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Sam Monson

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Most improved offensive lines after the 2023 NFL Draft: Tennessee Titans and Washington Commanders come out on top

Identifying the teams that improved the most on the offensive line, including the Tennessee Titans and Washington Commanders.

by Sam Monson 3 months ago

Which NFL teams improved the most during the 2023 NFL Draft?

Sam Monson breaks down which NFL teams improved the most during the 2023 NFL Draft.

by Sam Monson 3 months ago

Biggest winners and losers from Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers were clear winners of Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft, whereas the San Francisco 49ers reached with their picks.

by Sam Monson 3 months ago

Biggest winners and losers from Day 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft

The Detroit Lions come out on the bottom after reaching on both of their first-round picks, whereas the Eagles are on top after Day 1.

by Sam Monson 3 months ago

2023 NFL Draft: One prediction for every NFL team

Sam Monson breaks down one question for each NFL team entering the 2023 NFL Draft.

by Sam Monson 3 months ago

2023 NFL Draft: The 5 biggest storylines ahead of the first round, including the Texans potentially passing on a QB

There is seemingly more uncertainty ahead of the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft than in any draft in recent memory.

by Sam Monson 3 months ago

2023 NFL Draft: Sam Monson's favorite players at every position

Sam Monson reveals his favorite prospects at each position in the 2023 NFL Draft.

by Sam Monson 3 months ago

2023 NFL Draft: 5 players teams could trade up for

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An abundance of talent at some positions and a dearth at others will likely lead some teams to trade up early during the 2023 NFL Draft.

by Sam Monson 4 months ago

2023 NFL Draft Rankings: Sam Monson's top 10 edge defenders, including Will Anderson, Nolan Smith and Tyree Wilson

Sam Monson reveals his edge defender rankings for the 2023 NFL Draft.

by Sam Monson 4 months ago

2023 NFL Draft: Texas RB Bijan Robinson should be a first-round pick

Bijan Robinson is absolutely worth a first-round draft pick — and potentially quite a high one.

by Sam Monson 4 months ago

2023 NFL Draft Rankings: Sam Monson’s top 20 cornerbacks, including Joey Porter Jr. at No. 2

Sam Monson presents his 2023 NFL Draft cornerback rankings, with Illinois' Devon Witherspoon leading the way and Penn State's Joey Porter Jr. at No. 2.

by Sam Monson 4 months ago

2023 NFL Draft Rankings: Sam Monson's top 15 quarterbacks, including Alabama's Bryce Young at No. 1

Sam Monson presents his 2023 NFL Draft quarterback ranking, which has Alabama's Bryce Young at No. 1 and Florida's Anthony Richardson at No. 3.

by Sam Monson 4 months ago

2023 NFL Mock Draft: Panthers make Anthony Richardson the No. 1 pick, C.J. Stroud slides out of the top 5

The 2023 NFL Draft quarterback conversation gets a new wrinkle in this mock draft, with Florida's Anthony Richardson going No. 1 and Ohio State's C.J. Stroud falling to No. 6.

by Sam Monson 4 months ago

2023 NFL Draft: The best and worst NFL teams at selecting first-round picks since 2014

Sam Monson details the best and worst NFL teams at selecting first-round picks since 2014.

by Sam Monson 4 months ago

Grading the 2023 NFL Draft class by position: A strong tight end group, a weak safety class and more

Tight end, edge defender and running back are among the position groups that stand out in the 2023 NFL Draft.

by Sam Monson 4 months ago

2023 NFL Draft: Perfect scenarios for teams without a pick in Round 1

Sam Monson reveals the perfect scenarios for teams without a pick in Round 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft.

by Sam Monson 4 months ago

2023 NFL Draft Rankings: Sam Monson's top 15 wide receivers, including USC's Jordan Addison at No. 1

Sam Monson presents his 2023 NFL Draft wide receiver rankings, which have USC's Jordan Addison at No. 1 and Ohio State's Jaxon Smith-Njigba at No. 2.

by Sam Monson 4 months ago

2023 NFL Draft: Bryce Young should be the No. 1 overall pick, regardless of his size

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The potential concerns about Bryce Young seem like a much safer gamble than the very real concerns around the other QB options and their play, leaving Young the clear choice as the best quarterback in this draft class.

by Sam Monson 4 months ago

The perfect first round for every team with multiple first-round picks in the 2023 NFL Draft

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Four NFL teams have secured an additional first-round draft pick in the 2023 NFL Draft — the Philadelphia Eagles, Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions and Houston Texans — and all four of them find that extra pick situated within the first 12 selections. Here is the dream scenario for each team.

by Sam Monson 4 months ago

2023 NFL Draft: Biggest pro and con for PFF’s top quarterback prospects

The 2023 NFL Draft's crop of quarterbacks seems to feature an unusual variety of styles, strengths and weaknesses. Here is a pro and con for each of the top five.

by Sam Monson 4 months ago
Bio

Sam joined PFF as one of the core members in the early days. He now co-hosts the PFF NFL Podcast, the PFF NFL Daily and covers all things NFL.

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