1. Biggest Concerns the Minnesota Vikings Still Must Address After 2013 NFL Draft

    It's hard to argue against the success of the Minnesota Vikings in the 2013 NFL draft. The team selected defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd and cornerback Xavier Rhodes with the 23rd and 25th pick, respectively...

    Matthew Stensrud Written by Matthew Stensrud about 1 month ago 11,703 reads 58 comments

  2. Odds of Each Redskins Rookie Earning a Starting Job in 2013

    The Washington Redskins ’ 2013 draft class was certainly a good one. The Redskins addressed key needs on both sides of the ball and even picked up a couple extra solid guys...

    Dilan Ames Written by Dilan Ames about 1 month ago 9,454 reads 21 comments

  3. What Caused the Quarterbacks to Free Fall in the 2013 NFL Draft?

    The 2012 NFL draft produced the year of the rookie quarterback. A record five of them started in Week 1, setting numerous records throughout the season. It was easily the greatest rookie quarterback class in NFL history...

    Scott Kacsmar Written by Scott Kacsmar about 1 month ago 173 reads 15 comments

  4. Why the NFC West Will Dominate the NFL in 2013

    Colin Kaepernick 's fifth NFL start was going to be against Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in a mid-December road game on Sunday Night Football. His goal was simple...

    Vincent Frank Written by Vincent Frank about 1 month ago 2,272 reads 4 comments

  5. NFL Draft 2013: Late-Round Picks Who Will Be Surprise Stars

    The 2013 NFL draft is in the books, and several teams improved with the additions to their roster. But some NFL teams improved because of the players they essentially stole with their late-round picks...

    Charlie Potter Written by Charlie Potter about 1 month ago 641 reads 0 comments

  6. Predicting the Level of Impact for Each of the Carolina Panthers Draft Picks

    The NFL draft is in the rear-view mirror, and the Carolina Panthers are ready to embark upon rookie minicamp and their upcoming organized team activities ( OTAs )...

    Charles Edwards Written by Charles Edwards about 1 month ago 6,685 reads 32 comments

  7. Setting Odds for Each Bengals Undrafted Free Agent Making the Roster

    The Cincinnati Bengals absolutely nailed their 2013 NFL draft class with big names such as Tyler Eifert and Giovani Bernard, but now things get interesting as the front office attempts to put together a quality undrafted free-agent haul...

    Chris Roling Written by Chris Roling about 1 month ago 3,172 reads 3 comments

  8. Setting Expectations for Each Member of New England Patriots' 2013 Draft Class

    The New England Patriots did not pick up any real big-name prospects in the 2013 NFL draft . Instead, they found players who will fit well and adjust quickly to their schemes...

    Nick Lantz Written by Nick Lantz about 1 month ago 137 reads 30 comments

  9. Setting Career Expectations for Each Member of Giants' 2013 Draft Class

    Jerry Reese and the New York Giants put together another solid draft in 2013, which has us wondering what the career expectations are for each member of the Giants' 2013 draft class...

    Pete Schauer Written by Pete Schauer about 1 month ago 3,899 reads 5 comments

  10. The Biggest Needs the Detroit Lions Still Must Address After 2013 NFL Draft

    In terms of addressing needs, the Detroit Lions hit a home run in the 2013 NFL draft. That might surprise fans who are all too familiar with general manager Martin Mayhew's proclivity ...

    Chris Madden Written by Chris Madden about 1 month ago 10,068 reads 87 comments

  11. 2014 NFL Draft: An Early Look at the Favorites to Go No. 1 Overall

    Yes, the 2014 NFL draft is still a year away. It's almost impossible to say who the top prospects will be, and no one can accurately project the first round. But that hardly seems relevant...

    Wes Stueve Written by Wes Stueve about 1 month ago 395 reads 1 comments

  12. 2013 NFL Draft Results: Late-Round Selections Who Will Make a Huge Impact

    It's not always when you're drafted but where you wind up that makes all the difference for an NFL rookie...

    Patrick Clarke Written by Patrick Clarke about 1 month ago 14,779 reads 16 comments

  13. Chicago Bears Draft Picks Could All Become Key Starters

    Potential is a scary word for NFL teams, but that's exactly what the Chicago Bears draft was full of, as all six of their selections could be impact players one day...

    Andrew Dannehy Written by Andrew Dannehy about 1 month ago 16,752 reads 154 comments

  14. Cincinnati Bengals: How Does Tyler Eifert Make the Offense Dynamic?

    With the 21st overall selection in the 2013 NFL draft, the Cincinnati Bengals selected Notre Dame tight end Tyler Eifert —a selection that Bengal fans believe will give ...

    Sean O'Donnell Written by Sean O'Donnell about 1 month ago 2,826 reads 4 comments

  15. Buccaneers' 2013 Draft Class Is Heavy on Potential, Light on Name Recognition

    The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted who? Undoubtedly, this was a phrase uttered quite a bit in the Bay Area in the minutes and hours during and after the 2013 NFL draft wrapped up this past weekend...

    J.J. Rodriguez Written by J.J. Rodriguez about 1 month ago 4,953 reads 23 comments

  16. Projecting the 2013 Impact for Each Green Bay Packers Selection

    The 2013 NFL draft has come and gone and there's only one question left to be answered: "How does this group help the Green Bay Packers win Super Bowl XLVIII?" The answer won't ...

    Kris Burke Written by Kris Burke about 1 month ago 15,016 reads 50 comments

  17. 2013 NFL Draft Grades: Overall Report Cards for All 32 Franchises

    There's no going back now. The 2013 NFL draft is in the books. The selection process is history and all that's left to do is see how each NFL rookie pans out at the next level...

    Patrick Clarke Written by Patrick Clarke about 1 month ago 2,582 reads 0 comments

  18. Bjoern Werner Learned About NFL Playing 'Madden'

    Bjoern Werner's path to the NFL is something of a heartwarming tale. The German-born pass rusher spent his youth in Berlin before voyaging to America, where Werner eventually picked up high school football...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 1 month ago 2,207 reads 1 comments

  19. New England Patriots: Duron Harmon Was Actually Good Value for the Pats

    It happened again. The New England Patriots drafted a guy none of us have heard of. Televised draftniks fumbled through notebooks and Excel sheets for scouting reports on a guy they were sure would go undrafted...

    James Ermilio Written by James Ermilio about 1 month ago 14,719 reads 56 comments

  20. NFL Draft: Sons of Former NFL Players Get a Chance to Start Their Own Careers

    The apple, they say, doesn't fall far from the tree. While that old adage about fruit may be true, it also seems to pertain to NFL athletes...

    Mark Bator Written by Mark Bator about 1 month ago 427 reads 0 comments

  21. How Good NFL Rookies Go Bad

    We now know exactly what the NFL 's 2013 rookie class will look like, giving us a chance to forecast who will succeed and who will fall short of expectations in their first NFL seasons...

    Brad Gagnon Written by Brad Gagnon about 1 month ago 18,173 reads 43 comments

  22. Dennis Allen & Reggie McKenzie's Drafts Are Bailing out the Sinking Raider Ship

    In October of 2011, the Oakland Raiders acquired unhappy quarterback Carson Palmer from the Cincinnati Bengals (via New York Times ) to fill in for an injured Jason Campbell...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 1 month ago 32,578 reads 172 comments

  23. The Biggest Hole Every NFL Team Still Must Fill After the Draft

    The NFL draft is one essential way for teams to fill roster holes, meet needs and build depth for the short and long terms...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 1 month ago 158,031 reads 264 comments

  24. Green Bay Packers 2013 Draft: Aggregating Report Card Grades from Around the Web

    The Green Bay Packers draft class is set and grades are coming in for Ted Thompson's latest talent influx. While grades for the Packers had a pretty wide range, most of the evaluations were fairly positive...

    Michael Dulka Written by Michael Dulka about 1 month ago 13,802 reads 24 comments

  25. Setting Career Expectations for Each Member of Detroit Lions' 2013 Draft Class

    Pictured here is an NFL legend. Barry Sanders was such an incredible player and likeable figure, that he won the Madden cover vote over Adrian Peterson , and still brings rousing cheers at the NFL draft in New York...

    Dean Holden Written by Dean Holden about 1 month ago 5,785 reads 16 comments