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NFL preseason Week 2 grades for first-round rookies: Here’s who stood out, disappointed and surprised

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Evaluation of NFL preseason Week 2 performances by first-round rookies: Noteworthy standouts, letdowns, and surprising revelations. This content provides preseason grades for first-round rookies based on their performance in their respective teams’ second exhibition games. The grades range from A (excellent performance) to D (poor performance). Some rookies stood out, while others struggled. Overall, the … Read more

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