Travis Kelce thinks the Cleveland Browns are primed for a run in 2021, but can Baker Mayfield and Co. truly take the AFC crown away from the Kansas City Chiefs?
Do the Dallas Cowboys have an offense that can’t be stopped? Michael Gallup certainly thinks so, but a lot will hinge on the play of quarterback Dak Prescott. He’s healthy again and apparently primed to enjoy a career year operating head coach Mike McCarthy’s pass-first scheme. But will McCarthy let Prescott keep the ball in the air with running back Ezekiel Elliott in peak condition and fully motivated to return to his best?
Ben Roethlisberger is running out of opportunities to add a third Lombardi Trophy to his resume. His and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ attempts were ended by the rival Cleveland Browns in 2020, but the Steelers have wisely reloaded at a key position next to their franchise quarterback.
Head coach Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach have been active in their efforts to erase the memory of last season’s defeat at the hands of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Questions remain, though, whether or not they’ve done enough to fortify Patrick Mahomes’s offensive line or bolster a suspect secondary.
Getting better on defense has been at the top of the Dallas Cowboys’ to-do list this offseason. Have the Cowboys done enough to be better on defense in 2021? That’s one of the pressing questions facing this franchise in May.
Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco rolled the dice on a few projects in the early rounds of the 2021 NFL draft. Fortunately, Telesco also came away with some bargains during the middle rounds and onwards. Specifically, the Chargers found a replacement for Hunter Henry in Round three and even added a potential starter at inside linebacker in the sixth.
General Manager Rick Spielman, head coach Mike Zimmer, and the Minnesota Vikings stuck to a trusted formula during the 2021 NFL draft. They beefed up the trenches on both sides of the ball, added depth at key positions, and may even have found their quarterback of the future.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians and general manager Jason Licht didn’t have many needs entering the 2021 NFL Draft. Returning all 22 starters from last season’s Super Bowl win gave Arians and Licht some flexibility.
Tom Brady, Stefon Diggs, George Kittle. Every NFL draft contains a clutch of late-round gems who outplay where they were selected and became stars. The 2021 draft will be no exception.
David Moore had scouts drooling when he dominated at the Senior Bowl back in January. Those in attendance saw a massive interior offensive lineman who can thrive in both pass protection and the running game from guard or center. Moore is raw and inexperienced, but his core traits and obvious upside make him a potential steal in the middle rounds of the 2021 NFL draft.
Derrick Barnes kept teams guessing during a college career where he played multiple roles at Purdue. That same versatility will make Barnes a valuable Day 3 pick in the 2021 NFL draft. His ability to play both inside and outside linebacker and rush off the edge will surely earn him some interest. The team that takes a chance will get a flexible playmaker who knows how to wreck both phases of an offense.
Darius Stills has a natural flair as an inside pass-rusher that will appeal to teams on Day 3 of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ/PA/IL) or 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN only) or 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA only) or 1-800-522-4700 (CO Only) or TN REDLINE: 800-889-9789.
© Copyright 2024 Prime Time Sports Talk. All Rights reserved.
