Category: NFC North

NFL First Round Mock Draft Post Super Bowl

2022 NFL Draft Big Board: PFF's Top 150 Prospects | NFL Draft | PFF
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

Reserve/Future Signings 2022 for the NFC North

by Barb Layton

Bears

  1. DT Auzoyah Alufohai
  2. WR Isaiah Coulter
  3. OL Dieter Eiselen
  4. CB Michael Joseph
  5. CB BoPete Keyes
  6. DT LaCale London
  7. OLB Ledarius Mack
  8. OLB Charles Snowden
  9. WR Nsimba Webster
  10. OL Tyrone Wheatley
  11. QB Ryan Willis
  12. CB Lamar Jackson

Lions

  1. DE Eric Banks
  2. LB Tavante Beckett
  3. DE Bruce Hector
  4. WR Javoln McKinley
  5. QB Steven Montez
  6. CB Parnell Motley
  7. OT Dan Skipper
  8. CB Saivion Smith
  9. TE Shane Zylstra
  10. TE Matt Sokol
  11. TE Jordan Thomas

Packers

  1. QB Kurt Benkert
  2. WR Chris Blair
  3. CB Kabian Ento
  4. QB Danny Etling
  5. S Innis Gaines
  6. LB La’Darius Hamilton
  7. C Michal Menet
  8. K J.J. Molson
  9. T/G Cole Van Lanen
  10. LB Ray Wilborn

Vikings

  1. LB Tuf Borland
  2. DB Myles Dorn
  3. WR Trishton Jackson
  4. WR Myron Mitchell
  5. DB Parry Nickerson
  6. OT Timon Parris
  7. RB A.J. Rose
  8. DT T.J. Smith
  9. G Kyle Hinton

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)

Injury report for the 49ers and Lions

By Barb Layton

49ers

  • WR Jalen Hurd Knee OUT
  • DT Javon Kinlaw Knee Doubtful
  • CB Emmanuel Moseley Knee Doubtful
  • DT Kevin Givens Hip Questionable

Lions

  • T Taylor Decker Finger OUT
  • DE Michael Brockers Shoulder Questionable
  • DE Levi Onwuzurike Hip Questionable
  • CB AJ Parker Shoulder Questionable
  • DE Nick Williams Elbow Questionable

My NFL Division Predictions

By Barb Layton

In the AFC East I agree with most people that the Bills are the team to beat in that division. It is also possible they could go to the Super Bowl this year. So this is how I feel the teams will fall in the East.

  • Bills
  • Dolphins
  • Patriots
  • Jets

In the AFC North I still have the Steelers as the number one spot. It is because I believe they have the best defense in the NFL. Even though Ben is getting up in years the team have surrounded him with offensive weapons. The OLine seems to be the concern of most people yet we have not seen them play all together as a unit.

  • Steelers
  • Browns
  • Ravens
  • Bengals

In the AFC South I believe the Titans will win this division. The Colts also have a chance to win this division. As of now I am going with the Titans.

  • Titans
  • Colts
  • Jaguars
  • Texans

The last division of the west it has to be the Chiefs. They are set for many years to come.

  • Chiefs
  • Chargers
  • Broncos
  • Raiders

In the NFC East I see the Washington Football Team winning this division. They have a great defense. Cowboys have a better offense but not a good defense. So this is team 1 and 2.

  • Washington
  • Cowboys
  • Eagles
  • Giants

In the NFC North with Aaron Rodgers it has to be the Packers. I think Vikings will be second.

  • Packers
  • Vikings
  • Bears
  • Lions

In the NFC South you all know you have to pick the super bowl champions. I had a hard time in picking the rest of this division.

  • Buccaneers
  • Saints
  • Panthers
  • Falcons

The NFC West this is probably the best division in football. So I just when with my gut feelings on this one.

  • Seahawks
  • Rams
  • 49ers
  • Cardinals

Bears Official Final Cuts

By James Layton

Bears final cuts. Always some surprises and some will end up on the practice squad. Some I like to come back WR Riley Ridley, RB Ryan Nall, and LB Charles Snowden.

  • Desmond Trufant
  • Riley Ridley, WR
  • Thomas Graham, CB
  • Dazz Newsome, WR
  • Daniel Archibong, DT
  • Isaiah Coulter, WR
  • Dieter Fiselan, G
  • Arlington Hambright, G
  • Scooter Harrington, TE
  • Brian Johnson, Wr
  • Sam Kamara, LB
  • Chris Lacy, WR
  • LaCale London, DT
  • Ryan Nall, RB
  • Artavius Pierce, RB
  • Tre Roberson, DB
  • Dionte Ruffin, DB
  • Charles Snowden, LB
  • Teez Tabor, CB
  • James Voughters, LB
  • Tyrone Wheatley, OT
  • Marqui Christian, DB
  • Mike Pennell, DT
  • Adam, Redmond, C