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Apr 25, 2024 | 
chatsports.com | Aaron Donald |Nick Saban |Hugh Millen |Rick Spielman
The standard for every slightly undersized, lean defensive tackle entering the NFL is former Los Angeles Rams standout Aaron Donald, one of the most dominant interior linemen of his generation and, arguably, in league history. That’s exactly the comparison that former Texas Longhorns defensive tackle Byron Murphy earned from new NFL Draft analyst Nick Saban when the Seattle Seahawks selected Murphy with the No. 16 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday.
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Apr 20, 2024 | 
the33rdteam.com | Marcus Mosher |Dan Pizzuta |Ross Tucker |Rick Spielman
The Dallas Cowboys enter the 2024 NFL Draft with four defined needs: left tackle, center, running back and linebacker. Now, those needs are not in any order of importance. But if the season started today, those would easily be the four weakest spots on the roster. Dallas hopes they can fill at least three of them during the draft, but that will be challenging, considering they only have three picks inside the top 170 selections. So, what might Round 1 look like for the Cowboys?
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Apr 19, 2024 | 
the33rdteam.com | Dan Pizzuta |Ross Tucker |Rick Spielman |Ari Meirov
"We will be all in," Jerry Jones said at the end of January about the Dallas Cowboys' offseason. Since then, Jones has tried to clarify what he meant. His definition of "all-in" might differ from everyone else's, but the main sentiment was that the Cowboys would focus on 2024 and not on the future. The Cowboys aren't focused on the future because their approach to the 2024 offseason makes the coming season the most significant pivot point for any team in the league.
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Apr 19, 2024 | 
the33rdteam.com | Ross Tucker |Dan Pizzuta |Rick Spielman |Ari Meirov
Could the Lions, the Detroit Lions, be the team that the rest of the league emulates next week as the 2024 NFL Draft makes its way to the Motor City? If this year’s free agency is any indication, the answer is a resounding yes. So what exactly did the Lions do in last year’s draft that was so groundbreaking and revolutionary? They drafted good football players.
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Apr 18, 2024 | 
bvmsports.com | Rick Spielman
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Apr 18, 2024 | 
bvmsports.com | Rick Spielman |Ari Meirov
By Rick Spielman, Ari Meirov Former Minnesota Vikings GM Rick Spielman discusses what the Vikes should do to get their QB of the future, whether that is hoping one falls to them, or make a big splash moving up in the the Draft. Plus, will the New York Giants pull the plug on Daniel Jones? The post Will The Vikings NEED To Trade Up To Select J.J. McCarthy? appeared first on The 33rd Team.
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Apr 18, 2024 | 
the33rdteam.com | Ari Meirov |Rick Spielman
How NFL GMs Determine Which Rumors Are BS Before The DraftInsider Ari Meirov and former NFL GM Rick Spielman discuss how to determine which rumors are true, and which are BS ahead of the NFL Draft. Plus, how execs work on trades before night 1. Ari Meirov is a respected NFL Insider known for his comprehensive coverage of the National Football League.
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Apr 18, 2024 | 
the33rdteam.com | Ari Meirov |Rick Spielman
Do The Bears Need To Trade Down From Pick 9 In The Draft? Insider Ari Meirov and former NFL GM Rick Spielman discuss whether it is in the Chicago Bears’ best interest to stockpile picks by trading down from 9th overall or grab a top prospect. Ari Meirov is a respected NFL Insider known for his comprehensive coverage of the National Football League.
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Apr 16, 2024 | 
the33rdteam.com | Ian Valentino |Dan Pizzuta |Rick Spielman
The 2024 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, but NFL free agency could still swing how the first round plays out. Even with the first two waves of key free agents largely off the board, there's still enough talent available for teams to pivot before the end of April. Plugging a need with a short-term veteran can be a smart way to free up draft capital for another position. We've identified six veterans who can be key late free agent signings before the draft.
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Apr 16, 2024 | 
the33rdteam.com | Dan Pizzuta |Ian Valentino |Rick Spielman
Every year, players are graded higher and lower than the consensus from specific outlets. That won't change for the 2024 NFL Draft, either. At Sports Info Solutions, this typically happens more than at most, considering we grade based on NFL role by Year 2 rather than draft round. While it comes with the territory, we do want to point out a few players we are higher and lower on than most and give our reasoning as to why.
