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| Wednesday, April 20, 2022 |
| Well hello again, everyone. I am happy to inform you this is the second-to-last Wednesday until the 2022 NFL Draft. Can you believe it? John Breech can't, so he took the day off to prepare himself for next week's festivities. That's why you've got me, Cody Benjamin, to deliver all the latest from around the NFL on this fine afternoon. |
| This is the Pick Six Newsletter. Now let's get to it. (And please, do yourself a favor and make sure you're signed up to receive this newsletter every day! You don't want to miss our daily offerings of everything you need to know around the NFL.) |
| We've got QB prospect rankings, potential trade drama (surprise), and much more: |
| Today's show: Ranking the top 2022 QB prospects |
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| Draft experts Ryan Wilson and Chris Trapasso joined Will Brinson on Wednesday's "Pick Six NFL Podcast" to break down the 2022 QB class, and boy did the opinions vary, underscoring the uncertainty surrounding this year's top prospects. Some highlights: |
| Brinson is confident no QBs will go in the top 10, arguing the Panthers, who have long been linked to QBs at No. 6, should instead trade for Baker Mayfield, draft a left tackle and/or move down to collect additional picks.Wilson firmly has Ole Miss' Matt Corral as the top QB of the class, with North Carolina's Sam Howell at No. 2 and Liberty's Malik Willis at No. 3, but believes almost every one of the signal-callers could also be Day Two picks. Trapasso is most confident in Willis among the top QBs, whereas Wilson is wary of Pittsburgh's Kenny Pickett, the consensus "safe" choice among QBs, deeming him second-round material. |
| Catch the full episode (and subscribe for all kinds of daily NFL talk) right here. |
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| 2. 49ers star Deebo Samuel requests trade after breaking off contract talks |
| Each day brings new big-name drama in the NFL, and the latest comes from San Francisco. Not only is QB Jimmy Garoppolo steering clear of voluntary workouts while rehabbing (and, more likely, in anticipation of a trade), but one of his top weapons of recent years -- wide receiver Deebo Samuel -- is trying to force his own way out of town. Entering the final year of his rookie contract, the All-Pro pass catcher isn't just holding out of voluntary workouts; he's now actively seeking a trade, according to ESPN, requesting a move out of town after breaking off negotiations with 49ers brass. Read more about Samuel's trade request, here. |
| 3. Trapasso's seven-round mock: Falcons, Lions take QBs early |
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| It's here. Just over a week before the draft, Chris Trapasso has dropped his annual seven-round projection, complete with trades in every round. Here are some notable picks from Day One: |
| No. 1 (Jaguars): Georgia DL Travon WalkerNo. 7 (Giants): Ohio State WR Garrett WilsonNo. 8 (Falcons): Liberty QB Malik WillisNo. 26 (Commanders): Cincinnati QB Desmond RidderNo. 32 (Lions): North Carolina QB Sam Howell |
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| 4. Top 150 big board: WRs headline top of the rookie class |
| Ryan Wilson has finalized his pecking order of the best 2022 draft prospects, and his rundown has a number of notable inclusions: three receivers in the top 15, six pass rushers in the top 25, and zero QBs until after that. Here's a sneak peek at his final order: |
| Michigan EDGE Aidan HutchinsonNC State OT Ikem EkwonuCincinnati CB Ahmad "Sauce" GardnerOregon EDGE Kayvon ThibodeauxAlabama OT Evan NealGeorgia DL Travon WalkerOhio State WR Garrett WilsonUSC WR Drake London Mississippi State OT Charles CrossLSU CB Derek Stingley Jr. |
| 5. Panthers blunders: Darnold named starter, new facilities canned |
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| The NFC South contenders made headlines this week for some curious reasons, days before they'll make a crucial decision in the top 10 of the 2022 draft. First, owner David Tepper pulled the plug on the team's planned $800 million headquarters in Rock Hill, South Carolina, after failing to resolve funding issues with the city -- and despite the facilities being half-built. Then, new offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo announced incumbent QB Sam Darnold as the team's planned 2022 starter before walking back the comments. Who knows what they'll do next? |
| 6. Rapid-fire roundup: Browns QB shuffle, WR drama fallout |
| Hungry for more NFL headlines? Here you go: |
| Deshaun Watson reports to Browns OTAs: Meanwhile, Baker Mayfield is a predictable no-showWhy rising WR costs could change draft plans: Josh Edwards on the fallout of pricey veteran deals Cooper Kupp not looking to reset market: Speaking of WRs, here's one who may take a discountSteelers host Malik Willis for pre-draft visit: The QB could be their target on draft day One-on-one with Devin Lloyd: Jordan Dajani talks with the Utah standout ahead of the draftJarvis Landry to visit Saints: The ex-Browns receiver is still looking for a new team |
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