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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2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Logan Ryan

Strengths: Excellent ball skills Man coverage ability Ability to run with receivers in their routes Rarely allows separation Good cover skills Cover corner ability Change-of-direction skills Quick feet Good run defense Comfortable with ball in the air Great hip flexibility to turn and run Can handle zone Experienced Weaknesses: Needs to add strength Should improve…
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NFL Picks Against the Spread: Week 16, 2017

NFL Picks (Preseason 2017): 9-10-1 (-$110) NFL Picks (Week 1, 2017): 8-6-1 (+$135) NFL Picks (Week 2, 2017): 9-7 (+$45) NFL Picks (Week 3, 2017): 5-11 (-$425) NFL Picks (Week 4, 2017): 5-11 (+$90) NFL Picks (Week 5, 2017): 8-6 (+$1,080) NFL Picks (Week 6, 2017): 6-8 (-$640) NFL Picks (Week 7, 2017): 3-10-2 (-$2,180)…
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2013 NFL Mock Draft: Round 2

Last update: Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. Major changes in all 4 rounds. Next update: Next week. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. You can find the complete seven-round 2013 NFL Draft Order by clicking the link. Jacksonville Jaguars: Matt Barkley, QB, USC The Jaguars will spend one of their first two picks on a quarterback. Blaine…
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2022 NFL Free Agents: Outside Linebackers

2022 NFL Free Agency: Star rating is out of five. Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2022. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. Za’Darius Smith, DE/OLB, Packers. Age: 29. Signed with Vikings (3 years, $42 million) Za’Darius Smith is one of the top edge rushers in the NFL when healthy. He missed all of 2021, but…
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NFL Power Rankings

My current NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 9 of the 2016 season. I’m going to use these rankings as the order for my 2017 NFL Mock Draft. Follow @walterfootball. I’ve gone from WORST to FIRST, so if you don’t see reverse numbering (via Javascript), don’t worry; the Browns and 49ers aren’t my top teams….
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