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Faster running backs
4 Mar
, 2024
With the wide receivers, to come up with a manageable number to work with, I took all wideouts who ran a 4.35 or better at the combine, and then were drafted in the first three rounds...
Speedy wideouts
3 Mar
, 2024
Donte Stallworth also ran a 4.22 in 2002, although times from the earliest days of electronic timing generally aren't viewed as reliably...
Rookie running backs
2 Mar
, 2024
The lack of interest in the draft is fueled by the position in general becoming devalued...
Next Gen Stats
1 Mar
, 2024
The “cushion” stat, for example, shows the distance to the nearest defender at the time of the snap...
Pat Freiermuth
28 Feb
, 2024
Freiermuth is a capable enough pass catcher – a 25-year-old who was a second-round pick in 2021. In his last 10 games as a rookie, he caught 49 passes for 397 yards and 6 TDs...
Barkley versus Jacobs
28 Feb
, 2024
The other main candidates, Derrick Henry and Austin Ekeler, are 2-3 years older, and there's some evidence from last year (especially in the case of Ekeler) that they've lost a step or two...
Brian Daboll
26 Feb
, 2024
Despite the shortcomings, the Giants were able to make it to the playoffs in 2022 (actually winning a playoff game at Minnesota)...
Rookie quarterbacks
25 Feb
, 2024
Sack totals and sack rates are something I look at. They speak to decision making and playing style – I like guys who have shown they can quickly process and get the ball out of their hands...
Denver running backs
24 Feb
, 2024
The Broncos ranked 18th in rushing last year, which is nothing special. I’m not promising they’ll be moving up into the top dozen in rushing yards or touchdowns...
Justin Fields
23 Feb
, 2024
Fields, after all, ran for 1,143 yards two years ago. He averages 6.2 yards per carry as a pro, with 14 rushing touchdowns, including 3 from over 50 yards...
Trey McBride
21 Feb
, 2024
McBride had breakout potential heading into last season, but recall that the Cardinals also had Zach Ertz hanging around, and Ertz had been a busy red zone receiver in 2022...
Quarterback injuries
20 Feb
, 2024
The league, after all, has added a ton of rules to protect them over the years. Quarterbacks allowed to throw away the ball when they’re outside the pocket...
Justin Fields
20 Feb
, 2024
Not only is he gone, but I think Bears fans will be surprised at what he does (or doesn't) bring in return...
Isaiah Likely
19 Feb
, 2024
Likely’s per-play effectiveness was about as impressive as you’ll see. They threw 40 passes in his direction, and they’ve generated 30 catches, 411 yards and 5 TDs...
Kansas City
18 Feb
, 2024
Rashee Rice shows some promise; I think he’ll lead that offense in receiving in the upcoming season. But I think they’ll be looking to add another viable body...

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