This is terrifying. Thoughts with everyone in Nebraska.

I spoke to Deebo Samuel on the phone and asked his reaction to the 49ers’ drafting of his potential replacement, and to the reports that they explored trading him. “I know what’s going on,” he said, “but it is what it is. I’m good staying with them. I’m chilling.”

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Below Mina Kimes left absolutely no meat on this bone.
Her points are aligned with a majority of HC/GMs I’ve spoken to in the last 12 hours.
I’ll add one more from a GM “Mr. Blank is how old? (81) He wants to win now…he’s not obsessing over ‘26 and beyond. They have needs now”

Michael Penix Jr. did not take a top-30 visit to Flowery Branch. The Falcons only attended a 45 minute workout and met with him at the Combine.
It’s almost unheard of for a QB taken in the 1st to NOT be on a teams top-30.
In the end, ATL felt comfortable with the work they did.

Why would Atlanta use their 8th pick in the draft on a QB?
The team believes they won’t have a top pick with Cousins under center the next few years, and now is the time to get a great one.

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Mr. Brightside is a banger.

The 49ers wanted a mid first-round pick for Aiyuk. We’re at the stage when “mid round” becomes “late round.” It's clear that any offers SF got today were underwhelming.

The Texans, who don’t have a first round pick, have been working the phones trying to get into the first round.

On the clock in the first round.

Kirk Cousins was the most expensive smokescreen in sports history.

The Falcons called Kirk Cousins when they were on the clock to let him know.
From what I learned, Cousins understood a QB would be considered but he did not believe his successor would be taken in the first round. I’m told he’s a bit stunned.

This is what a normal QB visit looks like for those asking after Washington’s Top Golf outing.

Minnesota is trading spots with the Jets.

Earlier today, the Rams checked what terms could be and called inside 10 and around late tens and onward on a number of teams to not only see what a trade price could be, but also to get some intel on how boards and overall draft might fall.

Let the battle for JJ McCarthy begin…

The Rams spoke to the Falcons today to try to trade in for what many believe was for Brock Bowers.

Titans offensive line coach Bill Callahan LOVES JC Latham. It’s his favorite player in this draft.

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We've agreed to terms with AJ BROWN to a 3-year extension through 2029.

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