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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 AFC North

By Barb Layton

Bengals

Browns

  1. K Chris Blewitt
  2. TE Miller Forristall
  3. G Hjalte Froholdt
  4. TE Nick Guggemos
  5. LB Willie Harvey
  6. DB Nate Meadors
  7. G David Moore
  8. OL Elijah Nkansah
  9. FB Johnny Stanton
  10. T Alex Taylor
  11. DE Curtis Weaver
  12. RB John Kelly

Ravens

  1. DB Robert Jackson
  2. OT Jaryd Jones-Smith
  3. G/OT Khalil McKenzie
  4. WR Jaylon Moore
  5. C James Murray
  6. TE Tony Poljan
  7. DB Kevin Toliver
  8. WR Binjimen Victor
  9. DT Isaiah Mack
  10. G Nate McCrary
  11. TE/FB Ben Mason

Steelers

  1. DE Daniel Archibong
  2. WR Rico Bussey
  3. DT Khalil Davis
  4. G Nathan Gilliam
  5. G Malcolm Pridgeon
  6. LB Deiontae Scott
  7. K Sam Sloman
  8. DB Linden Stephens
  9. TE Jace Sternberger
  10. S Donovan Stiner
  11. LS Rex Sunahara
  12. WR Tyler Vaughns
  13. DB Isaiah Johnson
  14. WR Steven Sims
  15. RB Trey Edmunds
  16. OL Chaz Green
  17. WR Anthony Miller

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 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

Steelers Winners and Losers: Week 1 @ Bills

by James Layton

These are the winners and losers from the Bills game. We played so many young guys in this game and still came out on top. It is possible this could be even a better defense than we had in the last couple years.

Players of the Game: T.J. Watt

Winners

  • Pressley Harvin, lll
  • Melvin Ingram
  • Cam Heyward
  • Dionte Johnson
  • Cam Sutton
  • Miles Killebrew
  • Ulysees Gilbert

Losers

  • Tre Norwood
  • Chuks Okorafor
  • Ben Roethlisberger
  • Kevin Dotson
  • Najee Harris

Steelers Players To Watch Regular Season Week 1: @ Bills

By James Layton

Regular season football is back! In less then twenty four hours the Steelers Season kicks off in Buffalo. This is a big game for the Steelers since they have come out on the losing side in the last two match ups.

Ben Roethlisberger is going to have to a big game to win with against this Bills team. Big Ben has a lot of weapons to help like Chase Claypool and Juju Smith-Schuster.

Let’s get into the players to watch.

Offense

  • 22 Najee Harris, RB
  • 18 Diontae Johnson, WR
  • 88 Pat Freiermuth, TE
  • 65 Dan Moore, OT
  • 53 Kendrick Green, C

Defense

  • 95 Chris Wormley, DE
  • 90 TJ Watt, OLB
  • 56 Alex Highsmith, OLB
  • 93 Joe Schobert, ILB
  • 20 Cameron Sutton, CB

Special Teams

  • 46 Christian Kuntz, LS
  • 6 Pressley Harvin III, P/H

Let me know who your watching.

Here We Go Steelers! Beat Buffalo!

Three Keys For a Steelers Victory: Week 1 @ Bills

By James Layton

Week one is finally here. The Steelers a tough game this week against the Bills to open up the season. The past two times they played we have come out on the losing side.

Here are my three keys for a Steelers Victory.

  1. Get on the score board early and often. To compete with this offense of the Bills we need to come out swinging on offense. This Bills team is capable of putting up 20 plus points a game, with the ability of Josh Allen and the team they built around him.

2. Contain Stefon Diggs as much as possible. We need to keep him locked up in the secondary to limit the splash plays he can make. Joe Haden and Cam Sutton are going to have their work cut out this week with this passing attack.

3. Don’t be stupid!

Keith Butler needs to not have a Linebacker in coverage on any Wide Receiver. There is no reason to have Devin Bush or Joe Schobert in coverage against Cole Beasley or Emmanuel Sanders.

Matt Canaday needs to have a great game plan going into this game. We can’t go out with three straight rushing plays or a tight end or fullback screen to open up a drive. We need to have a balanced offense. Pat Freiermuth needs to be in on every red zone play.

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

Steelers Official Final Cuts

By James Layton

The Steelers final cuts have been modified. Three of the players were re-signed OL BJ Finney, Rashad Coward and CB Arthur Maulet. Several have been added to the practice squad.

  • Jordan Berry, P
  • Kameron Canaday, LS
  • Rico Bussey, WR
  • Cody White, WR
  • Trey Edmunds, RB
  • Jaylon Samuels, RB
  • Rashaad Coward, OL
  • BJ Finney, OL
  • Chaz Green, OL
  • Kevin Radar, TE
  • Cassius Marsh, OLB
  • Quincy Roche, OLB
  • Jamar Watson, OLB
  • Mark Gilbert, CB
  • Arthur Maulet, CB
  • Donovan Stiner, S