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The Carolina Panthers have made three picks, but they still have plenty more holes that need to be filled.
The Carolina Panthers hopped all over the board on Day 2 of the NFL Draft and ultimately came away with running back Jonathon Brooks and linebacker Trevin Wallace to go along with first round pick Xavier Legette. After all the trades, the Panthers go into Day 3 with four picks at spots 101, 157, 200, and 240.
The Panthers have plenty of needs left to fill, and they’ll likely throw some darts to get some competition at some of those position....
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The Falcons were busy on Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft, as Atlanta traded up to select DT Ruke Orhorhoro at 35 and then took EDGE Bralen Trice at 74. Host Kevin Knight is here to break down all the action, including an analysis of the trade up to 35 and the fit of both Orhorhoro and Trice into the team’s new-look defense.
Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty Birds and Brews podcast! The Atlanta Falcons were busy on Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft, as Atlanta traded up to select DT Ruke Orhorhoro at...
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The Buccaneers addressed their secondary with the Georgia Bulldog.
The Buccaneers once again went to the SEC well with their first of two 3rd-round picks, selecting Tykee Smith at No. 89 overall Friday.
The team secured Antoine Winfield, Jr. and brought back Jordan Whitehead to solidify their starting safety duo, but the depth remained seriously thin prior to the selection of Smith. Todd Bowles knows the Georgia defense well (his son is on the team), so he’s seen plenty of Smith to know what he’s getting out of the versatile safety prospect.
Smith played in...
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Tampa Bay puts their money into the slots.
The Buccaneers ended their second day of picks with players that can play specific roles on each side of the ball.
With their first pick in Round 3, the Bucs selected defensive back Tykee Smith from Georgia 89th overall. Smith was a true star in his slot cornerback position for the Bulldogs playing nearly all his snaps in the slot while at college.
Check out this stat bit from SB Nation’s Jon Ledyard on Smith’s snap distribution.
Three picks later, with their second pick in Round 3, Tampa Bay went offense and...
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Atlanta has some major problem spots to address, even after the first two days.
The Atlanta Falcons won’t be a finished product when the draft is over, but they’re getting a hell a lot closer than they were on Wednesday. That’s something to get excited about, but at the moment, we also have some apprehension over their plans to attack their biggest remaining needs.
We could just say “well, Terry Fontenot said best player available so our top need is talent” and stride briskly away from the computer, but that’s not our style. Here are the top roster holes the...
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Atlanta snags an EDGE at last, and it’s Michael Penix’s college teammate.
We have begged the Atlanta Falcons to take an EDGE for as long as I can remember, and even when they do so, the need for more remains acute. That’s why the team deciding to use a third round pick on one will likely be met with applause, making this the first truly popular pick of the 2024 NFL Draft for the team thus far.
Popularity doesn’t matter, of course, but the quality of the player does. The Falcons are hoping they’re getting a good one with Washington...
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The Panthers add some front seven support with their 3rd round pick.
The Carolina Panthers have selected Kentucky linebacker Trevin Wallace with the 72nd overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Panthers get themselves a good blitzer from the traditional linebacker position who tackles well, can play some man coverage against tight ends, and has some decent athletic traits for a linebacker. He’s an aggressive linebacker who attacks the blocks and has some lateral and closing speed that could give him a chance to get some work on defense, though I think his value will come as a rotational...
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First thoughts on the Saints 2nd round pick.
The New Orleans Saints added depth to their defensive back room at pick no. 45 in the second round, selecting Alabama cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry.
The run-on wide receivers and defensive tackles came early in round two. The Saints took the opportunity to move up and grab a player of great value in Kool-Aid McKinstry. The 1st Team AP-All American cornerback was widely considered a top-25 player in this draft among many. McKinstry is an explosive, quick twitch athlete who isn’t afraid to get physical against opposing receivers. He is also an exceptionally...
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The Bucs beef up the edge of the defensive line..
Tampa Bay got a big, speedy guy off the edge in Round 2 of the NFL Draft. With the 57th pick, the Bucs selected EDGE rusher Chris Braswell.
Talking of Braswell on the NFL Network broadcast, the crew talked about how Braswell and first round pick Dallas Turner would race during practices. The GPS chip would track Braswell at just under 22 mph.
Not bad for a guy measuring 6’3” 251 lbs.
Here is what NFL Draft Analyst Lance Zierlein had to say of the Bucs new pass rusher.
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72% of voters said...
With the 14th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints selected Taliese Fuaga so we asked our readers to grade the pick and 72% of voters said they would give the Saints an A of their selection of the Oregon St OT.
The Saints were in need of an offensive tackle and according to head coach Dennis Allen, they fell in love with Fuaga at combine. Judging from the initial reactions online, Saints fans have already fallen in love with him too.
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With the 45th pick, the Saints bring Kool-Aid to New Orleans
In Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints chose OT Taliese Fauga. With their second pick of the 2024 draft, Saints TE, Taysom Hill announced that the Saints have taken University of Alabama cornerback Ga’Quincy Kool-Aid McKinstry. McKinstry was nicknamed “Kool-Aid” by his grandmother as a baby because his smile reminded her of the Kool-Aid man. He signed an NIL deal with Kool-Aid as a freshman at Alabama.
Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, McKinstry was named the 2021 High school defensive player of the year. He...
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The Panthers leap back up to get their man.
The Carolina Panthers have traded picks no. 52, 142, and 155 to acquire the 46th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft from the Indianapolis Colts.
EDGE, DB, C, RB, ILB, DL
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