Archives for April 2022

The NFL draft, the league’s primary offseason tentpole event, continues to find a way to generate tremendous interest. However, the trend is currently not the NFL’s friend. Via @SportsTVRatings on Twitter, average viewership came in at 10.03 million for the first round of the 2022 draft. While that’s solid for a reality show about nothing, [more] … [Read more...] about First-round TV ratings for NFL draft plummets

The Bucs received calls for the first choice of the second round. Instead of trading it, they used it. The No. 33 overall selection was devoid of drama as the Bucs selected the betting favorite for the pick, taking University of Houston defensive lineman Logan Hall. Hall could replace Ndamukong Suh if the Bucs don’t [more] … [Read more...] about Logan Hall becomes Bucs’ first selection, at No. 33 overall

The new-look Vikings have zero qualms about making trades within the division. A night after sending the No. 12 selection to the Lions, who took receiver Jameson Williams, the Vikings slid out of the No. 34 spot in a trade with the hated (by the Vikings) Green Bay Packers. The Vikings got in return a [more] … [Read more...] about Vikings trade pick No. 34 to the Packers, who take Christian Watson

Cornerback Roger McCreary is headed to Nashville. The Titans made McCreary the 35th overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft early in the second round on Friday night. McCreary was a starter at Auburn the last two seasons and led the SEC with 14 pass breakups. The Titans picked up this selection in a trade [more] … [Read more...] about Titans take Roger McCreary at No. 35

The Jets and Giants have swapped places in the second round and the draft’s first running back is off the board. With the 36th overall pick, the Jets have selected running back Breece Hall out of Iowa State. Hall is not only the first running back to be selected in 2022, but he’s also the [more] … [Read more...] about Jets trade up to No. 36 to select Breece Hall