Why the Slide?

Links to Why the Slide? players are here. These are profiles of formerly high-ranked players who were selected in the NFL Draft, but much later than expected. 2023 NFL Draft – Why the Slide? Adetomiwa Adebawore, DT, Northwestern – 5/17 Stetson Bennett, QB, Georgia – 6/14 Brian Branch, DB, Alabama – 5/4 Josh Downs, WR,…
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Why the Slide?: Max Duggan, QB, TCU

Our “Why the Slide” series parallels and grew out our “Why Undrafted” series. The latter was created a number of years ago in response to your questions about why certain well-known prospects went unselected in NFL drafts. For both series, I reach out to sources with NFL teams to find out why their organizations passed…
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Jerks of the Week – June 19, 2023

Jerks of the Week: June 19, 2023 Jerk of the Week: Memories at Meadowlane When my wife initially brought up the prospect of daycare for my son, I was against it. I didn’t understand the purpose of paying about a grand a month so that some strangers could watch my son when we were more…
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Why the Slide?: B.J. Ojulari, OLB, LSU

Our “Why the Slide” series parallels and grew out our “Why Undrafted” series. The latter was created a number of years ago in response to your questions about why certain well-known prospects went unselected in NFL drafts. For both series, I reach out to sources with NFL teams to find out why their organizations passed…
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Indianapolis Colts Rookies Forecast

By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell Solid Starter Julius Brents, CB, Kansas State – Round 2 Colts general manager Chris Ballard has hit it big in the second round with some excellent picks like running back Jonathan Taylor, wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and linebacker Shaq Leonard. In my final 2023 NFL Mock Draft, I had…
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Tennessee Titans Rookies Forecast

By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell Solid Starter Tyjae Spears, RB, Tulane – Round 3 It might take three or four seasons, but I could see the possibility that Spears emerges as a starting running back for Tennessee. The Titans let teams know that Derrick Henry was available this offseason, and in three years time, Henry…
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Jacksonville Jaguars Rookies Forecast

By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell Solid Starter Brenton Strange, TE, Penn State – Round 2 The Jaguars made a nice free agent signing with veteran Evan Engram before the 2022 season. Engram turned in a good year and helped Trevor Lawrence produce a breakout season that resulted in a division title and a playoff win…
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2023 NFL Offseason: Arizona Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals (Last Year: 4-13) 2023 NFL Season Preview: Veteran Additions: QB Jeff Driskel, OT Dennis Daley, G/C Hjalte Froholdt, DT L.J. Collier, DT Kevin Strong, LB Kyzir White, LB Josh Woods, CB Rashad Fenton. Early Draft Picks: OT Paris Johnson, DE/OLB B.J. Ojulari, CB Garrett Williams, WR Michael Wilson, G Jon Gaines, QB Clayton…
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2023 NFL Offseason: Los Angeles Rams

Los Angeles Rams (Last Year: 5-12) 2023 NFL Season Preview: Veteran Additions: WR Demarcus Robinson. Early Draft Picks: G/C Steve Avila, DE/OLB Byron Young, DT Kobie Turner, QB Stetson Bennett, LB Nick Hampton, OT/G Warren McLendon, TE Davis Allen, WR Puka Nacua. Rams Rookie Forecast Offseason Losses: QB Baker Mayfield, WR Allen Robinson, G David…
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2023 NFL Offseason: Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks (Last Year: 9-8) 2023 NFL Season Preview: Veteran Additions: G/C Evan Brown, DE Mario Edwards, DT Dre’Mont Jones, DT Jarran Reed, LB Bobby Wagner, LB Devin Bush, S Julian Love. Early Draft Picks: CB Devon Witherspoon, WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, DE/OLB Derick Hall, RB Zach Charbonnet, OT/G Anthony Bradford, NT Cameron Young, DE Mike…
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