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Vikings, Raiders trade up for QBs in Nick Wright’s 2024 NFL mock draft

April has finally arrived and the countdown to the 2024 NFL Draft is on. With the NFL Draft only weeks away, Nick Wright of “First Things First” released his first mock draft of the season on Monday.  Unsurprisingly, he has three quarterbacks being selected with the top-three picks. But which ones and which teams are making those top picks? Here’s …

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Fantasy hockey preview – Championship round pickups, strategy

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comApr 1, 2024, 02:00 PM ET CloseSean Allen is a fantasy analyst for ESPN.com. He was the 2008 and 2009 Fantasy Sports Writers Association Hockey Writer of the Year. You can tweet him @seanard. The penultimate week of the 2024 fantasy hockey season begins with eight games on Monday, followed by another eight on Tuesday. A …

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NFL should embrace UFL’s officiating innovations and transparency

The UFL has plenty of work to do, especially when it comes to strategic decisions like which weekend in March to debut, and more importantly which weekend in March not to debut. But the UFL has some things that the NFL should be monitoring and exploring. The first-down system, which ditches 10 yards and a cloud of chain for modern …

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This Drake Maye pro comparison will make Patriots fans excited

This Drake Maye pro comparison will make Patriots fans excited originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye has been compared to a lot of different pro quarterbacks in the evaluation process leading into the 2024 NFL Draft later this month. He’s been compared to stars such as Justin Herbert and busts including Mitchell Trubisky. One NFL …

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Matt LaFleur admits Packers releasing Aaron Jones ‘caught me off guard’

Getty Images One of the more surprising moves that came out of free agency occurred in Green Bay where the Packers effectively swapped veteran Aaron Jones for former Raiders running back Josh Jacobs. The club went out and signed Jacobs to a four-year, $48 million contract after having failed negotiations with Jones, who was subsequently released.  “It kind of caught …

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2024 Eagles mock draft roundup 6.0: A key position remains a favorite

2024 Eagles mock draft roundup 6.0: A key position remains a favorite originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia It’s finally April, which means it is just about time to give the NFL Draft our full attention. The 2024 draft kicks off on April 25 this year and the Eagles have eight picks, including No. 22 in the first round. Here’s …

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