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  • The Morning After Huddle: May 4, 2022 Edition

    The Morning After Huddle: May 4, 2022 Edition

    Welcome to Wednesday’s edition of The Morning After Huddle. There are several updates today that you’ll want to dig into.

    Here’s what you need to know:

    • Ryan Tannehill found himself making headlines, Tuesday, during a team presser. The Titans QB made it clear he didn’t know about the move to draft Malik Willis and was quoted as saying, “I don’t think it’s my job to mentor [Malik Willis], but if he learns from me along the way then that’s a great thing.”
    • The first two pre-season games of the fall will look a bit different this year as the NFL has approved a measure for players to wear a Guardian Cap. The NFL’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Allen Sills, spoke with NFL Network about what this means for players.
    • Finally, NFL offseason program dates have been announced and several teams have rookie mini-camps this weekend. (Full Details)

    That’s it for today’s edition. Catch us tomorrow morning for more news!

    ICYMI: Tuesday’s Edition – May 3, 2022

  • The Morning After Huddle: May 3rd, 2022 Edition

    The Morning After Huddle: May 3rd, 2022 Edition

    Welcome to Tuesday’s edition of The Morning After Huddle. This NFL off-season continues to surprise. Monday was full of news you’ll want to monitor.

    Here’s what you need to know:

    • Cardinals WR Deandre Hopkins has been suspended for the first 6 games of the season for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.
    • Former Chiefs Safety Tyrann Mathieu has found a home with the New Orleans Saints. The $33M contract, including $18M fully guaranteed, is expected to be finalized this week.
    • The NFL announces that, following a 60-day review, it could not substantiate claims made by Browns Coach Hue Jackson related to tanking.
    • Carrying over from the NFL Draft this weekend: Justyn Ross, thought by many to be a top draft pick, went undrafted due to heavy medical concerns. However, Ross has been recently medically cleared to play and was picked up by the Kansas City Chiefs.

    That’s it for today’s edition. Catch us tomorrow morning for news.

    And if you missed yesterday’s Morning After Huddle, you can read it here!

  • The Morning After Huddle

    The Morning After Huddle

    Welcome to the first edition of The Morning After Huddle, your daily round-up of the top news from around the NFL. Every morning you expect an overview from our staff of what you need to know to stay plugged in.

    Here’s what you need to know for today:

    • The 2022 NFL Draft happened over the weekend and there was no shortage of surprises. Thursday night, we saw A.J. Brown moving on to the Eagles and Marquise “Hollywood” Brown moving to the Cardinals. (For more on those stories, read here.)
    • Although many predicted Malik Willis to be a first round draft pick, he ultimately fell to third round where he was selected by the Tennessee Titans. Titans General Manager Jon Robinson mentioned “He was a player who was just kind of staring at us there, and we were excited when we were able to get up and get him and not get jumped if somebody was coming up.”
    • Baker Mayfield remains on the roster of the Cleveland Browns. The Carolina Panthers seemed to be working on a deal for the Browns QB, but instead opted to draft Matt Corral in the third round when talks stalled.
    • In other news, Kevin Colbert, GM of the Pittsburgh Steelers, has stepped down after more than 20 years with the team.

    That’s a wrap on Monday’s edition. Catch us tomorrow morning for more news.

  • 2022 NFL Draft Preview: 3 Things to Know

    2022 NFL Draft Preview: 3 Things to Know

    With the first pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars select…well, we don’t know. Will it be Aiden Hutchison? Will it be Travon Walker? Will the Jags shock everyone and trade down? The answer is obviously unknown, but let’s take a look at what we do know about this year’s NFL draft.

    MUST KNOW #1: Good Things Come to Those Who Wait

    All eyes seem to be on the QB needy teams, but the buzz around the league is that teams aren’t in a rush to grab a QB within the top 10. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports that several general managers he’s spoken to in the past few days believe there could be a run, at the back half of the first round, for QB’s like Desmond Ridder or Sam Howell, should Liberty’s Malik Willis or Pittsburgh’s Kenny Pickett be off the board. Keep an eye out for teams like the Lions, Panthers, and Falcons, or even a dark horse like Seattle, to nab their franchise player.

    MUST KNOW # 2: Teams Will Get Creative

    There’s always one team that historically stays active in acquiring picks or moving up to get their guy and the Philadelphia Eagles are no stranger to such moves. That said, National Insider for the NFL Network and NFL.com, Ian Rapoport, noted that it is not just the Eagles, but the Carolina Panthers and the New York Giants who’ve had conversations in recent days about moving back. The Panthers have no second or third round picks and the Giants, who have two picks in the first round, would like to potentially flip their second pick for others.

    MUST KNOW #3: It Pays to Be a Shark

    There’s a universal understanding that where there is deep water, you don’t swim. The sharks tend to lurk there and unless you’re looking to be lunch, it’s best to stay away. But what if you’re the shark? This year’s draft class is dripping with talent and if you have done your homework, you’ll find some amazing talent in the deeper rounds. Players like TE Grant Calcaterra of SMU and DL Christopher Hinton, Jr. of Michigan having been shooting up draft boards for quite some time and could help teams in need. Ready to go hunting? You can find Bleacher Report’s full list of sleepers here.