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Yeah Throw... I'm sure they just hired her because the toilet paper is over-stocked in the women's restroom.

More smart people is better than less smart people. I wonder if she eventually got hired to be a GM if she would get us a third round pick.

The Browns have done a better job than most in hiring minorities and women. I see that as a good thing.

Geez,,, can you find something sinister in everything?


Welcome aboard young lady,,, wish you well.

2020 RESOLUTION JC-2A

Whereas, the member clubs believe that policies designed to promote equal employment opportunity and a diverse and inclusive workforce advance significant league interests, including improved decision making, enhanced business performance, and representing the NFL as an employer of choice that hires and promotes based on merit; and

Whereas, the member clubs have adopted policies extending over several decades in furtherance of these goals, including policies designed to permit upward mobility and advancement of club employees, particularly those in coaching and football operations roles; and

Whereas, the member clubs believe that it is appropriate to take additional steps to enhance opportunities for employment and advancement of minorities and women in key positions, including leadership roles in coaching, personnel, and football operations,

Be it Resolved, that the League Policy on Equal Employment and Workplace Diversity will be amended as follows:

(i) The employer-club of a minority employee who has been hired by another club as its Head Coach or Primary Football Executive (General Manager) shall receive Draft choice compensation in the form of a compensatory Draft pick in the third round in each of the next two Drafts for an employee hired as either a Head Coach or Primary Football Executive, or for the next three Drafts if it has two employees hired for both positions. The reference to the hiring of employees into “both positions” could be by the same club or different clubs. The following will apply to the Draft choice compensation:
a. Any compensatory Draft picks awarded pursuant to this Policy will be at the end of the third round following all compensatory Draft picks awarded to clubs pursuant to Appendix V of the NFL-NFLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
b. If multiple clubs are awarded compensatory Draft picks pursuant to this Policy, then the order of those picks at the end of the third round will follow the original selection order for that Draft established prior to any trades or other adjustments.

(ii) The employer-club shall be eligible to receive this Draft choice compensation if:
a. The minority employee hired as a Head Coach or Primary Football Executive has been employed by the employer-club for a minimum of two full seasons; and
b. The minority employee is not the Head Coach or Primary Football Executive of the employer-club and is hired into the same position with the new club. There can be no break in employment between clubs.

Submitted by Workplace Diversity Committee

Effect: Establishes a system that rewards clubs for developing minority employees who move to the position of Primary Football Executive or Head Coach with other clubs.

Reason: Supports development opportunities for minority employees to advance goals of diversity, equity and inclusion.

I keep waiting for the announced hire of Kevin Costner. He is going to get our picks back…..all of em!!

I also love his positive, infectious spirit. When we get to see those sidelines camera 'iso's,' he's always pumped up and energetically interacting with his fellow players. When he leaves the field after breaking one for 8 yards, he's just as geeked for the next play, even though he's not in on the play ("Feed me... feed me all day! I love it, I love it!" Who's in? Alright 24! Break somethin' on'em!"). And funny, too- he knows how to keep it light even during a very tight game.

Total asset to the team, and a perfect foil/balance for the businesslike, low-key, devastating Nick "24 is the new 32" Chubb.
Not expendable in my book. At all, for the forseeable future. And certainly not at this moment in CLE history.

He's an impactful, energetic, positive presence on a team that is tooled to win now/soon. And he still has miles in the tank.
Keep. Re-sign. Get him a ring.

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Agreed. I love the way Hunt plays the game. He goes 100 freaking percent on every damn play. Runs w/no regard for his body. Great blocker. Good receiver. Tough as nails. Good teammate. He and Chubb, while very different personalities, get along great. I remember when Chubb asked Hunto pick him up or something like that one game. Hunt never pouts about not getting the ball as much as Chubb. Both those dudes are good for the team.

Ditto, well, biggest Browns new is DW meetings OVER- now the ex-judge makes her decision. The biggest one for this season probably. Wonder how long she'll take? Hope for best for DW, he has issues, but lot more good than bad.

I have no idea how long she will take to render her decision, but I am hoping she makes it before TC opens. That's just hopeful thinking. No way of knowing.

Prisco's Top 100 NFL Players of 2022:

Aaron Donald new No. 1 as Rams have three of top 10; Aaron Rodgers No. 2
Pete Prisco keeps Tom Brady near the top even at nearly 45, while the Chargers have the most in top 100
Pete Prisco

By Pete Prisco
Jun 15, 2022 at 7:42 am ET

The Los Angeles Rams put that on display last season in winning the Super Bowl. They are certainly a top-heavy team, with big money paid to their star players. Of course, they have to do a good job of supplementing the roster to make it work, which general manager Les Snead has done, but it's the stars who drive the team.

They also lead my 2022 list of the NFL's top 100 players. Not only do the Rams have the No. 1 player on the list, but they have three in the top 10, and none of those is their high-priced quarterback, although Matt Stafford is a top 50 player.

Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald is the No. 1 player on my list this year. That's because he's the best defensive player in the league, as well as being in the argument to be considered the best of all time. He is clearly the top player at his position, whereas an argument could be made at all the others, even quarterback.

The other Rams players in my top 10 are receiver Cooper Kupp at No. 5 and cornerback Jalen Ramsey at No. 10. Kupp showed the football world last year that he is currently the NFL's best receiver. Ramsey remains a shutdown corner, who evolved into much more last season in a variety of roles in the new-look Raheem Morris defense.

The fact that Donald tops the list moves a quarterback off the top spot. That doesn't mean the top-10 isn't quarterback heavy —as usual. In fact, the entire list is quarterback heavy because there are a lot of star passers in the league right now.

If you're wondering which team has the most players, it's the Los Angeles Chargers with nine in the top 100 -- three more than the three teams tied for the next most with six (Cowboys, Buccaneers and 49ers). The Rams ended up with five, as did the Bills, Bengals, Chiefs and Packers. The Patriots are among six teams without any in the top 100, joining the Giants, Jets, Texans, Jaguars and Lions.

So dive in and eat it up. Nobody will be happy. That much I know. But for all those out there ready to kill me for the list, I offer you this: Try it. It's not easy to do, especially in a league where there are so many good players.

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Aaron Donald
LOS ANGELES RAMS DT
He continues to be the best in the NFL; his ability to take over a game is second to none on any defensive line. He is one of the best inside players of all-time, and might be the best ever when his career is over.

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Aaron Rodgers
GREEN BAY PACKERS QB
He was the 2021 MVP, which was his fourth. His level of play has not gone down at all. It will be interesting to see what he does without Davante Adams. I wouldn't worry too much.

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Patrick Mahomes
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS QB
He wasn't as good last season as in years past, but he remains one of the best in the league. Even a slight dip for him is better than most. It will be interesting to see what he does without Tyreek Hill this season.

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Josh Allen
BUFFALO BILLS QB
Those days when nearly everyone doubted him seem like a lifetime ago. He has emerged as an MVP candidate year in and year out. His ability to move to run and throw on the move are a big part of the Bills offense. He is now a legitimate star.

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Cooper Kupp
LOS ANGELES RAMS WR
He led the NFL in catches (145) and yards (1,947) last season, establishing himself as the league's best. He also led the league in catches of 20 yards or more and tied for the league lead with nine catches of 40 yards or more.

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Tom Brady
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS QB
He is coming off one of his best seasons in terms of stats, throwing for 5,316 yards and 43 touchdown passes. When does he slow down? Does he before he retires? He is amazing. And there is no reason to think he won't put up big numbers again.

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T.J. Watt
PITTSBURGH STEELERS OLB
He was the Defensive Player of the Year last season after leading the league in sacks with 22.5, which tied Michael Strahan for the all-time single-season record. Watt is also good against the run, which makes him a double threat on the edge.

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Trent Williams
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS OT
At the age of 33 -- he turns 34 in July -- he is coming off a season where he was the NFL's best offensive lineman. He is great as a pass protector and a big part of their run-heavy offense with his ability to move people off the ball.

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Myles Garrett
CLEVELAND BROWNS DE
He had 16 sacks last season to show that he remains one of the game's best edge players. He can change a game with his ability to get after the quarterback. He plays with speed that tackles have a tough time handling.

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Jalen Ramsey
LOS ANGELES RAMS CB
He is a big corner who excels playing man coverage, but has evolved into an all-round corner who can also do good things. He was really good near the line of scrimmage last season and has evolved into a much better zone-coverage player. He is consistently one of the best in the league.

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Davante Adams
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS WR
He is coming off a career year in catches and yards. But now he will be playing with Derek Carr, rather than Aaron Rodgers. It will be interesting to see how that impacts his numbers.

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Nick Bosa
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS DE
He finished fourth in the league in sacks with 15.5 after playing in just two game in 2020 after tearing an ACL. Bosa is one of those edge rushers who can take over a game. He plays with speed and power.

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Justin Jefferson
MINNESOTA VIKINGS WR
In his second season, he finished fourth in catches with 108 and second in yards with 1,616. He also had 10 touchdown catches. It's scary to think what type of leap he can make this season as he better understands the position.

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Micah Parsons
DALLAS COWBOYS LB
He had 13 sacks last season to lead the Cowboys, sometimes being put in a role of playing defensive end because of injuries. He excelled in it, but his ability to cover, run and blitz makes him one of the best defensive players in the league in his second season.

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George Kittle
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS TE
In terms of being the best all-round tight end, he is it. He can run, catch and block. There aren't many who can do all three at the level he does it. He was limited to 14 games last season, but still caught 71 passes.

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Zack Martin
DALLAS COWBOYS OG
In a season where the Cowboys line wasn't as good as in years past, he still excelled. He was dominant in the run game again and remains stout in pass protection.

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Tyreek Hill
MIAMI DOLPHINS WR
His speed makes him a headache for any defensive coordinator. He changes the way teams play defense. It will be fun to see how much he can improve Tua Tagovailoa. Hill has raved about him so far, but only game action will tell.

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Ja'Marr Chase
CINCINNATI BENGALS WR
As a rookie, he was a big reason why the Bengals went to the Super Bowl. The scary thing is he said he was just playing by instinct and really hadn't learned the tricks of the trade. He said he knows them now, which can't be good for opposing secondaries.

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Travis Kelce
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS TE
He was second in catches by a tight end last season with 92, which was down 13 from the previous season. His yards and yards per catch also went down. But he is still one of the best.

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Justin Herbert
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS QB
He's thrown 69 touchdown passes in his first two seasons, showing off his cannon for an arm and his ability to make big plays. This could be the year he emerges as a legitimate MVP candidate.

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Joe Burrow
CINCINNATI BENGALS QB
He led the Bengals to the Super Bowl a year after having a torn ACL. He showed he was worth being the first player picked in the 2020 NFL Draft. He threw 34 touchdown passes last season playing behind a line that was awful. He will be even better with an improved group this year.

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Derrick Henry
TENNESSEE TITANS RB
He played just eight games last season because of a foot injury, but still rushed for 937 yards and 10 touchdowns. The one concern is that his yards per carry number dropped from 5.4 to 4.3 after two seasons of having a heavy workload in 2019 and 2020.

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Joey Bosa
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS LB
He had 10.5 sacks last season, but that number will go up with Khalil Mack now on the other side. His best season came when Melvin Ingram got double-digit sacks on the other side. Mack should help him in a big way.

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Jonathan Taylor
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS RB
He led the NFL in rushing with 1,811 yards, averaging 5.4 per rush. He also rushed for 18 touchdowns after scoring 11 in 2020. He is now considered one of the two top backs in the league.

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Jaire Alexander
GREEN BAY PACKERS CB
The Packers awarded him with a big contract this spring for a reason. He is coming off a season where he put himself into the conversation as the best cover player in the league. The best is yet to come.

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Deebo Samuel
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS WR
He caught 77 passes last season with six touchdowns and nine catches of 40 yards or more, tying him for the league lead. He also lined up at running back, rushing for 365 yards and eight touchdowns. He can do it all for the 49ers offense.

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Cameron Heyward
PITTSBURGH STEELERS DE
He might be the game's most underrated down player. He is a force who doesn't pile up huge sacks numbers in their scheme. But he did have 10 last year, which is the second-best of his career.

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Terron Armstead
MIAMI DOLPHINS OT
The only knock on him is health, as he's missed a lot of games in his career. But when he's on the field, he's one of the best in the NFL. He should help solidify the Dolphins line.

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Von Miller
BUFFALO BILLS OLB
He had 9.5 sacks last season for Denver and the Rams. He really picked it up in the Super Bowl run after the trade to the Rams, showing off his ability to win with speed outside. His pass-rush ability could be what puts the Bills over the top this season.

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Mark Andrews
BALTIMORE RAVENS TE
He led all tight ends last season in catches and yards. He has established himself among the elite of the tight end position in the NFL, and at the age of 26, he has a lot of good football ahead of him.

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Jeffery Simmons
TENNESSEE TITANS DT
He had 8.5 sacks last season, fifth-best for interior players. He is also good against the run and has developed into one of the best power players in the league.

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Tristan Wirfs
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS OT
He might be the best right tackle in the league, which is impressive since he's entering his third season. He is outstanding in pass protection and should get better as he matures.

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Maxx Crosby
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS DE
He is coming off his best season, even if his eight sacks were one fewer than his career best. He was a force for the Raiders defense last season, excelling against the run and with his pass-rush ability. The sack numbers don't do him justice, as he was near the tops in the league in pressures.

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Lamar Jackson
BALTIMORE RAVENS QB
Jackson was limited to 12 games last season because of COVID-19 and injury, and didn't have the type of season many expected. He threw 16 touchdown passes and 13 picks and his rushing numbers weren't as good. He is trying to get a long-term deal, which I think will happen, but he needs to get back to his MVP ways this season.

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Stefon Diggs
BUFFALO BILLS WR
He caught 103 passes with 10 touchdown catches last season. Since coming over in a trade, he's a big reason why Josh Allen has developed into one of the game's best quarterbacks, catching 230 passes in two seasons.

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Chris Jones
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS DE
They moved him to end last year, which was a horrible move. When he moved back inside, the defense improved greatly. He had nine sacks last season and is a tough guy to block inside in one-on-one situations.

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Quenton Nelson
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS OG
He remains one of the best inside players in the league. He is physical and nasty, but also does a nice job in pass protection. He is a big reason Jonathan Taylor led the league in rushing.

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Fred Warner
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS MLB
His ability to run and chase runners down and cover a lot of ground in the passing game makes him a prototype for the current game. He flashes on tape when you watch the 49ers.

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Cameron Jordan
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS DE
He tied for seventh in the league with 12.5 sacks last season. It took him a while to get going, not getting his first sack until Week 6. Age is starting to be a concern since he turns 33 in July.

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Darius Leonard
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS OLB
He is the perfect style of linebacker for this era of football. He isn't big, but he can run and chase and he's great in causing turnovers. He had four picks last season.

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Dalvin Cook
MINNESOTA VIKINGS RB
He didn't quite have the season some expected, but he still rushed for 1,159 yards in 13 games, missing time because of injury and COVID. He also caught 34 passes, and that number should go up this season as the Vikings might use him more in the passing game -- even outside.

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Russell Wilson
DENVER BRONCOS QB
Wilson was traded this offseason to the Broncos, where he will inherit a nice group of pass catches and an offensive-minded coach who will let him play free. Wilson threw 25 touchdown passes and six picks in 14 games last season, but the offense was run-based, which hurt his numbers.

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Khalil Mack
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS OLB
He hasn't had double-digit sacks in a season since 2018, getting just six last season when he was limited to seven games. But he's still capable of being a 12-15 sack player and should flourish playing opposite Joey Bosa.

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Trey Hendrickson
CINCINNATI BENGALS DE
He was a big reason why the Bengals made the Super Bowl last season. After signing as a free agent, he had 14.0 sacks to finish fifth in the league, which was a career best.

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Alvin Kamara
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS RB
He is coming off a down season in 2021, where he was limited to 13 games. He rushed for 898 yards, but his average was just 3.7 per rush. He did catch 47 passes with five touchdown catches, but almost all of his numbers were down from the year before. Bad quarterback play didn't help.

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Tyron Smith
DALLAS COWBOYS OT
He played at a high level last season, although he did miss games because of injury -- something that has become all-too-common for him. When he's on the field, he remains a top left tackle in the league.

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Nick Chubb
CLEVELAND BROWNS RB
He finished second in the league in rushing with 1,259 yards and eight touchdowns in just 14 games. He also averaged 5.5 per rush, continuing to show his big-play ability.

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Matthew Stafford
LOS ANGELES RAMS QB
He led the Rams to a Super Bowl victory in his first season, validating the move to trade for him. He threw 41 touchdown passes but needs to cut down on the 17 picks he threw last year. He proved a lot of skeptics wrong last season in terms of his ability to carry a team.

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Antoine Winfield Jr.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS SAF
In his second season, he showed off skills in both coverage and playing the run. He isn't big, but he is a playmaker who plays bigger than his size.

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Dak Prescott
DALLAS COWBOYS QB
He came off that major ankle injury from 2020 to get back to playing at a high level. He threw 37 touchdown passes with 10 picks, playing behind an offensive line that wasn't top-notch last season.

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Joel Bitonio
CLEVELAND BROWNS OG
He is coming off an impressive season, especially as a run blocker. He was dominant at times and he is a big reason why the Browns are so good running the football.

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Micah Hyde
BUFFALO BILLS SS
He can do so many things for the Bills defense. He is good in coverage, causing turnovers and tackling. He's a self-made player who has great value in their scheme.

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J.C. Jackson
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS DB
He had eight picks last year and was once again sticky in coverage for the Patriots. That earned him a big contract from the Chargers in free agency.

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Kevin Byard
TENNESSEE TITANS FS
He is coming off one of his best seasons, grabbing five picks for the Titans defense. Heck, even Deion Sanders has to know his name now.

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Darren Waller
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS TE
He was limited to 11 games last season because of injury, which is why his catch numbers fell from 107 to 55. But when he is healthy, he is one of the best pass-catching tight ends in the game.

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Xavien Howard
MIAMI DOLPHINS CB
The Dolphins gave him a long-term contract this spring for a reason. He is a good man cover player who can take on the best receivers in the league.

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CeeDee Lamb
DALLAS COWBOYS WR
He emerged as the Cowboys' No. 1 receiver last season, catching 79 passes for 1,102 yards and six touchdowns. With Amari Cooper gone, those numbers should go up this season.

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Chandler Jones
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS DE
He had 10.5 sacks for the Cardinals last year, but five of those came in Week 1. In every season that he's played 15 or more games, he's had double-digits in sacks. The Raiders hope he can team with Maxx Crosby to bring those same type of numbers after signing as a free agent.

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Creed Humphrey
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS C
As a rookie in 2021, he was one of the best centers in the league. He anchors what has become a good offensive line, and he should be even better this season.

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Rashawn Slater
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS OT
He came into the league as a rookie last year and immediately looked like he'd been around for a few years. He is already in the conversation as one of the best left tackles in the game. That was quick.

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Jonathan Allen
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS DE
He has emerged as a force in the middle of the Washington defense. He was its best defensive lineman last season, with his ability to push the pocket and play the run a big part of their unit. He had nine sacks in 2021 with injuries all around him impacting their line.

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Chris Godwin
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS WR
He was having his best season when he suffered a torn ACL in Week 14. He had 98 catches for 1,103 yards and five touchdowns when he went down. Godwin, who signed a three-year deal this offseason, is expected to be back early this season.

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De'Vondre Campbell
GREEN BAY PACKERS OLB
In his first season with the Packers he was a big part of their defense. His ability to run and chase and cover helped the defense improve. He was rewarded with a new contract, which was well-earned.

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Rashan Gary
GREEN BAY PACKERS LB
He had his breakout season in 2021 with 9.5 sacks and should be even better this year. He also was fourth in the league with 47 pressures. He can rush with power and speed, which makes him a tough guy to handle.

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Keenan Allen
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS WR
He is coming off a season with a career-best 106 catches and remains a big part of the Chargers offense. He isn't a big-play threat down the field, with an average of 10.7 yards per catch, but he is a reliable chain mover.

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DK Metcalf
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS WR
He is physically one of the most impressive receivers in the league. He had 75 catches last season with 12 touchdowns. Imagine if he played in a pass-first offense?

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Chase Young
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS DE
He played just nine games in 2021, tearing an ACL to end his season. At the time, he had a disappointing 1.5 sacks. He didn't play as expected, but the talent is still there. He will be 10 months removed from the ACL injury when the team kicks off the 2022 season.

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A.J. Terrell
ATLANTA FALCONS CB
He quietly had an impressive season in his second year in the league. He is a long corner who can cover outside and is a willing tackler in the run game. He looks like a future star.

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Budda Baker
ARIZONA CARDINALS SS
His play fell off a little last season, but he still was one of the better safeties in the league. His tackle numbers were down, but he remains a big part of the Arizona defense and his importance can be noticed week in and week out.

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Diontae Johnson
PITTSBURGH STEELERS WR
He had a career-best 107 catches with eight touchdowns last season. He tied Davante Adams for the second-most targets per game at 10.6.

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DeAndre Hopkins
ARIZONA CARDINALS WR
Injuries limited him to 10 games last season and he had a career-low 42 catches. He did have eight touchdown catches. Now in his ninth season, he has to stay healthy, especially since he's already been suspended for the first six games.

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Robert Quinn
CHICAGO BEARS LB
It's probably a little of a surprise to see him on this list this late in his career. But after getting two sacks in 2020 for the Bears, he had 18.5 last season to finish third in the league. That means he's had double-digit sack totals in two of the past three seasons.

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Mike Evans
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS WR
He remains a big-play threat in the Tampa Bay offense, averaging 14.0 yards on his 74 catches last season with 14 touchdowns. He is entering his ninth season, but still can get behind defensive backs.

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Derwin James
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS FS
After being limited to five games over the 2019 and 2020 seasons because of injury, he played 15 games last season. He showed off his ability to play both the pass and the run in Brandon Staley's defense.

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Jordan Mailata
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES OT
The Eagles just rewarded him with a big contract for a reason. He has developed into a good player with a chance this season to move into the top tier of tackles. He is good in pass protection and good in the run game.

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Brian Burns
CAROLINA PANTHERS DE
He had nine sacks last season for the Panthers, but he was a better pass rusher than those numbers would indicate. He also had 31 pressures to go with those sacks.

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Grady Jarrett
ATLANTA FALCONS DT
On a bad team, he remains a bright spot. His ability to push the pocket and play the run make him one of the better inside players in the game.

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Jordan Poyer
BUFFALO BILLS FS
He had five interceptions last year, teaming with Micah Hyde to give the Bills one of the best safety tandems in the game. Poyer has the range to cover a lot of ground.

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Austin Ekeler
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS RB
He rushed for a career-best 911 yards and also caught 70 passes, proving to be one of the best all-round backs in the game. He also scored 20 touchdowns, making him a fantasy player's delight.

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Arik Armstead
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS DE
He is coming off a six-sack season where he showed that he is a big, powerful end who can push the pocket. When the 49ers traded DeForest Buckner two years ago and kept Armstead, some wondered why. He showed why last season.

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DeForest Buckner
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS DT
In his second season with the Colts after coming over from San Francisco, he wasn't as productive. His sacks feel from 9.5 to seven. He was still really good, but maybe just a tad behind the year before.

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Kyle Pitts
ATLANTA FALCONS TE
As a rookie, he was the primary pass-catching threat in the Atlanta offense. After a slow start, he came on strong and showed why he was a top-5 pick. He finished with 68 catches for 1,026 yards, but had just one touchdown catch.

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Deshaun Watson
CLEVELAND BROWNS QB
He's a tough player to rank. He hasn't played in two years and has the legal issues and a potential suspension hanging over his head. If he plays 17 games, he will be higher on this list next year.

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Trevon Diggs
DALLAS COWBOYS CB
He led the NFL in interceptions with 11, but he has to be more consistent in coverage. It isn't always about the picks. There were times where he had issues in man coverage. I think he will be better this year.

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Darius Slay
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES CB
He had one of his best seasons in 2021, showing off his ability to lock up in man coverage. With James Bradberry now on board, the Eagles have nice corner combo.

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Corey Linsley
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS C
After signing as a free agent last spring, he solidified the line in front of Justin Herbert. That is a unit that needed an anchor in the middle, and he responded with a good season.

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Lavonte David
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS OLB
The leader of the Tampa Bay defense remains a top run-and-chase linebacker in their scheme. While Devin White's play leveled off a bit, David again had a good season. Age is starting to be a concern.

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Kyler Murray
ARIZONA CARDINALS QB
Murray got off to a fast start last season, but like the team he faded some down the stretch. He has to be more consistent to close seasons. He threw 24 touchdown passes with 10 picks, but his rushing numbers were down in a big way. This is a big year for him.

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Joe Mixon
CINCINNATI BENGALS RB
Playing 16 games, he had his best season in 2021, rushing for 1,205 yards and 13 touchdowns. With an improved offensive line in 2022, expect those numbers to go up.

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Lane Johnson
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES OT
When he's on the field, the Eagles seem to operate much better on offense. He has missed time with injuries, which has hurt, but he's still one of the best right tackles in the game.

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Demario Davis
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS OLB
He's a leader on their defense, with the ability to play well in the run and against the pass. He is getting up in age at 33, but he hasn't slowed down yet.

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Kenny Clark
GREEN BAY PACKERS NT
He is the anchor in the middle of their defense. His ability to hold up against the run is huge for what they do. He did chip in with four sacks last season.

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Bobby Wagner
LOS ANGELES RAMS MLB
His play dropped off some last year, which has to be a concern at his age. He doesn't run like he used to, but he makes up for it with his smarts. He will flourish in the Rams scheme.

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A.J. Brown
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES WR
The Eagles traded to get him from the Titans to liven up their passing game. The only knock on him has been injury issues, but when he's on the field he's a big, powerful receiver.

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Jessie Bates
CINCINNATI BENGALS FS
His regular season in 2021 was a little uneasy, but he came on in the postseason. He admitted the contract situation bothered him early last year. He is playing under the franchise tag this season unless he signs a new deal by July 15.

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Joe Thuney
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS OG
After signing as a big-ticket free agent last season, he lived up to the expectations. He was good protecting Patrick Mahomes and was solid in the run game -- even if they don't run it as much as some would like.

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Minkah Fitzpatrick
PITTSBURGH STEELERS FS
After an impressive 2020 season, his play dropped some last season. Early in the season, he just wasn't as good. But he came on late to help the Steelers make the playoffs.

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D.J. Moore
CAROLINA PANTHERS WR
Playing in an offense with a lot of bad quarterback play, he put up impressive numbers last season with 93 catches for 1,157 yards.

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Harrison Smith
MINNESOTA VIKINGS FS
The veteran safety is coming to the end of his career, but he put the talk that it's over to rest last season with another impressive year, even on a bad defense. He can do so many things as a safety in any scheme.

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Marcus Williams
BALTIMORE RAVENS FS
He is a safety who plays mostly in the middle of the field, which he will do for the Ravens. He's got good ball skills and he's developed into a good tackler, which helped earn him a contract as a free agent from the Saints.


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On top of this... it was just a-cup-of-coffee-ago that he was at the low point of his life. He had "the security tape" drama coming to a close and then he was found with weed in his backpack on a traffic stop. He was clearly distraught (not to mention high) and I'll never forget one of the things he said (sounded like he was choking back tears) "I'm supposed to be playing in the Superbowl right now" (he was previously released by KC and then they went on to win).

So he ended up coming here, put his head down and now he's poised to either continue running over defenses or be the absolutely stud of the next round of FA. Cheers to him, he's a guy that'll probably leave but I'll always root for.

Given my life's story, I'm a big fan of second chances.

I'm also a firm believer in the idea that a man should not be permanently branded by his worst moment. By all accounts, 27 has been the model team mate/citizen since Day One in Berea. I know he's repeatedly expressed gratitude to the Browns for helping him resurrect his reputation/career, and his actions bear out his sincerity. It's really been fun to watch, because I took that 'wait&see' approach when he got here. I waited. I saw. I really like what my eyes are telling me.

One other point: dude played his college ball 8 minutes from my house, so I got to see a lot of him on my tv before most folks even knew what a Kareem Hunt was (MAC isn't splashy like the SEC).* The Ohio/local angle is something that appeals to the homer in me. Love these stories.

I haven't spoken much about the elephant in the room, but I'll say this now: I hate that the DW acquisition has come with such a cloud of controversy. It would have been nice to have outbid all others for a squeaky clean (baggage-less) trade, but here we are. I've been doing my best to extend the same 'wait&see' to #4, as it's only fair. I expect suspension time. How much is anyone's guess. What I do know is that when he does make it onto the field, he'll be part of a backfield that will give DC's sleepless nights 4 days/week, and nightmares during the other three.

I'm sure it will be something to see.



I'm a BG Falcon. I spent a lot of time watching this dude make my team look like Wm. McKinley HS from Anywhere, Ohio.

LONG overdue!!

I have so much respect for this guy's heart, motor, and leadership. Put him in! Long overdue.

LOL!
.!Say it with me! Loved the flick, especially that part.

I think Clay will make it. When you start sifting through the leftovers, he is no doubt one of the best who hasn't made it to the HOF.

I will disagree slightly w/Quincy in that while there is an emphasis on smaller, faster guys in the 4-2-5, there is also a need to have a bigger, stronger DL in the middle to eat blocks and stop the run. That's pretty much universal in that particular defense.

j/c...

I like this.

The more DL help the better

You get the feeling that with DW here the team seems to be a lot more enthusiastic about the season. That's why I hope Judge Robinson comes to a decision very soon so we can put all this behind us and plan for the season.

-We should see if we can get Malik McDowell back on the team if he's not in jail. He'd be a good fit.

If you click on the link, there is a video of the legendary Bruce Smith informing Myles of the award. Congrats to Myles and it's all very cool.

We line our DTs' at 2-i and 3-tech a lot, so together they're lined up on the inside shoulder of the OG, and the outside shoulder of the other OG, respectively.

I think that we will only carry four on our roster ... in part because we have big DEs' who will be getting pass rush snaps reducing down inside.

Personally I think that Day, although a better player at this point than Togiai, is more likely to make it to the PS, but if I had to make a depth chart today, then Togiai is #5 imo

One a side note:

Our DL Coach mentioned that Elliot came in from the off-season in good shape and he has bulked up to around 310 lbs.

Hopefully Takk doesn't try to come back to early and he is available later in the season, where injuries will inevitably open up a roster spot.

Is he even on the team? I thought he was on a 1 year deal?

He may be associated with the team in terms of any remaining medical care, but after that I don't think we hold any rights.

No, you're correct, he is a FA, but their is interest on both sides

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j/c:


I thought he had already signed but apparently not. This guy talks a big game so I hope he can deliver on that.

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I need a puke bucket!