In a draft class that's been dominated by conversations surrounding QBs, who could be the first defensive player taken?

A tackle early on is definitely on the table for the Bears, Adam Jahns writes.

More on the Byron Murphy II option at No. 9 ⤵️
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The Arizona Cardinals are eager to trade down 👀

But the belief around the NFL is that teams haven’t been tripping over themselves to pay a premium to move up to No. 4.

At least not yet.

Trade rumors ⤵️
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From The Athletic: Caitlin Clark’s attractiveness to corporations is heightened by the fact that she is a White woman who has dominated a sport that’s viewed as predominately Black, our columnist writes. This isn't a disparagement of her accomplishments. nyti.ms/3QivK3f

The NHL will be in Utah beginning next season. But the Salt Lake City-based team still needs a name.

The Mammoths? The Outlaws?

As opinions pile up, Julian McKenzie and Down Goes Brown ranked some possible options ⤵️
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JUST IN: The Los Angeles Rams, who haven't picked in the first round since 2016, are calling to get into the top 10, sources tell Dianna Russini.

Who could they have their eyes on? #NFLDraft

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Will the Washington Commanders go with Jayden Daniels or Drake Maye at No. 2? 👀

The latest odds from BetMGM 🦁 have the LSU quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner, as the favorite.

◽️Daniels: -1000
◽️Maye: +600
◽️J.J. McCarthy: +1100

More ⤵️
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The next Larry Fitzgerald in Arizona?
A race between Minnesota and Denver to nab the fourth QB?

Garrett Wilson, Mike Williams and Malik Nabers in New York?

Dane Brugler’s final NFL mock draft is here: theathletic.com/5442096/2024/0…

Some of the top private quarterback coaches in the country rated the 2024 draft class on their mechanics:

Overall scores out of 5:

◽️Caleb Williams — 4.9
◽️Michael Penix Jr. — 3.8
◽️J.J. McCarthy — 3.75

How the top QBs stack up ⤵️
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Projecting NFL QB talent poses a unique challenge.

JaMarcus Russell was a whiff. Mitchell Trubisky was selected ahead of Patrick Mahomes. Tom Brady was drafted in the sixth round.

Here’s why drafting a successful QB remains “an inexact science.”

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The Thunder are the first team in NBA history to have all of their points in a playoff game come from players 25 or younger.

H/T OptaSTATS | #NBAPlayoffs

Caitlin Clark’s attractiveness to corporations is heightened by the fact that she's a White woman who's dominated a sport that’s viewed as predominately Black, Jim Trotter writes.

But this isn't a disparagement of her accomplishments.

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A shift on the ice can feel like standing in the pocket: chaos everywhere, violence nearby.

And before J.J. McCarthy became a sought after NFL Draft prospect, he was a hockey player.

Adam Jahns on the Michigan QB's preparation for the pros ⤵️
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When the 2024 NFL Draft’s first round begins in Detroit, Roger Goodell will give out fewer handshakes and hugs than in past years.

The league anticipates only 13 prospects attending the event in person.

Why so few?

Mike Jones explains.
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Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has pledged to bring the Super Bowl to the capital of the United Kingdom if he is re-elected next month.

More from Callum Davis ⬇️

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NEWS: Florida's Attorney General filed a lawsuit against the ACC Thursday demanding the conference produce the ESPN-ACC television contract as part of a public records request.

More from Chris Vannini ⤵️
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Scholarship offers for high school prospects have fallen off a cliff since the transfer portal became standard operating procedure.

And one position is feeling the effect more than others.

Pete Sampson on how kickers are being recruited ⤵️
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