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#GoPackGo #FearTheDeer 🦌

[Zack @Znels0n]

After 24 hours to digest the Nate Ament pick, I’m planting my flag to say that I like it. The potential is clearly there, the bad efficiency stats in college lack context, and he’s a super high-character kid. He’s only 19 and I believe in Taylor Jenkins to get the most out of him

[David Bakhtiari @DavidBakhtiari]

I love how good @jordan3love looks so far. Gonna have a monster year imo.

Go off king 👑

[Zack @Znels0n]

womp womp

[Zack @Znels0n]

If the Cavs don’t keep James Harden they are legitimate title contenders

[Zack @Znels0n]

If the Cavs don’t keep James Harden they are legitimate title contenders

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

BREAKING: Cleveland, Denver and the Clippers have agreed on a trade sending Peyton Watson to the Cavaliers, Max Strus to LA, and an unprotected 2031 Cavs first-round pick and a 2032 Kings second-rounder to the Nuggets, sources tell ESPN.

Watson will sign a new four-year, $88 million deal to join the Cavaliers, plus a player option and a trade kicker.

[Zack @Znels0n]

By being shockingly bad?

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield: “We're gonna shock a lot of people this year.”

Story via @JennaLaineESPN:

https://t.co/CwMcy1bKEr

[Zack @Znels0n]

@ProFootballTalk

[Ken - Packers Cap @KenIngalls]

One way to get better, more complete, corners in the building is by strategically investing more into the premium position.

Drafting a single corner (Cisse) ahead of the 7th round over the past five (5) 5️⃣🖐️🕔 years hasn’t produced enough meaningful talent or competition.

[Stick to the Model @StickToTheModel]

Two things can be true:

1. Sonny Styles is an elite prospect with god like physical traits

2. Drafting an inside linebacker in the top 10 is almost always bad value because the hardest part of the job is the one thing you can’t test for

[NFL Talk @NFL_Talk_Sports]

Cowboys’ DT Kenny Clark on QB Dak Prescott:

"He's the best leader I've been around."

[Zach Kruse @zachkruse2]

Jordan Love's only drive ends in a score.
Jordan Morgan looked good at LT.
Trey Smack enjoyed a dream first half.
A few nice plays from Brandon Cisse.
Easy explosiveness from MarShawn Lloyd.

Stuff that matters

[Zack @Znels0n]

I don’t even know who Mark Perry is but guy’s been everywhere tonight

[Zack @Znels0n]

Warren Brinson, brother

That’s Mason Rudolph man, you’re not wrapping up Lamar Jackson

[Zack @Znels0n]

@JacobMorley Every rookie and the entire offensive line

[Zack @Znels0n]

Zachariah Branch stocks to the moon

[SleeperNFL @SleeperNFL]

What NFL rookies spent their first paycheck on:

Malachi Lawrence - TRX Truck
Zachariah Branch - S&P 500
Caleb Lomu - Golf clubs
Jadarian Price - House in Texas
Jacob Rodriguez - Mattress
Jordyn Tyson - Sent his father $
Tacario Davis - Rolex
Denzel Boston - Trip to Miami
Carnell Tate - Star Wars Lego Set
Caleb Banks - Tarantula + Snakes

[Zack @Znels0n]

You know the Vikings could draft a QB, sit him for a year or two and let him develop, and start a random veteran in the meantime, right?

The draft and develop method is how the Packers have been “gifted” great quarterbacks

[Phil Mackey 🎙 @PhilMackey]

For years, I begged the Vikings to draft a franchise QB. A 10-year solution, just like the Packers are gifted every decade.

I've done a 180-degree turn.

Developing a young QB is an arduous process that oftentimes requires losing. The Wilfs don't have the stomach or patience for it. Kevin O'Connell's track record also suggests he works exponentially better with veterans.

Not to mention, over the past 40 years, the Vikings' most successful and fun seasons have all involved random veteran QBs -- Randall Cunningham, Brett Favre, Case Keenum, Kirk Cousins, Sam Darnold...

That's what I want from now on.

If the Vikings are ever going to win a Super Bowl, I want it to be a random QB mercenary.

[Zack @Znels0n]

Also the Rams have their own JJ McCarthy

[Zack @Znels0n]

Honestly, nothing. If JJ McCarthy isn’t finding success under KOC of all coaches, I don’t think a change of scenery magically changes anything.

Just wait for the potentially loaded ‘27 QB class at that point

[Benjamin Solak @BenjaminSolak]

You’re a team with an aging starter at quarterback. (Steelers, Rams, Jets).

How much would you offer in trade rn for JJ McCarthy?

[Zack @Znels0n]

See neither is a good option

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

ESPN sources: Two-time Pro-Bowl selection Bijan Robinson and the Falcons reached agreement on a three-year extension worth up to $75 million that now will make him the highest-paid running back in NFL history. Robinson will receive a record $51 million guaranteed, including $37 million at signing, in a deal that agent Nicole Lynn and the Falcons have been working hard on to finish up in recent days.

[Zack @Znels0n]

Exhibit A and Exhibit B of why you should never, ever, ever draft a running back in the first round. Now the Lions and Falcons either have to sign these guys to long-term extensions and get really expensive at one of the least-valuable positions, or lose them for nothing.

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs and Falcons RB Bijan Robinson both are not practicing today. Both running backs have had conversations during the off-season about a potential long-term contract.

[Zack @Znels0n]

Like, I’ve seen the Bucks starting lineup ranked dead last in the league. I’m sorry but Rollins-Herro-Jacquez-Kuzma-Turner is objectively a .500 team.

[Zack @Znels0n]

The biggest thing I’ve learned this offseason, whether it’s rankings or trade rumors, is that almost nobody outside of the Bucks sphere has any idea how good Ryan Rollins is.

[Hardwood Paroxysm @HPbasketball]

Just to weigh in, there are many things the Nuggets can realistically get from the Bucks in a Watson sign and trade, many of which would help them overall, if less individually than Watson. Ryan Rollins is not one of them. That's not happening. Kill that dream in your head now

[Zach Kruse @zachkruse2]

Brian Gutekunst yesterday on the Packers OL: "I think we've got some guys in places this year that make a little bit more sense."

Translation is Jordan Morgan, Sean Rhyan and Anthony Belton are all now playing what is likely their best positions.