The Dallas Cowboys and Jerry Jones didn’t just show up to the 2026 NFL draft, they made a statement. After the first season under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer, two things were made clear: the Cowboys needed to be faster and tougher on defense. Their offense was electric with playmakers everywhere, while their defense was […]
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The Dallas Cowboys put together a fairly solid 2026 NFL draft class, centered around improving the defense and reinforcing premium positions. Caleb Downs immediately elevates the intelligence and versatility of the secondary, while Malachi Lawrence and Jaishawn Barham continue the Cowboys’ investment in pass rush talent following the departure of Micah Parsons, though I believe
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Cleveland general manager Andrew Berry did an outstanding job manipulating the board throughout the draft while still consistently targeting premium positions and roster needs. The Cleveland Browns came away with a 2026 NFL draft class built around offensive explosiveness, trench depth, and secondary versatility, while also balancing immediate contributors with developmental upside. The Browns were
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The Cincinnati Bengals and their offseason was immediately defined by the aggressive trade for Dexter Lawrence prior to the 2026 NFL draft. It was a move that was somewhat surprising given the organization’s historical hesitation to consistently pay top-end veteran talent. Meanwhile, their draft class featured a mix of intriguing developmental additions and questionable value
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The Chicago Bears put together one of the most balanced and scheme-fitting classes in the 2026 NFL draft, consistently finding players who addressed immediate needs while also fitting the long-term identity Ben Johnson is building. The Bears added versatility, physicality, and intelligence across all three levels of the roster, with several players projecting as early
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The Carolina Panthers did an excellent job throughout the 2026 NFL draft balancing immediate roster needs with strong overall value. The Panthers consistently targeted players who not only filled clear holes on the roster, but also fit the long-term direction of the team. There is a strong blend of upside, trench reinforcement, and offensive fit
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It felt like the Buffalo Bills spent the entire 2026 NFL draft moving backward on the board. They were consistently trading down and accumulating value throughout the process. While the lack of aggression early may frustrate some, the Bills ultimately came away with a solid collection of players at generally appropriate draft value. The class
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The Baltimore Ravens once again leaned into its identity and came away with one of the more cohesive classes in the 2026 NFL draft. The Ravens prioritized physicality in the trenches, versatility at the skill positions, and rotational defensive depth while consistently finding strong value throughout the middle rounds. This class feels very “Ravens” in
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The 2025 season for the Dallas Cowboys was a disappointment, to say the least. Missing the playoffs for a franchise with high expectations is never acceptable. However, what they’ve done and can still do this offseason should make fans and pundits change their minds for the 2026 season. Hope springs, even after 30 years of
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With some time to sit on the results from the 2026 NFL draft, it’s easier to look back on the event with true focus. Some teams found great value early with others finding it late. Meanwhile, some teams pushed the envelope to target players they felt were important to add to their team. For the
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