Archives for April 2024

Upon signing Kirk Cousins, the Falcons informed him they were planning to take a quarterback in the later rounds. Just before the team decided to shift course, the high-priced free agency pickup received a rather important phone call. The Falcons did inform their $45MM-per-year quarterback they were planning to use the No. 8 overall pick on Michael Penix Jr. They did so upon … [Read more...] about Kirk Cousins ‘Stunned’ By Falcons’ Decision To Draft Michael Penix Jr.

Tom Telesco | Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Plenty of needs remain The Las Vegas Raiders got off to a good start with the surprising selection of Georgia tight end Brock Bowers with the No. 13 overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night. Bowers was a terrific value pick, but, truthfully he did not address a major need and the Raiders have … [Read more...] about Raiders Day 2 mock draft

Brock Bowers | Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images After the Brock Bowers pick, what’s next? The Las Vegas Raiders had a fascinating choice in the first round of the NFL Draft. The Raiders made one of the most surprising picks of the first round by selecting Georgia tight end Brock Bowers with the No. 13 overall pick. Bowers was considered one of the best value picks … [Read more...] about Raiders Draft: What position do you want in Round 2?

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) was selected by the Las Vegas Raider No. 13 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. Tight end wasn’t necessarily a position of need but Bowers was the best player available on the Raiders’ board at the time. | Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images Georgia tight end adds a versatile weapon and puts pressure on Luke Getsy to have a creative and … [Read more...] about Raiders Draft 2024: Brock Bowers a textbook example of BPA at No. 13

Brock Bowers | Photo by John Smolek/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images First-round pick makes to Raiders’ facility Las Vegas Raiders’ first-round pick Brock Bowers met media at the team’s Henderson facility on Friday afternoon. Here are some highlights of his media session: On what the past day has been like? “It’s been pretty crazy. I feel like it hasn’t all soaked in … [Read more...] about Brock Bowers hits Las Vegas: ‘I’m excited to see what we’ve got going on here’