Brian T. Smith

3 days ago | talksport.com | Brian T. Smith

He was an NFL Draft prospect 'the likes of which we have never seen' before. Tony Mandarich was supposed to transform the offensive line position in pro football, bringing a Gladiator-type attack within the trenches and becoming a no-doubt Hall of Famer. But he ended up playing just 86 NFL games. In draft lore, 'The Incredible Bulk' became 'The Incredible Bust,' bouncing between two teams, falling out of the league in just six seasons, and never making a Pro Bowl.

3 days ago | talksport.com | Brian T. Smith

Shedeur Sanders has the talent to be the top pick in the NFL Draft. Sanders also struggled through a 4-8 season, spent the months leading up to the first round constantly being dissected, and lives life daily as Deion Sanders' son. In the week leading up to the 2025 draft, Sanders was attached to the New York Giants and the No. 3 overall pick. He also was the most likely prospect to fall out of the first round and be forced to wait until the second day of selections on Friday.

4 days ago | talksport.com | Brian T. Smith

Isaiah Davis has dealt with injuries, a postponed season and trying to make the leap to the NFL from a small college. But nothing will ever compare to a life-altering tornado that swept through Davis' town and almost ended his life. Last year, the former South Dakota State running back missed a phone call that ended three long days of waiting. He was being selected by the New York Jets with the No. 173 overall pick in the fifth round, on the final day of the 2024 NFL Draft.

4 days ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Brian T. Smith

Patrick Mahomes deserves every penny of his massive NFL contract. But Josh Allen 's record-setting $330 million deal has once again reset the quarterback market. With Jalen Hurts leading the Philadelphia Eagles past Mahomes' Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, the QB position is more important than ever -- and some of the NFL's biggest stars are paid like it. Other deals might leave fans with shaking heads, as teams overpay unproven talent in the desperate search for franchise leaders.

5 days ago | talksport.com | Brian T. Smith

One of the best teams in the NFL has a roster filled with holes. Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce returned to the Super Bowl last season. But Andy Reid's team was dominated by the Philadelphia Eagles, trailing 34-0 while the dream of a historic three-peat fell apart. The Chiefs began their dynasty by acquiring Mahomes and Kelce through the NFL Draft. As the first round for the 2025 version approaches, there's only one position that Kansas City can afford to ignore.