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Imagine Green Bay Packers’ first round pick Lukas Van Ness playing in the NHL. At all of 6-foot-5, 272 pounds Van Ness earned the nickname of “Hercules” at Iowa, where he became known for his massive physique combined with his athleticism and strength as a pass rusher. Now take that frame and quick-twitch athleticism and … Read more
Breece Hall and Dameon Pierce were Day 2 picks who played like first-rounders in Year 1 in the NFL. The season before that, Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith went from somewhat obscure non-Day 1 picks to key pieces of the Chiefs offensive line as rookies. In 2020, Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, Steelers receiver Chase Claypool, and Patriots guard Michael … Read more
The Buffalo Bills reportedly are signing a key part of their defense to a long-term contract extension. On Saturday, they agreed to terms with defensive tackle Ed Oliver on a four-year, $68 million contract extension that also comes with $45 million in guaranteed money. That report comes via ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Oliver is a polarizing … Read more