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Bears Begin 2026 Draft Prep at Indy With Early Prospect Meetings

The Chicago Bears arrived in Indianapolis for the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine and have begun meeting with multiple draft prospects, including Kayden McDonald (DT, Ohio State), Jacob Rodriguez (LB, Texas Tech), Anthony Hill Jr. (LB, Texas), Christen Miller (DT, Georgia), Zion Young (EDGE, Missouri), Cashius Howell (EDGE, Texas A&M), Dontay Corleone (DT, Cincinnati), Akheem Mesidor (EDGE, Miami), and T.J. Parker (EDGE, Clemson). The tracker documents who they’ve met with to gauge potential draft directions as the April draft approaches.

via Sports Mockery|

#chicago-bears #draft #nfl

sports4 hours ago•16 min saved

Campbell Shines as Lions Scan Day 1 at the 2026 NFL Combine

Detroit Lions beat writer Tim Twentyman’s Day 1 observations from the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine center the spotlight on Jack Campbell as an All-Pro-like influence, the Lions’ potential linebacker targets in free agency or the draft, and the evolving market for centers (Tyler Linderbaum and Creed Humphrey). The piece also highlights the value of versatility (Brian Branch, Sonny Styles) and notes the strong non-premium-position depth of this draft class, plus the dynamic between Lions coach Dan Campbell and new OC Drew Petzing as the team plans for 2026.

via Detroit Lions|

#combine #detroit-lions #draft

sports8 hours ago•6 min saved

Lions Target Five High-Character LBs at the NFL Combine

The article profiles five high-character linebackers—Bryce Boettcher (Oregon), CJ Allen (Georgia), Jacob Rodriguez (Texas Tech), Anthony Hill (Texas), and Karson Sharar (Iowa)—as potential Lions targets at the NFL Combine. It notes that two met Detroit and four made Erik Schlitt’s watchlist, with quick bios and combine vibes highlighting leadership, football IQ, and motor. Highlights include Boettcher’s emotional intelligence, Allen’s captaincy, Rodriguez’s quarterback-to-LB journey and inspiration from his wife, Hill’s vocal leadership, and Sharar’s hustle and Lions connections. Even though LB isn’t an urgent need, Detroit’s emphasis on character could keep these players on the radar for draft consideration.

via Pride Of Detroit|

#draft #linebackers #lions

sports13 hours ago•6 min saved

Patriots' offseason playbook: guarded talk, big moves on the horizon

Patriots GM Eliot Wolf offered lengthy, guarded answers at the NFL Scouting Combine, signaling openness to trades and a broad plan for free agency and the draft while avoiding specifics on Stefon Diggs, Christian Gonzalez’s extension, or other players. A narrator-style translation suggests Hawkins will be re-signed if market conditions allow, edge rushers are a focus in a deep draft, and guard/center considerations loom, all under ongoing ownership support but with spend limits in mind. In short, New England aims to improve through a mix of drafting, targeted signings, and strategic trades rather than sweeping, high-cost moves.

via Boston Herald|

#draft #nfl #offseason

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Broncos Probe Linebacker Talent at the Combine

Denver Broncos used the NFL Scouting Combine to interview several top linebacker prospects, including Ohio State’s Sonny Styles, Texas Tech’s Jacob Rodriguez, Missouri’s Jake Golday, and Josiah Trotter, signaling a heavy offseason focus on the position as veterans Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad hit free agency and Dre Greenlaw battled injuries. The team could address the need via free agency, re-signings, or a strong draft haul, with Rodriguez, Golday, and Trotter viewed as viable Day 2 options and Styles likely off the table due to a top‑15 projection. Broncos also reportedly spoke with other linebackers like CJ Allen, Anthony Hill Jr, and Kyle Louis, indicating multiple potential picks in a loaded draft.

via Mile High Report|

#broncos #draft #free-agency

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Eliot Wolf lays out Patriots' holistic offseason plan at the NFL Combine

Patriots EVP Eliot Wolf used his NFL Scouting Combine podium to outline a holistic offseason: building around a young 2025 draft class, upgrading a versatile safety group, and pursuing short- and long-term improvements through free agency, trades, and the draft. He emphasized player culture and communication, noted Drake Maye's progress, and discussed plans for the 2026 edge class while confirming ongoing talks with internal free agents. Off the podium, he denied reports of interest in Rasheed Walker, indicated Harold Landry should return, and stressed retaining Jaylinn Hawkins as a priority.

via Boston Sports Journal|

#draft #eliot-wolf #nfl-combine

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Shorter NBA seasons could tame tanking and revive the product

The article argues that tanking is a symptom of the NBA’s 82‑game grind, and while proposed anti‑tanking fixes raise concerns about side effects, the real cure may be shortening the schedule to around 60–65 games to make every game more meaningful and reduce incentives to lose. It cautions that some rule changes could backfire or punish teams that rebuilt, notes the 2026 draft class heightens the tanking temptation, and advocates for reasonable measures focused on lengthening the competitive window rather than sweeping overhaul.

via SB Nation|

#competition #draft #nba

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NFL Combine 2026: GMs outline re-signs, trade chatter and draft plans

At the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, GMs and coaches field questions about futures, free agency and the draft, with notable notes across teams: the Buccaneers want to re-sign Mike Evans, the Texans say they won’t trade C.J. Stroud, the Chiefs aim to add run-game explosiveness while keeping Kelce options open, and the Ravens pursue a Lamar Jackson extension after making a market-setting offer to Tyler Linderbaum. The Raiders are listening on the No. 1 pick (eyeing Fernando Mendoza), the Dolphins signal a QB-first draft plan while not actively moving De’Von Achane or Jaylen Waddle, the Bears have heard trade calls on Tyson Bagent, and Rodgers chatter continues around the Steelers; Patriots updates on Stefon Diggs and Will Campbell are also in focus amid Eliot Wolf’s remarks.

via CBS Sports|

#draft #free-agency #nfl

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Ravens chart a draft-focused path as NFL Scouting Combine opens

Baltimore heads to the NFL Scouting Combine with a clear draft roadmap: bolster interior offensive line, add edge rushers, and deepen wide receiver and defensive back options. Vega Ioane is a popular guard target for No. 14, the defense is looking to replenish a deeper edge/DL class after 2025 sacks dropped, and Buffalo... just kidding—the Ravens will also monitor potential Lamar Jackson extensions and updates from GM Eric DeCosta and coach Jesse Minter while evaluating receivers such as Jordyn Tyson as mock drafts link prospects to Baltimore.

via Baltimore Ravens|

#baltimore-ravens #draft #edge-rusher

sports2 days ago•4 min saved

Four offseason gambles that could haunt the Chiefs in free agency and the draft

The piece outlines four potential offseason missteps for Kansas City: (1) failing to add a running back before the draft, which could force a Love-like pick or leave the RB class thin; (2) pursuing another small receiver instead of adding a true outside threat to stretch the field; (3) re-signing aging free-agent defensive linemen rather than injecting youth and depth; and (4) delaying a decision on Trent McDuffie’s future (extend, trade, or wait for a 2027 franchise scenario), potentially harming cap space and future draft capital. An overarching theme is balancing immediate needs with long-term flexibility.

via Arrowhead Pride|

#chiefs #draft #freeagency

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NBA eyes anti-tanking overhaul with new draft rules next season

The NBA plans anti-tanking rule changes for next season, including protections for top-four picks (or top-14-plus), potential lottery-odds freezes, limits on consecutive top-four picks, two-year-record-based odds, and extending the lottery to all play-in teams, as commissioner Adam Silver and the Competition Committee explore ways to preserve competitive integrity amid concerns about tanking.

via New York Post|

#adam-silver #draft #lottery

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Thunder Dynasty Faces Risk as Draft Abolishment Rumors Surface

Rumors that the NBA might abolish the draft and replace rookies with unrestricted free agents to curb tanking could jeopardize the Oklahoma City Thunder’s long-term plans by erasing their valuable draft capital and complicating Sam Presti’s strategy to sustain a star-driven, affordable core around Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren, despite recent championship success.

via Thunderous Intentions|

#draft #dynasty #nba

sports9 days ago•7 min saved

Abolish the NBA Draft to End Tanking, Say Media Voices

Media figures including Bomani Jones and Tom Haberstroh argue that removing the NBA draft would end tanking by making incoming players free agents, removing the incentives to lose games. The NBA is reportedly weighing abolition of the draft, a move proponents say would push teams to compete for talent, while raising questions about market power and feasibility.

via Awful Announcing|

#basketball #draft #media

sports10 days ago•3 min saved

Lottery Reboot: Ending Tanking by Rethinking Draft Order

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says misaligned incentives drive tanking, and the only way to fully align incentives in a gambling-age era is to overhaul how draft order is determined—ideally a pure lottery with equal odds; other ideas include rewarding winning or even scrapping the draft. The issue is most acute in the NBA, with the NFL also showing signals of tanking, though it has so far avoided a full crisis and would likely be part of any reform discussion.

via NBC Sports|

#draft #lottery #nba

nfl23 days ago•29 min saved

Vikings Shake Up Front Office, Focus on 2026 Offseason

The Minnesota Vikings relieved GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah of his duties and named Rob Brzezinski to lead the personnel department as the team maps out the 2026 offseason, with free agency opening mid-March and the April 23-25 NFL Draft on the horizon. Minnesota faces a projected cap north of $300 million but sits roughly $40 million over the limit, likely prompting contract restructures, cuts, or retirements to create room. The mailbag also touches on cap strategies, draft targets, and compensatory picks tied to players like Darnold, while owner Mark Wilf indicated openness to a future GM but emphasized focusing on the upcoming offseason.

via Minnesota Vikings|

#draft #gm-change #kwesi-adofo-mensah