NFC West Draft Grades

1. Arizona Cardinals - A
The Cardinals draft was near perfect, and a strong sign that if Arizona doesn't bounce back to being a top 20 team this year, they will for sure in the next three years.
Kyler Murray QB - A
The Cardinals got their quarterback in the future in Kyler Murray who has all the tools to dominate under Kliff Kingsbury. Murray will be able to use his legs and arm to quickly become one of the league's best dual-threat quarterbacks.
Byron Murphy CB - A-
With the rumors that Patrick Peterson is becoming unsettled in Arizona, the Cardinals needed to take a defensive back high in this draft. Murphy is one of the best in this class, and if he isn't forced to replace Peterson, the pair could develop into one of the best CB tandems.
Andy Isabella WR - A-
Isabella is a quick slot receiver that lives off of route running and gaining separation for catches. Separation was not easy to come by for Cards receivers last year, and it didn't help that Josh Rosen seldom got them the ball when they did find some space. With Isabella, the Cards get a Julian Edelman/Cole Beasley type guy who will make a huge impact if utilized in the right manner.
Zach Allen DE - B+
The Cardinals did well in bringing in another defensive end. The talent in the front seven had been dwindling ever since the departure of Bruce Arians. Allen will be able to contribute right away.
Hakeem Butler WR - A-
While Butler is not great with his hands (lots of dropped passes), he is tremendous value in the fourth round. His big body and athleticism could lead him to become one of this draft's best receivers, but that will only happen if he can learn to catch the ball on a consistent basis.
Deionte Thomspon - A
Thompson, another tremendous value at where he came off the board, was a star safety at Alabama. There is no reason to expect him to change now that he's in the NFL, and he could be one of the steals of the draft.
Keesean Johnson WR - B
Johnson has good hands and will be able to add some more depth to a receiver corps that now boasts Larry Fitzgerald, Christian Kirk, Andy Isabella, Hakeem Butler, and himself. Murray will have plenty of options to go to, but Fitzgerald and Johnson might be the most sure-handed of the group.
Lamont Gaillard C - B-
Gaillard is a quality pick because it fills the need at offensive line. If they want to be successful, the Cardinals have to keep Murray upright, and the line from last year simply isn't good enough. Gaillard might be counted on to jump in right away.
Joshua Miles T - B-
Miles is another quality pick simply because of the lack of talent on the OL. Marcus Gilbert is a star at the tackle position, but DJ Humphries is unreliable at best. If Humphries continues to struggle, Miles could make a push to start over him in his rookie season.
Michael Dogbe DT - C+
Caleb Wilson TE - C+

2. Los Angeles Rams - B+
The Rams did well to address certain positions of need, but they could've gotten some better value.
Taylor Rapp S - A-
Rapp will finish off an already strong secondary after Lamarcus Joyner left for Oakland in free agency.
Darrell Henderson RB - A
The Rams got my my top rated running back in the draft in Henderson, and he will make an immediate impact amid Todd Gurley's injury concerns. Henderson can be the CJ Anderson for the Rams in 2019, but eventually his talent will be too great, and he will look for a starting gig elsewhere.
David Long RB - C+
Drafting RBs back to back is never a great option, but I really didn't like this pick especially after picking up a guy like Henderson. Long will either beat out Henderson for the lead backup role, or sit on the bench all year.
Bobby Evans G - B-
The Rams get a big powerful guy to put on the inside of their line to break open holes for Gurley and Henderson/Long.
Greg Gaines DT -
David Edwards T - B
Nick Scott S - B-
Dakota Allen LB - B
Dakota Allen had tremendous value in the 7th round is one of the best 7th round picks you'll see this year. If he makes it on to the field this year, I think he could have a nice year as a rotational player in the Rams front seven.

3. Seattle Seahawks - B
The Seahawks made some good moves, but reached in a few places.
LJ Collier DE - C+
Collier is a good player, but he was a major reach in the first round. He should get some valuable snaps at defensive end as a replacement for Frank Clark, but he will have nowhere near the same sort of impact.
Marquise Blair S - B
With Kam Chancellor hanging it up, and Earl Thomas enjoying his last days in Baltimore, the 'Hawks desperately needed help at safety. Blair should be able to contribute, but he will be a work-in-progress for the next few years.
DK Metcalf WR - B
Metcalf has the physical ability to dominate in this league, but there is some concern with his agility and footwork. Metcalf is a physical freak, so if he can progress in certain areas of his game, he could be the best receiver in this draft.
Cody Barton LB - B-
Gary Jennings WR - C+
Phil Haynes G - B-
Haynes will be expected to be one of the pieces to rebuild and revitalize this offensive line. No one wants to see Russell Wilson on the ground, especially after he's sucking over 150 million dollars out of their pockets.
Ugo Amadi CB - C+
Ben Burr-Kirven LB - C+
Travis Homer RB - C+
Homer was a solid pick, especially since Seattle doesn't have a true RB1 at the moment, but it might've been a better move for the 'Hawks to nab a runner earlier in the draft.
Demarcus Christmas DT - B+
Christmas is a very good football player, and if he can stay healthy, he can be a dominant force on this young Seahawks' defensive line.
John Ursua WR - D+

4. San Francisco 49ers - B-
The Niners continue to improve their roster, and if Jimmy G can finally stay healthy, they have a chance to be a decent team this year. However, this draft, even though it was fine, could've gone a lot better.
Nick Bosa DE - A
Bosa is the best edge defender in this draft by far, and he will easily become a consistent Pro-Bowler in the NFL.
Deebo Samuel WR - B+
Samuel has good speed and was a good pickup for the 49ers who need targets for their franchise QB.
Jalen Hurd WR - C+
Hurd is a former running back that didn't really excel as either a runner or a receiver so it will be interesting to see how he is used in this offense. Of the few coaches that can maximize the potential of an offensive player by moving him around in an offense, Kyle Shanahan is one of them.
Mitch Wishnowsky P - C+
Wishnowsky is an amazing punter, and I can see how John Lynch might have gotten excited and jumped the gun a bit by taking him in the 4th round, but if he's not going to be there for your next pick, why not, am I right? Anyways, this guy is a phenomenal player, but the value for a punter in round 4 just isn't there most the time.
Dre Greenlaw LB - B-
The Niners helped fill some depth in a position of need with Greenlaw. After losing Patrick Willis, NaVarro Bowman, Aldon Smith, and now Rueben Foster, San Francisco's linebackers have been dropping like flies.
Kaden Smith TE - B-
Stanford consistently produces good tight ends, and it looks like they're continuing the trend with Kaden Smith. Even though San Francisco already has Pro-Bowler George Kittle, Smith will play a nice backup role to the young star.
Justin Skule T - B-
Tim Harris CB - C+
The 49ers really needed a corner 4 or 5 rounds earlier than this. But, Harris is better than nothing I guess. Harris will come in and play a few rotational snaps for San Fran this year, but Lynch and Shanahan need to get some further help at this position across from Richard Sherman.

2019 AFC East Draft Grades

1. Buffalo Bills - A

The Bills got some valuable additions at the line on both sides of the ball with 7 of their 8 selections being players who will take at least a portion of their snaps at the line of scrimmage.
Ed Oliver DT/DE - A+

Oliver supposedly has the most potential out of any of his draftmates and could become the next interior rusher and run stopper Buffalo has needed since the decline of franchise icon Kyle Williams.

Cody Ford T/G - A

Ford will bring some much needed help to a weak offensive line. Securing Ford in the second round was one hell of a pick by Buffalo. 

Devin Singletary LB - B-

Dawson Knox TE - B-

Vosean Joseph LB - B+

Jaquan Johnson S - A-

Johnson is a hard hitting safety who has the potential to become a big-time player who fits the same sort of mold as Kam Chancellor. 

Darryl Johnson Sr DE - C+

Tommy Sweeney TE - C+

2. New England Patriots - A-

The Pats got another weapon for Tom Brady while also filling some gaps on the defensive side.

N'Keal Harry WR - A-

Harry is a big receiver who has the potential to be a Dez Bryant/Brandon Marshall sort of player for the Pats. If he stays in New England his entire career, and Tom Brady plays 4 more years, I think Harry will be in the hall of fame when it all comes to a close.

Joejuan Williams CB - A-

Williams is a smart player that fits right into Bill Bellichick's scheme and system. Williams has plenty of size and could become one of the league's best physical lockdown corners. His arrival at the Patriots gives New England some secondary size they haven't seen since Brandon Browner. 

Chase Winovich DE - B+

Damien Harris RB - B

Harris is a good player, but he will struggle to find any reps behind young studs Sony Michel and James White not to mention Jeremy Hill and Rex Burkhead. 

Yodny Cajuste T - B

Hajalte Frodholt G - B-

Froholt is a very physical interior lineman and could be groomed by the greatest OL coach of all-time, Dante Scarnecchia, to become a full-fledged starter in New England within the next 5 years.

Jarrett Stidham QB - C+

Stidham struggled immensely his last year in Auburn, so he fell to the Patriots in the fourth round. While Stidham obviously has talent, I don't believe he's the answer in New England. 

Byron Cowart DT - C+

Jake Bailey P - C+

Trading up to take a punter is a strange move, but the Pats executed it on day 3 of the draft. Bailey will be expected to replace Ryan Allen by the end of the season.

Ken Webster CB - C+

3. Miami Dolphins - C+

While the Dolphins might not have had a lot of picks, they made up for quantity with quality in their first two selections for sure. 

Christian Wilkins DT -A

The 'Fins secured the second best true DT in the draft in Wilkins. His big body will be a huge issue interior offensive linemen especially on run plays. 

Michael Deiter G - B-

Andrew van Ginkel LB - C+

Isaiah Prince T - B

Chandler Cox FB - C

Myles Gaskins RB - C

4. New York Jets - C+

The Jets landed two top defenders in the first two rounds and then proceed to bring in a big body TE in Trevon Wesco. 

Quinnen Williams DT - A+

Arguably the best player in the draft, the Jets now get to pair Williams with Leonard Williams and DC Gregg Williams to officially be underway in their DL rebuilding project. With another piece or two, this Gang Green DL could be quite scary. 

Jachai Polite LB - B+

Polite was very highly rated going into the draft and possesses great speed and burst to chase down runners or the quarterback. His run defense needs some improvement, but other than that he has all the tools to be a successful outside 3-4 linebacker. 

Chuma Edoga T - C+

Trevon Wesco TE - C+

Blake Cashman LB - B-

Blessuan Austin CB - C

2019 NFL Draft Round 1 Analysis

1. 1.      Kyler Murray – Arizona Cardinals
   The Cardinals land their quarterback of the future in Murray. The arrival of Kliff Kingsbury signaled the end of the short yet bitter Josh Rosen experiment. With Murray under center, the Cardinals offense immediately gets better. If the Cardinals can fix up their offensive line in the next few rounds, this offense could be deadly.
   2.      Nick Bosa – San Francisco 49ers
   Bosa is the best defensive end in the draft and easily one of the most physically gifted. He will be a monster from the edge for San Francisco especially paired with DeForest Buckner, Arik Armstead, and Solomon Thomas.  The 49ers D-Line is built for the next 10 years.
   3.      Quinnen Williams – New York Jets
   Gregg Williams landed his guy in Quinnen Williams. Williams is a dominant force down the middle and will butcher NFL centers and guards alike. Now that he’s together with yet another Williams (Leonard Williams), his play could quickly elevate him to one of the NFL’s best.
   4.      Clelin Ferrell – Oakland Raiders
   Wow. A HUGE surprise here for Oakland. Instead of snagging one of the best pass rushers in the draft (Josh Allen) or a talent that dominates every down in the middle of the field (Devin White) or a positionless front seven player with immense potential (Ed Oliver), Jon Gruden elects to go with Clelin Ferrell who was predicted to go into the 20s. Strange pick, but Ferrell will definitely improve this terrible Raiders pass rush.
   5.      Devin White – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
   Devin White is almost the exact same player as Roquan Smith coming out of college last year. He is fast, great pursuit skills, and has the potential to dominate on every down. Buccaneers fans will love him next to Lavonte David as a replacement for Kwon Alexander.
   6.      Daniel Jones – New York Giants
   Also a shocking pick, Giants fans were not happy with the selection of Duke QB Daniel Jones. However, Jones might turn out to be a Pro-Bowl caliber QB who could lead this team to the playoffs once Eli Manning retires and some talent decides to join this team.
   7.      Josh Allen – Jacksonville Jaguars
   The Jags got the best player available in Josh Allen. Allen logged 17 sacks with Kentucky last year, and his stock has skyrocketed these past few weeks. With former top 3 pick Dante Fowler Jr. now taking snaps in Los Angeles for the Rams, there is a wide open spot alongside Myles Jack and Telvin Smith for Allen to start immediately.
   8.      TJ Hockenson – Detroit Lions
   Hockenson was coveted by Matt Patricia’s former boss Bill Bellichick so it’s no surprise that he fits into Patricia’s offensive scheme as well. After Ebron was dealt to Indianapolis, the Lions have missed a consistent stud at the TE position. Hockenson will fill that need and give the Lions what could be the next Rob Gronkowski.
   9.      Ed Oliver – Buffalo Bills
   The Bills snagged one of the players with the highest potential in Ed Oliver. Oliver will start from Day 1 for a Bills team that has a lot of holes to fill. Oliver can take snaps on the interior of the D-Line, but he can move outside as well at DE and even OLB. If he’s utilized properly, he can become one of the best at wreaking havoc upon offenses.
   10.  Devin Bush – Pittsburgh Steelers (TRADE with Denver Broncos)
   Bush was the second best interior linebacker in the draft and for a good cause. He is very quick on his feet with good speed to chase down running backs and mobile quarterbacks. On a team that’s missing a good starting interior linebacker with the absence of Ryan Shazier, Bush will be able to take his game to the next level next to another young star linebacker in TJ Watt.
   11.  Jonah Williams – Cincinnati Bengals
   The Bengals bolstered their tackle position with a solid selection in Jonah Williams. Andy Dalton will be loving this pick, especially since it was rumored that the Bengals were looking to take a quarterback to replace him.
   12.  Rashan Gary – Green Bay Packers
   Gary, who was rumored to be one of the New York Giant’s primary targets at number 6, will be expected to make an impact right away for the Packers. Gary’s athleticism will serve him very well as he looks to spark the rebuild of the Green Bay defense.
   13.  Christian Wilkins – Miami Dolphins
   Wilkins was supposedly locked in for the Falcons at 14, but the Dolphins snagged him one pick beforehand. Since the departure of Ndamukong Suh, the Dolphins have not been able to find a dominant franchise presence in the middle of their line. Now, with Wilkins and his big body, the ‘Fins will have no issue clogging up the middle.
   14.  Chris Lindstrom – Atlanta Falcons
   The Falcons shore up their offensive line to keep stars Matt Ryan and Devonta Freeman safe and hopefully of the injury list. The Falcons look fairly well-rounded as a whole and stacked offensively on the surface, time will tell if they can finally use that talent to its full potential.
   15.  Dwayne Haskins – Washington Redskins
   Haskins was the number one ranked quarterback coming into the draft and a favorite to go to the Giants at 6 fighting with Rashan Gary. However, the Giants opted for a different quarterback which lead to Haskins falling to the Redskins at 15. With Alex Smith only getting older and possibly not playing this year after breaking his leg last season, Haskins could be thrown into the fire in his first NFL season.
   16.  Brian Burns – Carolina Panthers
   The Panthers were able to secure one of the best edge rushers in the draft at number 16. Burns will be a quick, athletic outside rusher for Carolina for years to come.
   17.  Dexter Lawrence – New York Giants
   While getting shocked and angry reactions after reaching to take Daniel Jones at 6, the Giants did not seek to make things any better at number 17. Lawrence is a heck of a player and will clog the middle of the line for New York, he was not the sexiest pick the Giants could’ve taken especially with the departure of Odell Beckham Jr.
   18.  Garrett Bradbury – Minnesota Vikings
   Bradbury will finally bring some interior help to the Minnesota offensive line to help open up some holes for Dalvin Cook and give some time to veteran Kirk Cousins. This offense of the Vikings could wind up becoming very deadly.
   19.  Jeffery Simmons – Tennessee Titans
   The Titans grabbed another dominant interior defender in Simmons who will help establish the defensive scheme coach Vrabel has been seeking to install in Tennessee. This could be the start of a dominant Tennessee defense.
   20.  Noah Fant – Denver Broncos (TRADE with Pittsburgh Steelers)
   The Broncos secured a pair of picks for moving down 10 selections just to take a player who will fit their offense perfectly. Joe Flacco will have his Jason Witten-like security blanket to find on every down in Noah Fant.
   21.  Darnell Savage Jr – Green Bay Packers (TRADE with Seattle Seahawks)
   The Packers moved up to take Darnell Savage which was a very questionable move because Savage was not projected to go until the mid-second round. However, Savage is a good player who will seek to fill the safety position for the Pack for a long time.
   22.  Andre Dillard – Philadelphia Eagles (TRADE with Baltimore Ravens)
   Dillard cements an already solid offensive line in Philly. Wentz will certainly have plenty of protection around him. The Eagles are making all the right moves to ensure that Wentz doesn’t go down hurt again.
   23.  Tytus Howard – Houston Texans
   Even with top rated tackle Jawaan Taylor still on the board, the Texans opted for Tytus Howard instead. Howard will have to start right away for the Texans whose offensive line struggles were very obvious during the season.
   24.  Josh Jacobs – Oakland Raiders
   With Marshawn Lynch retiring, Gruden secured his running back of the future in ex-Alabama stud Josh Jacobs. Jacobs does not have much experience, but he plays with the physical style that Gruden likes out of his starting runners.
   25.  Marquise Brown – Baltimore Ravens (TRADE with Philadelphia Eagles)
   Brown is a super speedy receiver that will finally give Baltimore a replacement for Steve Smith who left a few years ago for retirement. The Ravens are very fast on offense with Lamar Jackson, Mark Ingram, and Marquise Brown all together.
   26.  Montez Sweat – Washington Redskins (TRADE with Indianapolis Colts)
   Sweat is one of the best edge defensive line/linebackers in the draft, but he has had some off-field issues which has hurt him. Sweat will be a difference maker on defense for this Washington team.
   27.  Johnathan Abram – Oakland Raiders
   The Raiders use their final first rounder on Abram to shore up their secondary. With Ferrell already drafted to help with the pass rush, Abram will be looked upon to cap the defense and lock down the deep balls behind a solid cornerback group.
   28.  Jeffery Tillery – Los Angeles Chargers
   A pass rushing interior defensive linemen who will bring some youth to an aging DT group for the Chargers. He fills a need inside between already proven pass rushers Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram.
   29.  LJ Collier – Seattle Seahawks
   After dealing away Frank Clark, the ‘Hawks were desperate for some edge defenders in the draft. Collier was a good starting step even though he was a bit of a reach based off pre-draft ratings.
   30.  DeAndre Baker – New York Giants (TRADE with Green Bay Packers)
   Baker is one of the highest rated CBs in the class, and he will make an impact for this New York team who just lost safety Landon Collins.
   31.  Kaleb McGary – Atlanta Falcons (TRADE with Los Angeles Rams)
   The Falcons moved up just to take their second offensive lineman of the draft. McGary and Lindstrom will pair well together in Atlanta as they continue to revamp their offensive line.
   32.  N’Keal Harry – New England Patriots
   After signing Demaryius Thomas, the Pats brought in some more help for Tom Brady. With Rob Gronkowski gone, Kraft and Bellichick have made it a priority to find big, athletic receivers for Brady to get the ball to. If Harry remains healthy and stays in New England, he could easily develop into a Hall-of-Famer.

Ranking the Sweet 16

1.  Duke Blue Devils
Even after a narrow escape from UCF, the Zion, RJ, and Cam trio remains on top. With a defender like Tre Jones at the point, and Javin down low doing a decent job replacing the injured star center Marques Bolden, the Blue Devils reign supreme.

2. North Carolina Tar Heels
The Tar Heels boast one of the best freshmen scorers in the nation in Coby White as well as an athletic freak Nassir Little. Luke Maye destroyed the Washington Huskies' defense with his vision and shooting abilities.

3. Gonzaga Bulldogs
The Bulldogs absolutely ripped the Baylor Bears apart. Rui Hachimura and Brandon Clarke form the best big man duo in the NCAA and are leading this team to what could be an elite eight berth.

4. Virginia Cavaliers
This Cavaliers team has its ups and downs, but the squad as a whole knows how to find open looks and knock down shots.

5. Kentucky Wildcats
Kentucky has one of the best defenses left in the tournament, but their offense remains in question. PJ Washington's status is such a major factor in whether this team could go all the way.

6. Michigan State Spartans
Michigan State's depth is what has pushed them this far in the tournament. Despite Cassius Winston playing out of his mind, the rest of the team has stepped up and gotten the job done.

7. Tennessee Volunteers
Tennessee's combo of Admiral Schofield and Grant Williams will help this offensively loaded Tennessee squad to get the ball in the basket repeatedly. If the Vols can get boards and start to clamp down on other teams, the sky's the limit.

8. Houston Cougars
One of the most underrated teams left in the tournament, the University of Houston men's basketball program has burst onto the scene this year. This team is talented and works hard. Quite the combination for a sweet 16 team.

9. Michigan Wolverines
Michigan's defense is what has propelled them this far in the tournament. While the team lacks the big names that schools like Duke, North Carolina, and Gonzaga all boast, Jordan Poole and Ignas Brazdeikis lead this team offensively, and they will need to make a splash if this team wants to make a push for the title.

10. Texas Tech Red Raiders
Texas Tech is another school which boasts top-notch defense. In fact, they are the best defensive team left in the tournament. Jarrett Culver is really the Red Raiders entire offense. He leads the team in points (18.7), rebounds (6.3), and assists (3.7).

11. Florida State Seminoles
Florida State might be ranked too low here, but their ability to repeatedly turn the ball over makes them settle in at 11. However, their size and length ensure that they will not get beat on the boards which can make a huge impact, especially on the offensive end.

12. Louisiana State Tigers
Tremont Waters has used this season and this tournament to showcase his skills. He has proven that he is a phenomenal player, and he can make spectacular plays. If their is an issue with this LSU team, it is bouncing back after they lost their head coach Will Wade to a big NCAA scandal.

13. Auburn Tigers
This Auburn team is a classic run-and-gun squad. They will get after you defensively and force you to make quick, smart decisions with the ball. Then, after forcing a turnover or getting a rebound, they will push the floor and penetrate and kick. This team loves to shoot the deep ball. If they're feeling it, Auburn can beat any team in the NCAA.

14. Purdue Boilermakers
Purdue has had a very good year with Carsen Edwards leading the charge. They've taken down Michigan State and Villanova this year. The question is do they have enough firepower on both ends to get the job done once more.

15. Oregon Ducks
Imagine if the Ducks still had Bol Bol. They could be serious title contenders right now. Unfortunately for Ducks faithful, Bol is done for the year with injury. However, Peyton Pritchard has done a phenomenal job stepping up on the offensive end and leading this team with his scoring and passing. Kenny Wooten has been an absolute force down low.

16. Virginia Tech Hokies
The combination of Justin Robinson and Kerry Blackshear Jr. is lethal, and the other teams left have a right to fear the Hokies. As a team, Virginia Tech shoots the 3-ball extremely well, but I think if VT has any hope at advancing towards that national championship, they're going to have to some big performances out of their two stars.

Best Landing Spots for Anthony Davis

Top 5 Teams for Anthony Davis
1. Boston Celtics
The Celtics are the best place for AD because of their great ball movement offense and their fantastic defensive gameplan. AD will no longer be left alone to carry the burden on both ends of the court, and will be paired along multiple other stars. His development under Brad Stevens could also help him fulfill the entirety of his potential.

2. Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers are a good landing spot for AD because they boast the best player in the league along with several knockdown shooters on the perimeter as well as two of the league's best passers in Rajon Rondo and Lonzo Ball. While some of these assets will most likely be traded in order to attain AD, the foundation will remain.

3. Portland Trail Blazers
Playing with an All-Star backcourt like Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum will not only help Anthony Davis's efficiency, but also the efficiency of Lillard and McCollum. The inside-outside game will be the strongest in the league and could be the missing piece that this Portland team has been searching for.

4. Phoenix Suns
While the Suns have the second worst record in the NBA right now and a terrible coaching staff to go along with it, Devin Booker has expressed his high interest in making a superteam in Phoenix. He could recruit his fellow Kentucky Wildcat alumnus Anthony Davis. Alongside rookie big man DeAndre Ayton and emerging offensive star TJ Warren, AD could make a huge difference in the desert. Including help Devin Booker lead the Suns to their first playoff berth since the Steve Nash era.

5. Miami Heat
While Davis would have to resume his carrying-the-team heroics, he would be able to pair up with another star big man in Hassan Whiteside. Whiteside and Davis would team to be the best post defending combo in the league and would shut down opposing teams in the paint. However, offensively Davis would have to carry the majority of the burden especially with Dwayne Wade retiring and Goran Dragic getting older.

Most Likely Teams for AD
1. Los Angeles Lakers
Magic Johnson and the Lakers seem ready to do whatever it takes to get AD. Even if it means separating with LA's own: the Ball family. Look for a possible package to include Kyle Kuzma, Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, and a few draft picks. This blockbuster could wreck LAL in the post-LeBron era by ridding the Lakers of their youthful stars.

2. Boston Celtics
Reports are that the Celtics will aggressively pursue Davis before the Feb 7 trade deadline to ensure that Davis does not get moved until the offseason. Once the offseason comes, the Celtics are open to dealing anyone or anything barring Kyrie Irving and Jayson Tatum for AD. The reason why the Celtics cannot make a move before the deadline is because both Kyrie and AD's contracts are under the 'Rose Rule', and the league does not allow for a single team to have two players with such contracts on their roster at the same time.

3. New York Knicks
The Knicks have already been feeling around the trade market looking for interest in their 'stars.' The Knicks have also been very active in trying to spark trade talks for AD. It is possible that AD looks to pair up with another established big man for the second time in his career. If it happens, AD will be hoping it lasts longer this time around.

4. Chicago Bulls
The Bulls really want AD. Is it because they have 11 wins? Maybe. But if the Bulls can hold on to their lottery pick in this year's draft and also somehow secure Anthony Davis, a team of Ja Morant/RJ Barrett, Zach Lavine, Jabari Parker, Lauri Markannen, and Anthony Davis seems pretty formidable.

5. Toronto Raptors
The Raptors want AD just so they can convince Kawhi to stay. While Leonard has enjoyed an impressive season in Canada, AD would essentially replace out of favor Jonas Valunciunas or perhaps even the in form Serge Ibaka. Really, the Raptors just want to make a splash here in order to try to keep their golden boy from escaping to LA.

Week 15 Power Rankings

There is not an analysis for every team, but the power rankings for Week 15 of the 2018-19 NFL season are listed below. Hope you enjoy!

1. New Orleans Saints
Drew Brees is the obvious MVP. His touchdown to interception ratio is unbelievable, and leading this Saints team to an 11-3 start is tremendous especially with the inconsistency of the defense.

2. Kansas City Chiefs
Back to back quarterback shout outs must be well deserved, and Patrick Mahomes deserves this one. An incredible first year as a starter he has been absolutely magnificent and re-shaped the game much like Stephen Curry re-shaped NBA basketball. Mahomes has begun to turn the league into a high-scoring pass-based system just as Stephen Curry turned the NBA towards a three point centered game.

3. Los Angeles Rams
While Todd Gurley is obviously one of the most physically gifted players in the NFL, his mental awareness could use some work. While the Rams entire roster is so loaded that they should theoretically never be losing, in tight situations at the ends of games, Todd Gurley has got to know to get out of bounds. He didn't against Philadelphia, and he cost his team a very good chance at sending the game into overtime.

4. Los Angeles Chargers
Phillip Rives has established himself as the most underrated player in the NFL. He should be a frontrunner for MVP alongside Drew Brees and Patrick Mahomes, but instead he silently assassinates opposing defenses to carry his team to an 11-3 record.

5. Chicago Bears
Tarik Cohen has become the newest small and quick phenomenon in the NFL. A great pass-catcher and good runner, Cohen has sparked this offense to life this year. The real story is the impact of Khalil Mack and Akiem Hicks on the other side of the ball, though. These two guys have single handedly destroyed game plans this year. Of course it helps when the rest of the defense is loaded with young All-Pro talents like Eddie Jackson, Adrian Amos, and Kyle Fuller.

6. Houston Texans
Ever since the trade for Demaryius Thomas, the Texans have been going off. While Thomas's production certainly does not show that he is the reason for their recent success, the offense has begun to click better than ever and have landed themselves the 2 seed in the AFC which could prove very beneficial if they can hold on to it for the playoffs.

7. Pittsburgh Steelers
JuJu Smith-Schuster has become one of the best receivers in the NFL in such a short time. The kid is incredible. The combination of Antonio Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Eli Rogers, and the indestructible offensive line is enough to scare any team. Usually, Big Ben and the Steelers' O likes to stall out come playoff time, but this year, this offensive line is the best the Steel Curtain has had to offer in over 5 years.

8. New England Patriots
The Patriots are too inconsistent. Either the offense is off and the defense is on or the offense is on and the defense is off. While credit must also be given to opposing teams, last-second lateral plays should never be game-winners and 10 points in an hour's worth of football is unacceptable. Once the offense and defense get in sync though, this team could be scary... very scary.

9. Philadelphia Eagles
Nick Foles is the best quarterback for the Eagles. Carson Wentz might have more skill, but Foles has shown repeatedly that he can get the job done in Philly under Doug Pederson. Now that Wentz is hurt yet again, Foles has transformed this Eagles offense into a very scary machine. Michael Bennett continues to dominate on the defensive end, and if the Eagles can somehow wiggle their way into the playoffs, the odds for a back-to-back world champion wouldn't be too bizarre.

10. Minnesota Vikings

11. Indianapolis Colts

12. Baltimore Ravens
Lamar Jackson has provided the spark that this Ravens team needed. The Louisville speedster has lead the Ravens to an 8-6 overall record on the year and favorable odds for a playoff spot.

13. Seattle Seahawks
14. Dallas Cowboys
The offense is repulsive. Dak Prescott was a one-season wonder for the 'Boys and could qualify to be the league's best backup quarterback someday. For now, looks like Jerry Jones wants to stick with the former Mississippi State standout. Ezekiel Elliot, rookie Blake Jarwin, and newcomer Amari Cooper are the only bright spots right now for this Cowboys offense.

15. Green Bay Packers
The Packers are not a great team, but as long as Aaron Rodgers is taking the snaps at quarterback, the Pack will always have a chance to win.

16. Tennessee Titans

17. Miami Dolphins

18. Atlanta Falcons

19. Carolina Panthers

20. Cleveland Browns
After the coaching change, Baker Mayfield's deep balls have been a thing of beauty. Baker is getting more freedom, and he is looking good in orange and brown. Hopefully interim head coach Gregg Williams stays on permanently after a 4-2 start.

21. Washington Redskins
Unfortunate events for the 'Skins have lead to a fall down the rankings. First, Alex Smith's leg breaks and gets infected, then Colt McCoy goes down after leading Washington admirably, and then Mark Sanchez is suddenly the starter. Even Josh Johnson looks like a God-send compared to the washed up Mark Sanchez. The defense is stingy though and could quite possibly carry D.C. to a playoff appearance.

22. New York Giants
23. Denver Broncos
Bradley Chubb looks like he could be even better than Von Miller some day. The kid is an absolute beast attacking the quarterback. Might I say Khalil Mack 2.0. Phillip Lindsay has really stepped on as an every down back for the Broncos who need to bring in much more young offensive talent if they want to compete.

24. Cincinnati Bengals
25. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
26. Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jags have underperformed this year after a dominant last season earned them incredibly high expectations. Blake Bortles's starting days in Jacksonville are officially over now that the staff has decided even a former Browns quarterback would be worth starting over the multi-million dollar man. Perhaps Tom Coughlin and the front office make a move for Baltimore's out-of-favor man Joe Flacco.

27. Detroit Lions
28. Buffalo Bills
Josh Allen is one of the best scramblers in the league. If he can improve in every facet of the passing game, he could be special. In other news, the Bills need a complete overhaul at almost every position.

29. San Francisco 49ers
The Niners find themselves in a bad spot once again because Jimmy G just can't stay healthy, and the backup quarterbacks just aren't quite up to par. However, once Jimmy G comes back, this team could be dangerous.
30. New York Jets
31. Oakland Raiders
Jon Gruden has successfully run this team into the ground by ridding himself of nearly all playmakers on both sides of the ball. Hopefully he can re-stock with all the draft picks he has assembled.
32. Arizona Cardinals
While Josh Rosen has been awful and could set the franchise record for interceptions in only half a decade and David Johnson can't find any gaps behind an offensive line that couldn't block against PeeWee football players and an incapability to stop the run, Larry Fitzgerald continues to show how great of receiver he is. If he had a capable team around him, the league would be talking this guy up as one of the best in the business even at his age. Fitz's successor Christian Kirk also played very well this season before being placed on Injured Reserve last week. Hope this first round pick can turn around all the woes the Cardinals are having right now. My prediction: probably not.

Starters for Every AFC Team in 2017

The AFC doesn't get much attention nowadays, but some of the league's best play in the American Football Conference. Including perhaps the greatest team the NFL has ever seen, the New England Patriots. Here's just a preview of what you can expect come late August.

New England Patriots
QB Tom Brady
RB James White
WR Julian Edelman
WR Brandin Cooks
WR Chris Hogan
TE Rob Gronkowski
LT Nate Solder
LG Joe Thuney
C David Andrews
RG Shaq Mason
RT Marcus Cannon

The greatest quarterback of all time returns once more to lead one of the most talent-heavy teams in the past 20 years to a Super Bowl crown. James White will have to fight off newcomer Mike Gillislee from Buffalo for the starting RB job if Blount does not sign his tender to return to New England. Hogan will share snaps from the slot with Danny Amendola and Malcolm Mitchell. The offensive line remains intact after a wonderful season.

DE Trey Flowers
DT Malcolm Brown
DT Alan Branch
DE Rob Ninkovich
LB Dont'a Hightower
LB Kyle Van Noy
CB Malcolm Butler
CB Stephon Gilmore
CB Eric Rowe
S Devin McCourty
S Duron Harmon

Trey Flowers and Malcolm Brown impressed last year and dominated offensive linemen as 23 year olds. Now with more experience, the young duo will be expected to deliver in an even bigger way in 2017. Alan Branch is in my opinion the best run stuffer in the league. While he may not come down with a lot of sacks, he will dominate opposing backfields. Van Noy returns for a second season in New England as an outcast from Detroit. It took its time, but Bellichick turned him into a quality all-around linebacker. The secondary combination of Butler and Gilmore will be nearly undefeatable. Two shutdown corners in the same secondary along with an elite man-to-man corner and two ball-hawking safeties... Talk about no fly zone.

Miami Dolphins
QB Ryan Tannehill
RB Jay Ajayi
WR Jarvis Landry
WR DeVante Parker
WR Kenny Stills
TE Julius Thomas
LT Laremy Tunsil
LG Kraig Urbik
C Mike Pouncey
RG Jermon Bushrod
RT Ja'Wuan James

Jay Ajayi is Miami's best offensive player. If Miami wants to put up points, they're gonna have to give the ball to Ajayi 30+ times a game. While Jarvis Landry is a dynamic playmaker, Ryan Tannehill's incositency will make it hard for Miami to put up touchdowns in the pass game. The new addition of Julius Thomas provides the Dolphins with another receiving option, but, as mentioned earlier, Tannehill will have to improve tremendously to do any damage throwing the ball.

DE Cameron Wake
DT Ndamukong Suh
DT Jordan Phillips
DE Andre Branch
OLB Kiko Alonso
MLB Lawrence Timmons
OLB Raekwon McMillan
CB Byron Maxwell
CB Xavien Howard
S Reshad Jones
S Nate Allen

Cameron Wake returns again... Even as age slowly deters his playing abilities, he is still Miami's best pass-rushing option other than the overpaid tantrum-tosser Ndamukong Suh. Andre Branch will provide decent pressure from the outside, but age also plays a factor for him. Pushing Kiko Alonso outside, the old, coverage liability Lawrence Timmons will act as a leader for a weak Miami defense. Raekwon McMillan will have to fight veteran Koa Misi for the starting job across from Alonso. Maxwell has already proved to be an overpaid corner, and that he would be better suited as CB2, but the Dolphins don't have many options at corner. Nate Allen is another weakness the Miami front office may want to address.

Buffalo Bills
QB Tyrod Taylor
RB LeSean McCoy
WR Sammy Watkins
WR Andre Holmes
WR Zay Jones
TE Charles Clay
LT Cordy Glenn
LG Richie Incognito
C Eric Wood
RG John Miller
RT Dion Dawkins

Only time will tell if Tyrod Taylor survives in Buffalo after disloyalty and distrust from the front office. LeSean McCoy returns as a quick back along with playmaker Sammy Watkins who will be a free agent at the end of the year. Rookie Zay Jones will not give the production many Buffalo fans were hoping for in a terrible WR corps. Incognito is a staple on a rough looking offensive line.

DE Jerry Hughes
DT Marcell Dareus
DT Kyle Williams
DE Shaq Lawson
LB Lorenzo Alexander
LB Preston Brown
LB Reggie Raggland
CB Ronald Darby
CB Tre'Davious White
S Micah Hyde
S Jordan Poyer

While the dominant front seven stays together, it's a sad thing when you have a Cleveland castaway starting at safety (Jordan Poyer). Other than that, if this group of players can bond together, they could be a very strong squad in 2017.

New York Jets
QB Josh McCown
RB Matt Forte
WR Eric Decker
WR Quincy Enunwa
WR Ardarius Stewart
TE Jordan Leggett 
LT Kelvin Beachum
LG James Carpenter
C Wesley Johnson
RG Brian Winters
RT Ben Ijalana

McCown is one of the most underrated QBs in the league... That said, he's still not a great quarterback. Eric Decker and Enunwa are two big targets that don't consistently create a lot of space so McCown is going to have to be spot on especially with his WR3 being an unproven rookie. The offensive line is hurting with the loss of captain Nick Mangold. Overall, Matt Forte is the Jets' only reliable option right now.

DL Muhammed Wilkerson
DL Leonard Williams
DL Sheldon Richardson
OLB Jordan Jenkins
MLB David Harris
OLB Darron Lee
CB Morris Claiborne
CB Buster Skrine
S Jamal Adams
S Calvin Pryor
S Marcus Maye

While the Jets continue to shop Sheldon Richardson in an attempt to free up cap space, their secondary has improved dramatically from a traumatic 2016. Although not true CB1 material, Claiborne will be called upon starting day one. The additions of rookies Jamal Adams and Marcus Maye allows head coach Todd Bowles to return to his 3 safety defensive formation. If Bowles can bring in some corner and linebacker help over the next couple of years, this defense could be good... very good.


AFC South
Jacksonville Jaguars
QB Blake Bortles
RB Leonard Fournette
WR Allen Robinson
WR Allen Hurns
WR Marqise Lee
TE Marcedes Lewis
LT Branden Albert
LG Cam Robinson
C Brandon Linder
RG AJ Cann
RT Jermey Parnell

While the Jags held on to struggling QB Blake Bortles, they brought in former LSU stud Fournette to run the backfield while bringing in some protection for their new young QB-RB duo. This offense is absolutely loaded... especially if Branden Albert can return to his Kansas City form.

DE Calais Campbell
DT Malik Jackson
DT Abry Jones
DE Dante Fowler Jr
OLB Telvin Smith
MLB Myles Jack
OLB Paul Posluszny
CB AJ Buoye
CB Jalen Ramsey
S Barry Church
S Tashaun Gipson

Campbell was second only to Dont'a Hightower as the best free agent on the market this offseason. He can wreck an opposition's backfield from any spot on the defensive line. The Jags are placing a lot of faith in youngster Myles Jack in the middle linebacker spot as they move longtime star Paul Posluszny outside. The additions of Buoye and Church only bolster an already strong secondary.

Tennessee Titans
QB Marcus Mariota
RB DeMarco Murray
WR Rishard Matthews
WR Corey Davis
WR Tajae Sharpe
TE Delanie Walker
LT Taylor Lewan
LG Quinton Spain
C Ben Jones
RG Josh Kline
RT Jack Conklin

This Tennessee offense was popping last year. DeMarco Murray was back to his pro-bowl shenanigans while talented backup Derrick Henry complemented Murray perfectly. This running duo could become the next Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman backfield to lead their team to the Super Bowl.

DE Jurrell Casey
DT Sylvester Williams
DE Karl Klug
OLB Derrick Morgan
MLB Avery Williamson
MLB Wesley Woodyard
OLB Brian Orakpo
CB Logan Ryan
CB Adoree' Jackson
S Jonathan Cyprien
S Kevin Byard

The Titans shored up a terrible secondary this offseason adding ex-New England stud Logan Ryan and USC's dynamic but raw Adoree' Jackson. Cyprien was a run stuffer in Jacksonville and is one of the league's brightest young stars at the safety position.

Indianapolis Colts
QB Andrew Luck
RB Frank Gore
WR TY Hilton
WR Donte Moncrief
TE Jack Doyle
TE Erik Swoope
LT Anthony Castonzo
LG Jack Mewhort
C Ryan Kelly
RG Joe Haeg
RT Le'Raven Clark

The Colts didn't do much on offense this offseason leaving Luck to his own devices when the right side of his shaky offensive line comes crashing down on him. Other than that, Erik Swoope looks to bust in as a starter over the under-performing speedster Philip Dorsett.

DE Kendall Langford
DT Johnathan Hankins
DE Henry Anderson
OLB Jabaal Sheard
MLB Sean Spence
MLB Edwin Jackson
OLB John Simon
CB Vontae Davis
CB Darius Butler
S Malik Hooker
S Clayton Geathers

The signings of Johnathan Hankins and Jabaal Sheard were huge as they are some of the best at stopping the run. The talent at inside linebacker could use some help, but the front office has done well to improve a previously terrible, slow defense. Malik Hooker looks to become the best ball-hawk the league has seen since Ed Reed while improving his tackling ability.

Houston Texans
QB Deshaun Watson
RB Lamar Miller
WR DeAndre Hopkins
WR Will Fuller
WR Jalen Strong
TE CJ Fiedorowicz
LT Duane Brown
LG Xavier Su'a-Filo
C Nick Martin
RG Jeff Allen
RT Chris Clark

The Texans want to win now, so I have them starting rookie QB Deshaun Watson over the handpicked veteran Tom Savage. Miller has proven to be a valuable piece in Houston, but may grow unhappy with his touches in a pass-happy Bill O'Brien offense. Explosive former Ohio State quarterback looks to burst on to the NFL scene as a dynamic WR possibly in place for ASU standout Jalen Strong.

DE JJ Watt
DT DJ Reader
DE Brandon Dunn
OLB Jadeveon Clowney
MLB Bernardrick McKinney
MLB Brian Cushing
OLB Whitney Mercilus
CB Jonathan Joseph
CB Kareem Jackson
S Andre Hal
S Corey Moore

The defensive line is the weakest it has been in years. While edge rushers Watt, Clowney, and Mercilus are all dominant, the run stopping ability of Houston is questionable at best. McKinney and Cushing are going to be called upon to provide a perfect balance of run stuffing and pass coverage over the course of 2017.

AFC North
Pittsburgh Steelers
QB Ben Roethlisberger
RB Le'Veon Bell
WR Antonio Brown
WR Martavis Bryant
WR Eli Rogers
WR JuJu Smith-Schuster
LT Alejandro Villanueva
LG Ramon Foster
C Maurkice Pouncey
RG David DeCastro
RT Marcus Gilbert

The Steelers just added another playmaker to an already loaded offense. This is the speediest, most explosive receiving corps that the NFL has ever seen. If all his options keep clean off the field and manage to hold on to the football, Big Ben should have a field day picking apart defenses.

DE Cameron Heyward
DT Javon Hargrave
DT Stephon Tuitt
DE James Harrison
OLB Bud Dupree
MLB Ryan Shazier
OLB TJ Watt
CB William Gay
CB Ross Cockrell
S Sean Davis
S Mike Mitchell

While the Steelers did add TJ Watt in the first round, many fans were hoping for some secondary help. Artie Burns, Ross Cockrell, and William Gay could not get the job done for the Steel City last year, and the same group heads out for a beating again in 2017. Tomlin needs defensive backs... now.

Cincinnati Bengals
QB Andy Dalton
RB Jeremy Hill
WR AJ Green
WR Brandon LaFell
WR John Ross
TE Tyler Eifert
LT Cedric Ogbuehi
LG Clint Boling
C Russell Bodine
RG Andre Smith
RT Jake Fisher

The return of Andre Smith helps Cincinnati tremendously as they lost star guard Kevin Zeitler to Cleveland in free agency. Also, the addition of 40 yard dash record holder is a good one, but a reach at number 9. Look for LaFell to outplay the Washington product even after he recovers from injury.

DE Carlos Dunlap
DT Geno Atkins
DT Andrew Billings
DE Michael Johnson
OLB Vontaze Burfict
ILB Kevin Minter
CB Dre Kirkpatrick
CB Adam Jones
CB Darqueze Dennard
S George Iloka
S Shawn Williams

The Bengals brought in Kevin Minter from Arizona and Bird Gang fans know that the Bengals will not be disappointed with their new addition. Other than that, a relatively solid (barring the secondary) Cincy defense remained intact for 2017.


Baltimore Ravens
QB Joe Flacco
RB Terrance West
WR Mike Wallace
WR Breshad Perriman
TE Dennis Pitta
TE Crockett Gilmore
LT Ronnie Stanley
LG Alex Lewis
C John Urschel
RG Marshal Yanda
RT James Hurst

The Ravens kept the offense the same in 2017 except they do welcome back two promising tight ends in the injury prone one-season wonder Dennis Pitta along with youngster Crockett Gilmore. Quarterback Joe Flacco's performance is slipping quite traumatically, and the Ravens better find their quarterback of the future quick.

DE Chris Wormley
DT Brandon Williams
DE Tim Williams
OLB Terrell Suggs
MLB CJ Mosley
OLB Tyus Bowser
CB Jimmy Smith
CB Brandon Carr
CB Marlon Humphrey
S Eric Weddle
S Tony Jefferson

The Ravens defense is one of the most improved units in the NFL this offseason. The collective potential of Chris Wormley, Tim Williams, Tyus Bowser, and Marlon Humphrey is huge for a team that has been lacking their identity on defense since the departure of Ray Lewis. Bringing in solid starters Brandon Carr and Tony Jefferson gives the Ravens a particularly strong secondary. Only time will tell if the Ravens' rookies will work out as they seek to give the city its hard-nosed defensive mentality back.

Cleveland Browns
QB Cody Kessler
RB Isaiah Crowell
WR Kenny Britt
WR Corey Coleman
WR Ricardo Louis
TE David Njoku
LT Joe Thomas
LG Joel Bitonio
C JC Tretter
RG Kevin Zeitler
RT Austin Pasztor

The Browns did well to add many valuable pieces to their offense this offseason. While Deshone Kizer is a better quarterback than the underrated Cody Kessler, Sashi Brown and the Browns will take the patient approach to building a franchise powerhouse. Kizer will most likely start the second half of the season unless Kessler gets injured earlier, and I have the Browns predicted to win 6 games in 2017. This record will allow them to hit the jackpot in the draft for the second straight year and proceed with their plans for NFL domination.

DE Myles Garrett
DT Danny Shelton
DT Larry Ogunjobi
DE Emmanuel Ogbah
OLB Jamie Collins
ILB Christian Kirksey
CB Joe Haden
CB Jamar Taylor
CB Briean Boddy-Calhoun
S Jabrill Peppers
S Ibraheim Campbell

Myles Garrett brings a whole new aspect to a Browns' defense that has been lacking a superstar pass rusher for over a decade. While the young Emmanuel Ogbah has potential and could very well log double digit sacks, Garrett comes in as a rookie looking to hit 20+ in his first season. While the linebacking group could use some work, staples like Jamie Collins and Christian Kirksey are already in place. Joe Haden and Jamar Taylor lead a relatively average cornerback group aided by the freakish athlete Jabrill Peppers and Cleveland veteran Ibraheim Campbell.


AFC West
Oakland Raiders
QB Derek Carr
RB Marshawn Lynch
WR Amari Cooper
WR Michael Crabtree
WR Cordarrelle Patterson
TE Jared Cook
LT Donald Penn
LG Kelechi Osemele
C Rodney Hudson
RG Gabe Jackson
RT Austin Howard

Marshawn Lynch brings a toughness that the Oakland backfield hasn't seen since Bo Jackson and Marcus Allen in the late 80s early 90s. While Lynch is nowhere near as good as these Oakland greats, if he can start where he left off in Seattle a year ago, the Raiders will possess one of the league's best offenses. Cordarelle Patterson might not get too many snaps as he fights out Seth Roberts, but he will provide Oakland with some key special teams play.

DE Khalil Mack
DT Justin Ellis
DT Jihad Ward
DE Mario Edwards Jr
OLB Aldon Smith
MLB Cory James
OLB Jelani Jenkins
CB Sean Smith
CB Gareon Conley
S Karl Joseph
S Obi Melifonwu

Credit to the Oakland Raiders who nabbed one of the best steals of the draft in safety Obi Melifonwu from UCONN, Melifonwu will develop into a Byron Jones sort of player in Oakland will complement Karl Joseph nicely. The front seven needs quite a bit of help as Aldon Smith is suspended indefinitely by the commissioner and Khalil Mack remains the only consistently productive player in that group. 


Los Angeles Chargers
QB Philip Rivers
RB Melvin Gordon III
WR Keenan Allen
WR Mike Williams
WR Tyrell Williams
TE Hunter Henry
LT Russell Okung
LG Orlando Franklin
C Matt Slauson
RG Forrest Lamp
RT Joe Barksdale

Philip Rivers will use his multitude of targets to his benefit in 2017 and lead his team to 28+ PPG in 2017. Mike Williams and Keenan Allen have the potential to be two of the league's best receivers while Melvin Gordon is one of the best pass-catching backs out there. With the Chargers searching for a new identity after their move to Los Angeles, Antonio Gates will be pushed aside by the young and exciting Hunter Henry.

DE Joey Bosa
DT Brandon Mebane
DE Corey Liuget
OLB Melvin Ingram
MLB Denzel Perryman
MLB Jatavis Brown
OLB Kyle Emanuel
CB Jason Verrett
CB Casey Hayward
S Dwight Lowery
S Jahleel Addae

Joey Bosa was the defensive rookie of the year last year, and it was well deserved. Playing across from veteran Corey Liuget, Bosa will give the Chargers one of the best pass rushing attacks they've ever seen. After losing Manti Te'o, the Chargers need to find some help at linebacker to go along with Melvin Ingram.


Denver Broncos
QB Trevor Siemian
RB CJ Anderson
WR Demaryius Thomas
WR Emmanuel Sanders
WR Cody Latimer
TE Virgil Green
LT Garett Bolles
LG Ronald Leary
C Matt Paradis
RG Max Garcia
RT Menelik Watson

Siemian will beat out first rounder Paxton Lynch for the starting job as he has proven to be the better quarterback over the course of the past year. CJ Anderson will start the year as the starter over Jamaal Charles but could easily lose that job as the season continues. Thomas and Sanders are both phenomenal receivers but will have to make up for a terrible slot receiver group lead by Cody Latimer. The offensive line has a brand new look in Mile High and could actually be a decent unit in 2017. 

DE Derek Wolfe
DT Domata Peko
DE DeMarcus Walker
OLB Von Miller
MLB Brandon Marshall
MLB Todd Davis
OLB Shane Ray
CB Chris Harris Jr
CB Aqib Talib
S TJ Ward
S Darian Stewart

Domata Peko will replace the young Sylvester Williams as a starting DT and will plug a hole left open since Malik Jackson. DeMarcus Walker will be the surprise of the year for a Denver defense and will be a solid edge lineman. Shane Ray looks to replace the legend that was DeMarcus Ware at OLB while the secondary remains intact.

Kansas City Chiefs
QB Alex Smith
RB Spencer Ware
WR Jeremy Maclin
WR Tyreek Hill
WR Chris Conley
TE Travis Kelce
LT Eric Fisher
LG Parker Ehringer
C Mitch Morse
RG Laurent Duvernay-Tardif
RT Mitchell Schwartz

Andy Reid and the Chiefs found their quarterback of the future in Patrick Mahomes, but Smith is the starter for the foreseeable future. Spencer Ware looks to replace Arrowhead legend Jamaal Charles, while Tyreek Hill will look to back up his unbelievable 2016 campaign. If Kelce can keep himself in check (he won't), the Chiefs could be looking at the most efficient offenses in the NFL.

DE Chris Jones
DT Bennie Logan
DE Allen Bailey
OLB Justin Houston
MLB Derrick Johnson
MLB Ramik Wilson
OLB Dee Ford
CB Marcus Peters
CB Phillip Gaines
S Eric Berry
S Ron Parker

Bennie Logan is a great, underrated player that will do a fine job replacing Dontari Poe. Tamba Hali will be one of the league's best rotational players off the edge. Justin Houston, Marcus Peters, and Eric Berry are the Chiefs' biggest names and are expected to all have major years this season.