of stepping away, the Rams appear to be quietly positioning themselves for the future—and […]
A pair of new Las Vegas Raiders defensive backs are long to win the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award. The Raiders took Arizona safety Treydan Stukes in the second round (No. 38) and they selected Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy with the first pick of the fourth round (No. 101). According to our friends […]
Getting to hear Jonathan Gannon speak this week was an interesting, if funny and not-all-that-surprising, diversion. But while the defensive coordinator sets the table, his assistant coaches are responsible for preparing most of the meal. Whatever Gannon’s vision for the defense might be (and despite his claims, he does have a scheme), it’ll be on […]
The Miami Dolphins draft chart will be fluid throughout the offseason and into the 2026 season, but one player could have a big impact on the defensive chart.
The Houston Texans have the best defense in football overall, but let’s take a closer look at their linebacker unit. Houston has a very strong leader in the middle with Azeez Al-Shaair, who recently signed a three-year, $54 million extension to remain with the team long term. Al-Shaair is the quarterback of the defense and […]
Much was made about the “Super Bowl MVP” signing with the Kansas City Chiefs this offseason. While it doesn’t happen terribly often in the same season, it’s not quite the blockbuster the media made it sound like at times. Still, Kenneth Walker III declined to stay with the championship Seattle Seahawks for his first free […]
The Jacksonville Jaguars were one of the most eventful teams in the 2026 NFL Draft, making 10 selections in the draft, with analysts having polarizing reviews of their selections. Through two years, one thing has been clear: general manager James Gladstone isn’t afraid to be active moving up and down the board. We saw that […]
Since the 2026 NFL Draft has concluded, most of the headlines have been surrounding the weapons that the New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis and staff have been assembling to put around QB Tyler Shough. But let’s not overlook the fact that the Brandon Staley’s defense has been getting some attention as well. It […]
The Minnesota Vikings have started the search for their new General Manager, and while the team may not be formally releasing the names of the candidates they’re interviewing for the position, that isn’t stopping other sources from reporting them once they get a hold of them. The first such name has emerged on this Wednesday […]
We haven’t gotten to know Kansas City Chiefs’ running back Kenneth Walker very well over the less-than-two-month period he has been employed as the team’s lead ball carrier. The soft-spoken Super Bowl MVP was interviewed by Kay Adams on “Up & Adams,” broadcasting on FanDuel TV, revealing more about himself before focusing on proving to […]
The NFL developed the compensatory pick system as a way to balance free agency for teams who can’t afford to retain their talented players. In short, the NFL provides extra resources to teams who lose more talent in free agency than they add by giving them extra draft capital in the following year’s draft. The […]
The San Diego Padres found themselves trailing the San Francisco Giants 4-1 after two innings and it was not looking for the Padres, who had Walker Buehler on the mound. However the new-look San Diego lineup generated consistent offense, which resulted in a 10-5 win over the Giants. Multiple Padres had multi-hit games, including Sung-Mun […]
Early in the week we were given a wave of stories linking Liverpool and Brazil goalkeeping star Alisson Becker with Juventus, with multiple outlets including Sky claiming the Serie A club had made the 33-year-old their top goalkeeping target and would commit “significant resources” to signing him. That always seemed more likely to revolve around […]
Beyond evaluating Houston’s draft class, it’s important to assess the incoming talent across the AFC South. Each of the AFC South opponents approached the NFL Draft uniquely; some sought immediate starters, some acquired depth behind starts, and one team went rouge. Below, each class is analyzed, key contributors are spotlighted, and a final grade is […]
Cooper Kupp left an impact on the Los Angeles Rams, their fans and their players, and Jared Verse seemingly recently spoke about how he really hasn’t kept up with Kupp since their time together in L.A., but he reflected that he had much respect for Kupp. You can see the quote below and it makes […]
In Today’s Links: for one reason or another, the Seattle Seahawks did not prioritize drafting an edge rusher or high-end D-lineman this year. So, in response, they finally made it official: they signed Dante Fowler. Another veteran presence will most likely give our squad the chance to wait til next year to draft a dynamic […]
The NFL draft just concluded. A string of undrafted rookie signings followed. A month earlier, it was the free agency period. In March, reserve/futures contracts were executed. Before that, unrestricted free agents were sorted through with a few re-signed and the remainder allowed to seek employment elsewhere. All of this is roster building. And when […]
Out with Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker. In with Coby Bryant and Dillon Thieneman. Did Chicago Bears General Manager Ryan Poles simply reload at the Safety position, or did he restock with a completely new product? Like most of you, I was ecstatic when former Oregon Ducks Safety Dillon Thieneman fell to pick 25 in […]
The Dallas Cowboys have significantly improved their team this offseason. Consider what they had to improve upon, though. The Cowboys finished the 2025 season with a 7-9-1 record, and did so despite fielding arguably the worst defense in franchise history. Regression to the mean alone suggests that things will stabilize there, but the offseason has […]
When the Cleveland Browns hired Todd Monken as their new head coach, one thing was clear on the agenda: the offense was going to be changed dramatically. The free agency period, along with the recent college draft, brought in a slew of new faces. Changes have occurred along the offensive line, receiver room, defensive tackle […]
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With DJ Reader agreeing to terms with the New York Giants this week, the Detroit Lions’ have now seen 11 of their own free agents sign elsewhere. You can see the full list of the Lions’ free agency losses and gains here with our 2026 Detroit Lions offseason tracker. For a team that really values […]
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