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$.05 After Memorial Day Weekend

by Jeff Risdon

May 26, 2026 9:55 AM

On the ongoing Aaron Rodgers saga, an interesting week for the Giants, Jack Campbell and the NFL's linebacker contract issue, a great remembrance of why Memorial Day is important and more. Read more »

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$.05 On The NFL Schedule Release

by Jeff Risdon

May 18, 2026 2:32 PM

On the large discrepancies in rest time across the 32 teams, particularly the Chargers, the minimalist videos this year, how the national TV schedule reveals what the NFL thinks about its teams, and an argument for syncing up bye weeks by division. Read more »

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My Favorite 2026 NFL Draft Pick For All 32 Teams

by Jeff Risdon

Apr 29, 2026 10:41 PM

Jeremiyah Love, Dillon Thieneman, Caleb Downs, Mansoor Delane, Caleb Lomu, Arvell Reese, Germie Bernard, Rueben Bain and Sonny Styles are amongst our favorite picks of the 2026 NFL draft. Read more »

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$.05 After The 2026 NFL Draft Weekend

by Jeff Risdon

How the NIL has thinned out the draft, Jermod McCoy's agonizing wait, what the Jonathan Greenard trade says both about the Eagles and Vikings, teams that missed the mark and those that had great draft weekends. Read more »
$.05 After The First Round Of The 2026 NFL Draft

by Jeff Risdon

On the Giants' Raven-like first round, the Cowboys wisely throwing away the trade value charts to select Caleb Downs, the bemusement of the Rams selecting Ty Simpson at No. 13, the success of the NFL decreasing the time between picks and more. Read more »
2026 NFL Mock Draft: Final Projections Of The First Three Rounds

by Jeff Risdon

Fernando Mendoza to the Raiders is the only certainty on draft night so we try to make sense of what to expect from the 2026 NFL draft in Pittsburgh. Read more »
My Favorites Prospects From The 2026 NFL Draft

by Jeff Risdon

On how Caleb Downs, Domonique Orange, Chris Bell, Travis Burke and Jager Burton have uniquely captured our attention as intriguing prospects above the consensus. Read more »
2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Final Edition

by Jeff Risdon

Months of watching games, studying tape, learning about injuries and backgrounds, athletic testing and more finally congeal into a list. Read more »
2026 NFL Draft: Five Things To Know With Pick Day Approaching

by Jeff Risdon

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2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Offensive Tackles

by Jeff Risdon

This is quite a class for the offensive tackles, with several potential high-end options and surprisingly promising depth. Read more »
2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Wide Receivers

by Jeff Risdon

There isn't an obvious breakout NFL star or two (or more), but this class offers a deep volume of receivers who look like they can become strong No. 2 or No. 3 wideouts at the next level. S Read more »
2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Quarterbacks

by Jeff Risdon

This is one of the weaker quarterback classes of the last few years with Fernando Mendoza the only player with a first round grade. Read more »
$.05 On NFL Pro Day Conversations With NFL Personnel

by Jeff Risdon

On the uncertain QB class beyond Fernando Mendoza, the rising stock of Kadyn Proctor, injury concerns on several key prospects, Caleb Downs' floor/upside, and more. Read more »
2026 NFL Mock Draft, Version 2.0: Post-Free Agency

by Jeff Risdon

All the recent player movement makes it an excellent time to update the 2026 NFL Draft projections.  Read more »
$.05 From The 2026 NFL Draft Combine

by Jeff Risdon

On the certainty of Fernando Mendoza, the enigma of the Jets' decision at No. 2, the lack of participation at the combine, arm length, and player who helped themselves. Read more »
2026 NFL Draft Combine Notebook: Defensive Line, Linebacker Standouts

by Jeff Risdon

On Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles, David Bailey, Malachi Lawrence, Jack Kelly and more from Indianapolis. Read more »
Gleanings From The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine: Day 1

by Jeff Risdon

On the buzz from Indianapolis including on Maxx Crosby, Tyson Bagent, Malik Willis, the QB class beyond Mendoza and more. Read more »
2026 NFL Draft: Top 103 Big Board Entering Scouting Combine

by Jeff Risdon

Fernando Mendoza will go first, but who are the best overall prospects behind the Heisman Trophy winner, Jeremiyah Love and Caleb Downs? Read more »
$.05 After The Super Bowl

by Jeff Risdon

The game, the commercials, the halftime show, the NFL regular season awards, and Sam Darnold's redemption story. Read more »
Drake Maye, Sam Darnold Continue Cost-Efficient Super Bowl QB Trend

by RealGM Staff Report

This matchup continues the modern trend of teams reaching the Super Bowl while their quarterback occupies less than 13 percent of total cap space, allowing for more complete rosters around them. Read more »

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