I'm not one of those guys who believes in draft grades. It'll take two, maybe three years to really see who won or lost this draft. There are quarterbacks to develop, running backs to scheme, and edge rushers who need to prove they can get past superior blockers to harass quarterbacks. It will take time... Continue Reading →
2023 NFL Draft Cheat Sheet: Quarterbacks
The draft countdown drops ever lower. As we attempt to defuse this ticking time bomb known as the annual NFL Draft season, I want to offer an easy way out. Like the paragon of the draft community that I am, I've done all the work for you already; all you have to do is read.... Continue Reading →
Martin McConnell’s Pre-Postseason 2023 NFL Mock Draft
A couple days ago, I tweeted (@Mart_M24, by the way, and thanks for the follow in advance) that as the NFL's regular season winds down, I can feel the 2023 draft season pulling me out of my football slumber. Truth is that thanks to the whole Deshaun Watson business, I've never felt so detached from... Continue Reading →
Five 2023 NFL Draft Prospects I Can’t Wait To Study
It's time to hunker down. That's right. I took my contractually-obligated months-long break to watch football during the season but now, you're going to have to call me Marshall Mathers in 2001, because baby, I'm Back. I've been taking notes on one of those little journalist legal pad things, I've been catching up on all... Continue Reading →
2023 NFL Draft No. 1 Pick Power Rankings: Week Four
A month has passed in the college football world, and the cream is rising to the top. The blue-bloods of Alabama, Ohio State, and Georgia are still at the top, and Clemson is making their presence known once again this season. When it comes to draft prospects, there are a select few prospects that have... Continue Reading →
2023 NFL Draft No. 1 Pick Power Rankings: Week Three
Three weeks gone in this still young, but ever-aging college football season. The picture of the NFL Draft isn't in focus yet, but the key players who have always been there are cementing themselves front and center in the camera shot. This week, we saw an especially dominating defensive performance, as well as some shifting... Continue Reading →
2023 NFL Draft No. 1 Pick Power Rankings: Week Two
We're two weeks down in college football, and already, some major upsets have taken place. Last week, Appalachian State walked into College Station and beat Texas A&M at home. Just before that, Marshall embarrassed the Fighting Irish in South Bend. Sun Belt? More like the Fun Belt. I'm not sure this has affected the No.... Continue Reading →
2023 NFL Draft No. 1 Pick Power Rankings: Week One
We've officially gotten our first look at the college football landscape for this season. It's early, but we have a little bit of an idea of just what sort of cream is going to be rising to the top throughout the season. Last week, we had six candidates for this position. I don't think any... Continue Reading →
Martin McConnell’s Preseason 2023 NFL Mock Draft
It's not Draftstravaganza time. It's not even close. We've got a whole season of both college football and NFL football to play before any of what I'm about to say even starts to matter. But don't let anyone ever tell you I am anything less than exceptionally vigilant when it comes to the NFL Draft.... Continue Reading →
2023 NFL Draft No. 1 Pick Power Rankings: Week Zero
The 2022 college football season is almost here, which means the 2023 NFL Draft is basically right around the corner. At the time of this writing, it's 240 days away. So, I decided we should give the top guys in the draft something to fight for. That's right, this year I'm doing power rankings. I... Continue Reading →