2022 NFL Draft: Rounds 2 & 3 Recap

By James Layton

Day two was just like day one. The surprises keep coming and Quarterbacks keep dropping. It was a long fifty-four picks till a Quarterback got drafted.

Malik Willis finally had his wait come to an end when the Titans traded up to select him towards the end of the third round.

Panthers got their Quarterback to compete with Sam Darnold. They traded back into the end of the third round to select Ole Miss QB Matt Corral.

The Jets continue to have an amazing draft, and the Bills keep strengthening their team to make another super bowl run.

The Steelers continue to have a solid draft with building up the wide receiver group and defensive line group. They are doing a nice job retooling to stay competitive in the AFC North.

Now let’s get into how the recap of Rounds two and three

Round 2

  • 33 Buccaneers: Logan Hall, DE Houston
  • 34 Packers: Christian Watson, WR North Dakota State
  • 35 Titans: Roger McCreary, CB Auburn
  • 36 Jets: Breece Hall, RB Iowa State
  • 37 Texans: Jalen Pitre, S Baylor
  • 38 Falcons: Arnold Ebiketie, OLB Penn State
  • 39 Bears: Kyler Gordon, CB Washington
  • 40 Seahawks: Boye Mafe, DE Minnesota
  • 41 Seahawks: Kenneth Walker III Michigan State
  • 42 Vikings: Andrew Booth Jr, CB Clemson
  • 43 Giants: Wan’Dale Robinson, WR Kentucky
  • 44 Texans: John Metchie III, WR Alabama
  • 45 Ravens: David Ojabo, OLB Michigan
  • 46 Lions: Josh Paschal, DE Kentucky
  • 47 Commanders: Phidarian Mathis, DT Alabama
  • 48 Bears: Jaquan Brisker, S Penn State
  • 49 Saints: Alontae Taylor, CB Tennessee
  • 50 Patriots: Tyquan Thornton, WR Baylor
  • 51 Eagles: Cam Jurgens, C Nebraska
  • 52 Steelers: George Pickens, WR Georgia
  • 53 Colts: Alec Pierce, WR Cincinnati
  • 54 Chiefs: Skyy Moore, WR Western Michigan
  • 55 Cardinals: Trey McBride, TE Colorado State
  • 56 Cowboys: Sam Williams, DE Ole Miss
  • 57 Buccaneers: Luke Goedeke, OT Central Michigan
  • 58 Falcons: Troy Anderson, LB Montana State
  • 59 Vikings: Ed Ingram, G LSU
  • 60 Bengals: Cam Taylor-Britt, CB Nebraska
  • 61 49ers: Drake Jackson, DE USC
  • 62 Chiefs: Bryan Cook, S Cincinnati
  • 63 Bills: James Cook, RB Georgia
  • 64 Broncos: Nik Bonitto, LB Oklahoma

Round 3

  • 65 Jaguars: Luke Fortner, C Kentucky
  • 66 Vikings: Brian Asamoah, LB Oklahoma
  • 67 Giants: Joshua Ezeudu, OG North Carolina
  • 68 Browns: Martin Emerson, CB Mississippi State
  • 69 Titans: Nicholas Petit-Frere, OT Ohio State
  • 70 Jaguars: Chad Muma, LB Wyoming
  • 71 Bears: Velus Jones Jr, WR Tennessee
  • 72 Seahawks: Abraham Lucas, OT Washington State
  • 73 Colts: Jelani Woods, TE Virginia
  • 74 Falcons: Desmond Ridder, QB Cincinnati
  • 75 Texans: Christian Harris, LB Alabama
  • 76 Ravens: Travis Jones, NT UConn
  • 77 Colts: Bernhard Raimann, OT Central Michigan
  • 78 Browns: Alex Wright, DE UAB
  • 79 Chargers: JT Woods, S Baylor
  • 80 Broncos: Greg Dulcich, TE UCLA
  • 81 Giants: Cordale Flott, CB LSU
  • 82 Falcons: DeAngelo Malone, LB Western Kentucky
  • 83 Eagles: Nakobe Dean, LB Georgia
  • 84 Steelers: DeMarvin Leal, DE Texas A&M
  • 85 Patriots: Marcus Jones, CB Houston
  • 86 Titans: Malik Willis, QB Liberty
  • 87 Cardinals: Cameron Thomas, DE San Diego State
  • 88 Cowboys: Jalen Tolbert, WR South Alabama
  • 89 Bills: Terrel Bernard, LB Baylor
  • 90 Raiders: Dylan Parham, G Memphis
  • 91 Buccaneers: Rachaad White, RB Arizona State
  • 92 Packers: Sean Rhyan, OT UCLA
  • 93 49ers: Tyrion Davis-Price, RB LSU
  • 94 Panthers: Matt Corral, QB Ole Miss
  • 95 Bengals: Zachary Carter, DT Florida
  • 96 Colts: Nick Cross, S Maryland
  • 97 Lions: Kerby Joseph, S Illinois
  • 98 Commanders: Brian Robinson Jr, RB Alabama
  • 99 Browns: David Bell, WR Purdue
  • 100 Cardinals: Myjai Sanders, DE Cincinnati
  • 101 Jets: Jeremy Ruckert, TE Ohio State
  • 102 Dolphins: Channing Tindall, LB Georgia
  • 103 Chiefs: Leo Chenal, LB Wisconsin
  • 104 Rams: Logan Bruss, G Wisconsin
  • 105 49ers: Danny Gray, WR SMU

2022 NFL Draft: Round 1 Recap

By James Layton

This has been the most interesting first round draft I’ve seen in years. You had no idea of how it would unfold.

This is the first draft since 1997 when the 49ers drafted Virginia Tech QB Jim Druckenmiller with the 26th pick.

It was also the first draft to have nine trades and six wide receivers selected in the first round.

This is the most trades made in the first round in past few years that were for active players in the league.

With that let’s get into how the first round unfolded.

  1. Jaguars: Travon Walker, DE Georgia
  2. Lions: Aidan Hutchinson, DE Michigan
  3. Texans: Derek Stingley Jr, CB LSU
  4. Jets: Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner, CB Cincinnati
  5. Giants: Kayvon Thibodeaux, DE Oregon
  6. Panthers: Ikem Ekwonu, OT NC State
  7. Giants: Evan Neal, OT Alabama
  8. Falcons: Drake London, WR USC
  9. Seahawks: Charles Cross, OT
  10. Jets: Garrett Wilson, WR Ohio State
  11. Saints: Chris Olave, WR Ohio State
  12. Lions: Jameson Williams, WR Alabama
  13. Eagles: Jordan Davis, DT Georgia
  14. Ravens: Kyle Hamilton, S Notre Dame
  15. Texans: Kenyon Green, G Texas A&M
  16. Commanders: Jahan Dotson, WR Penn State
  17. Chargers: Zion Johnson, G Boston College
  18. Titans: Treylon Burks, WR Arkansas
  19. Saints: Trevor Penning, OT Northern Iowa
  20. Steelers: Kenny Pickett, QB Pittsburgh
  21. Chiefs: Trent McDuffie, CB Washington
  22. Packers: Quay Walker, LB Georgia
  23. Bills: Kaiir Elam, CB Florida
  24. Cowboys: Tyler Smith, OT Tulsa
  25. Ravens: Tyler Linderbaum, C Iowa
  26. Jets: Jermaine Johnson II, DE Florida State
  27. Jaguars: Devin Lloyd, LB Utah
  28. Packers: Devonte Wyatt, DT Georgia
  29. Patriots: Cole Strange, G Tennessee-Chattanooga
  30. Chiefs: George Karlaftis, DE Purdue
  31. Bengals: Daxton Hill, S Michigan
  32. Vikings: Lewis Cine, S Georgia

NFL First Round Mock Draft Post Super Bowl

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By Barb Layton

Now that the Super Bowl is in the books for another year, I turn my attention to the off season. This is one of my favorite times of the year. I love free agency, the combine and especially the draft.

I like to be able to see how teams might try to fill their needs either through free agency or the draft.

Let’s get started with my first mock draft of the season.

  1. Jaguars: Evan Neal, OT Alabama
  2. Lions: Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE Michigan
  3. Texans: Kyle Hamilton, S Notre Dame
  4. Jets: Kayvon Thibodeaux, EDGE Oregon
  5. Giants: Derek Stingley, CB LSU
  6. Panthers: Kenyon Green, G Texas A&M
  7. Giants: DeMarvin Leal, DT Texas A&M
  8. Falcons: Ahmad Gardner, CB Cincinnati
  9. Broncos: David Ojabo, EDGE Michigan
  10. Jets: Andrew Booth, CB Clemson
  11. Commanders: Malik Willis, QB Liberty
  12. Vikings: Jordan Davis, DT Georgia
  13. Browns: Garrett Wilson, WR Ohio State
  14. Ravens: Charles Cross, OT Mississippi State
  15. Eagles: Daxton Hill, S Michigan
  16. Eagles: Devin Lloyd, LB Utah
  17. Chargers: Perrion Winfrey, DT Oklahoma
  18. Saints: Chris Olave, WR Ohio State
  19. Eagles: Jameson Williams, WR Alabama
  20. Steelers: Kenny Pickett, QB Pitt
  21. Patriots: George Karlaftis, EDGE Purdue
  22. Raiders: Nakobe Dean, LB Georgia
  23. Cardinals: Ikem Ekwonu, OT NC State
  24. Cowboys: Trevor Penning, OT Northern Iowa
  25. Bills: Drake London, WR USC
  26. Titans: Tyler Linderbaum, OC Iowa
  27. Buccaneers: Kaiir Elam, CB Florida
  28. Packers: Trent McDuffie, CB Washington
  29. Dolphins: Trevon Walker, EDGE Georgia
  30. Chiefs: Jaquan Brisker, S Penn State
  31. Bengals: Zion Johnson, G Boston College
  32. Lions: Chad Muma, LB Wyoming

Dolphins 2022 Coaching Staff

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By James Layton

The Dolphins have announced their 2022 coaching staff. Head Coach Mike McDaniel is looking to turn this team in to more competition for the Bills and Patriots then in years past.

Mike McDaniel has brought in some of the more experienced coaches like Frank Smith and Darrell Bevell.

Here are the Assistant Coaches.

  • Frank Smith, Offensive Coordinator
  • Matt Applebaum, Offensive Line Coach
  • Darrell Bevell, Quarterback Coach/Passing Game Coordinator
  • Jon Embree, Assistant Head Coach/Tight Ends Coach
  • Josh Grizzard, Quality Control Coach
  • Chandler Henley, Assistant Quarterbacks Coach
  • Lemuel Jeanpierre, Assistant Offensive Line Coach
  • Mike Person, Offensive Assistant
  • Aldrick Robinson, Offensive Assistant
  • Kolby Smith, Offensive Assistant
  • Wes Welker, Wide Receivers Coach
  • Josh Boyer, Defensive Coordinator
  • Mathieu Araujo, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach
  • Austin Clark, Defensive Line Coach
  • Steve Ferentz, Assistant Linebackers Coach
  • Steve Gregory, Safeties Coach
  • Derrick LeBlanc, Assistant Defensive Line Coach
  • Sam Maddison, Cornerbacks Coach/Pass Game Specialist
  • Ty McKenzie, Outside Linebackers Coach
  • Ryan Slowik, Senior Defensive Assistant
  • Patrick Surtain, Defensive Assistant
  • Danny Crossman, Special Teams Coordinator
  • Brendan Farrell, Assistant Special Teams Coach
  • Dave Puloka, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Reserve/Future Signings 2022 for the AFC East

By Barb Layton

Bills

Dolphins

  1. WR Cody Core
  2. CB Javaris Davis
  3. OT Adam Pankey
  4. OT Kion Smith
  5. CB Quincy Wilson

Jets

  1. K Matt Ammendola
  2. WR Tarik Black
  3. TE Brandon Dillon
  4. OL Grant Hermanns
  5. WR D.J. Montgomery
  6. OL Ross Pierschbacher
  7. DL Hamilcar Rashed
  8. OL Dru Samia
  9. DL Tanzel Smart
  10. OL Isaiah Williams
  11. DE Bradlee Anae

Patriots

  1. RB Malcolm Perry

2022 NFL Hall of Fame Modern-Era Semifinalists

By Barb Layton

I always love when we get the semi-finalists for the Hall of Fame. It is fun to try to figure out who will make it into the Hall of Fame this year.

Sometimes you look at the list and several names will pop out at you. It is the same with this class. This is a class of more offensive than defensive players. There are several WRs and RBs in this list.

Here goes with the list:

  1. Eric Allen, CB Eagles, Saints, Raiders
  2. Jared Allen, DE Chiefs, Vikings, Bears, Panthers
  3. Willie Anderson, OT Bengals and Ravens
  4. Ronde Barber, WR Buccaneers
  5. Anquan Bolden, WR Cardinals, Ravens, 49ers, Lions
  6. Tony Boselli, OT Jaguars and Texans
  7. LeRoy Butler, S Packers
  8. Eddie George, RB Oilers/Titans
  9. Devin Hester, WR/RS Bears, Falcons, Ravens
  10. Torry Holt, WR Rams and Jaguars
  11. Andre Johnson, WR Texans, Colts and Titans
  12. Robert Mathis, DE/LB Colts
  13. Sam Mills, LB Saints and Panthers
  14. Richard Seymour, DE/DT Patriots and Raiders
  15. Steve Smith, WR Panthers and Ravens
  16. Steve Tasker, ST/WR Oilers and Bills
  17. Fred Taylor, RB Jaguars and Patriots
  18. Zach Thomas, CB Dolphins and Cowboys
  19. Hines Ward, WR Steelers
  20. Demarcus Ware, LB/DE Cowboys and Broncos
  21. Ricky Watters, RB 49ers, Eagles, and Seahawks
  22. Reggie Wayne, WR Colts
  23. Vince Wilfork, DT Patriots and Texans
  24. Patrick Willis, LB 49ers
  25. Darren Woodson, S Cowboys
  26. Bryant Young, DT 49ers

NFL Workout Report For Tuesday 9/14

By James Layton

It was a busy day for workouts in the NFL. Twenty Nine players were brought in for workouts or visits, and six were signed to either the Practice Squad or Active Roster.

So lets get into the workouts.

Jets (9)

  • Lachlan Edwards, P
  • B.J. Goodson, LB Signed to the 53-Man Rosters
  • Thomas Morstead, P Signed to the 53-Man Roster
  • Elijah Nkansah, OL Signed to the Practice Squad
  • Corliss Waitman, P
  • Colby Wadman, P
  • Avery Williamson, LB
  • Ryan Winslow, P
  • Noah Dawkins, LB (visit) Signed to the Practice Squad

Ravens (4)

  • Buster Skrine, CB
  • Daryl Worley, CB
  • Grant Haley, CB
  • Winston Rose, CB

49ers (8)

  • De’Vante Bausby, CB
  • Curtis Bolton, LB Signed to the Practice Squad
  • Austin Calitro, LB
  • Brian Hill, RB
  • Dontrell Hilliard, RB
  • Kerryon Johnson, RB Signed to the Practice Squad
  • Justin March-Lillard, LB
  • Artavis Pierce, RB

Seahawks (5)

  • Tre Roberson, CB
  • L.J. Scott, RB
  • Jachai Polite, DE
  • De’Quan Hampton, WR
  • Michael Jacobson, TE (visit)

NFL Top 10 Power Rankings Week 2

by Barb Layton

This is my rankings of the 10 teams who had a good week. It was a very crazy week with several top teams losing, including Packers, Bills, Browns (who beat themselves) and the Ravens.

  1. Chiefs
  2. Buccaneers
  3. Saints
  4. Seahawks
  5. Steelers
  6. Rams
  7. Chargers
  8. Bills
  9. 49ers
  10. Dolphins