Factoid: Rashod Bateman
The recent trend of wide receivers producing immediately in the NFL has reduced our appetite for patience and second (and third) chances with underperforming players at the position. But wide receivers do still occasionally have the fabled 'breakout year' on the traditional, slower timeline. more »
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Trivia: May 9, 2024
The first player ever drafted by the Chiefs, originally known as the Dallas Texans, went on to quarterback in Dallas -- but for the Cowboys. Who is he? answer »
Factoid: Bo Nix
Michael Penix's selection at 8th overall was the biggest surprise in the first round of the draft, but Bo Nix being picked at 12th was only slightly less surprising. Most draft observers viewed him as either a second-rounder or at best a late-first -- not a top 12 pick. more »
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Trivia: May 8, 2024
The Saints are the only team that once selected three 1,000-yard rushers in the same draft. Who were these three players? (One got his 1,000-yard season for another team.) answer »
Trivia: May 7, 2024
What future Hall of Famer was the first player ever drafted by the Dallas Cowboys? answer »
Factoid: Ben Sinnott
There’s a tendency to get too excited about rookies. Especially at tight end. While some of these players selected in the second, third and fourth rounds will hit, a lot more of them won’t make much of an impact – especially in their first season. more »
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Trivia: May 6, 2024
Since the beginning of the common draft in 1967, who are the only two wide receivers to be selected No. 1 overall? answer »
Andy Richardson: Rookie Draft Recap
My main dynasty league held its annual rookie draft over the weekend. Always one of the best parts of the season, as those of us who have hung onto our picks unwrap our shiny new presents for the upcoming season. There were picks both predictable, and surprising. more »
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