The NFL’s first virtual draft went off looking pretty effortless (unless you happen to be Roger Goodell’s armchair) and with some interesting surprises. We start our breakdown of the draft by talking about the Green Bay Packers’ selection of Utah State QB Jordan Love. On the surface, it makes sense to grab a backup for […]
After the first round of the NFL draft, the question fans most want answered is: How did my team do? It seems straightforward, but landing on a solid answer is tricky. Since the market for new NFL labor isn’t free or open, deciding whether a team got good value at a pick rests largely on […]
Rob Gronkowski’s return to pro football has been speculated about since just about the moment he abruptly retired last March, and this week the erstwhile wrestling champion actually did it. On Tuesday, Gronk unretired and was dealt from the New England Patriots to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (along with a seventh-round draft choice) for a […]
The 2020 NFL draft, which begins Thursday, is sure to provide a lot of intrigue — and not just because the proceedings will be conducted in a fully virtual fashion for the first time in history. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, prospects’ pro days were canceled, in-person interviews had to be shifted to digital formats, […]
No NFL team believes in the power of first-round draft picks more than the Atlanta Falcons. Before they even make their choice with the 16th overall selection in this year’s draft, set for April 23 to 25, the Falcons are lousy with the best of the draft’s best. They’re set to open the 2020 season […]