Candace Pedraza

New York

Contributor and Journalist at Freelance

Editor for @dawgpounddaily | Senior writer @Winsidr | writing in @TheKnicksWall too | she/they | Mad Men enthusiast

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Articles

Pierre Strong Jr. among Browns players in danger of being benched for a rookie

5 days ago | yardbarker.com | Candace Pedraza

It's difficult to project rookies, from those atop their class to those projected to be Mr. Irrelevant, as future stars or generational players. You have busts come to life all the time, and it's what makes so much time between the end of the Super Bowl to the start of the draft so agonizing: we just want to see these highly-touted prospects finally suit up. But, there are times where taking a rookie, regardless of a teams' confidence in their ability to immediately start, is necessary.
Browns land RB compared to Super Bowl champion in latest mock draft

5 days ago | yardbarker.com | Candace Pedraza

We are simply dragging ourselves to the finish line in these last days prior to the NFL draft, and mock drafts are beginning to reflect some truly chaotic thoughts had by analysts and draft experts prior to April 24. And, why not? Beyond the first overall pick, we truly don't know how this draft is going to shake out. That's a set up for a ton of fun for draft weekend.
2 surprising NFL draft attendees could end up being drafted by Browns

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Candace Pedraza

We are only eight days away from the NFL draft, and when the Cleveland Browns will take someone at No. 2 overall. Who that player is remains to be seen, but we can start to read the tea leaves and see that quarterback stock has tanked while blue chip prospects remain their best options at that spot in the order.
Aaron Rodgers forces Browns to rethink QB plans after eye-opening comments

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Candace Pedraza

When you get word of Aaron Rodgers being set to appear on The Pat McAfee Show, it feels like you're experiencing news from the town cryer. You're startled, and you're probably inclined to hear what's about to happen to make sure it doesn't affect you, personally. Unfortunately for the Cleveland Browns, any news around Rodgers and his status with the Pittsburgh Steelers is going to impact them.
Joe Flacco says the quiet part out loud about Browns' quarterback plans

1 week ago | dawgpounddaily.com | Candace Pedraza

Flacco got honest about his role with Cleveland this seasonJoe Flacco officially entered the fold as a part of the Cleveland Browns' quarterback competition headed into 2025. He and Kenny Pickett are the only two quarterbacks currently on the teams' roster, and it's looking likely that the Browns will add a rookie to that mix as they try to find an answer at signal caller for 2025 and beyond.
Kenny Pickett remains unfazed by Browns signing Joe Flacco

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Candace Pedraza

When the Cleveland Browns traded for Kenny Pickett from the Philadelphia Eagles, it genuinely felt like it'd be the only quarterback move the team made prior to the draft. Pickett costed the team a fifth round pick and Dorian Thompson-Robinson, which made it feel like a lot more than a move to acquire a third-string quarterback. Pickett, the 20th overall pick for the Pittsburgh Steelers back in 2022, has had a rough go of it to start his NFL career.
Joe Flacco shakes up Browns' draft strategy in latest 3-round mock draft

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Candace Pedraza

After the Cleveland Browns decided to bring back Joe Flacco on a one-year deal, it immediately became obvious that the team would be looking to take a quarterback later in this upcoming draft instead of going all out for one at 2nd overall in the first round. With the team likely going for one of Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter as a result of the signing, it leaves a few possibilities open at QB in the 2nd and 3rd round of the draft.
3 best available quarterbacks to Browns in 2nd round of NFL draft

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Candace Pedraza

With the Cleveland Browns zeroing in on their veteran bridge quarterback for the 2025 season by signing Joe Flacco to a one year deal, they are now clearly focusing on the NFL draft which is just under two weeks away. The team is expected to select one of two blue chip prospects in this year's draft at second overall, so get ready to see one of Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter in orange and brown very soon. That said, Cleveland still needs to invest in a quarterback for their future.
Nick Chubb signing could be imminent after Joe Flacco returns to Browns

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Candace Pedraza

Joe Flacco returning to the Cleveland Browns just two seasons after he led them to the postseason may not have been on many fans' bingo cards this offseason. After all, the signal caller is 40 years old, had an abysmal season with the Indianapolis Colts in 2024, and hasn't started a full season for a team since 2017.
Browns' Joe Flacco signing seals the deal on fate of Kirk Cousins trade

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Candace Pedraza

With the re-signing of Joe Flacco by the Cleveland Browns, it's become pretty obvious that the teams' plans at quarterback are simple: retain a veteran on the roster, a solid QB3 in Kenny Pickett, and hope to see a quarterback they like still available at 33rd overall in the draft on April 24. At No. 2 overall, the Browns can now also go all in on a talent like Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter instead of necessarily feeling forced to take one at that spot.