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1. 2025 NFL Award Predictions-MVP (DKrom: Patrick Mahomes, Hal: Lamar Jackson)-Offensive POY (DKrom: Ja'Marr Chase, Hal: Joe Burrow)-Defensive POY (DKrom: Aidan Hutchinson, Hal: Will Anderson, Jr.)-Offensive ROY (DKrom: Ashton Jeanty, Hal: Travis Hunter)-Defensive ROY (DKrom: Abdul Carter, Hal: Travis Hunter)-Comeback POY (DKrom: Christian McCaffrey, Hal: Aidan Hutchinson)-Protector Of The Year (DKrom: Lane Johnson, Hal: Trent Williams)-Coach Of The Year (DKrom: Liam Coen, Hal: Sean Payton)-Assistant Coach Of The Year (DKrom: Zach Orr, Hal: Josh Grizzard)2. 2025 NFL Playoff Predictions-NFC North Division Winner (DKrom: Packers, Hal: Packers)-NFC East Division Winner (DKrom: Eagles, Hal: Commanders)-NFC South Division Winner (DKrom: Bucs, Hal: Bucs)-NFC West Division Winner (DKrom: 49ers, Hal: Rams)-AFC North Division Winner (DKrom: Ravens, Hal: Ravens)-AFC East Division Winner (DKrom: Bills, Hal: Bills)-AFC South Division Winner (DKrom: Jaguars, Hal: Texans)-AFC West Division Winner (DKrom: Chiefs, Hal: B

1. Even if this saga ends the way most expect it to (with Micah Parsons staying in Dallas on a market-setting extension), does this make you wonder why Jerry Jones was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame before the late Pat Bowlen and Robert Kraft? 2. If the Cowboys do end up trading Micah Parsons, which of the 31 other NFL teams would you say need his services the most and why? 3. Who would you say has more leverage in contract negotiations between the Commanders and Terry McLaurin? 4. Is this the year the Chiefs passing game re-emerges as one of the NFL’s elite?5. Did Sean Payton put a lot of unfair expectations on Bo Nix and the Broncos with his comments?6. If Chris Godwin misses the first few games, can you see Emeka Egbuka emerging as one of Baker Mayfield’s top two targets in the passing game and never looking back? 7. Do you believe that the Bengals are helping themselves avoid another slow start by getting Joe Burrow and the starters a healthy dose of snaps during preseason play?8. Panic Meter

1. Which one of those six aforementioned players still on a rookie contract (Jalyx Hunt, Moro Ojomo, Kelee Ringo, Sydney Brown, Andrew Mukuba, Tyler Steen) do you think is most important to the Eagles success in 2025?2. Can you see either Chiefs rookie (Jalen Royals or Brashard Smith) making a healthy impact with Rashee Rice out? 3. LOOKING TO GET OVER THE HUMP-Do you think there's a real chance Malaki Starks and Mike Green turn out to be the final pieces that help get Lamar Jackson and company over the hump and in the Super Bowl?-Which new piece on defense, in your view, is the biggest potential factor that could determine whether or not the Bills make it to Santa Clara in February?-On a scale of 1-10 (1 being "not at all", 10 being "hide the kids"), how worried are you about the Lions offensive line taking a rather significant step backwards this season?4. If you had to bet on one of these two teams (Bucs or Texans) playing deep into January, which one would it be and why? 5. THE NAS

1. In the Broncos eyes, what does a successful step forward for Bo Nix in Year 2 look like? Based on your conversations with folks around the league, what is the overall sentiment about Bo Nix? 2. Based on the latest intel you have, which one of those four players (Courtland Sutton, Zach Allen, Nik Bonitto, John Franklin-Myers) would you say is the most likely to receive a contract extension and which one of those four is the least likely to get one? Is it reasonable to anticipate an extension or two getting done before Week 1?3. Do you see the Broncos and GM George Paton agreeing to an extension some time within the next 12 months, if not sooner?4. In free agency, the Broncos were selective, yet aggressive as they signed four notable players in S Talanoa Hufanga, LB Dre Greenlaw, TE Evan Engram, and RB J.K. Dobbins. While all four signees have had star-studded seasons recently, they also come with high injury risk. Which one of those free agent acquisitions do you think is most important when it comes to hel

1. AFC South-How would you describe the overall ecosystem Cam Ward is entering?-Did Femi Oladejo's performance last year suggest to you that his best football is still very much ahead of him?-The Jaguars already have an absolute stud WR in Brian Thomas, Jr., and when you add Travis Hunter to the mix, you just might have the perfect receiving duo to unlock the greatness inside of Trevor Lawrence. What do you think?-Do you think Bhayshul Tuten brings anything to the table that Travis Etienne does not?-Given the Colts highly questionable situation at QB, do you anticipate Shane Steichen to use Tyler Warren in similarly creative ways as he was used at Penn State?-How much of an upgrade is J.T Tuimoloau over Kwity Paye?-In what ways (if any) does Jayden Higgins complement Nico Collins and in what ways (if any) does Jaylin Noel complement Christian Kirk?-Would it surprise you if Aireontae Ersery makes a strong case for the starting RT job in training camp? 2. AFC East-Given how effectively he played with an

1. NFC East-When you add a special talent like Abdul Carter to a defensive front that includes star DT Dexter Lawrence, edge rushers Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux, plus DT and 2025 third-round pick Darius Alexander, would you say the Giants have, at least on paper, the most fearsome pass rush in the entire NFL right now?-Do you see Jaxson Dart starting five or more games this season?-Do you think the added presence of Donovan Ezeiruaku to that Cowboys front four is going to free up Micah Parsons, schematically speaking, like never before?-How helpful can Tyler Booker, Ezeiruaku, and Shavon Revel, Jr. be in helping the Cowboys get the most out of George Pickens?-Do you think the best Week 1 OL combination for the Commanders includes Josh Conerly, Jr. at RT with Brandon Coleman kicking inside to guard, or is it Coleman staying put at RT with Conerly moving inside?-Would you anticipate Trey Amos growing into that No. 1 shutdown corner for the Commanders at some point this season?-I'm not saying Jihaad Campbe

1. In each of the past three drafts, five trades or more occurred during the first round. Would you be surprised if we get less than that this year?2. Do you believe we will see three RB's get selected in Round 1 for the first time since 2012? 3. On a scale of 1-10 (1 being 'not at all', 10 being 'ludicrous'), how dumb do you think it would be for the Saints to select a QB at 9?4. If you were putting together a parlay for Day 1 of the draft, would you be willing to bet that Jaxson Dart gets selected before Shedeur Sanders? -4B. Staying on Shedeur Sanders for a moment, Todd McShay said on his podcast a few days before we recorded this that word has it Mike Tomlin "really likes" Shedeur and he may be the pick for the Steelers at 21 regardless of what happens on the Aaron Rodgers front. But as I mentioned on our NFC East Draft Preview, no team has done more work on him than the Giants have. They had a representative on hand for every Colorado game last season and their top decision-

1. Even though he's a RB, do you believe that Ashton Jeanty is, by far, the best prospect likely to be available at 6 that can help the Raiders win now? 2. Which one of those four scenarios (RB, TE, DL/EDGE or trade down) do you think would be the most ideal for the Broncos in Round 1?3. Let's say two solid WR's (Matthew Golden and Emeka Egbuka) and two solid DL/EDGE options (Mykel Williams and Kenneth Grant) are all available for the Chargers at 22. If you can't trade back, which position would you prioritize and why?4. Which one of those four positions of need (OT, G, TE, DL/EDGE) do you think the Chiefs should eye at 31 overall in order to give them the best possible chance to win both now and from now on?5. Raiders three-round mock6. Broncos three-round mock 7. Chargers three-round mock8. Chiefs three-round mock

1. If you're [Giants GM] Joe Schoen, would you be willing to take one of Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter at 3 and subsequently trade up from 34 to 19 or 20? Or do you just bite the bullet and take Shedeur Sanders at 3?2. Do you think the Cowboys should prioritize improving the OL over improving the offensive skill positions at 12?3. Which one of those three aforementioned roster holes (EDGE, CB, RB) is the biggest one separating the Commanders from dethroning the Eagles in the NFC?4. If you were [Eagles GM] Howie Roseman, which of those two approaches (trading up or stockpiling more picks for next year) would you prefer to use on Draft Day 2025? 5. Giants three-round mock6. Cowboys three-round mock 7. Commanders three-round mock8. Eagles three-round mock

1. If you're Browns GM Andrew Berry, would you be willing to trade back into the first round to as high as 19 or 20 and take Shedeur Sanders? Or would you prefer to roll the dice on a Day 2 project QB and wait to address the position in the first round next year? 2. Where do you think the evaluations of [Bengals Director of Player Personnel] Duke Tobin and his team have gone wrong these past three years, and what changes must the Bengals make when it comes to scouting talent on the defensive side of the ball? 3. Do you think Steelers GM Omar Khan should make it a high priority to trade back from 21 so they can recoup some of the value lost in the D.K. Metcalf trade?4. Who are some prime candidates in this draft that can make the strengths of this Ravens roster even more dangerous? 5. Browns three-round mock6. Bengals three-round mock 7. Steelers three-round mock8. Ravens three-round mock

1. What do you think an ideal draft haul would look like for the 49ers later this month? 2. Which one of those aforementioned positions (OL, DL, CB) would you say the Cardinals need to upgrade the most in order to take that next step forward in 2025?3. With five picks in the top-100, would you be willing to spend four, if not all five of them to upgrade the OL and WR if you were the Seahawks? 4. Which position that the Rams likely plan to address in this draft can turn out to be the final piece of their championship puzzle in your view? 5. 49ers three-round mock6. Cardinals three-round mock 7. Seahawks three-round mock8. Rams three-round mock

1. Do you believe there were enough examples on Cam Ward's college tape that prove he's capable of making the on-schedule plays he'll need to make in order become a more consistent, steady player?2. Do you think there's a higher ceiling with Shedeur Sanders and if so, why?3. Do you think the hype on Jaxson Dart is at least somewhat warranted, and if not, can you play Devil's Advocate as to why an NFL team would be willing to invest a mid-to-late first-round pick on him? 4. Do you see similarities between Jalen Milroe and Jalen Hurts in terms of play-style, character and work ethic, and can you see Milroe evolving into a similar player at the NFL level in the right situation? Also, some NFL evaluators reportedly believe that if Milroe fails at QB, he can be tried out at RB. Do you think he's capable of being at least a very solid RB at the NFL level?5. Fans of NFL teams that are unlikely to head into the 2026 season with a surefire long-term answer at QB will immediately be looking towa

1. What do you think the basic characteristics are that Ben Johnson covets in a player, and how does a Chicago Bear under Ben Johnson differ from a Chicago Bear under Matt Eberflus?2. Do you get the feeling that the Packers will draft a WR in the first round for the first time since they selected Javon Walker at 20 overall in 2002?3. If you're the Vikings, which of the three aforementioned positions (DT, DB, or iOL) would you prioritize the most at 24 in the event you can't find a trading partner? 4. If a certain interior offensive lineman or pass rusher that the Lions deem a hand-in-glove fit falls to the early 20's, can you see Brad Holmes make a proactive move up the board like he did last year? 5. Bears three-round mock6. Packers three-round mock 7. Vikings three-round mock8. Lions three-round mock

1. Do you think Will Campbell's best role at the NFL level is at tackle or at guard?2. What are your biggest concerns about Armand Membou's game at the moment and would you be surprised if he eventually ends up as the best OL from this class?3. Do you think Kelvin Banks, Jr. will mostly benefit a team as a run blocker or as a pass protector during his rookie season?4. If you're a team picking in the top-20 with a huge need at left tackle and you deem that medical information to be accurate, is Josh Simmons worth taking there?5. Do you think Donovan Jackson will be better at guard or tackle in the NFL? 6. Is Tyler Booker's extreme lack of athleticism enough to scare you away from him, or is he still a prospect with an extremely high floor who's worthy of a top-40 selection, if not higher?7. As Dane Brugler noted in November, many around the league (if not most) would say Grey Zabel's best possible fit is at center. What makes Grey Zabel well-equipped to be the proverbial QB of an NFL of

1. Eric Edholm of NFL.com, one of the most respected minds in the business, said last week he would be all for the Panthers using six or seven of their nine draft picks on the defensive side of the ball. Would you be in favor of that strategy, or do you think the Panthers should spend considerably more draft picks upgrading the offensive weaponry for Bryce Young? 2. If you're Mickey Loomis and Kellen Moore, is your top priority putting a big "For Sale" sign on that 9th overall pick, even though you have five picks in the top-112? 3. Would it surprise you if the Falcons decide to further strengthen their secondary in Round 1 by taking say Will Johnson or Nick Emmanwori should one or both be available at 15? 4. Even with his recent medical setback, how surprised would you be if the Bucs passed on Jihaad Campbell if he was still available at 19 overall? 5. Panthers three-round mock6. Saints three-round mock 7. Falcons three-round mock8. Bucs three-round mock

1. A reason why some are down on this draft class overall is that only four-to-six players fit the mold of a consensus "blue chip" prospect. In your view, is Warren one of those four-to-six players and is he worthy of being selected in the top-seven despite the extremely low hit rate on first-round TE's?2. According to football data guru Warren Sharp, Colston Loveland only caught two of 10 contested targets, only forced three missed tackles (5% missed tackle rate, lowest in class), and ran just 13% of his routes against man coverage, which he'll see far more often in the NFL. Granted, he did have subpar QB play and was playing through injury last season. Of those aforementioned data points that Warren raised, which one worries you the most and why? 3. Assuming Mason Taylor makes the requisite improvements in his route running, do you think he eventually becomes that “Joker” weapon for an NFL offense? 4. Given what you do know about Elijah Arroyo's medical history, would it surprise you i

1. If Travis Hunter is available for the Patriots at 4, would you take him or Armand Membou? 2. Do you think Tyler Warren fits the mold of such a player that can define the Jets culture under Aaron Glenn?3. Do you anticipate the Dolphins using their first-round pick at 13 addressing one of those two positions (interior OL or safety), or can you easily see them going in another direction?4. Given the enormous depth of this DL class and the Bills having three picks in the top-62, would it be wise for Buffalo to use two of those picks to further beef up their defensive front four? 5. Patriots three-round mock6. Jets three-round mock 7. Dolphins three-round mock8. Bills three-round mock

1. If you were Titans GM Mike Borgonzi, would you stay put and take Miami QB Cam Ward, or would you trade down with either the Browns at 2 or with the Giants at 3, which would net you additional premium draft picks both this year and next year and assure you either Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter?2. As much as it would make sense for the Jags to take Mason Graham at 5, there may be another name or two that would make equally as much sense there. Do any such names come to mind in your view?3. Given how desperate Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard are to keep their jobs, would it surprise you if they traded up with say the Bears at 10 in order to assure themselves Warren or Loveland? 4. Would it shock you if the Texans pick at 25 is anything other than an offensive lineman or a wide receiver? 5. Titans three-round mock6. Jaguars three-round mock 7. Colts three-round mock8. Texans three-round mock

1. Do you believe there's still some untapped upside with Ashton Jeanty as a receiving weapon out of the backfield?2. Do you think Omarion Hampton is a special talent worthy of a top-20 selection?3. If you were the GM of a team that needed ANY kind of RB, and you were forced to choose between Treveyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins, who would be your pick and why? 4. Do you believe Kaleb Johnson has the requisite fundamentals of playing RB (most notably vision and footwork) to succeed at the NFL level despite his lack of explosiveness?5. Do you think Dylan Sampson has the goods to play on all three downs at the NFL level?6. Do you think Cam Skattebo deserves to be selected in Rounds 2-3, and if he doesn't hear his name called on Day 2, would you expect him to outplay his draft position?7. Buy Or Sell-Bhayshul Tuten, Damien Martinez, Jordan James, Ollie Gordon II, Devin Neal, R.J. Harvey, D.J. Giddens, Trevor Etienne, Jarquez Hunter, Jaydon Blue, Brashard Smith, LeQuint Allen, Kalel Mullings, Donovan Edwards,

1. What aspects of Abdul Carter's game that you saw on tape make him such an impact player from the moment he plays his first NFL snap?2. When you put all of the aforementioned puzzle pieces together, do you think Shemar Stewart is someone worthy of rolling the dice on in the top-15 picks, or even the top-10?3. Can you see Mykel Williams developing into a similar force as Travon Walker at the NFL level, and is HE worth a roll of the dice as a top-10/top-15 pick? 4. If you had to make a guess, which one of these two pass rushers (Mike Green or James Pearce, Jr.) do you believe gets drafted first and why? 5. Given his Combine performance, production and game film, plus the negative character buzz surrounding Mike Green and James Pearce, Jr., do you think Donovan Ezeiruaku is worth taking in the latter half of the first round?6. In your view, is Mason Graham a top 4-6 prospect in this draft regardless of position?7. Do you think his habit of playing high is a correctable flaw and can you see Kenneth Grant be