firstround

Dennis Allen: Payton Turner is showing why he was a first-round pick

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Dennis Allen Applauds Payton Turner’s First-Round Pick Potential Saints head coach, Dennis Allen, is pleased with Payton Turner’s recent performance. Turner had a sack and forced fumble in a preseason game, consistent with his performance in practice. Allen believes Turner’s potential was hindered by injury issues, limiting his development. Turner is yet to start a … Read more

Let the kids play: Why the first-round QBs should start Week 1

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In the modern NFL, quarterbacks taken in the first round of the draft are generally expected to be one thing: an immediate franchise savior.  This year, three QB’s were taken in the first five picks of the first round. Bryce Young went first overall to the Carolina Panthers, while the Houston Texans selected C.J. Stroud … Read more

Derek Carr praise a good sign for Saints 2022 first-round pick

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New Orleans may have hit the jackpot in the 2022 NFL Draft. While quarterback Derek Carr prepares to throw passes to second-year pro Chris Olave, it’s the Saints’ other 2022 first-round draft choice that has Carr excited. He described Trevor Penning, selected 19th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, as “physical” and “aggressive” when commenting … Read more