Category: NFL

Chiefs Reserve Futures Signings

by James Layton

The Chiefs announced Wednesday their reserve futures signings. They signed fifteen players to their offseason roster. Among these players are Kendall Blanton (TE), Danny Shelton (DT), and Chris Oladokun (QB).

Let’s get into the complete list.

  1. John Ross, WR
  2. Ty Fryfogle, WR
  3. Daniel Wise, DE
  4. Kendall Blanton, TE
  5. Dicapro Bootle, CB
  6. Matt Bushman, TE
  7. Mike Caliendo, G
  8. Cole Christiansen, LB
  9. Jerrion Ealy, RB
  10. Chris Oladokun, QB
  11. La’Mical Perine, RB
  12. Cornell Powell, WR
  13. Austin Reiter, C
  14. Danny Shelton, DT
  15. Ihmir Smith-Marsette, WR

2023 NFL Draft: February Top 10 Tight End Rankings

by Barb Layton

This is the first list of top 10 Tight Ends. I see several very promising tight ends coming out in the draft this year.

Let’s get started:

  1. Michael Mayer, Notre Dame
  2. Luke Musgrave, Oregon State
  3. Darnell Washington, Georgia
  4. Dalton Kincaid, Utah
  5. Luke Schoonmaker, Michigan
  6. Cameron Latu, Alabama
  7. Davis Allen, Clemson
  8. Sam Laporta, Iowa
  9. Josh Whyle, Cincinnati
  10. Tucker Kraft, South Dakota State

2023 NFL Draft: February Top 10 Wide Receiver Rankings

by James Layton

I am on my 3rd position rankings. Wide receivers are probably my favorite to watch and evaluate. So, I will probably change my mind a few times between now and the draft depending on how the combine and pro days progress.

Let’s get started:

  1. Quentin Johnson, TCU
  2. Zay Flowers, Boston College
  3. Jordan Addison, USC
  4. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State
  5. Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee
  6. Parker Washington, Penn State
  7. Josh Downs, North Carolina
  8. Nathaniel Dell, Houston
  9. Rome Odunze, Washington
  10. Rashee Rice, SMU

2023 NFL Draft: February Top 10 Running Back Rankings

by Barb Layton

I love ranking players each and every year. I have always liked offense, especially running backs and wide receivers. This is my first of the rankings. I will do another one after the combine and then again after pro days.

So, let’s get started with my rankings:

  1. Bijan Robinson, Texas
  2. Blake Corum, Michigan
  3. Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama
  4. Zach Charbonnet, UCLA
  5. Sean Tucker, Syracuse
  6. Devon Achane, Texan A&M
  7. Keaton Mitchell, East Carolina
  8. Roschon Johnson, Texas
  9. Kenore Miller, TCU
  10. Tank Bigsby, Auburn

Official 2023 NFL Draft Order

by James Layton

With the Super Bowl finally over, the offseason has officially begun. Now we have a complete draft order for the first round.

This year are only thirty-one draft picks, because the dolphins forfeited their pick.

Let’s get into the draft order.

  1. Bears 3-14
  2. Texans 3-13-1
  3. Cardinals 4-13
  4. Colts 4-12-1
  5. Seahawks (from Broncos) 5-12
  6. Lions (from Rams) 5-12
  7. Raiders 6-11
  8. Falcons 7-10
  9. Panthers 7-10
  10. Eagles (from Saints) 7-10
  11. Titans 7-10
  12. Texans (from Browns) 7-10
  13. Jets 7-10
  14. Patriots 8-9
  15. Packers 8-9
  16. Commanders 8-8-1
  17. Steelers 9-8
  18. Lions 9-8
  19. Buccaneers 8-9 NFC South
  20. Seahawks 9-8
  21. Chargers 10-7
  22. Ravens 10-7
  23. Vikings 13-4 NFC North
  24. Jaguars 9-8 AFC South
  25. Giants 9-7-1
  26. Cowboys 12-5
  27. Bills 13-3 AFC East
  28. Bengals 12-4
  29. Saints (from Broncos, from 49ers) 13-4 NFC West
  30. Eagles 14-3 NFC East
  31. Chiefs 14-3 AFC West

Titans Coaching Staff Changes

    by James Layton

    The Titans announced Tuesday a few staff hirings and promotions. Among them is the Tim Kelly being promoted to Offensive Coordinator. They also hired former Buccaneers assistant coach Lori Locust as a Defensive Quality Control Coach.

    Let’s get into the staff moves.

    Promoted
    Tim Kelly, Offensive Coordinator
    Jason Houghtaling, Offensive Line Coach

    Hired
    Charles London, Pass Game Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach
    Chris Harris, Defensive Pass Game Coordinator/Cornerbacks Coach
    Lori Locust, Defensive Quality Control Coach
    Justin Hamilton, Defensive Quality Control Coach

    Reassigned
    TE Coach Luke Steckel moved to Run Game Analyst
    RB Coach Tony Dews moved to Tight Ends Coach
    QB Coach Pat O’Hara moved to Pass Game Analyst

    Browns Updated Reserve Futures Signings

    by James Layton

    The Browns have added another player to their offseason roster with signing former Rutgers DT Michael Dwumfour to a reserve futures contract. Dwumfour is now joining at defensive linemen room that includes Myles Garrett, Perrion Winfrey, Isaiah Tomas, and Tommy Togiai.

    Here is the complete list of their reserve futures signings.

    • Daylen Baldwin, WR
    • Bubba Bolden, S
    • Mike Harley, WR
    • Storey Jackson, LB
    • Sam Kamara, DE
    • John Kelly Jr, RB
    • Zaire Mitchell-Paden, TE
    • Roderick Perry II, DT
    • Marquez Stevenson, WR
    • Tyrone Wheatley, OT
    • Nate McCrary, RB
    • Michael Dwumfour, DT

    Cowboys Updated Reserve Futures Signings

    by James Layton

    The Cowboys have added a few more players to their offseason roster with the signing of three players to reserve futures contracts. Among the players signed is former Bengals LB Malik Jefferson.

    The latest additions are Seth Green (TE), Isaac Alarcon (OT), and Malik Jefferson (LB).

    Here is the complete list of their signings.

    • Dontario Drummond, WR
    • Brock Hoffman, C
    • Alec Lindstrom, C
    • Sheldrick Redwine, S
    • Juanyeh Thomas, S
    • Tyler Coyle, S
    • Antonio Callaway, WR
    • Dennis Houston, WR
    • Alex Taylor, OT
    • Malik Jefferson, LB
    • Isaac Alarcon, OT
    • Seth Green, TE

    2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl: Prospects to Watch for The Steelers

    by James Layton

    The Reese’s Senior Bowl is finally here, this is where the draft begins. Today I’m going to be watching these players that have a good chance to be on the Steelers big board.

    There are a few on this list that are going to be moving up several boards after today. Just a couple to keep an eye on running back Tyjae Spears (Tulane) and wide receiver Jayden Reed (Michigan State).

    Let’s get into the players.

    National Team

    Offense
    Ronnie Bell, WR Michigan
    Josh Whyle, TE Cincinnati
    Dawand Jones, OT Ohio State
    Blake Freeland, OT BYU
    Jayden Reed, WR Michigan State

    Defense
    Keeanu Benton, DT Wisconsin
    Isaiah Foskey, EDGE Notre Dame
    Daiyan Henley, LB Washington State
    Kyu Blu Kelly, CB Stanford
    Riley Moss, CB Iowa

    American Team

    Offense
    Tyjae Spears, RB Tulane
    Xavier Hutchinson, WR Iowa State
    Derius Davis, WR TCU
    Darnell Wright, OT Tennessee
    O’Cyrus Torrence, G Florida

    Defense
    Zachh Pickens, DL South Carolina
    Will McDonald IV, EDGE Iowa State
    SirVocea Dennis, LB Pittsburgh
    Tyrique Stevens, CB Miami (FL)
    Jay Ward, DB LSU

    Steelers 2023 Free Agents

    by James Layton

    The steelers are entering the 2023 offseason with twenty-four free agents. Among them are Devin Bush, Damontae Kazee, Larry Ogunjobi, and Cameron Sutton.

    Steelers free agent breakdown. 17 unrestricted free agents, 4 restricted free agents, and 3 exclusive rights free agents.

    Let’s get into the free agents.

    Unrestricted Free Agents

    1. Marcus Allen, LB
    2. Tyson Alualu, NT
    3. Miles Boykin, WR
    4. Devin Bush, LB
    5. Jessie Davis, G/T
    6. Zach Gentry, TE
    7. Karl Joseph, S
    8. Damontae Kazee, S
    9. Anthony Miller, WR (re-signed) 1-Year Contract
    10. Larry Ogunjobi, DE
    11. Malik Reed, OLB
    12. Mason Rudolph, QB
    13. Benny Snell, RB
    14. Robert Spillane, LB
    15. Cameron Sutton, CB
    16. Derek Watt, FB
    17. Chris Wormley, DE

    Restricted Free Agents

    1. JC Hassenauer, C
    2. James Pierre, CB
    3. Steven Sims, WR
    4. Jeremy McNichols, RB

    Exclusive Rights Free Agents

    1. Jamir Jones, OLB
    2. Elijah Riley, S
    3. Christian Kuntz, LS