Why the Slide?: Stetson Bennett, QB, Georgia

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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Seattle Seahawks Rookies Forecast

By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell Solid Starter Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois – Round 1 The consensus before the 2023 NFL Draft had the Seahawks taking Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter with the fifth-overall pick, but the team made a surprising selection with Witherspoon. After landing a third-day gem in Tariq Woolen last year, it did…
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Why the Slide?: Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina

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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San Francisco 49ers Rookies Forecast

By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell Solid Starter Jake Moody, K, Michigan – Round 3 Aside from the rare exception for a rare player who is a true special teams weapon, I am not a believer in teams using draft picks on kickers, punters and long-snappers. Quality players at those positions can be found on the…
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Denver Broncos Rookies Forecast

By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell Solid Starter Drew Sanders, OLB, Arkansas – Round 3 With Von Miller and Bradley Chubb traded away over the past two years, the Broncos have had to go about restocking their edge-rush talent. By signing Randy Gregory and drafting Nik Bonitto last year, Denver started the process, but the team…
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2023 NFL Offseason: Los Angeles Chargers

Los Angeles Chargers (Last Year: 10-7) 2023 NFL Season Preview: Veteran Additions: LB Eric Kendricks. Early Draft Picks: WR Quentin Johnston, DE Tuli Tuipulotu, LB Daiyan Henley, WR Derius Davis, OT Jordan McFadden. Chargers Rookie Forecast Offseason Losses: WR DeAndre Carter, OT Storm Norton, G Matt Feiler, DT Christian Covington, OLB Kyle Van Noy, LB…
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2023 NFL Offseason: Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs (Last Year: 14-3) 2023 NFL Season Preview: Veteran Additions: QB Blaine Gabbert, WR Richie James, OT Jawaan Taylor, OT Donovan Smith, DE Charles Omenihu, LB Drue Tranquill, S Mike Edwards. Early Draft Picks: DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah, WR Rashee Rice, OT Wanya Morris, S/CB Chamarri Connor, DE B.J. Thompson. Chiefs Rookie Forecast Offseason…
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2023 NFL Offseason: Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos (Last Year: 5-12) 2023 NFL Season Preview: Veteran Additions: QB Jarrett Stidham, RB Tony Jones, FB Mike Burton, WR Marquez Callaway, TE Chris Manhertz, OT Mike McGlinchey, G Ben Powers, C Kyle Fuller, DE/DT Zach Allen, DE Frank Clark, P Riley Dixon. Early Draft Picks: WR Marvin Mims, LB Drew Sanders, CB Riley…
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2023 NFL Offseason: Las Vegas Raiders

Las Vegas Raiders (Last Year: 6-11) 2023 NFL Season Preview: Veteran Additions: QB Jimmy Garoppolo, QB Brian Hoyer, WR Jakobi Meyers, WR DeAndre Carter, WR Phillip Dorsett, WR Cam Sims, TE Austin Hooper, G Greg Van Roten, DT John Jenkins, LB Robert Spillane, CB Duke Shelley, CB Brandon Facyson, S Marcus Epps, S David Long….
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Las Vegas Raiders Rookies Forecast

By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell Solid Starter Tyree Wilson, DE, Texas Tech – Round 1 Wilson was a bit of a risky pick for Las Vegas in the first round. Some teams had dropped Wilson from their draft boards because of a foot injury that some franchise feel will need to be re-corrected. The Raiders…
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