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Hi, I've decided to steal u/NH-INDY-99's format for a 3-round mock draft. Though a Watson and Stafford trade are inevitable I decided against mocking it. **Round One** 1.01 JAX **Trevor Lawrence (QB) - Clemson** 1.02 NYJ ** Penei Sewell (OT) - Oregon** 1.03 MIA (via HOU) **Devonta Smith (WR) - Alabama* 1.04 DET **Justin Fields (QB) - Ohio State (TRADE)** *Atl trades to 1.04 to DET for 1.07, 3.72, 2022 Third* 1.05 SF **Zach Wilson (QB)- BYU (TRADE)** *SF trade 1.12, 2.43, 4.114, 2022 First, 2022 third to CIN for 1.05* 1.06 PHI **Micah Parsons (LB) - Penn State** 1.07 ATL **Kwity Paye (DE) -Michigan ** (TRADE) *Atl trades to 1.04 to DET for 1.07, 3.72, 2022 fifth* 1.08 CAR **Trey Lance (QB) - NDSU** 1.09 DEN **Caleb Farley (CB) - Virginia Tech** 1.10 DAL **Patrick Surtain II (CB) - Alabama** 1.11 NYG **Ja’marr Chase (WR)- LSU** 1.12 CIN ** Rashawn Slater (OT) - Northwestern** (TRADE) *SF trade 1.12, 2.43, 4.114, 2022 First, 2022 third to CIN for 1.12* 1.13 LAC ** Christian Darrisaw(OT) - Virginia Tech** 1.14 MIN **Jaycee Horn (CB) - South Carolina** 1.15 NE **Kyle Pitts (TE) - Florida** 1.16 ARI **Alijah Vera-Tucker (OL) - USC** 1.17 LV **Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (LB) - Norte Dame** 1.18 MIA **Sam Cosmi (OT) - Texas** 1.19 WSH **Jaylen Waddle (WR) - Alabama** 1.20 CHI **Alex Leatherwood (OT) - Alabama** 1.21 IND **Mac Jones (QB) -Alabama** 1.22 TEN **Greg Rousseau (DE) - Miami(FL)** 1.23 NYJ (via SEA) **Eric Stokes (CB) - Georgia** 1.24 PIT **Liam Eichenberg (OT) - Norte Dame** 1.25 JAX (via LAR) **Jaelan Phillips (DE) - Miami (FL)** 1.26 CLE **Zaven Collins (LB) - Tulsa** 1.27 BAL **Patrick Jones II (DE) - Pitt** 1.28 NO **Tyson Campbell (CB) - Georgia** 1.29 GB **Daviyon Nixon (DT) - Iowa** 1.30 BUF **Wyatt Davis (OL) - Ohio State** 1.31 TB **Christian Barmore (DT) - Alabama** 1.32 KC **Azeez Ojulari (DE) - Georgia** **Round Two** 2.33 JAX **Jalen Mayfield (OT) - Michigan** 2.34 NYJ **Najee Harris (RB) - Alabama** 2.35 ATL **Aaron Robinson (CB) - UCF** 2.36 MIA (via HOU) **Joseph Ossai (DE/LB) - Texas** 2.37 PHI **Rashod Bateman (WR) - Minnesota** 2.38 CIN **Jayson Oweh (DE) - Penn State** 2.39 CAR **Nick Bolton (LB) - Missouri** 2.40 DEN **Carlos Basham Jr (DE) - Wake Forest** 2.41 DET **Jay Tufele (DT) - USC** 2.42 NYG **Quincy Roche (DE) - Miami ** 2.43 CIN **Deonte Brown (OG) - Alabama** (TRADE) *SF trade 1.12, 2.43, 4.114, 2022 First, 2022 third to CIN for 1.12* 2.44 DAL **Trevon Moehrig(S) - TCU** 2.45 JAX (via MIN) **Pat Freiermuth (TE) - Penn State ** 2.46 NE **Kyle Trask (QB) - Florida ** 2.47 LAC **Landon Dickerson (IOL) - Alabama** 2.48 LV **Levi Onwuzurike (DT) Washington** 2.49 ARI **Rondale Moore (WR) - Purdue** 2.50 MIA **Travis Etienne (RB) - Clemson** 2.51 WSH **Walker Little (OT) - Stanford** 2.52 CHI **Terrace Marshal (WR) - LSU** 2.53 TEN **Kadarius Toney (WR) - Florida** 2.54 IND **Teven Jenkins (OT) - Oklahoma State** 2.55 PIT **Josh Myers (C) - Ohio State** 2.56 SEA **Shaun Wade (CB) - Ohio State** 2.57 LAR **Trey Smith (OL) - Tennessee** 2.58 BAL **Creed Humphrey (C) - Oklahoma ** 2.59 CLE **Joe Tryon (DE) - Washington** 2.60 NO **Jevon Holland (S) - Oregon** 2.61 GB **Asante Samuel Jr. (CB) - Florida State** 2.62 BUF **Greg Newsome II (CB) - Northwestern** 2.63 TB **Trey Sermon (RB) - Ohio State** 2.64 KC **Ben Cleveland (OG) - Georgia **Round Three** 3.65 JAX **Bubba Bolden (S) - Miami** 3.66 NYJ **Nico Collins (WR) - Michigan** 3.67 HOU **Hamilar Rashed (DE) -Oregon State** 3.68 ATL **Dylan Moses (LB) - Alabama** 3.69 CIN **Seth Williams (WR) - Auburn** 3.70 PHI **Paulson Adebo (CB) -Stanford** 3.71 DEN **Jabril Cox (LB) - LSU** 3.72 ATL **Kenneth Gainwell (RB) - Memphis** (Trade) 3.73 CAR **Dillon Radunz (OT) North Dakota State** 3.74 WSH (via SF) **Andre Cisco (S) - Syracuse** 3.75 DAL **Chazz Surratt (LB) - North Carolina** 3.76 NYG **Jackson Carmen (OT) - Clemson** 3.77 NE ---**FORFEITED**\--- 3.78 LAC **Rodarius Williams (CB) - OK State) 3.79 MIN **Marvin Wilson (DT) - Florida State** 3.80 ARI **Elijah Molden (CB) - Washington** 3.81 LV **Aaron Banks (OG) - Notre Dame** 3.82 MIA **Drake Jackson (IOL) - Kentucky** 3.83 WSH **Cameron Mcgrone (LB) - Michigan** 3.84 CHI **Hamsah Nasirildeen(S) - Florida State** 3.85 IND **Tylan Wallace (WR) - Ok State** 3.86 TEN **Darius Stills (DT) - West Virginia** 3.87 NYJ (via SEA) **Chris Rumph II (DE) - Duke** 3.88 PIT **Javonte Williams (RB) - North Carolina ** 3.89 LAR *Baron Browning (LB) - Ohio State** 3.90 CLE **Paris Ford (S) - Pittsburgh** 3.91 MIN (via BAL) **Rashad Weaver (DE) - Pitt** 3.92 CLE (via NO) **Alim Mcniel (DT) - NC State** 3.93 GB **Elijah Moore (WR) - Ole Miss** 3.94 BUF **Brevin Jordan (TE) - Miami** 3.95 TB **Jamie Newman (QB) - Georgia Tech** 3.96 KC ** Tutu Atwell (WR) - Louisville** **AFC** **Baltimore Ravens** 1.27 BAL - Patrick Jones II (DE) - Pitt 2.58 BAL - Creed Humphrey (C) - Oklahoma The Ravens have multiple needs this season, but none are as important as DE and Center. Center Matt Skura is still recovering from a significant knee injury where he tore his ACL, MCL and PCL in late November along with a disclosated kneecap and his future is unknown. While the franchise-tagged Matthew Judon registered 9.5 sacks and 33 quarterback hits — both team high, Jaylon Ferguson, a rookie, only finished with with 2.5 sacks and nine quarterback hits. **Cincinnati Bengals** 1.12 CIN - Christian Darrisaw(OT) - Virginia Tech(Trade) 2.38 CIN - Jayson Oweh (DE) - Penn State 2.43 CIN - Deonte Brown (OG) - Alabama(TRADE) 3.69 CIN - Seth Williams (WR) - Auburn The most important thing in Cincinnati this season is one thing and one thing alone, collect as many assets to protect and assist Joe Burrow this offseason. To make matters worse, Carl Lawson, AJ Green, and John Ross are free agents and most likely to be somewhere else in 2021. Cincinnati posted the second least sacks in 2020 and desperately needs to add playmakers on the edge. **Cleveland Browns** 1.26 CLE - Zaven Collins (LB) - Tulsa 2.59 CLE - Joe Tryon (DE) - Washington 3.90 CLE - Paris Ford (S) - Pittsburgh 3.92 CLE (via NO) - Alim Mcniel (DT) - NC State On defense, all three levels need to get better. But at the very least, Myles Garrett is locked in long-term as focal point of the defense and Denzel Ward seem likely to join him when he’s extended. I see the browns hammering the defensive side of the ball in the draft this year with a WR in the mix in the later rounds. **Pittsburgh Steelers** 1.24 PIT - Liam Eichenberg (OT) - Norte Dame 2.55 PIT - Josh Myers (C) - Ohio State 3.88 PIT - Javonte Williams (RB) - North Carolina With the retirement of Pouncey looming along with free agency of Villanueva, Steelers desperately need to find cheap options on the OL. Eichenburg and Myers provide elite, cheap fills and can be franchise players. The question mark for RB is also a big one. Do they resign Connor, find another option like Kenyan Drake, Jerrick Mckinnon, or Chris Carson or draft one. I think Javonte is great value at 88 and can be a huge boost to the backfield. **Buffalo Bills** 1.30 BUF - Wyatt Davis (OL) - Ohio State 2.62 BUF - Greg Newsome II (CB) - Northwestern 3.94 BUF - Brevin Jordan (TE) - Miami The Bills are a complete deep that doesn’t have many sports for an instant starter. Wyatt Davis is an ideal fit for filling one of the holes in the G position that struggled mightily on running. While Dawson Knox ended up filling an important TE spot late in the year, Brevin Jordan provides Josh Allen with an elite NFL prospect that has the potential to be a star. **Miami Dolphins** 1.03 MIA (via HOU) - Devonta Smith (WR) - Alabama 1.18 MIA - Sam Cosmi (OT) - Texas 2.36 MIA (via HOU) - Joseph Ossai (LB) - Texas 2.50 MIA - Travis Etienne (RB) - Clemson 3.82 MIA - Drake Jackson (IOL) - Kentucky In Tua year two, the Dolphins need to fill out their roster if they want to compete with the Bills. There are multiple needs Miami has, but filling out their OL and giving Tua elite options are the priority. Drafting Cosmi gives the Dolphins much needed OL depth though they drafted a OT in the first round last year. There is some belief that Cosmi can be placed at guard and will be a help wherever. Finally, Ossai is a perfect fit in the Dolphins D. The do-it-all Edge Rushing OLB will provide the Dolphins D with yet another playmaker. **New England Patriots** 1.15 NE - Kyle Pitts (TE) - Florida 2.46 NE - Kyle Trask (QB) - Florida Offense, Offense, Offense. Patriots need to hammer a rebuild on the offensive side of the draft if they even want to dream about the playoffs again. The Bills and Dolphins are a major threat in the AFC and Newton at QB wasn’t a longterm fix. Pitts provides Belichick with an elite pass catcher who can line up all over the field. The Patriots have been blessed with Brady long enough and they finally draft his replacement, Kyle Trask. **New York Jets** 1.02 NYJ - Penei Sewell (OT) - Oregon 1.23 NYJ (via SEA) - Eric Stokes (CB) - Georgia 2.34 NYJ - Najee Harris (RB) - Alabama 3.66 NYJ - Nico Collins (WR) - Michigan 3.87 NYJ (via SEA) - Chris Rumph II (DE) - Duke If the Jets want to compete next year, they need to address almost every position. If Robert Saleh decides to stick with his 23-year old QB, Sam Darnold, drafting Sewell and moving either him or Becton to RT might save years on Darnold’s life. While trading down or trading for Watson might be the move the Jets likely do if they decide not to draft a QB, passing on a so-called All-pro level OT is tough decision. Stokes is an elite outside corner fills a much needed hole. **Houston Texans** 3.67 HOU - Hamilcar Rashed (DE) -Oregon State Houston we have a problem. Who knows what’s going to happen in Houston, heck, the don’t have a head coach yet. The only thing we do know is that (as a Houstonian myself) they need to make impactful decisions this offseason on Deshaun Watson, JJ Watt, and quite frankly almost the entire roster. I mocked Houston a DE to provide depth on the DL but if they get a blockbuster trade involving Deshaun, we might see them in the top-5. **Indianapolis Colts** 1.21 IND - Mac Jones (QB) -Alabama 2.54 IND - Teven Jenkins (OT) - Oklahoma State 3.85 IND - Tylan Wallace (WR) - Ok State Indianapolis has an elite defense and if they can fix the holes on offense they will be a threat in the AFC for years to come. With the retirements of Phillip Rivers and Anthony Constanzo, LT and QB becoming immediate early draft picks or free agent acquisitions and I believe drafting Mac Jones and Teven Jenkins will be good replacements. Lastly, Tylan Wallace fills depth at WR and is one of the smoothest WR in the class. **Jacksonville Jaguars** 1.01 JAX - Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson 1.25 JAX (via LAR) - Jaelan Phillips (DE) - Miami (FL) 2.33 JAX - Jalen Mayfield (OT) - Michigan 2.45 JAX (via MIN) - Pat Freiermuth (TE) - Penn State 3.65 JAX - Bubba Bolden (S) - Miami The Jacksonville Jaguars are currently in the process of completing their regime change under new head coach Urban Meyer. Once that happens, it will be all about making improvements to the roster this offseason. With Lawrence as a lock, Urban Meyer has to surround his franchise QB with a roster that’ll be competitive. Jaelen Phillips brings an elite edge threat to a team that registered the least amount of sacks last year and Mayfield (Had to draft a Michigan Grad and 2 Miami grads to Urban) will fill a much needed hole on the OL. **Tennessee Titans** 1.22 TEN - Greg Rousseau (DE) - Miami(FL) 2.53 TEN - Kadarius Toney (WR) - Florida 3.86 TEN - Darius Stills (DT) - West Virginia By far, Tennessee’s biggest problem right now is a lack of consistent pass rush, which should have them targeting an edge defender early in this draft. Greg Rousseau fills the need and provides a high-upside EDGE to assist whatever they bring in in free agency.. Toney has a special combination of speed and quickness that makes him a threat to score from anywhere on the field. He shakes defenders with ease when facing man-to-man coverage and has shown the ability to find soft spots against zone. Once the ball is in his hands, Toney kicks it into high gear and often leaves the defense in his dust. **Denver Broncos** 1.09 DEN - Caleb Farley (CB) - Virginia Tech 2.40 DEN - Carlos Basham Jr (DE) - Wake Forest 3.71 DEN - Jabril Cox (LB) - LSU With the 9th pick, the Broncos should be targeting one of the several talented cornerbacks in this 2021 NFL Draft class. The Broncos brought in former Pro Bowler A.J. Bouye via trade with the Jaguars and he has been on and off the field due to injuries this season. I think Farley is incredibly talented and he fills a need for Vic Fangio's defense. On the other side of Fangio’s scheme, his defense is one that allows edge rushers to thrive. Look at the work he’s done specifically in Chicago with Khalil Mack. With Von Miller battling injuries and getting older, the need for a possible future edge rusher has become more apparent for the Broncos. By selecting Basham and Cox, Fangio gets elite depth and pieces that he maneuver all over the field. I wouldn’t be surprised if Broncos all try to go after Teven Jenkins or Jalen Mayfield in the second round if they are available. Though they have JuWuan James returning, they struggled with OL depth last year and need to get more consistent if they are going to compete. **Kansas City Chiefs** 1.32 KC - Azeez Ojulari (LB) - Georgia 2.64 KC - Ben Cleveland (OG) - Georgia 3.96 KC - Tutu Atwell (WR) - Louisville One thing the Chiefs will need in 2021 is help at the edge rusher position. Right now, Frank Clark and Mike Danna are the only two players currently under contract. They’ll need to find a few more in the draft and undrafted free agency if they don’t re-sign any of their pending free agents. At 6-3, 240 pounds, Ojulari might be a better fit for a 3-4 defense, but he can get after quarterbacks with the best of them in this class. A smart defensive coordinator will move him around on defense and let him loose. Cleveland is in his third season at Georgia, playing right guard, and he has not allowed a sack or even a quarterback hit at Georgia. There are also questions about Cleveland's athleticism, but he is looked at as a strong, intelligent player for the Bulldogs at right guard and that could be a nice addition to the Chiefs' interior offensive line, which still has its fair share of struggles. Lastly, by adding Tutu Atwell to the chiefs, you give Mahomes another Tyreek Hill. Atwell (5'9/165) was one of Louisville's most prolific playmakers on the offensive side of the football in 2019. He established a new school record in receiving yards (1,276) and tied the school record in touchdown receptions (12). **Las Vegas Raiders** 1.17 LV - Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (LB) - Norte Dame 2.48 LV - Levi Onwuzurike (DT) Washington 3.81 LV - Aaron Banks (OG) - Notre Dame When it comes to the draft, the Raiders still have plenty of holes to fill, particularly when it comes to the team’s defensive side. Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock have spent plenty of picks on the defense but have yet to draft a player who looks like he can be All-Pro, or even pro bowl material on defense. JOK is a bit undersized at only 220 pounds, but he is incredibly athletic and quick twitch. On top of that, he is a very smart player and would provide many of the coverage traits that the Raiders thought Littleton would provide. With the Raiders possibly letting go Richie Incognito, Aaron Banks slides in as an instant starter on the OL. **Los Angeles Chargers** 1.13 LAC - Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech 2.47 LAC - Landon Dickerson (IOL) - Alabama 3.78 LAC - Rodarius Williams (CB) - OK State The most important thing this summer, similar to the Bengals, is to protect Burrow at all costs. A big, dominant athlete at the position, Darrisaw is a blast. His footwork is some of the smoothest in the class. In the open field, Darrisaw moves and climbs to the second level with ease and efficiency. Darrisaw immediately slides in at left tackle as a long-term upgrade over Trey Pipkins. Just from a purely schematic standpoint, Darrisaw fits better into a zone-run scheme. His movement ability and experience with the Hokies lends itself to that. It is exciting when you realize that Darrisaw still has room to grow in his frame. In the 47th pick, I selected Landon Dickerson. Center Dan Feeney is not the number one priority to be upgraded upon, but Landon Dickerson is excellent value at this spot. A steady, polished prospect, Dickerson is the definition of a plug-and-play starter. This is a young man that gets push and sets a tone. Lastly, they select Rodarius Williams. It is sad seeing Casey Hayward fall a bit off the proverbial cliff. The man is 31 years old, and now that is the age where many cornerbacks meet their demise. On the positive side of things, Michael Davis is emerging as a real gamer. Chris Harris is still solid inside at the nickel, too. However, cornerback is emerging as a massive need for the Chargers to address. **NFC** **Chicago Bears** 1.20 CHI - Alex Leatherwood (OT) - Alabama 2.52 CHI - Terrace Marshal (WR) - LSU 3.84 CHI - Hamsah Nasirildeen(S) - Florida State Matt Nagy desperately needs to overhaul their offense if they want to compete with the Packers in the upcoming years. To start, I believe the biggest needs the Bears must address this offseason is the offensive line and Receiver. If the Bears want to find an adequate replacement for the expected departure of Allen Robinson, they’ll have to strongly consider using their first pick, however in this mock draft I have them assessing OT first. **Detroit Lions** 1.04 DET - Justin Fields (QB) - Ohio State (TRADE) *Atl trades to 1.04 to DET for 1.07, 3.72, 2022 fifth* 2.41 DET - Jay Tufele (DT) - USC With the departure of Stafford announced, Lions have a new QB coming to town. While they will most likely receive draft compensation in return, I decided against mocking a trade in this draft. With the Jets deciding to select Sewell, Miami, ATL, and Cinn will all be interested in trading down. Justin Fields comes in as an immediate started and DET gets to keep their second round pick. **Green Bay Packers** 1.29 GB - Daviyon Nixon (DT) - Iowa 2.61 GB - Asante Samuel Jr. (CB) - Florida State 3.93 GB - Elijah Moore (WR) - Ole Miss Like the other 3 teams that made the Championship Weekend, the Packers have minimal needs. Kevin King was exposed versus the Bucs and I wouldn’t be surprised if they draft a CB with the first round pick. If the Packers can add another monster upfront, it would help them in so many areas. For starters, it would make life easier on their inside linebackers and open up more gaps for the backer to fill in the running game. A player who can get after the quarterback by pushing the pocket would also alleviate some stress on the secondary and free up blockers for the Packers’ edge rushers. **Minnesota Vikings** 1.14 MIN - Jaycee Horn (CB) - South Carolina 3.79 MIN - Marvin Wilson (DT) - Florida State 3.91 MIN (via BAL) - Rashad Weaver (DE) - Pitt With the 14th pick, the Vikings can go many routes, address the OL, draft an edge rusher, or fix the back end of the defense. With Spielman as GM, it is very unlikely that the Vikings will never draft an EDGE rusher in the first round. The Vikings gave up the second-most passes of 20 or more yards (63), and they lack any sort of elite talent at cornerback. Jaycee Horn would be an immediate upgrade and one of the most impactful picks of my 2021 NFL mock draft. Head Coach Mike Zimmer said that “this years defense was the worst defense he’s ever had”, and I believe they do all they can to reinvigorate their squad. **Dallas Cowboys** 1.10 DAL - Patrick Surtain II (CB) - Alabama 2.44 DAL - Trevon Moehrig (S) - TCU 3.75 DAL - Chazz Surratt (LB) - North Carolina Going into the 2021 draft, the Cowboys have multiple holes they need to address. To start they desperately need to address their secondary. If the Cowboys do not keep Chidobe Awuzie they could be in the market for at least two corners. Along with that, the Dallas Cowboys have not drafted a safety in the first round since 2002 when the team selected Roy Williams with the eighth overall pick. While linebacker has some talent and depth, being a less premier position, does not hold the value to spend a first-round pick. **New York Giants** 1.11 NYG - Ja’marr Chase (WR)- LSU 2.42 NYG - Quincy Roche (DE) - Miami 3.76 NYG - Jackson Carmen (OT) - Clemson I think that the Giants are an ascending football team, but they need to be more explosive offensively. Ja’Marr Chase might be the number one WR in the Class and has the size and speed to be the main target for Daniel Jones. One of the more bizarre stats to come out of the 2020 regular season was that the Giants’ top four pressure marks all came from interior defensive linemen. Leonard Williams (62 pressures), Dexter Lawrence (29), Dalvin Tomlinson (28) and B.J. Hill (22) all produced more quarterback pressures than New York’s top mark from an edge defender — Kyler Fackrell with just 19. By drafting an EDGE in the second round, they bring in a dire need. **Philadelphia Eagles** 1.06 PHI - Micah Parsons (LB) - Penn State 2.37 PHI - Rashod Bateman (WR) - Minnesota 3.70 PHI - Paulson Adebo (CB) -Stanford The Eagles have massive holes to fill and might have multiple key players from their SB team leaving this offseason. The Eagles haven’t drafted an off-the-ball linebacker in the first two rounds since 2012 when they took Mychal Kendricks at No. 46 overall. But wow, is Parsons special. He can drop in coverage, wrap up in run defense or get to the QB when turned loose on a blitz. They happen to get unbelievable value at 37th pick with Rashod Bateman. Last year, they took the speedster when they snagged Jalen Reagor at No. 21. In this mock draft, the Eagles find a more complete receiver in Rashod Bateman. **Washington Football Team** 1.19 WSH - Jaylen Waddle (WR) - Alabama 2.51 WSH - Walker Little (OT) - Stanford 3.74 WSH (via SF) - Andre Cisco (S) - Syracuse 3.83 WSH - Cameron Mcgrone (LB) - Michigan It's no surprise that the Football Team needs a QB, but they most likely need to give up an unbelievable amount of draft capitol if they want a taste at the top 4 QBs in the draft. With the abundance of QB’s in the market this offseason, it won’t be a surprise if they make a run at Matt Stafford, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Jimmy G, or Matt Ryan if they become available. Washington could bring in one of the elite Receivers in Free Agency, but Waddle at 19 is hard to pass up. Walker Little provides much need OL depth and very well could start at RT this upcoming season. Finally, Andre Cisco and Cameron Mcgrone add playmaking abilities to their defense and make their defense an elite force for the 2021 season. **Atlanta Falcons** 1.07 ATL - Kwity Paye (DE) -Michigan (TRADE) *Atl trades to 1.04 to DET for 1.07, 3.72, 2022 fifth* 2.35 ATL - Aaron Robinson (CB) - UCF 3.68 ATL - Dylan Moses (LB) - Alabama 3.72 ATL - Kenneth Gainwell (RB) - Memphis (Trade) Atlanta comes into the 2021 Draft in a unique position. They have plenty of talent, but a team full of aging superstars and an abysmal defense brought them to the number 4 pick. Most likely the top 6 will be Lawrence, Sewell and a run on QBs and WRs bringing the Falcons in a unique position. If they decide to draft a QB, they are in perfect position to pick one but I believe the best idea is to trade down. With Detroit, Carolina, Denver, NE, SF, WFT, and Indy all possibly lining up with a new QB in 2021, ATL can get good value if they want to trade down. **Carolina Panthers** 1.08 CAR - Trey Lance (QB) - NDSU 2.39 CAR - Nick Bolton (LB) - Missouri 3.73 CAR - Dillon Radunz (OT) North Dakota State If Trey Lance falls to 8, Carolina would be happy to pick Lance with the eighth pick. Drafting a quarterback is almost a certainty at this point but if the Panthers take the "aggressive" approach that new general manager Scott Fitterer has talked about, they will likely trade up for either BYU's Zach Wilson or Ohio State's Justin Fields. The Carolina Panthers are going to need a long-term solution to their middle linebacker spot sooner rather than later and Nick Bolton fills the void left by Luke Kuechly. Nick Bolton is a physical hitter who has the right sort of speed to become a sideline-to-sideline force at the next level. Finally, Tackle in particular is a priority with the Panthers likely to move on from left tackle Russell Okung 32, and right tackle Taylor Moton likely to draw interest in free agency that could make him too costly. Offensive line is one of the hardest positions to evaluate unless that player is dominating, and it's highly unlikely Sewell will fall to No. 8. There aren't many after him who are guaranteed a first-round grade, so Carolina likely will have to build that area with lower picks. **New Orleans Saints** 1.28 NO - Tyson Campbell (CB) - Georgia 2.60 NO - Jevon Holland (S) - Oregon The Saints have many decisions this offseason regarding their elite defensive that puts them in a tough spot. It’s currently uncertain what the New Orleans secondary will look like next season as Janoris Jenkins, PJ Williams, Justin Hardee, and Ken Crawley are all set to be free agents, and adding a top tier talent like Campbell and Holland could help the team for years. **Tampa Bay Buccaneers** 1.31 TB - Christian Barmore (DT) - Alabama 2.63 TB - Trey Sermon (RB) - Ohio State 3.95 TB -Jamie Newman (QB) - Georgia Tech The Bucs have a really solid roster. Suh is already 34, so they should look to beef up their defensive line. Christian Barmore is an elite DT prospect with a massive frame that will complement Vita Vea and Such greatly. By adding Sermon, the Bucs gain an elite, powerful back that can be an elite blocker and difference maker. Finally, Jamie Newman at 95 provides Tampa with a solid back-up that can be a quality starter in a few years once Tom Brady is retired. **Arizona Cardinals** 1.16 ARI - Alijah Vera-Tucker (OL) - USC 2.49 ARI - Rondale Moore (WR) - Purdue 3.80 ARI - Elijah Molden (CB) - Washington There’s a good chance they go defense here with 14, but we know Arizona is an offensive team first, and that’s where the priority is. Alijah Vera-Tucker will hold the middle, protect Kyler Murray, and solidify the base. With Horn, Surtain, and Farley, all selected before their choice, look for the Cardinals to select a player to help solidify their OL. At the 49th pick, Arizona takes an elite WR that very could be taken in round 1. **Los Angeles Rams** 2.57 LAR - Trey Smith (OL) - Tennessee 3.89 LAR - Baron Browning (LB) - Ohio State Going into the 2021 offseason, the Rams have quite a few question marks among the OL. Whitworth is old and the rest of the OL might be gone this offseason. They violently need to address the OL in the draft and this offseason. Trey Smith is an elite run blocking guard and though he played mostly inside, he can be flexed on the outside if needed. The Rams may have their most questions right now at the linebacker position and several key names could be gone by next year. Cory Littleton and Dante Fowler were lost this offseason, Samsom Ebukam will be a free agent next year, and Leonard Floyd was only signed to a one-year contract. Baron Browning is a must for the elite Rams D and provides Sean Mcvay with an athletic playmaker. **San Francisco 49ers** 1.05 SF - Zach Wilson (QB)- BYU (TRADE) *SF trade 1.12, 2.43, 4.114, 2022 First, 2022 third to CIN for 1.12* San Francisco has an important offseason in front of them if they want to continue being atop the NFC West. Injuries battered the 49ers this year and it was a disappointing season all around. The 49ers are in salary cap hell next season and needs to do something if they want to resign Trent Williams, Richard Sherman, Soloman Thomas, and Jason Verrett among others. If I was the 49ers GM, you have many options but none more complimented than the QB. Garoppolo has a $26.9 million salary-cap hit next season, and it only costs $2.8 million to cut him. At this point, it's far from a guarantee Jimmy G plays quarterback for the 49ers in 2021. **Seattle Seahawks** 2.56 SEA - Shaun Wade (CB) - Ohio State Seattle only has one pick in the first 3 rounds and they drastically need to improve their secondary. Ohio State defensive back Shaun Wade will be a hotly contested prospect after seeing his fair share of successes and failures with the Buckeyes program. Wade burst onto the scene as a dynamic freshman and starred in a nickel corner role for a Buckeyes secondary that was loaded with talent throughout the course of his first two seasons in Columbus. But Wade’s junior season saw a transition to the perimeter and a fair share of struggles with life on the outside, calling into question whether or not Wade can play on the boundary and whether or not he’s destined for a role as a nickel or safety. Based on Wade’s 2020 play, a transition to strong safety feels like a safe bet to maximize his athletic skills, length, and hitting power without tasking him to cover too much ground or play on an island in coverage. Wade’s ceiling really shines when he’s able to be protected vertically, so even if he went into the pros as a cornerback, he’d be best suited to play in a two-deep variation. In all, Wade has plenty of potential; but after three seasons in Columbus, he feels no closer to reaching it and a position change may be his best ticket to getting there.
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Buccaneers vs Chiefs Live Stream Reddit ANYWHERE Click here:/live/16g3bjuqyis2c Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Live Super Bowl LV will be broadcast on CBS, the second time in three seasons the network will host the Super Bowl. You can watch the game FOR FREE on TV Channel Live: Super Bowl How to watch Super Bowl LV When: Sunday, February 7, 2021 Kickoff time: 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT) Where: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida Follow along with ProFootballTalk and NBC Sports for Super Bowl news, updates, scores, injuries and more Get betting tools, DFS, season-long fantasy help, live odds and more for Super Bowl 2021 with Rotoworld Premium Super Bowl Sunday 2021 is right around the corner and the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to play in football’s biggest game. NBC Sports has you covered with the TV channel information and every live streaming option on Roku, Apple TV and more for Super Bowl LV. Plus, find out where to watch the game for free and options for anyone without cable. Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes and the 14-2 Kansas City Chiefs are looking to repeat as Super Bowl champions after last year’s victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Mahomes threw for 286 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions, while Travis Kelce scored one touchdown on six receptions. This year, Mahomes will go up against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. According to PointsBet, the Buccaneers are favorites over the Chiefs. Click here to bet on the game. Follow ProFootballTalk for more on the 2021 NFL Playoffs as well as game previews, recaps, news, rumors and more leading up to Super Bowl 2021. The moment has finally come: Super Bowl LV is here. It'll be the Tampa Bay Buccaneers playing a rare home game as they take on the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs with the winner hoisting the Lombardi Trophy. For the Buccaneers, they find themselves back at Raymond James Stadium after winning three road playoff games in a row, including a victory in the NFC title game against MVP candidate Aaron Rodgers and his Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. As for the Chiefs, they took down arguably the hottest team in football in the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game and are now looking to become the first team since the 2003-04 Patriots to win back-to-back titles.
Weekly Huddle 1st Round Mock Draft With Trades and Explanation
Jacksonville- Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson Don’t overthink this one, the best quarterback prospect to come out since Andrew Luck. This gives the Jags an instant star at the game's most important position with elite size and physical traits with room to continue to grow at the professional level. He also is coming into a situation where he has some good playmakers in DJ Chark, Laviska Shenault, Dede Westbrook, and James Robinson. NYJ- Zach Wilson, QB, BYU The Jets need a hard restart and I expect a purge of the roster to try and rid them of the losing culture. Unfortunately this will extend to a promising yet flawed QB in Sam Darnold who is at the top of my list to be the next Ryan Tannehill and blossom wherever he is sent to cough San Fran cough. As for Wilson he is the future of the sport, a strong enough arm to make every NFL throw with really high athletic ability and upside. I’m not sure he is the starter going into the season with the glut of veteran options on the market, but he will be the next franchise guy for gang green. Houston(Miami via Houston)- Ja’Marr Chase, WR, LSU Houston Receives: 3rd overall, 82nd overall, 2022 1st, 2022 2nd round pick, QB Tua Tagavailoa Miami Receives: QB Deshaun Watson, 164th overall This trade is becoming less and less likely, however I still will defend that the Texans should make this move as it is the most they will get for Deshawn. You get high current picks as well as a promising young QB while Miami becomes a Super Bowl favorite with an MVP level QB to guide the ship. As for the pick I think that there isn’t a way I could pass on Chas going to the Texans. They saw how well an elite number 1 receiver can help a young QB before Bill O’brien Bill O’brien-ed so they should go back to that formula. Chase can be the dominant physical number 1 as Brandon Cooks offers a speedy 2nd option for young Tagovailoa. Atlanta- Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama Now this one will be controversial so here me out. With the contracts Ryan and Jones are saddled with you have at least two more seasons with them. The hope is Arthur Smith can bring a new look to an already stacked offense and it will be hard to lose with the athletes they have on that side of the ball. So let's grab a lockdown corner, something the Falcons desperately need, try to win now while also preparing for the future when Ryan is finally gone. Also there are a few young reclamation projects out there Smith could look to fix as he did in Tennessee such as Darnold, Trubisky, Winston, Mariota and hell even Rosen. Cincinnati- Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon Obvious pick is obvious. Get the next Orlando Pace to protect Burrow’s blindside to avoid more knee injuries. Oh how nice it’s a two for one special as he can also road grade for Joe Mixon and block in space at an elite level. Philadelphia- Devonta Smith, WR, Alabama Philadelphia needs to add receivers if they are looking to fix Wentz. They already have the physical number 1 in Alshon Jeffrey, and I would have debated putting Waddle here if they didn’t already grab a young speedster in Jalen Raegor last year. My next question is what do they do with Hurts if they are sold trying to fix Wentz, maybe another name on the trading block, but that’s just speculation. Detroit- Micah Parsons, LB, Penn St Detroit’s need for talent on the defensive side of the ball lends to them taking the best player available. And a linebacker built like a brick redacted a house who can run sideline to sideline, blitz with a masterful sense of blocking holes and thump in the run game seems to fit that bill. Jared Goff is still young, but if they feel as though in two years(because next draft’s class is rough) they can use those extra picks to grab a QB or move up if they win too much. Carolina- Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota St Carolina needs to get a QB in the building they can see a future with. After striking out on Stafford and now Watson(according to pick #3) they grab an athletic freak who’s best football is ahead of him. Lance has the upside of Lamar, Mahomes and Allen and has a beautiful landing spot in Carolina. Playmaker’s galore, and a team already close to winning a bunch of games indicated by all the one score games they lost last year, and a coach I am over the moon for I think I’d bet the upside. I just want to see someone who has Jackson’s running ability run the read option with McCaffrey and defenses having no clue how to stop it. Denver- Rashawn Slater, OT, Northwestern Garrett Bolles had a phenomenal season, no doubt. However I wouldn’t bet the house it wasn’t a fluke and grabbing an athletic monster who can play every position on the line allows for the flexibility to cover if Bolles falters next season. If Bolles continues his excellent play then you have just got another elite blocker who can be put anywhere else you see fit with one of the best to ever do it, Mike Munchax, coaching him up. NE(Dallas)- Justin Fields, QB, Ohio St Dallas Receives: 15th overall, CB Stephon Gilmore NE Receives: 10th overall, 75th overall, 2022 2nd I know this trade will catch me the most flack, but I believe it makes sense for both teams. The Patriots were looking to move Gilmore due to his cap hit last year and that was before the season ending injury. Gilmore will be turning 31 at the beginning of the next season and the Patriots can move him to get the best offensive player available at this point in the draft. The only reason I have Fields lasting this long is everyone picking 1-9 I either value at that spot or have no reason to want to trade down such as the Lions who already have a load of fresh draft capital from the Stafford trade. This is in no way a reflection on my opinion of Fields who I believe will be a good to great QB, but if I were the GM of the teams picking ahead I find that the other quarterbacks were either better prospects(Lawrence, Wilson) or close enough in talent with elite traits(Lance). The Cowboys in this trade do sacrifice draft capital, however they fill a need at the corner position while also not sacrificing their first this draft. NYG- Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama I actually have Waddle ranked slightly ahead of DeVonta Smith as his game breaking speed is not the only trait he brings to the table. Unlike John Ross, Waddle is also coming out of college with an understanding of routes and zone concepts he can exploit as the teams facing him have to respect his speed. He is a Tyreek Hill-esque player who can remodel an offensive air attack just by putting him on the field. The Giants have a young promising O-Line, a defense who started to get in the upper levels of the NFL last year and a QB who is progressing, slowly, but progressing nonetheless. They just need that elite playmaker on the outside who can compliment Golden Tate and “Pro Bowler” Evan Engram. SF- Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech Trent Williams may be gone, so bring in a day 1 replacement. Trent Williams may be back, so bring in a day 1 starter at guard who can flex out to either tackle position in a few years since Joe Staley is 32. I understand the temptation to want to add another playmaker like Kyle Pitts or solidify the secondary, but Shanahan loves to run the ball and improving the trenches is always a smart move. LAC- Alijah Vera-Tucker, T/G, USC This one is pretty simple, Herbert needs line help to protect him and Vera-Tucker is the best left on the board and has flexibility to play any position on the line. You have a young QB, with a bunch of weapons and a defense that can only be getting better after getting healthy and the hire of Brandon Staley. Minnesota- Kwity Paye, EDGE, Michigan This pick could also be Gregory Rousseau as they just need pass rush in a bad way. I do like Rousseau more, but the fit in the scheme plus the fact the Vikings need an immediate impact which is what Paye will give you in comparison to Rousseau who is raw, may have a higher ceiling, but won't be able to come in and start a game for the Vikings and get the overall production a player like Paye will achieve right away. This team is built to try and win now and need to make picks to capitalize on the final years of the Kirk Cousins era. Dallas(NE)- Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida So this is the pick the Cowboys got in return along with Gilmore. I know the offensive line would be filling a big need as evident from last year, but if they are looking to move on from Dak or just ate preparing for the inevitable losing of Michael Gallup, adding another mismatch on offense makes sense. Whoever plays quarterback for the boys will have 4 weapons to throw to and defenses will struggle to cover all of them. Expect the Cowboys to have to face plenty of Nicole and Dime packages because of this pick, allowing for better run lanes for Zeke to bounce back. Arizona- Gregory Rousseau, EDGE, Miami Unlike the Vikes the Cardinals don't have an immediate need at pass rush with Chandler Jones set to come back and Hassan Reddick having a career year, Rousseau may seem redundant. But Reddick is a free agent who only produced in his contact year, Jones is on the wrong side of 30 coming off a season ending injury. Rousseau can spend a year or two being a situational pass rusher, learning from one of the best ever and then eventually take over. The Cardinals need to start getting ready for a Jones-less world which they got a taste of last season. LV- Zaven Collins, LB/EDGE, Tulsa The argument here is the same for the Lions picking Parsons, the need for talent on the defensive side of the ball is enormous. Collins isn't a run thumping Mike but more of a weak side backer adept at getting to the quarterback on the blitz, dropping in coverage and making splash plays every game. Taking a shot on a player with high ceiling is a jump from taking Ferrell at #4 but it's moves like this that will take the Raiders to the next level. Miami- Najee Harris, RB, Alabama Miami averaged 3.9 yards per carry last season and Harris could join new QB Deshawn Watson, emerging TE Mike Geiseci and WR Devante Parker to establish a game breaking playmaker at every position on offense. Buffalo(WFT)- Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Notre Dame WFT Receives: 30th overall, 94th overall, 2022 4th Bills Receive: 19th overall The Bills aren't going to be able to bring back Matt Milano outside of an act of god and the cap increases by 10 minion. Owusu-Koramoah is a swiss army knife. The size of a beefy safety, coverage chops to play slot corner, IQ to sift through the pile to make plays in the run and speed to make it to the sideline and back faster than some receivers. He is undersized for a linebacker but he can be a staple on nickel and dime packages without sacrificing run support at the line. Washington picks up two picks to drop down to 30 where taking a receiver would be more valuable while also picking up some extra capital. Chicago- Mac Jones, QB, Alabama Is Mac Jones a top 20 player in this draft, definitely not, do the Bears need to find a distributor to get the ball to the multitude of young playmakers they have on offense. Young players at receiver, tight end and running back who just need the ball to get to their hands in the passing game. Getting a player who had the best completion percentage in the NCAA last season. Maybe this could help persuade Allen Robinson to sign an extension after they franchise tag him. Indianapolis- Carlos Basham, EDGE, Wake Forest I debated going offensive tackle here with the retirement of Anthony Costanzo but I believe they will be able to entice a free agent or find a replacement in a later round and address another big hole with a player who just boosted his stock at the senior bowl and showed the skill set a team lacking an outside pass rush presence, which the Colts are. Tennessee- Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech Adoree Jackson struggled in the playoffs and even if you believe he will improve past that, Malcom Butler isn't great and is aging. A pass rusher like Joseph Ossai would also fit here but this year may be the best chance to grab pass rushers on short cheaper deals to try and prove themselves while the corners in this draft are really good at the top and fall off in the later rounds. Farley falls this far for me because he is a converted wide receiver and had one year of elite play then opted out of 2020. I think the opt out could hurt his stock more than anyone in the first round. NYJ(Seattle)- Travis Ettiene, RB, Clemson The Jets back field was led by Frank Gore last season, that won't cut it next season. Etienne is a well worn back after going back for another season at Clemson. Etienne is an exciting runner and receiver out of the backfield who will instantly upgrade that position and give Zach Wilson another playmaker to develop along with him. Looking for a pass rusher or offensive tackle here could be a possibility, but picking near the top of the second round and with teams that may look to grab these running backs in the back of the round grabbing Etienne here makes the most sense. Pittsburgh- Liam Eichenberg, T/G, Notre Dame The Steelers are aging fast on the offensive line and an infusion of talent who can play outside or in and bring a big bodied presence to the worst run game in the NFL is much needed. Also Notre Dame has a slight track of producing NFL talent in the trenches so Eichenberg has that going for him as well. Jax(LAR)- Jaylen Mayfield, OT, Michigan Cam Robinson is a free agent and the Jags already have pieces at the skill positions that have them set up to be good at those positions for years to come, tight end notwithstanding. Now they have a franchise passer and need to spend capital to protect him. Mayfield is very limited in the film he has out there, and his first year as a starter was not fantastic mostly due to the high amounts of NFL talent he was tasked to block. He has all the tools to be a high end tackle and just the high upside option the Jags need to grow with Lawrence and protect him throughout his career. Cleveland- Levi Onwuzurike, DT, Washington The Browns have a set offensive plan, best offensive line in football with the best running back duo and receivers who can get open for Baker to make quick reads. However, building the defense has been a slower process. They have young pieces in the secondary and they can attack the linebackers in the mid rounds, but their pass rush needs more dimensions. Myles Garrett, no questions there, and when Olivier Vernon comes back from injury they have the outside presence locked down, however they are missing that interior rush that someone like Onwuzurike brings as a gap penetrating three tech who can be unleashed and help close the pocket when a QB tries to step up due to the outside pressure. Baltimore- Azeez Ojulari, EDGE, Georgia Baltimore can’t afford to keep both Yannick Ngakoue and Matthew Judon and the need to keep a pass rush in the division with Mayfield, Burrow and Roethlisberger is a high priority. The only reason Ojulari has this spot over Ossai is the position fit in Baltimore. Ojulari is my pick for 3-4 linebacker over Ossai who I could see being more of a wide 9 edge or 5 tech in a 4 front while also having the flexibility to be a decent off the ball linebacker in a 3-4 scheme. New Orleans- D’Wayne Eskridge, WR, Western Michigan This is my absolute favorite pick in the back end of the draft with one of my favorite overall prospects in the class. If Jaylen Waddle isn’t a close enough Tyreek Hill clone then D’Wayne Eskridge is almost as close. He has sub 4.3 speed, contributes in all three phases of the game, in the limited routes he was asked to run at Western Michigan he, majorly, executed them fluently and his dangerous speed and RAC ability makes him a threat to score anywhere and on any route. Someone like New Orleans and Sean Payton could use his dynamic tool set to its full effect and his deep threat ability would compliment Micheal Thomas and allow them to move on from Emmanuel Sanders to help fix their cap dilemma. Green Bay- Samuel Cosmi, OT, Texas Starting former retired Colts players snatched from the practice squad in the playoffs is enough example of the need at offensive line for king Rodgers. Also Corey Linsley could be leaving this free agency and adding another tackle can give them flexibility to move around other players on their line to try and compensate for losses due to the cap restrictions. WFT(Buffalo)- Rashad Bateman, WR, Minnesota Washington is able to find a bigger body, in comparison to their other star in Terry McClaurin, who can work the middle of the field, but also shows the ball skills to be a deep threat despite not having game breaking speed. Expect Bateman to do damage in the middle of the field as McClaurin draws the double teams. Tampa Bay- Christian Barmore, DT, Alabama Tampa has some defensive decisions to make this offseason and I personally believe they should focus on bringing back Lavonte David and Shaq Barrett. This pick should be Barmore who is a large bodied 3 tech who has yet to even scratch the surface of his potential. Barmore will come into his own and soften the blow of losing 34 year old Suh and 35 year old McLendon. CIN(KC)- Alex Leatherwood, OT, Alabama KC Receives: 38th overall, 102nd overall CIN Receive: 32nd overall The Bengals NEED to fix the offensive line and it may be overkill for them to jump back into the first for another tackle, but the teams ahead of them in the second round such as the Jets, Jags, Dolphins and Eagles all are looking for tackle help and if the Bengals can roll out Jonah Williams/Leatherwood t guard and the other at RT with Sewell locking down the blind side Joe Burrow should sleep well in recovery that this team and the playmakers on offense will be given their best opportunity to execute at full effectiveness. The extra pick might be expensive to move up 6 spots, but that potential line is 110% worth it. This is our first mock draft by one of our hosts who discusses it on our newest episode of the Weekly Huddle Podcast which you can find up now on YouTube and on other podcast platforms in the coming days. There is a mistake in the podcast where he has Jaycee Horn instead of Caleb Farley due to some last minute adjustments but his reasoning is stated in this post why he would make that pick. Please enjoy and happy draft season everyone.
Welcome to Cash with Flash 2.8 Best Bets! Glad to see you and I hope that your sports betting endeavors are going well. It’s been difficult handicapping professional sporting contests but if you’ve been tailing me, listening to my show, or read my books then you have been making money. Cash with Flash Best Bets has 2020-2021 season-long totals of 66-53-1 for NFL football, 48-21 in NCAAF, 39-27 for NCAAB, 15-8 in NHL, and 50-30-1 in the NBA. Had you wagered $100 dollars on each pick Cash with Flash offered you’d be ahead of the game by about $6300 since September 8, 2020. That’s not too shabby and Cash with Flash Best Bets is still the place for longterm sports investing success. Cash with Flash is coming off of a 2019-2020 betting season where we enjoyed a $30,000 ROI. That's not too bad either. NBA 2020-2021 Money Line Leaders 1). New York Knicks +3.8 2). Houston Rockets +3.2 3). Chicago Bulls +3.0 4). Utah Jazz +2.5 5). Charlotte Hornets +2.5 NBA 2020-201 ATS Leaders 1). New York Knicks (12-12) +3.8 2). Houston Rockets (10-12) +3.2 3). Chicago Bulls (13-9) +3.0 4). Utah Jazz (16-7) +2.8 5). Charlotte Hornets (10-12-1) +2.5 NBA 2020-2021 Totals Leaders 1). Brooklyn Nets (18-7 over record) +7.7 2). Denver Nuggets (16-6 over record) +5.8 3). Indiana Pacers (13-9-1 over record) +4.7 4). Chicago Bulls (12-10 over record) +4.3 5). Milwaukee Bucks (13-9-1 over record) +4.3 We have eight games on the NBA schedule but we’re only interested in a couple of contests for tonight. Golden State Warriors-San Antonio Spurs This game opened with the Spurs as 1.5 point home favorites but the game is now a “pick-em” at most shops. I would’ve preferred the points because we like the Warriors in this one. LaMarcus Aldridge and Lonnie Walker IV have both been ruled out as has the Warriors James Wiseman. Stephen Curry is putting up video numbers and an already challenged defense with Aldridge on the floor is going to be terrible without him. Take the Warriors in this one. Milwaukee Bucks-Denver Nuggets Games involving these two teams exceed the total more than most NBA teams and they play each other with a 229.5 point total. The Bucks play the fifth-fastest pace in the NBA while Denver is one of the slowest but the Nuggets allow an eighteenth best 112.1 points per game. Don’t worry about the pace-down contest as the Bucks defense isn’t what it was a season ago and allows 111.1 points against a Nuggets team scoring an average of 115.4 points a contest. Take the OVER in this one. NCAAB 2020-2021 Money Line Leaders 1). Colgate +10.2 2). Morehead State +8.3 3). Drake +8.3 4). Wright State +7.9 5). UC Riverside +7.2 NCAAB 2020-2021 ATS Leaders 1). Colgate (5-3) +10.2 2). Morehead State (14-5) +8.3 3). Drake (14-2) +8.3 4). Wright State (12-7) +7.9 5). UC Riverside (8-3-1) +7.2 NCAAB 2020-2021 Totals Leaders 1). American University (3-1 over) +13.9 2). Long Beach State (6-2 over) +11.4 3). Cal Baptist (9-3 over) +9.6 4). Georgia Tech (8-5-2 over) +9.5 5). NC Central (4-2 over) +9.4 There are quite a few NCAAB games tonight and we’ll take a look at one of them and see how we fare. You must stay out ahead of injuries plus coronavirus concerns and the best website I know for this would be Newsday. Nebraska Cornhuskers-Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota is favored at home by 11.5 points tonight and that’s a bit too many points for this contest. Nebraska missed nearly a month of games thanks to coronavirus but none of their three losses were by more than a dozen points and they are 2-2-1 ATS as the away team. Minnesota is a bad shooting team and allowing 73 points per game is not a team that covers large spreads no matter how bad an opponent’s offense is. Take the points and go with Nebraska to cover the spread tonight. NHL Top Five Winning Teams We’re not talking about how many games a team wins but how much money you would win had you wagered $100 on each of the following teams’ total games this season. 1). Toronto Maple Leafs $322 2). Carolina Hurricanes $296 3). Winnipeg Jets $273 4). Florida Panthers $236 5). Montreal Canadiens $201 NHL Top Five Losing Teams 1). Detroit Red Wings -$655 2). Ottawa Senators -$565 3). Chicago Blackhawks -$388 4). Vancouver Canucks -$353 5). New York Islanders -$238 Tampa Bay Lightning-Nashville Predators The Lightning has played very well this season but the Predators have played very well at home and 4-1-0 at home isn’t +135 type of a line no matter who they play. Tampa Bay is riding a four-game winning streak (all at home) whereas Nashville is coming off of a four-game road trip where they went 1-3. Andrei Vasilevskiy (7-1-0) is the Tampa Bay probable starting goaltender while the Preds plan on Juuse Soras (3-3-0) tending to the twine tonight where he is 3-0-0 at home this season. Take the Preds at +135 tonight!
Super Bowl Sunday 2021 is right around the corner and the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to play in football’s biggest game. NBC Sports has you covered with TV channel information and every live streaming option on devices like Roku, Apple TV and more for Super Bowl LV. Plus, find out where to watch the game for free and options for anyone without cable TV. Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes and the 14-2 Kansas City Chiefs are looking to repeat as Super Bowl champions after last year’s victory over the San Francisco 49ers Mahomes threw for 286 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions, while Travis Kelce scored one touchdown on six receptions. This year, Mahomes will go up against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. According to PointsBet, the Buccaneers are favorites over the Chiefs.
What channel is the Super Bowl on this year?
CBS will broadcast this year’s Super Bowl on TV with Jim Nantz and Tony Romo announcing the game. Check your local listings to see what TV channel CBS is in your area. For those without access to CBS, you can watch the game for free on your phone or connected devices with the CBS Sports App or on CBSSports.com, as well as with the NFL App and the Yahoo! Sports App. In addition, the Super Bowl can be streamed live other ways with services such as FuboTV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, Hulu with Live TV and AT&T TV. According to The Verge, this year’s Super Bowl will not be broadcast in 4K or HDR by CBS. NBC was originally scheduled to broadcast the 2021 Super Bowl, with CBS airing the 2022 Super Bowl. However, the two networks decided to swap years in order for NBC to have both the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics in 2022.
Back in the spring of 2016, I was in a really different place. I lived in Berkeley, California. Now I’m back in Massachusetts, but there are things I really miss about living out West. Primarily, I miss the pick-up basketball. I was playing three days a week at the University of California gym. The game was a real mix of dudes and got quite competitive. I remember being there one day when all the regulars were there. The 73-year-old gunner who you still had to check. The guy that always tried to fight me. The nice guy who let out that mean streak once in a while (Sup, Jake). The line of college kids who looked down on us older folk. Then a guy I hadn’t seen before arrived. And the whispers started. It was Cal alum Richard Rodgers. At that time, he was a tight end on the Green Bay Packers and had just caught a famous hail mary against the Lions. https://youtu.be/r0vVqStvh_8 His thighs were the size of my whole torso. This dude wasn’t trying to mess up his contract. So he simply hit 28 footer after 28 footer. The few times he did drive to the hole, it was clear he could do that any time he wanted. We did have some legit players too. Yet he was like Thanos in Infinity War, just banishing anyone who stepped to him. The combination of that story and a video I saw a few years later of Josh McCown, has always made me wonder just how good the average NFL player is at basketball. Their supreme athleticism automatically moves them into a higher class. Are they all skilled too? The video was of 35-year-old journeyman quarterback Josh McCown throwing down alley oops in a charity basketball game. I mean I expected that from Luke McCown, but not Josh. That’s a joke, I can’t tell the McCown’s apart. But that proves my case even more. I never viewed either brother as a special athlete in the context of those around them. (In doing research, it did turn out that Josh had a 38 inch vertical leap, but he was still 35 and over ten years into a career of getting treated like a tackling dummy.) You may have noticed that the name of this site is musicmoviesandhoops.com and not musicmovieshoopsandamericanfootball.edu. But the air is rapidly cooling down outside and the NBA doesn’t come back until December so I’m going to try an experiment. I am going to draft an NFL player onto every NFL team. To make it a little more fun, the NBA team must draft from the football team that plays in the same area. Let’s move East to West geographically. Boston Celtics - Stephon Gilmore, New England Patriots I would love to see how his impeccable technique, athletic ability, and instincts translate to the NBA game. Would he and Marcus Smart be the Spider-Man pointing meme the kids talk about? Brooklyn Nets - They decline to take anyone from the New York Jets. New York Knicks - Daniel Jones, New York Giants I bet Danny Dimes can ball. Did you see how fast he was? No turf to trip him up on the court. Plus if he hits threes like he throws interceptions, he’ll be Kyle Korver. Philadelphia 76ers - Richard Rodgers, Philadelphia Eagles See the intro paragraph. I had to use GPS to try to drive around him. Washington Wizards - Antonio Gibson? Chase Young? What The Wizards would actually do is petition the committee—me—to allow them to snag Calais Campbell from the Baltimore Ravens. He’s 6’ 8” and there aren’t a ton of big men in terms of height available in the NFL. Toronto Raptors - Trent Murphy, Buffalo Bills They have to go south of the border because I’m not spending election night googling Canadian Football League players. Murphy is 6’6” with a 36” vertical leap so they snag some size to back up Siakam and Ibaka. Charlotte Hornets - Christian McCaffrey, Carolina Panthers This guy can do it all. Run, catch, play baseball, be in GQ. And a few basketball highlights do exist on the internet. Including a sick windmill. So that one is a no brainer. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1167763250050090 Miami Heat - Devante Parker, Miami Dolphins Size, speed, and quickness. I don’t know if he can shoot, but the Heat have enough of that. I almost went with Ryan Fitzpatrick here simply for the comedic visual of him hanging out with Kelly Olynyk. Orlando Magic - They asked to choose Tampa over Jacksonville. Mike Evans already excels at boxing out in the end zone. However, I have to go with Shaq Barrett. He is the best Shaq in the NFL. That counts for a lot in this fake, one person draft. Atlanta Hawks - Julio Jones, Atlanta Falcons I saw a clip where Boogie Cousins told Andre Drummond that the nastiest dunk he’s ever seen was courtesy of Julio Jones in a high school game. I mean, Boogie’s seen some dunks. So I sat up in my chair at that. Cleveland Cavaliers - Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns When someone is as dominant as Garrett can be in a sport filled with other dominant players, I have to pick him. Even if he sucks, I’d love to see it. Plus, didn’t he dunk on Mason Rudolph’s head last season? Oh, I read that wrong? Detroit Pistons - Calvin “Megatron” Johnson, Detroit Lions Yes, I know he’s retired, but admit it, you agreed before you realized that. Indiana Pacers - Darius Leonard, Indianapolis Colts The way he sees the field and reacts has to translate to the some form of hardwood instincts, right? I’ve also seen a video of him putting his elbow in the rim Vince Carter style. Close call over Mo Alie-Cox who actually did play at VCU. Memphis Grizzlies - They get to draft from the Tennessee Titans. Gotta go with Derrick Henry. If for no other reason than to track how many times he gets called for traveling. Additionally, I would like to see if Ja Morant rode on his back to games. Chicago Bulls - Jimmy Graham, Chicago Bears Tony Gonzales, Antonio Gates, Jimmy Graham. That’s the lineage of actual basketball players who transitioned to tight end in the NFL. I’m sure Jimmy can still ball a little. Milwaukee Bucks - Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers I just have a hunch that this guy can shoot. He’s a good athlete and some of that legendary accuracy has to crossover. Just spot up and Giannis will find you. If that doesn’t work, he’ll be designated to specifically throw Kevin Love style full court outlet passes. Minnesota Timberwolves - Eric Kendricks, Minnesota Vikings 38 inch vert can compensate for a smaller frame. The one drawback is whether this is a real person or not. Did I make him up? I’m doing 30 of these, I wouldn’t put it past me. Houston Rockets - Deshaun Watson, Houston Texans That man is a wizard. I would love to see him on a good team. If it takes a totally fictitious draft that can’t ever happen to see it, I’ll take it. Let’s pair him with Westbrook and Harden (or Westbrook and Embiid???) and see what happens. Dallas Mavericks - Leighton Vander Esch, Dallas Cowboys His name sounds like it fits right in with Doncic and Porzingis. That’s all. Oklahoma City Thunder - You should have had Russell Wilson! Still, I suppose by the arbitrary rules I made, I have to give you someone. So you get Patrick Mahomes. He can do everything else so I actually wouldn’t be surprised if he averaged 25 points a game. Denver Nuggets - Jeff Driskel, Denver Broncos I watched him play QB at Florida before he transferred to Louisiana Lafayette. He was not a good college QB. The fact that he has a career in the NFL flabbergasts me. So now I want to see if he’s bad at basketball, but he could also have a career in the NBA. Utah Jazz - Darren Waller, “Las Vegas” Raiders An absolute athletic force. He would fit well on the front line with Gobert. Like a bigger George Niang. As I said, 30 of them, they’re not all going to be gems. Phoenix Suns - DeAndre Hopkins, Arizona Cardinals This dude can catch anything thrown his way. Could that also include lobs from Ricky Rubio? Isn’t it kind of trippy to think that Hopkins is significantly smaller than Booker? The scale of basketball to football players remains such a trip. Sacramento Kings - Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals I’ve got the other California teams all earmarked. Thus I’m going to break my own rules and stretch geography. The Sacramento Kings can have any Cincinnati Bengals player. They’re basically equivalent franchises from a success standpoint. I feel like Joe Burrow would walk in the Kings locker room and think he was the best player there. Los Angeles Lakers - Aaron Donald, Los Angeles Rams He is built like a freaking tank. His quickness is off the charts. His strength is monumental. Could he be a shorter Charles Barkley? I would love to see grown men bounce right off him as they try to back him down. Los Angeles Clippers - Derwin James, Los Angeles Chargers The teams I chose for their LA counterparts was very intentional, in case you were wondering. For this pick, I gravitated towards an athletic freak who can do almost anything on the field. His combine numbers are nuts. Just turn him loose and see what happens. Golden State Warriors - Mike McGlinchey, San Franscisco 49ers I chose a 6’8” 315 lbs offensive lineman because really, the Warriors have the guards pretty well covered with the Splash Brothers coming back. Not to mention, I haven’t picked an offensive lineman yet and I thought it would be fun. Portland Trailblazers - D.K. Metcalf, Seattle Seahawks Metcalf is the most physically dominant wide receiver in the league. His combine numbers are unreal. He looks like a Marvel super hero and plays like one too, with moments like his now famous chase down against the Cardinals… He’d be a good fit alongside the elite skills of Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum. Whew! I did it! 30 NFL players for 30 NBA teams. The only team not mentioned was the Pittsburgh Steelers. Did you know that Pittsburgh has three of the four major sports and it’s the only city where they all have the same color scheme? I would love to hear your thoughts. Who did I miss or who would you choose? Have a great day.
[Game Preview] Week 6 - Philadelphia Eagles(3-2) at Minnesota Vikings (3-2)
Philadelphia Eagles (3-2) at Minnesota (3-2)
The Eagles will look to take momentum gained from the last two wins into a grueling October 3 game road trip which will start somewhere they had success in the past. The Eagles will make their first trip back to US Bank Stadium since they defeated the Patriots in Super Bowl 52 to give the Eagles their first Lombardi trophy. The Eagles number 1 ranked rush defense will be put to the test this week as they face the 3rd ranked rushing attack in the league led by Dalvin Cook. If they can limit Cook and put the Vikings in long 3rd downs the Eagles DL will need to keep up the pressure on the QB following their 10 sack performance against the New York Jets last week. The Vikings OL made improvement in the off-season to fix the OL woes from previous seasons, but it is still a weak spot on the team. If the Eagles are able to get pressure on Cousins and force him to turn the ball over it could be big in the field position game. Mike Zimmer continues to put out strong defenses in Minnesota and this year is no different. The Vikings defense in ranked in the top 10 in most statistical categories and the Eagles look once again to be without Desean Jackson who miss his 5th game following an explosive debut in week 1. With Desean’s absence look for the Eagles to try to establish the run early with Jordan Howard and Miles Sanders and use a lot of 12 man personnel with Ertz and Goedert. It seems like the Eagles and Vikings having been played on a yearly basis now with Pederson getting the edge over Zimmer 2-1. Zimmer will try to even that up this week in what looks to be a hard fought game. Go Birds!
FOX will broadcast Sunday’s game to a regional audience. Kenny Albert will handle the play-by-play duties and Charles Davis will provide analysis. Pam Oliver will report from the sideline.
Calling the game on 94WIP and the Eagles Radio Network will be Merrill Reese, the NFL’s longest-tenured play-by-play announcer (42nd season). Joining Reese in the radio booth will be former Eagles All-Pro wide receiver Mike Quick, while Howard Eskin will report from the sidelines.
Location
Station
Frequency
Philadelphia, PA
WIP-FM
94.1 FM and 610 AM
Allentown, PA
WCTO-FM
96.1 FM
Atlantic City/South Jersey
WENJ-FM
97.3 FM
Levittown, PA
WBCB-AM
1490 AM
Northumberland, PA
WEGH-FM
107.3 FM
Pottsville, PA
WPPA-AM
1360 AM
Reading, PA
WEEU-AM
830 AM
Salisbury/Ocean City, MD
WAFL-FM
97.7 FM
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA
WEJL-FM
96.1 FM
Salisbury/Ocean City, MD
WAFL-FM
97.7 FM
Salisbury/Ocean City, MD
WEJL-AM
630 AM
Salisbury/Ocean City, MD
WBAX-AM
1240 AM
Williamsport, PA
WBZD-FM
93.3 FM
Wilmington, DE
WDEL-FM/AM
101.7 FM
York/LancasteHarrisburg, PA
WSOX-FM
96.1 FM
Philadelphia Spanish Radio
Rickie Ricardo, Macu Berral and Gus Salazar will handle the broadcast in Spanish on Mega 105.7 FM in Philadelphia and the Eagles Spanish Radio Network.
Location
Station
Frequency
Philadelphia, PA
LA MEGA
105.7 FM
Allentown, PA
WSAN
1470 AM
Atlantic City, NJ
WIBG
1020 AM; 101.3 FM
Vikings Radio
Vikings Radio Network Paul Allen enters his 19th season in 2019 as the Vikings radio play-by-play voice is KFAN radio mid-day personality. Joining Allen as the color commentator was former Vikings linebacker and coach Pete Bercich.
October 28th, 1962 at Metropolitan Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. Minnesota Vikings 31 – Philadelphia Eagles 21
Points Leader
The Philadelphia Eagles lead the Minnesota Vikings (650-594)
Coaches Record
Doug Pederson: 2-1 against the Vikings
Mike Zimmer: 1-2 against Eagles
Coaches Head to Head
Doug Pederson vs Mike Zimmer: Pederson leads 2-1
Quarterback Record
Carson Wentz: Against Vikings: 1-1
Kirk Cousins: Against Eagles: 4-4
Quarterbacks Head to Head
Carson Wentz vs Kirk Cousins: Cousins leads series 3-2
Records per Stadium
Record @ Lincoln Financial Field: Eagles lead Vikings 4-2
Record @ US Bank Stadium: The teams have yet to play in US Bank Stadium, however the Eagles are 1-0 in the stadium defeating the Patriots there in Super Bowl 52.
Rankings and Last Meeting Information
AP Pro 32 Ranking
Eagles No. 9 - Vikings No. 13
2019 Record
Eagles: 3-2
Vikings 3-2
Last Meeting
Sunday, October 7th, 2018
Eagles 21 - Vikings 23
Kirk Cousins threw for 301 yards and one touchdown, Linval Joseph returned a fumble 64 yards for a score and the Minnesota Vikings beat the Philadelphia Eagles 23-21 Sunday in a rematch of the 2017 season's NFC championship game. It was an ugly game for the Eagles offense as the offensive line again struggled to protect Carson Wentz and get anything going as the defending Super Bowl champions fell to 2-3. The Eagles attempted to rally from a 17-point deficit midway through the third quarter and were in great position to take the lead Eagles following a Roc Thomas dropped a backward pass that was recovered by Nigel Bradham at the Vikings 30 in the fourth quarter. But the Eagles continued to shoot themselves in the foot with penalties and another Wentz sack forcing a 4th and 20 with Doug Pederson electing not to let Jake Elliott try a 58-yarder. The Vikings got the ball back and extended their lead to two scores before the Eagles adding a late Ertz TD before failing to recover and onside kick for the loss.
Vikings Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer Eric Sugarman, Coordinator of Rehabilitation/Assistant Athletic Trainer Tom Hunkele and Assistant Athletic Trainer Rob Roche all spent time with the Eagles prior to joining the Vikings.
Vikings CB Xavier Rhodes started alongside Eagles LB Nigel Bradham while at Florida State.
Vikings OC Coach Kevin Stefanski grew up in Philadelphia and got his first NFL experience with an Operations internship in 2005 in the Philadelphia Eagles.
Vikings Consultant Bud Grant played for the Philadelphia Eagles for two seasons from 1951-1952.
Eagles SS Andrew Sendejo played 8 seasons for the Vikings between 2011-2018.
Recap from Last Week’s Games.
Eagles
Video The Eagles entered the week 4 matchup against the winningless Jets who were once again without starting QB Sam Darnold. 3rd string QB Luke Falk struggled all day against the vaunted Eagles pass rush.After stuggling to get sacks in their first 4 games the Eagles exploded with 10 sacks, 3 of them from DE Brandon Graham which was a career high. The Eagles also forced 3 turnovers on the day 2 of which were taken for touchdowns.The first was an INT by Nate Gerry who had his second interception of the season. The next was by Orlando Scandrick who was playing his first game for the Eagles and came on a corner blitz ripping the ball from Luke Falk and taking it to the house. The Jets offense couldn't get anything going all day with their only score coming in the fourth quarter on a 19-yard run by Vyncint Smith after a muffed punt. e Eagles became the first team in NFL history to record 10 sacks and score two defensive touchdowns in a single game. Wentz added 189 yards and 1 TD to Zach Ertz and Jordan Howard added 62 yards and a TD on the ground.
Vikings
Video Following a lot of criticism Kirk Cousins got back on track vs the struggling Giants. He threw for 307 yards and 2 TD in a dominating performance.Dalvin Cook added 132 yards on the ground and the defense was dominate bring Daniel Jones back down to earth as the rookie was sacked 4 times and threw an interception while only managing 182 yards and a TD. The win came just a week after the Vikings (3-2) did little in a 16-6 loss to the Chicago Bears and Thielen insisted the team had to stop being one dimensional, relying solely on the run.The Vikings mixed it up with run and pass and came close to a 50/50 split and it paid off for the 28-10 win.
2019 Pro Bowlers
Eagles
Vikings
DT Fletcher Cox (Starter)
WR Adam Thielen
OG Brandon Brooks (Starter)
FS Harrison Smith
TE Zach Ertz (Starter)
DE Danielle Hunter
SS Malcom Jenkings (1st Alt)
OLB Anthony Barr
OT Lane Johnson (1st Alt
General
Referee: Adrian Hill
Darren Sproles (19,684) moved up to 5th all-time on the all-purpose yards list passing HoF WR Tim Brown (19,682) last week vs the Jets.
Philadelphia and Minnesota are split, 14-14 (.500), in an all-time series that dates back to 1962. The Eagles have won 2 of their last 3 games (.667) against the Vikings, as well as 7 of the last 10 (.700) and 11 of their last 14 (.786) overall.
This will be Philadelphia’s first regular-season game at U.S. Bank Stadium. The last time the Eagles played at the venue, they defeated New England, 41-33, in Super Bowl LII (2/4/18), which marked the first Super Bowl championship in franchise history.
Philadelphia owns the No. 1-ranked rushing defense (63.0). The Eagles also lead that category since 2016 (including playoffs), allowing just 90.6 rushing yards per game in that span. Philadelphia has not allowed 100+ rushing yards in 8 consecutive regular-season contests.
The Eagles rank 7th in the NFL in points per game (28.2), trailing only San Francisco (31.8), Tampa Bay (29.4) and L.A. Rams (29.2) in the NFC. Philadelphia has registered 30+ points in 3 of its first 5 games of the season.
The Eagles have produced the 2nd-best third-down offense (52.9%) in the NFL, behind Houston (53.2%). It marks their best third-down conversion rate through 5 games since the 2017 campaign (53.4%).
Philadelphia is also tied for 5th in the NFL with a 68.4% red zone TD efficiency, which is the team’s highest mark through 5 games since 2010 (75.0%)
Draft Picks
Eagles
Vikings
OT Andre Dillard
C Garrett Bradbury
RB Miles Sanders
TE Irv Smith Jr.
WR JJ Arcega-Whiteside
RB Alexander Mattison
WR Shareff Miller
G Dru Samia
QB Clayton Thorson(I suck and am a Cowboy Now)
LB Camerson Smith
DT Armon Watts
S Marcus Epps
OT Oli Udoh
CB Kris Boyd
WR Dillon Mitchell
WR Olabisi Johnson
LS Austin Cutting
Notable Off-season Additions
Eagles
Vikings
WR Desean Jackson
G Josh Kline
DT Malik Jackson
Dt Shamar Stephen
DE Vinny Curry
QB Sean Mannion
S Andrew Sendejo
WR Jordan Taylor
LB Zach Brown
LB Greer Martini
DT Hassan Ridgeway
DE Karter Schult
QB Josh McCown
CB Duke Thomas
S Derron Smith
G Dakota Dozier
Notable Off-season Departures
Eagles
Vikings
QB “Big Dick” Nick Foles
S Andrew Senedjo
DE Michael Bennett
OL Mike Remmers
DE Chris Long
WR Alderick Robinson
S Chris Maragos
CB Marcus Sherels
RB Jay Ajayi
S George Iloka
RB Josh Adams
QB Tervor Siemian
RB Wendell Smallwood
Ol Nick Easton
WR Jordan Matthews
OL Tom Compton
DT Haloti Ngata
DT Sheldon Richardson
RB Latavius Murray
Milestones
Eagles TE Zach Ertz (30) needs 1 TD to move up to 11th on the Eagles all-time receiving TD list all-time tying WR Jack Ferrante and Brent Celek and he needs two TDs to move up to 10th all-time tying WR Ben Hawkins.
Eagles WR Desean Jackson (34) needs 2 TDs to move into a tie for 7th on the Eagles all-time receiving TD list tying Jeremy Maclin.
Eagles WR Desean Jackson (6271) needs 194 yards to move up to 3rd on the Eagles all-time receiving yard list to moving ahead of Mike Quick.
Eagles RB Darren Sproles needs 31 yards to move up to 5th on the NFL’s all-time all-purpose yards list passing WR Tim Brown.
Eagles S Malcolm Jenkins's (4) needs 1 more Interception for a TD to tie CB Eric Allen (5) for most Interceptions for a TD by an Eagles player.
Pro Football Focus Matchup Charts courtesy of PFF Edge (join.profootballfocus.com/edge/)
US Bank Stadium was really good to the Eagles not too long ago as the Vikings were gracious hosts when we brought the Lombardi to its rightful home. It was also the site of Choke Fest 2018, which saw the Vikings lose their Week 17 home contest, allowing the Eagles to make the playoffs instead. This year’s version of The Salt Bowl is an important matchup for both teams in the deep NFC between two talented teams. There aren’t many differences between the teams from last year to this year other than offensive philosophy. Mike Zimmer clearly thinks its 1970 and has the offense he desires for his football team after scapegoating John DeFilippo last year. This is a run first, hope-you-don’t-fall-behind-so-you-have-to-rely-on-Kirk offense that is pretty loaded at the skill positions. I don’t necessarily blame Zim for wanting to run more often than they did under Flip, but to neuter the passing game with Diggs and Thielen is borderline criminal. Regardless, the difference that can help the Vikings win is the same one that helped them win last year – passing. Diggs and Thielen are two highly-skilled, versatile, number 1 receivers that the Eagles aren’t very well equipped to handle. Sure, Rasul Douglas has been the best Eagles corner on the season and could hold his own as well as anyone could against these two while losing reps, but the talent available after him is troublesome. Sidney Jones is likely to get the start opposite Douglas this week; if not, it’s Craig James (bitch) job for the second consecutive week. Orlando Scandrick will likely get the start in the slot after going God Mode against the hapless Jets. Basically, this is a strong matchup that favors the Vikings. Malcolm Jenkins and Rodney McLeod are both playing at a high level which helps the Eagles since they didn’t have McLeod for this matchup last year. However, it is hard to hide one side of the field; it’s even more difficult when you face the Vikings top two receivers. Additionally, Dalvin Cook and this Vikings screen game is one of the best in the league. The Eagles defense hasn’t been that good at defending the screen. I know Zimmer thinks passing causes autism like vaccines, but the Vikings would be foolish not to take advantage of this matchup like they did last year.
Vikings Offensive Line vs Eagles Pass Rush
What helps a struggling secondary? Pass rush. The Eagles unit has been very slow to start the season and may not reach the levels it did in 2017. It was encouraging to see the defense put up 10 sacks against a unit they should dominate. The Vikings offensive line is still their most significant weakness and the Eagles defensive line can still murder them. Brian O’Neil and Riley Reiff are a decent tackle tandem and are playing better than they did last year. The interior of the Vikings offensive line has been cheeks on the young season. I think the addition of Garrett Bradbury will help the Vikings over the long term as he adjusts to the NFL. In the short term, his lack of size and power is very evident and damaging, especially in pass protection. Pat Elflein still hasn’t developed into anything decent and their other guard doesn’t matter since he isn’t good. This is an Eagles pass rush that is still good but not elite nor as deep as they once were. The slow emergence of Fletcher Cox has been a welcome addition as he works his way back from offseason foot surgery. Philly needs him to be impactful in a hurry. Brandon Graham is fresh off a career day. Josh Sweat is developing nicely. And Daeshon Hall is making good use of his limited snap. This defensive line need to bring it this week. The Vikings want to run and use play action boot off those looks; control the line of scrimmage and put the Vikings offense off script. Then they need to pressure and sack Kirk Cousins. Kirk is a poor QB under pressure and tends to be generous with the ball under some heat. Pressure and limiting the Vikings rushing attack by winning up front will help force the Vikings into situations they don’t want to be in allowing the Eagles the opportunity to create extra plays for their offense. It always starts up front for the Eagles and this week that need is amplified.
Vikings Pass Defense vs Eagles Passing Offense
The Vikings enter the game with one of the better rush defenses in the NFL. That has been a common occurrence for the Vikings in the Zimmer era. This is a defense that is very good in pass defense but not unbeatable. The problem for the Eagles in this contest, and every subsequent contest without DJax, is the limited deep threats outside. Howie Roseman didn’t do enough this offseason to ensure enough speed at the skill positions. Desean Jackson is still the elite deep threat he has always been but are not close to capable of replacing him. Alshon Jeffery is still the reliable receiver he has been but isn’t a vertical receiver. They’ll need him to play against the Vikings the same way he seems to always moss them. Zach Ertz figures to have a key role in this game after accumulating 18 receptions, 203 yards, and a TD in the last two games against this Vikings team (from Kempski) – they’ll need it again. And Dallas Goedert’s presence in the offense alone puts the Eagles in more efficient looks. One player that could step up and actually do something worthy of the undue praise bestowed upon him would be Nelson Agholor. For a guy that does have talent, he doesn’t do anything. He barely outperforms Mack Hollins, who’d rather play special teams. The Vikings secondary is talented but the CBs are underperforming, at least per PFF; the Vikings have no CBs in the PFF Top 50 (among CBs) in coverage grade. Their safeties are still great, but their CBs haven’t played to their usual talent level lately. There is an opportunity here for the Eagles to get their passing game going to a certain degree but is somewhat limited by their own personnel. I’m not arguing to abandon the run, but passing is slightly more favorable this week. Make their CBs improve. Get Barr and Kendricks isolated in coverage where they really struggle. Profit… as much as possible against this unit.
Vikings Defensive Front vs Eagles Offensive Line
This may be the best strength vs strength matchup in the NFL this week as it is in this game! The Vikings have a very good defensive front with (likely) the best EDGE duo in the NFL. Everson Griffen and Danielle Hunter are a versatile, powerful, athletic, and dominant duo that gives opposing offenses fits on a weekly basis. While Shemar Stephen and Linval Joseph do a great job anchoring the interior, they aren’t dominant rushers though forces against the run. Still, this is a front that can take over games. As I wrote in the Eagles case, this pass rush can help out the secondary and generally does. The Eagles have one of the top offensive lines in the NFL with the personnel fully capable of neutralizing this Vikings front. We’ve seen how this offense can operate when the OL takes over a game (Green Bay) – it can go a long way this week. Additionally, Kendricks and Barr are two guys that can blitz as effectively as any rusher from time to time. Zimmer is creative with his blitz and pressure looks. In a hostile environment, it’ll be important for the OL to have another cohesive performance. It’s always important to win of front and this particular matchup is porn for the trench warfare community.
Happy first day of training camps! I posted these odds last year and I thought I'd do it again. The BC government's sports betting website, PlayNow, has NHL futures. Each team you can bet that they will make the playoffs, or miss the playoffs. I've summarized the odds in the below table. Note that these odds are decimal, or Canadian style, so the multiplier is the total return. 1.50 means that the bet returns 1.50 times bet, so that means it wins .50 times bet. If you're used to American style odds, 1.50 means -200 (bet $200 to win $100.) 2.05 means +105 (bet of $100 wins $105) Sure things: Ottawa to miss at 1.005, Tampa to make at 1.01 Never happening: Ottawa to make at 18, Toronto or Vegas to miss at 8.5 Possible money-making opportunities: LA to make at 4.8, Buffalo to make at 3.6, Edmonton to make at 3.6
The Devil's Advocate: An Argument FOR and AGAINST Every Horse in the Kentucky Derby
With the Kentucky Derby just over a week away, the field is shaping up to be one of the more evenly matched groups in recent years. Often the most overanalyzed 2 minutes in sports, there are countless articles telling you who to bet, who’s hot, and who’s not. Like many others, I’ve been spending a lot of my free time pouring over PPs, watching replays at the office (shh), and trying to find the likeliest winners. However, instead of simply writing an article about who I like, I thought it would be more interesting to give a brief argument for and against each horse in the Derby. This ended up being a lot longer than I anticipated, so feel free to skim over horses or buckle down for a long read. It’s a bit of a different take, so I hope you enjoy. Tacitus: + Tacitus is impeccably bred, by Tapit out of the stakes winning mare Close Hatches, and has improved in every start. He proved the Tampa Derby victory was no fluke when he displayed an ability to overcome adversity after getting knocked sideways at the break in the Wood Memorial. - Tacitus came home very slow in the Wood, running a final 3/8ths in 38.2 seconds and a final 1f in 13.4 seconds. There have only been 3 horses to win the Derby who did not run a final 3f in at least 38 seconds or a final 1f in at least 13 seconds in the last 29 years (Animal Kingdom, Mine That Bird, and Silver Charm). 22 of the past 29 Derby winners qualified on both fractions. He also benefitted from a long shot significantly compromising some of his competition at the break. Omaha Beach: + Despite taking some time to break his maiden, once the light bulb turned on for this horse nobody has been able to beat him. He owns the field’s second highest Beyer at 101, highest Thorograph figure at -2, and is proven over a fast and sloppy track. Mike Smith chose this horse over a very strong Baffert candidate in Roadster despite his connection with Baffert. - Omaha Beach has peaked too early, and is a very strong bounce candidate in the Derby. His most recent thorograph figure of a -2 represents a 4 point jump from his previous top, and from 1995 onwards 64.3% of horses who ran a -2 or better in their final prep have significantly regressed in the Derby. As the likely favorite coming off of 2 very strenuous efforts, he is a play against. Vekoma: + Vekoma ran arguably the best race of any 2-year-old in the Nashua, and looked very strong in the Bluegrass. He sat too close to a scorching pace in the Fountain of Youth first off the bench, but came right back with a solid win. He has the right run style to sit just off the pace and make his move, so he should be able to avoid trouble in a crowded field like the Derby pending the draw. A step forward is possible third off the layoff. - Vekoma, like Tacitus, does not qualify on the final fractions theory, coming home in a pedestrian 39.4 / 13.4 seconds for the final 3f / 1f in the Bluegrass. He is an ugly mover, as he runs with a paddling motion with his front legs, and the bottom half of his pedigree with Speightstown as a damsire suggests 10f will be too far for him. He also was the main beneficiary of a strong speed bias at Keeneland that day for his final prep. Plus Que Parfait: + Plus Que Parfait is the only horse in the field proven at a distance greater than 9f on dirt, as he convincingly won the ~9.5f UAE Derby. His pedigree suggests he should love the extra ground of the Derby. He was able to close into a track known for a speed bias, even in spite of a new surface. - No horse who has used the UAE Derby as their Kentucky Derby prep has ever run in the top 3 in the Kentucky Derby, with the best finish coming being fifth in 2011. The race is historically a terrible prep for the Run for the Roses, and this year’s field seems even weaker than usual. PQP was routinely trounced by local US competition and had to ship abroad to face inferior horses to even make the gate. Roadster: + Roadster was the horse Baffert was most excited about as a 2 year old, earning him the nickname of “The TMZ horse.” He has been a monster since getting throat surgery to fix a breathing issue, and has beaten the consensus “top” Baffert horse in Game Winner in the SA Derby. He’s shown versatility in his running style, displaying an ability to close last out but also possessing the tactical speed to avoid trouble. He has every right to improve in his third start as a 3 year old. - Roadster was the beneficiary of a very poor trip from his main rival, Game Winner, who ended up going 4 wide around both turns in a short field. Roadster still barely got up to win by a half-length, and his thorograph number of 2.25 was actually 2 points worse than Game Winner (0.25). Roadster’s last 2 wins have come in fields of 6 and 5 horses, respectively, and he will now have to navigate 19 other horses. Mike Smith defects to Omaha Beach despite a strong connection with Baffert, and this horse will likely be a short price on Derby day due to the recent hype. By My Standards: + By My Standards has been really turning heads in the mornings since getting to Churchill with some very impressive workouts. He comfortably won the Louisiana Derby at a big price, recording an impressive Beyer of 97. He has rapidly improved his last 2 starts, and another move forward makes him competitive with the best in this field. - The Louisiana Derby has not produced a Kentucky Derby winner since Grindstone in 1996, and is historically a weak prep compared to the others. By My Standards caught a weak field and was very fortunate when the heavy favorite, War of Will, took a bad step in the early part of the race and failed to fire his usual effort. By My Standards has lost against mediocre horses multiple times before this, and it’s more likely his Louisiana Derby effort was a flash in the pan against a weak field than a true coming out party. Maximum Security: + Maximum Security enters the Derby as the only undefeated horse in the field. Since the adoption of the Kentucky Derby points system, every Derby winner has gone undefeated in their 3 year old season. He owns the field’s highest Beyer at 102, and the co-second highest Beyer of 101, and is the only horse with multiple 100+ Beyer races on his resume. His thorographs are strong despite never being asked for his best. He has the right running style for the Derby, with a lot of early speed but not the type to need the lead, and he has yet to even be challenged by his competition. - Maximum Security is in significantly over his head. The horse debuted for a 16k claiming tag, and he wasn’t even claimed. Servis then pointed him to a restricted starter allowance race, which he won easily. Despite two monster victories, Servis, a clever and high percentage trainer, still did not point him to a stakes or prep race, but instead brings him back in yet another starter allowance race. Servis is an intelligent trainer, and he tried giving this horse away in his debut, and then only thought enough of him to enter him in two separate restricted starter allowance races despite large victories. When he finally entered stakes company in the Florida Derby, he got to walk the dog on the lead and set absolutely laughable fractions, so slow that a maiden was able to finish second simply by being near the lead. This is a horse who is just happy to be here and will fold with any real pace pressure going 10f. Game Winner: + Game Winner is the most battle tested and consistent horse in the field. He had a tough trip in the SA Derby going 4 wide where he was likely not cranked all the way up, and his Rebel Effort was impressive for the first race off a layoff losing an incredibly close photo to the likely Derby favorite Omaha Beach. He should love the extra ground, and goes out for a trainer who knows a thing or two about getting his horses peaking at the right time. - Game Winner has not exactly lived up to his name, as he’s been runner up twice in both of his starts as a 3 year old after being undefeated as a juvenile. The horses Game Winner was beating as a 2 year old have proven to be relatively weak moving into their 3 year old season. No other runner in the Breeder’s Cup Juvenile even made the Kentucky Derby starting gate, with Signalman being closest listed as an Also Eligible. It could be fair to say that Game Winner may have matured a bit faster than his competition at 2, but now the field has caught up and he may have ceded an edge to the other top California based horses. He is the likeliest candidate in the field to hit the board, but it’s questionable if he will have that final kick to come in first. Code of Honor: + Code of Honor ran a respectable third in a snails-paced Florida Derby where nobody was making up any ground. He goes out for top tier connections, and he has a jockey on board who is known for his ground saving trips. He has more tactical speed than some of the other deep closers in this field, so he should get first jump on the tiring leaders before the likes of Country House and Win Win Win can make their move. - Code of Honor was the lucky beneficiary of an absolute pace meltdown in his Fountain of Youth victory, and in another 2 jumps Bourbon War was blowing right by him. He has not significantly improved on his thorograph 2 year old top, and would need a big jump forward coupled with a clean trip and a pace meltdown to even have a chance. There are other stalkers with more front speed than him and other closers with a better final kick. Haikal: + Haikal has done little wrong in his career, with a record of 5: 3-1-1. He proved his Gotham score wasn’t a fluke by running a respectable third in the Wood, and he has one of the best closing kicks in the field. If the West’s elect to use MS as a rabbit and the pace heats up, look for him late. - Haikal has managed to outrun his pedigree this far, but this is as far as talent will take him. A half-brother to Takaful, the 2017 G1 Vosburgh Sprint winner, this is a horse at his best running in a one turn mile or shorter. He was one of the few not significantly impacted by the poor start in the Wood, yet was still soundly beaten by the top two finishers. Improbable + An early Derby favorite, Improbable’s only two losses have come by a combined length and a quarter with good excuses. He was very wide in both turns in the Rebel when getting nailed by Long Rang Toddy at the wire, and he acted up badly in the gate of the Arkansas when loading first and having to wait while trying blinkers for the first time. His natural ability and raw talent put him near the top of this field, and he has the second highest thorograph in the field with a -1. Any repeat of that effort or slight improvement is probably good enough to win. - Improbable is another who is pedigree challenged to get the distance. City Zip is notorious for siring sprinters, and while the bottom side of his pedigree has stamina, his top side is pure speed. He gets yet another new rider, his third in three races. Baffert removes the blinkers after trying them last out, and you never like to see equipment changes trying to figure out a horse in the first Saturday in May. War of Will + Draw a line through War of Will’s last race, as he lost all chance when he lost action in the first 100 yards. Outside of that, you have a horse who is undefeated on dirt, possesses a great stalking run style, and is bred to run for days. Proven over fast and off tracks, he has steadily improved and paired 1s on thorograph until the Louisiana Derby. - War of Will breaks just about every Derby rule of thumb regarding final prep before the race. Final fraction, ground loss, finish no worse than fourth, he fails them all. Couple that with the chance that he is not 100% after the Louisiana Derby incident, and he becomes a horse who is very hard to trust. Long Range Toddy + Long Rang Toddy is a horse who always tries his heart out. Toss his last race where he may not have cared for the slop, and you have a horse who is ultra-consistent and ever improving. He bested Improbable, one of the Baffert monsters, in the Rebel, and then likely bounced a bit in his last race. Another new top here could make him dangerous, as he projects to sit a good stalking trip. - Long Range Toddy is a heartwarming story of a Remington Park horse making the Derby, but he just isn’t good enough. He only has one Beyer in the 90s, and even his best thorograph of 4 is significantly weaker than most of the field. He got lucky with a dream trip and a great ride to beat Improbable in the Rebel. Tax: + Tax has seen massive improvement since Danny Gargan claimed him out of a maiden claiming $50,000 race back in October. He stumbled badly in the Withers yet came very strong to fight on and get the win. This horse is very game and has moved forward with each start. He was a good second to Tacitus in the Wood, and the result may have been different if Tacitus did not lean on him and induce him to the rail. - Tax got a great trip in the Wood, as he was not dramatically impacted by the poor start and sat a perfect stalking trip behind two dueling leaders. Despite that, he still could not hold off Tacitus, who had a tougher trip all around. His final fractions are too slow, and he is simply an inferior version of Tacitus. Cutting Humor: + Cutting Humor comes from the highly respected Pletcher barn after an impressive win over well-regarded Anothertwistafate in the Sunland Derby. His final 3f and 1f fractions are the fastest of any horse in the field today, and he is coming off a big effort. He gets 6 weeks rest to recover from that, making another big effort possible. - Cutting Humor was beaten soundly in the Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn, and he had to go to a much easier spot to secure his place in the starting gate on May 4th. No winner of the Sunland Derby has even won the Kentucky Derby, with Mine That Bird being the only horse to prep at Sunland and win the Kentucky Derby at odds of 50-1. His final fraction times are artificially inflated due to how fast the track was playing that day, evidenced by his “just okay” Beyer of 95. Win Win Win: + Win Win Win ran a lightning fast race in the Pasco Stakes at Tampa, and a repeat of that effort makes him very dangerous here. His last few losses have come with excuses, as he broke very slowly and was very wide in the Tampa Derby while favored over Tacitus. In the Bluegrass, he was the only horse to make up ground on the speed favoring track all day, and he was steadied badly while entering the stretch. It was very impressive to make up ground after losing all momentum, and he may have won that race with a better trip. - Win Win Win can’t get out of his own way. He repeatedly breaks very poorly from the gate and has morphed from a horse running near the lead into a dead closer. He has a penchant for troubled trips, and his best races have come in shorter races. Julien Pimentel and Michael Trombetta are a respectable jockey/trainer pair, but they are outclassed against the best connections in the country. Country House: + Country House has one of the best closing kicks in this entire field. He has been a bit of a slow learner, as he often breaks slow and lugged in down the stretch, but he has matured with every start. He may have run down War of Will if not for some green racing down the stretch in the Risen Star. He has never been out of the money in all his tries on dirt and looms a major threat when turning for home. - Ultra-deep closers like Country House are massively disadvantaged in the Kentucky Derby since the inception of the points system, and Country House routinely spots the field 10 lengths from the onset. There is not a lot of early pace signed on in this field, and he would need an absolute pace meltdown with a dream trip to have a chance of getting the win. He lost ground in the stretch run of the Arkansas Derby to both Omaha Beach and Improbable, never something you want to see from your deep closer. Gray Magician: + Gray Magician took a nice step forward when switching to the Peter Miller barn and stretching out in distance and moved forward again when going from the 1-mile races in California to the 1900m UAE Derby. It’s quite possible he further improves adding another furlong at Churchill. He has some tactical speed, so he could sit a nice trip just off the leaders to avoid trouble. - He’s simply too slow. His career best Beyer is nearly 20 points slower than the top contenders here, and he was embarrassed when facing competition in California who weren’t good enough to even make the Derby trying US preps. The UAE Derby was very weak, and it is a poor prep even with a strong field. Spinoff: + Spinoff was very impressive in his 3-year-old debut, winning by daylight in a Tampa allowance race before running a respectable second in the Louisiana Derby. He has the perfect run style, listed as an E/P 7 (pace pressing) on Brisnet, which has produced the most Derby winners in recent years (Justify, American Pharoah, California Chrome). His pedigree suggests he should handle the distance, and he’s lightly raced and eligible to continue improving. - Todd Pletcher, an unquestionably excellent trainer, boasts a record of 2 for 49 in the Kentucky Derby. Velasquez, the routine first call pilot for the Pletcher barn and normal rider of Spinoff, ends up on Code of Honor instead. In the Louisiana Derby, Spinoff had every right to win that race turning for home and instead was easily passed by a 22-1 maiden facing winners for the first time in By My Standards. He is not as battle tested as others, so he may not respond well to the large field and massive crowd at Churchill. Master Fencer: + Master Fencer is the only horse in the field to have run 10 furlongs, not once but twice, albeit on the turf. He finished second and fourth in those efforts while not embarrassing himself in either. - Master Fencer is just a horse who is happy to be here, as his presence opens the Derby to Japanese betting markets. Foreign horses typically do terribly in the Derby, he is a dead closer, and he wasn’t even Japan’s top point earner. In fact, there were 3 Japanese horses ahead of him in the points standings, all of whom declined the invitation to the Derby. He was beaten by Derma Louvre in the Hyacinth, who went on to run a non-threatening 4th in the UAE Derby. Edit: thank you kind internet strangers for the silver and gold! My first of each!
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