The Bills were involved in one of the trades during the first round of the draft on Thursday night and General Manager Brandon Beane had a pretty simple explanation for why they sent a fourth-round pick to the Ravens in order to move up two spots in the order. Cornerback Kaiir Elam was the pick [more] … [Read more...] about Brandon Beane: Kaiir Elam was last first-round grade on our board
Archives for April 2022
Brett Veach: We were surprised Trent McDuffie was available at No. 21
The Chiefs have a vacancy at receiver after dealing Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins. But they used two picks in the first round to improve their defense — trading up to No. 21 to select cornerback Trent McDuffie. In a press conference after the conclusion of the first round, General Manager Brett Veach told reporters [more] … [Read more...] about Brett Veach: We were surprised Trent McDuffie was available at No. 21
Panthers should make their move for Baker Mayfield now
Last night, I argued that any team thinking about drafting a quarterback should instead trade for Baker Mayfield. Given the developments of the first round, I’ve got a more specific suggestion to make. The Panthers should go get Mayfield, before other teams join the hunt. With no second- or third-round picks, thanks to the ill-fated [more] … [Read more...] about Panthers should make their move for Baker Mayfield now
Raiders decline fifth-year option on all three 2019 first-round picks
When the Raiders selected defensive end Clelin Ferrell, running back Josh Jacobs, and safety Johnathan Abram in the first round of the 2019 draft, the team envisioned those three players as cornerstones of the franchise going forward. Now, all three players may be elsewhere in 2023 — if not sooner. Las Vegas announced on Friday [more] … [Read more...] about Raiders decline fifth-year option on all three 2019 first-round picks
Reports: Packers to exercise 2023 options on Rashan Gary, Darnell Savage
The Packers added two first-round picks to their defense on Thursday night and they turned their attention to a pair of 2019 defensive first-rounders on Friday. According to multiple reports from ESPN, the team is exercising their fifth-year options on the contracts of edge rusher Rashan Gary and safety Darnell Savage. Gary was the 12th [more] … [Read more...] about Reports: Packers to exercise 2023 options on Rashan Gary, Darnell Savage