Hello and happy Wednesday everyone. John Breech is busy camping outside the Bengals facilities to campaign for Joe Burrow’s inevitable expansion (or at least we think he is), so I, Cody Benjamin, for the latest to offer the NFL.
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We’ve got the 2023 power rankings, bonus draft content, another Aaron Rodgers update in New York and more:
- Tonight’s Show: Brady Quinn on burning post-draft questions
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John Breech and Katie Mox joined former NFL quarterback Brady Quinn on the latest Pick Six NFL Podcast to clear up all sorts of burning post-draft questions. Some highlights:
- Brady explains why the Seahawks didn’t prioritize adding a replacement for Geno Smith despite owning two top 20 picks
- The Pick Six crew ranks Brady’s top 10 picks from the draft and his thoughts on the event’s “reality TV” format
- Brady argues that Bryce Young is in the best position to rise to the top among rookie quarterbacks, citing Carolina’s offensive coaching infrastructure and experienced supporting cast.
Listen to the full episode here (and subscribe to all kinds of daily NFL content).
2. Prisco’s power rankings: Jets, Browns make big jumps
It’s May, which means it’s time for… Pete Prisco’s Power Rankings! Yes, thats how it is. With the draft in mind, everyone’s favorite writer has taken stock of all 32 teams and ranked them for the upcoming 2023 season. The reigning conference champions Chiefs and Eagles remain at the top, but several other clubs have made moves. great since his last command:
8. Throat (+9): They took a big step up in this ranking after getting Aaron Rodgers. Talent is everywhere in this squad, but now comes the hard part for the youngsters, dealing with expectations.
14. Coffee (+9): If Deshaun Watson can return to his former form, they will be a major factor in the division race. Last year he looked bad, which has to be a concern. They did a good job expanding the roster through the draft and free agency.
23. Bears (+9): This is another team moving in the right direction. Justin Fields needs to improve as a passer. You are a year away.
3. Randall Cobb reunites with Aaron Rodgers on the Jets
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The exodus from Green Bay continues. Earlier this offseason, Rodgers unofficially offloaded former Packers teammates Allen Lazard, Billy Turner and Tim Boyle to the Jets. now, Cobb follows suit, who agreed to a one-year deal with New York on Wednesday. The 32-year-old wide receiver joins a stacked group of pass catchers that also includes Lazard, former Chiefs starter Mecole Hardman and reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year Garrett Wilson. This marks the second time he’s reunited with Rodgers in the last two years, having previously returned to the Packers via trade with the Texans in 2021.
4. QB competition forecast: Three starters to start in 2023
Now that the draft is over, most teams’ quarterback situations for next season are pretty clear. But there are some jobs. With that in mind, we’ve researched all the possible summer races and made early predictions for the winners:
5. Each team’s draft class ranking: Steelers beat it, Cowboys finish last
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NFL draft expert Ryan Wilson analyzed every single pick in the 2023 draft and placed all 32 teams according to their respective design classes. He is behind the Cowboys, who are last in his rankings, as well as the Patriots and Texans. But he’s a big fan of what happened over draft weekend in Green Bay, Indianapolis and Pittsburgh. The Steelers are the No. 1 team. 1 in his comp, and they have special props for their surprise Day 2 selection of a certain tight end:
Darnell Washington was considered the top pick at 45 for most of the draft process, but some medical concerns caused his stock to take a hit. Put another way, the Steelers landed one of the craziest athletes in the entire class — as well as their best tight end — late in the third round.
6. Rapid Fire Summary: Any team’s top pick, Ruggs III pleads guilty, more
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