The Cowboys have taken some chances with their second-round picks in recent years. Some have worked. Some haven’t. One of those, Randy Gregory, left for the Broncos this offseason, leaving a hole at defensive end opposite DeMarcus Lawrence. The team signed veteran Dante Fowler in free agency and have Dorance Armstrong back, but they needed [more] … [Read more...] about Cowboys use second-round choice on Sam Williams
Archives for April 2022
Drake Jackson goes near the bottom of round two
USC defensive end Drake Jackson made an indirect headline this week, after his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, convinced Schefty to tweet a self-serving prediction that Jackson would be a surprise first-round pick. He was not. Maybe they meant he would be a team’s first pick. If so, it’s true. At pick No. 61, Jackson was the [more] … [Read more...] about Drake Jackson goes near the bottom of round two
Through two rounds, still only one quarterback has been drafted
Malik Willis was the betting favorite to be the first quarterback selected in the 2022 draft. Through two rounds of the 2022 draft, Willis hasn’t been picked. Through two rounds of the 2022 draft, only one quarterback has been selected. That was Kenny Pickett, taken No. 20 in round one. Through the balance of the [more] … [Read more...] about Through two rounds, still only one quarterback has been drafted
Bills select James Cook at No. 63
Already the favorites in the AFC East, the Bills have added a weapon to their offense at the end of the second round of this year’s draft. With the 63rd overall pick, Buffalo has selected Georgia running back James Cook. The younger brother of Vikings running back Dalvin Cook, James Cook was a key piece [more] … [Read more...] about Bills select James Cook at No. 63
Browns take Martin Emerson with first selection of 2022 draft
After trading their first- and second-round picks to Houston in separate deals, Cleveland has finally made a selection in the 2022 draft. With the 68th overall pick in the third round, the Browns have taken Mississippi State cornerback Martin Emerson. Emerson started 28 games for Mississippi State in three seasons, ultimately appearing in 36 games. [more] … [Read more...] about Browns take Martin Emerson with first selection of 2022 draft