Mike Tanier
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Who Won, and Who Lost, in the 2023 N.F.L. Draft
Philadelphia, Detroit and Green Bay all had their reasons for making the picks they did. Here’s what we learned in the draft aftermath.
What We Learned From Round 1 of the N.F.L. Draft
The Carolina Panthers surprised no one by selecting Bryce Young of Alabama. The Houston Texans began building their future. And a highly regarded quarterback wasn’t...
N.F.L. Draft 2023: The Trends That Will Shake Up the Top Picks
The success of Air Raid offenses, changes to college football rules and athletic defenses will impact the players selected when the draft begins April 27.
NFL Teams Are Bullish on Cornerbacks and Bearish on Running Backs
Recent off-season deals also show that trades are hot, free-agent signings are not, and “bridge quarterback” is one of the greatest jobs ever.
NFL Playoff Teams Are Earning Their Yards After the Catch
Quarterbacks get all the credit but the teams left in the N.F.L. playoffs thrive because playmakers like Deebo Samuel, Travis Kelce, A.J. Brown and Samaje...
NFL Playoff Teams Are Earning Their Yards After the Catch
Quarterbacks get all the credit but the teams left in the N.F.L. playoffs thrive because playmakers like Deebo Samuel, Travis Kelce, A.J. Brown and Samaje...
The Quarterback Sneak Is Becoming Football’s Easiest Play
Quarterback sneaks are the most effective call in the N.F.L., but some teams hesitate to turn their most critical player into a projectile. The Eagles’...
Jalen Hurts and the Eagles Are Perfecting Football’s Easiest Play
Quarterback sneaks are the most effective call in the N.F.L., but some teams hesitate to turn their most critical player into a projectile. The Eagles’...
The Stats That Will Define the N.F.L.’s Wild Card Weekend
Tom Brady’s comebacks and Dak Prescott’s interceptions are just some of the statistical trends that could affect the results of first-round playoff games.
Their Playoff Hopes Gone, N.F.L. Teams Scramble to Salvage the Season
Teams with little or no hope of making the postseason are auditioning new quarterbacks, remaking their cultures or simply dreaming of that No. 1 overall...