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We Are Back Host Woody Massie and Analyst Brandon Lundberg return this year to deliver in-depth NFL Draft player analysis. Ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft, Woody and Brandon provided deep research for all of the top 2022 NFL Draft prospects. We are getting an earlier start this season, so the game plan is to deliver double the content without sacrificing quality. After Further Review, Instant Impact Player Edition This year's episodes will focus on players graded as Instant Impact Potential Players using the Football Scout 365 player grading scale. These players can have a base grade lower than Instant Impact with a ceiling of Instant Impact Player, or they can be a consensus Instant Impact Player. Show Order 00:00 Show Open 03:26 Alabama QB Bryce Young player comparisons 14:18 About the NFL draft prospect Alabama QB Bryce Young 16:42 In Good Company. Bryce Young is one of three consecutive Alabama Crimson Tide record-breaking QB's. 18:25 Bryce Young by the numbers, stats, advanced stats, and more. 25:42 Bryce Young's play style and scheme fit. Alabama's OC is Bill O'Brien. 28:20 The film, the film, the film. We place Bryce Young under the microscope and evaluate his game's good and bad aspects. 37:33 Bryce Young's grade and key factors The New Football Scout 365 NFL Draft Big Board Please check out the initial Football Scout 365 2023 NFL Draft Big Board. Analyst Brandon Luncberg released his initial top 50 big board on August 1st. He also unveiled the updated NFL Draft big board, which now includes a deeper analysis that provides more than just a scouting report. Brandon added player injury history, each player's core strengths and weaknesses, and player comparisons. You can check out the newly minted Football Scout 365 NFL Draft Big Board free by visiting FootballScout365.com. Please let us know what you think.

Inside NFL Training Camp Edition 03:25 Are the Bucs sailing a sinking ship? 14:09 Deshaun Watson receives his recommended punishment. 07:53 Dolphins owner Stephen Ross suspended for collusion; Dolphins forfeited a 2023 1st round pick. 23:09 XTrey Lance officially named QB1 26:43 Deebo Samuel & DK Metcalf Sign Deal 31:35 The Dolphins are feeling good in the first week of camp. 41:08 Kyler Murray contract debacle 43:46 Patriots have decided to divide and conquer with offensive play calling. 50:00 Are the Cowboys headed toward a running back reckoning?

Today the Football Scout 365 NFL Podcast team debates who the top 10 WR’s are ahead of the 2022 NFL season. We dive into the ESPN top ten rankings, PFF top ten grades and rankings, and more. Advanced Data Used For Show Discussion 2021 PFF Top Ten Player Grades Cooper Kupp 93.0 Davante Adams 92.7 Deebo Samuel 90.2 Justin Jefferson 90.1 A.J. Brown 86.3 Tyreek Hill 86.0 Ja’Marr Chase 85.3 CeeDee Lamb 84.1 Tee Higgins 83.4 Gabe Davis 81.5 TGT Per Route Run Top Ten Since 2019 Davante Adams 33% Michael Thomas 32% Cooper Kupp 29% Julio Jones 28% Keenan Allen 27% Jarvis Landry 27% A.J. Brown 27% Julian Edelman 27% DeAndre Hopkins 27% Diontae Johnson 27% Top Ten TGT Per Route Run in 2021 (Any Total Routes Run) Antonio Brown 34% Cooper Kupp 33% A.J. Brown 32% Davante Adams 32% Kadarius Toney 29% Diontae Johnson 29% Deonte Harty 28% Tyreek Hill 28% Justin Jefferson 28% Top Ten TGT Per Route Run in 2021 (Min 300 Routes Run) Cooper Kupp 33% A.J. Brown 32% Davante Adams 32% Diontae Johnson 29% Tyreek Hill 28% Justin Jefferson 28% DJ Moore 28% DK Metcalf 27% Jarvis Landry 27% Stefon Diggs 27% Efficiency Measure, What They Do With Their Route Opportunities Top Ten Yds Per Route Run in 2021 (Min 300 Routes Run) Cooper Kupp 3.38 Deebo Samuel 3.12 Davante Adams 2.94 A.J. Brown 2.67 Justin Jefferson 2.67 Ja'Marr Chase 2.63 Tyler Lockett 2.49 Tee Higgins 2.35 Tyreek Hill 2.19 CeeDee Lamb 2.17

The Last Two Drafts Have Produced 7 WR's WIth an Instant Impact Player Grade The 2021 WR Draft produced top-tier WR1's with Ja'Marr Chase, Devonta Smith, and Jaylen Waddle receiving Instant Impact player grades before the 2021 NFL Draft. All three proved their pre-draft value immediately during the 2021 NFL season. In addition, the 2021 NFL Draft proved to be fruitful beyond the top-tier names with Amon-Ra St. Brown (Detroit), Elijah Moore (NY Jets), Rondale Moore (Arizona), and Rashod Bateman (Baltimore). The 2022 WR draft provided us with four players receiving an Instant Impact player grade. Ohio State's Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave led the way, followed by Penn State's Jahan Dotson (Washington) and Alabama's Jameson Williams (Detroit). The importance of the WR position is apparent considering the amount of money NFL teams are shelling out this offseason. Having depth at WR is also crucial as NFL teams can no longer depend on just having one top-tier WR paired with complementary players. Teams are looking to pair their number one guys with an additional number one caliber player. The Bengals are the best example of this with Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd. Some Notable Draft Data In 2021, WR's listed among our top 100 were drafted in the 2nd round on average. Ja'Marr Chase was the first WR off the board, and the lowest WR drafted from our board was Oklahoma State's Tylan Wallace at pick 93 in round 4 by the Ravens. WR's from the 2021 NFL Draft ranked in our top 100 played an average of 14.1 games. 23% of the WR's drafted in 2021 who ranked in our top 100 became day one starters. So what are we looking for when evaluating the WR position? The Key Positional Factors: Hands Route Running/Separation After Catch Ability The Grade Scale IIP (Instant Impact Potential) (9.0-7.0) High-End Starter HUP (High Upside Potential) (6.9-6.7) Solid Starter Level DP (Developmental Potential) (6.6-6.5) Lower Level Starter (6.4) Starter Level Traits (6.3) Limited Opportunity/Shows Starter Level Traits When Given the Opportunity 1). Kayshon Boutte LSU JR 6-0 190 Current Grade: High-End Starter (Instant Impact Potential) Ceiling Grade: High-End Starter (Instant Impact Potential) Boutte took the reigns as LSU's next big-time WR in 2021 before succumbing to an ankle injury midway through the season. Boutte would miss seven games in 2021 but still led the Tigers in receiving yards and TD's. He is a mismatch for opposing DB's, and his after-the-catch ability is next level. We project Kayshon Boutte as a top ten overall talent in the 2023 NFL Draft. When evaluating the tape, Kayshon Boutte's Athleticism stands out. Listed at 6-0 200lbs, Boutte has the physical traits to play outside or in the slot as needed. Boutte possesses excellent speed and agility, which is why he is such a threat to go the distance with the ball in his hands. His long speed allows him to get natural separation. Boutte has excellent football awareness; he does a good job locating the holes in coverage. Boutte is far from perfect. He has some concentration drops on his resume and can improve his route running. Adding double moves and being a better salesman at the NFL level will allow him to take his game to the next level. Boutte will need to work on his contested catch ability in 2022; if he can improve in critical areas, he will be the top receiver off the board in the 2023 NFL Draft. 2). Jaxon Smith-Njigba Ohio State JR 6-0 198 Current Grade: High-End Starter (Instant Impact Potential) Ceiling Grade: High-End Starter (Instant Impact Potential) Smith-Njigba waited his turn at Ohio State, and when it was his time to shine, he stepped up in a big way a season ago. In the 2022 Rose Bowl game, Smith-Njigba became the Buckeye's number one receiver after Chris Olave, and Garrett Wilson opted out. Without Olave and Wilson, Smith-Njigba lit up the Utah Secondary for 15 catches, 347 yards receiving, hitting pay dirt three times. No wide receiver has more yards in a Rose Bowl game or any single bowl game than Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Surprisingly, Smith-Njigba led all Buckeye receivers in 2021 with 1606 yds receiving. Njigba is not the flashiest receiver; he is a good route runner with excellent hands. He is also fearless and willing to pick up the tough yards over the middle—Smith-Njigba projects as a slot receiver at the next level. At 6-0, 198 lbs, he is a gritty player who can make defenders miss in space like a running back after the catch. He can stop on a dime and displays good lateral movement and loose hips. He attacks the catch point and can muscle the ball away from defenders in traffic. 3). Jordan Addison USC JR 6-0 198 Current Grade: High-End Starter (Instant Impact Potential) Ceiling Grade: High-End Starter (Instant Impact Potential) In 2021, Addison posted a 100-catch season with 1500 yards receiving and 17 TD's. Addison became the unquestioned star of the Pitt Panther's 2021 offense. Addison has since transferred to the USC Trojans to play with new Trojan Head Coach Lincoln Riley who left Norman for L.A. in the offseason. Addison will be a preseason Heisman Trophy candidate and a favorite to bring home the Biletnikoff Trophy as the nation's best receiver in 2022. Jordan Addison is an elite separator who can vary his route speed, lulling a DB to sleep before exploding into the top of his route. He possesses elite agility putting defenders on skates in space with bad angles after the catch. Addison is an elite-level hands catcher; he snags the ball out of the air and handles the fastball on short and intermediate throws with ease, which goes hand in hand with his ability to track the football on deep routes. Addison will likely be limited to the slot at the NFL level due to his lean frame and short stature. He has the three-level route running ability to be an elite-level go-to WR at the next level. 4). Quentin Johnston TCU JR 6-4 212 Current Grade: High-End Starter (High Upside Potential) Ceiling Grade: High-End Starter (Instant Impact Potential) In 2021, Johnston led the Horned Frogs in both yards, receptions, yards per reception, and TD catches. He would go on to earn first-team all-Big 12 honors. Johnston has a knack for the big play. As a true freshman on 2020, Johnston averaged 22.1 yards per catch, the highest ever by a true freshman Big 12 WR. Vs. the Sooners in 2021, Johnston posted a career-best 185 yards on seven receptions and three TD's. Johnston's growth in 2021 was tremendous, leaving many to believe that the sky is the limit for Johnston moving forward. At 6-4 212lbs, Johnston is a unique prospect compared to the other top WR's we have evaluated. Johnston is a lengthy player who has natural outside X WR ability. Johnston combines his length with speed and quick twitch ability that he uses to stack defenders over the top for explosive gains. He is not just a deep field threat; he can attack a defense at all three levels where he defeats coverage with his elite-level short area quickness. He possesses a smooth crossover ability at the line, allowing him to get a free release vs. press coverage, but he does not always win vs. press. He tends to start his routes upright; he will need to learn how to skinny his frame at the snap if he is going to be elite at the NFL level. 5). Zay Flowers Boston College 5-10 172 Current Grade: High-End Starter (High Upside Potential) Ceiling Grade: High-End Starter (Instant Impact Potential) Zay Flowers is another of the many smallish but quick slot or Z (off the ball) WR's we have seen in the last few NFL drafts. In 2020, Flowers was an All-ACC First Team selection. In 2021, Flowers amassed 44 catches and 746 yards, with 5 TD's. Flowers did not shine the same way he did in 2020 as he dealt with injuries at the QB position. With Phil Jurkovec projected to be back under center, Flowers could be in for a big year. Flowers is a versatile player with experience playing inside (slot), outside (X), or off the ball at the Z. At 5-10 175lbs, he projects as a slot at the next level. On tape, Flowers wins his battles with an elite ability to change direction. He is dangerous in space, where he forces defenders into bad angles. He can stop on a dime and get from 0 to 60 in a hurry leaving defenders grasping for air or stuck in quicksand trying to reel him in (Ankles beware). Flowers has quick feet and a quick release off the line. His route running ability is high level, and when you add in his elite agility, he has no issue getting separation. He can sell his routes at a high level, using his entire body to sell the defender one way before snapping his route in the other direction. His size will be a factor at the next level.

The 2022 NFL draft left us with a lot to desire in terms of top-tier QB's. The 2023 NFL Draft should meet our desires regarding high ceiling potential. After the 2021 NFL Draft QB class that included Trevor Lawrence, Justin Fields, Zach Wilson, Mac Jones, and Trey Lance in that order on our 2021 Big Board rankings all going in the first round, we had Kenny Pickett ranked 26th with a first-round grade ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft. He would become the only QB drafted in the first round. When combining the grades from the last two draft classes, at least two QB's from the 2021 draft class would still rank ahead of the current 2023 group, with Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields ranking higher than Bryce Young or C.J. Stroud to this point in the process. For the 2023 class, we have another season of data points ahead of us in 2022, so whatever you read today could be flipped on its head by the time we reach the 2023 NFL Draft. One thing I can say without a doubt is that Bryce Young has "it," and for a smallish QB who does not check the same boxes (in terms of stature) as the Josh Allen's or Justin Herbert's of the world, Young is still a "toolsy" player. As for the others on the list, C.J. Stroud and WIll Levis have a lot to gain by having a great 2022 season, and either player has the upside to take the top spot. So what are we looking for when evaluating the QB position? The Key Positional Factors: Accuracy Arm Talent Awareness (Football IQ) As everyone already knows (or should know), we do a show (After Further Review) on our Youtube channel that features in-depth individual NFL Draft player analysis. We cover a lot in these episodes, from player grades, team fits, and player comps, and we even do a quick film analysis. Still, the core of the final player analysis is the final grade and the ceiling grade, which are determined in large part by the key positional factor grades. The Final Grades for any player in the top 50 rankings will be within the range of Instant Impact , High Upside , and Developmental . Each of the grades referenced in the above text possesses subcategories to help us gauge where a player stands from day one entering the NFL. You can find these below. The Grade Scale IIP (Instant Impact Potential) (9.0-7.0) High-End Starter HUP (High Upside Potential) (6.9-6.7) Solid Starter Level DP (Developmental Potential) (6.6-6.5) Lower Level Starter (6.4) Starter Level Traits (6.3) Limited Opportunity/Shows Starter Level Traits When Given the Opportunity The Top 5 2023 NFL Draft QB's 1). Bryce Young Alabama RSO 6-0 194 Current Grade: Solid Starter Level (High Upside Potential) Ceiling Grade: High-End Starter (Instant Impact Potential) Bryce Young is a solid athlete with a better-than-average arm. He wins with his decision-making and his ability to work through his progressions. Based on our assumptions that Bryce Young will likely declare for the 2023 NFL Draft after one more year of seasoning, he already has shown enough on his tape to have been considered the top QB in this past draft ahead of Kenny Pickett, Malik Willis, and Desmond Ridder. 2). C.J. Stroud Ohio State JR 6-3 218 Current Grade: Lower Level Starter (Developmental) Ceiling Grade: High-End Starter (Instant Impact Potential) C.J. Stroud grew down the second-half stretch of the 2021 college football season. With another year of coaching from Ryan Day in this Ohio State offense, Stroud has the potential to reach heights unseen before at Ohio State. Stroud throws with great anticipation and does a great job putting his receivers in a position to be lucky after the catch. He is not the athlete Justin Fields presented while at Ohio State, but Stroud proved he could be every bit as good as a passer, and when needed, he can pick up a first down with his legs. Continued improvement with his footwork and timing will further elevate his top ten NFL draft status. 3). Will Levis Kentucky SR 6-3 232 Current Grade: Lower Level Starter (Developmental) Ceiling Grade: High-End Starter (Instant Impact Potential) I was not impressed when I started the Will Levis review following Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud. For starters, he presented a lot of inconsistency as a passer. His lack of consistent deep accuracy, footwork, and timing left a lot to be desired. By the 3rd full game review, I began to piece together the reasoning behind his ascension on many draft boards. Will Levis has the size and is built similarly to Josh Allen while possessing a cannon for an arm. Levis is also an outstanding athlete that can extend plays and keep a drive alive with his legs. Will Levis will start the 2022 season with a Developmental grade while possessing an Instant Impact ceiling. 4). Tyler Van Dyke Miami RSO 6-4 224 Current Grade: Starter Level Traits (Developmental) Ceiling Grade: Solid Starter Level (High Upside Potential) Van Dyke is another player that has a lot to gain during the 2022 college football season. A season ago, Van Dyke was not named the full-time starter until week 4, and from that point, he proved that the future of the Miami offense would be on his shoulders. Van Dyke finished the 2021 season with 25 TD's to 6 INTs. He takes care of the football while also being confident enough in his arm to go out and hit a high number of tight-window throws. To remain a first-round consideration, Van Dyke needs to refine his footwork in the pocket and improve his processing from within the structure of the offense. It will be interesting to see how new OC Josh Gattis, coming in from the University of Michigan, will build his scheme around Van Dyke. 5). Tanner McKee Stanford JR 6-6 228 Current Grade: Starter Level Traits (Developmental) Ceiling Grade: Solid Starter Level (High Upside Potential) In 2018, Tanner McKee was a highly coveted recruit in the same class as Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields; he ranked as the 6th best QB prospect in 2018 while ranking as the third-best pro-style prospect behind Trevor Lawrence and J.T. Daniels. McKee is a prototype NFL QB with a big arm who wins from the pocket with good footwork and mechanics. In 2021, McKee started the season strong through his first five weeks, throwing 11 TD's and zero INT's, but through his final seven games, he returned to earth throwing only 4 TD's to 7 INT's. Not surrounded by great talent, McKee combines good ball placement with a big arm to help bridge his team's offensive deficiencies. In 2022, Mckee will need to work on protecting the football while being pressured; part of the onus will be on the Stanford OL to improve their ability to protect Mckee. PFF ranked Stanford 95th in pass blocking in 2021.

The 2023 NFL Draft RB class is loaded with versatile players. The reoccurring theme in the 2023 class is three-down versatility and that's exactly what NFL teams covet the most at the RB position as evidenced in the last few years and at least ever since the 2017 RB draft class that was loaded with several backs who provided high-level three-down versatility. You can read more about the 2017 draft class here. So what are we looking for when evaluating the RB position? The Key Positional Factors: Vision Contact Balance Three Down Versatility As everyone already knows (or should know), we do a show (After Further Review) on our Youtube channel that features in-depth individual NFL Draft player analysis. We cover a lot in these episodes, from player grades, team fits, and player comps, and we even do a quick film analysis. Still, the core of the final player analysis is the final grade and the ceiling grade, which are largely determined by the key positional factor grades. The Final Grades for any player in the top 50 rankings will be within the range of Instant Impact, High Upside, and Developmental. Each of the grades referenced in the above text possesses subcategories to help us gauge where a player stands from day one entering the NFL. You can find these below. The Grade Scale IIP (Instant Impact Potential) (9.0-7.0) High-End Starter HUP (High Upside Potential) (6.9-6.7) Solid Starter Level DP (Developmental Potential) (6.6-6.5) Lower Level Starter (6.4) Starter Level Traits (6.3) Limited Opportunity/Shows Starter Level Traits When Given the Opportunity The Top 5 2023 NFL Draft RB's 1). Bijan Robinson Texas, JR, 6-0, 220 Current Grade: High-End Starter (Instant Impact Potential) Ceiling Grade: High-End Starter (Instant Impact Potential) Bijan Robinson has a chance to become a generational talent at the running back position in 2022. Already considered a first-round talent, Robinson can cement his top status by continuing to build off of a strong 2021 season. If our bar at the college level is Saquon Barkley, Bijan checks many of the same boxes as Barkley. Bijan is not as fluid an athlete as Barkley, but he can make a defender miss in a small area or run behind his pads to turn a small gain into an explosive play (arm tacklers need not apply). Robinson is also a proven receiver out of the backfield and can split wide or in the slot when needed. He possesses high-level Three down ability and positional versatility built for the NFL level. 2). Zach Charbonnet UCLA, 6-1, 220 Current Grade: Solid Starter Level (High Upside Potential) Ceiling Grade: High-End Starter (Instant Impact Potential) Committed initially to Michigan, where he played as a true freshman, Charbonnet drew comparisons to David Johnson, according to his former RB coach at Michigan (Jay Harbaugh). Charbonnet transferred to UCLA before the 2021 college football season seeking a less competitive backfield situation. Charbonnet exploded onto the scene in his first game as a Bruin, rushing only six times for 106 yards, and three of those carries went for scores. In week two, Charbonett proved his week one performance was not a fluke by rushing 11 times for 111 yards and another score against the LSU Tigers. Charbonnet finished the 2021 season with seven games of 100 rush yards or more and 13 TD's on the ground. Charbonnet has legit three-down versatility; he is also a dangerous receiver out of the backfield. For a bigger back, Charbonnet plays with great footwork and possesses the ability to make a defender miss in space or run through arm tackles. 3). Jahmyr Gibbs Alabama, JR, 5-11, 200 Current Grade: Solid Starter Level (High Upside Potential) Ceiling Grade: High-End Starter (Instant Impact Potential) The Georgia Tech Transfer took his talents to Tuscaloosa via the transfer portal this offseason. Gibbs is a talented player with three-down versatility. At Georgia Tech, he proved he could be a threat as both a runner and a receiver out of the backfield. In 2021, Gibbs rushed 143 times for 743 yards and added 36 catches for an additional 460 yards as a receiver. Gibbs provides the Crimson Tide with a different type of back than they have trotted out in recent history. At 5-11 200lbs, Gibbs is not a player the Tide should depend on to bang out tough yards between the tackles. If Gibbs is deployed correctly, he is a versatile chess piece with big-play ability. He can make defenders miss with very little daylight and is explosive off the block. Once he enters the second level of the defense, good luck. If Gibbs is, in fact, the lead back for the Crimson Tide in 2022, he will be in the conversation to become a top-three back in the 2023 NFL draft. 4). Zach Evans Ole Miss, JR, 5-11, 215 Current Grade: Starter Level Traits (Developmental) Ceiling Grade: High-End Starter (Instant Impact Potential) Evans has been on my radar the last few years. The former five-star recruit from the 2020 class ranked as the 2nd best RB in his class, with Bijan Robinson ahead of him. Evans had a laundry list of SEC offers but chose TCU. Evans amassed 1046 rush yards in two years at TCU and averaged 7.3 yards per rush attempt. Where he was wildly underutilized was as a receiver. When given the opportunity, Evans has proven chops as a receiver. Evans transferred to Ole Miss during the offseason, and one of the areas I expect Lane Kiffen will unlock is his ability as a receiver in and out of the backfield. Evans is a natural at pressing the hole and using his vision to locate the open area and either explode through an opening or bounce it to the open space. Evans can run behind his pads, picking up the tough yards or in goal-to-go situations when needed. If Evans does grow as a receiver with more usage at Ole Miss in 2022, he has the skill set to be a top-three back in this class. 5). Blake Corum Michigan, JR, 5-8, 200 Current Grade: Starter Level Traits (Developmental) Ceiling Grade: High-End Starter (Instant Impact Potential) Blake Corum is a unique talent both as a runner and a receiver. As a runner, Corum proved he can be utilized both as an inside and outside runner. He can pick up tough yards after contact or make a defender miss in a phonebooth. For a player that is 5-8 200lbs, Corum possesses deceptive lower body strength. In addition to being a tough runner, he is an explosive home run hitter if given any space once entering the second and third level of a defense. Corum is also a dynamic receiver. He can lineup all over the formation and displayed a solid route tree for a running back in 2021. You name it, the angle route, the wheel, a flat route, a bubble, a screen; Corum's tool belt is not lacking. The three-down versatility is where Corum has the best opportunity to rise on 2023 NFL Draft Boards.

Today, the Football Scout 365 Podcast team debates/discusses the top 10 QB’s in the NFL, according to ESPN . As we discuss, it's important to note the context of the rankings. The ESPN top ten surveyed various NFL front office personnel on who they believed belonged in the top ten. Here's how our process worked: Voters gave us their best ten players at a position, then we compiled the results and ranked candidates based on the number of top-10 votes, composite average, hundreds of interviews, research, and film-study help from ESPN NFL analyst Matt Bowen. More than 50 voters submitted a ballot on at least one position and, in many cases, all positions. We had several ties, so we broke them with the help of additional voting and follow-up calls with our rankers. Each section is packed with quotes and nuggets from the voters on every guy -- even the honorable mentions. -Per ESPN Based on its survey of experts, Here are ESPN's top 10 quarterbacks heading into the 2022 season. 1. Aaron Rodgers 2. Patrick Mahomes 3. Josh Allen 4. Tom Brady 5. Joe Burrow 6. Matthew Stafford 7. Justin Herbert 8. Russell Wilson 9. Deshaun Watson 10. Dak Prescott

This week, the Football Scout 365 Podcast team examines the relevant or maybe not-so-relevant offseason hype and narratives ahead of the 2022 NFL fall training camp. Trey Lance is ready to take the reins in San Francisco. RG3 Comments On Trey Lance Situation NFL reporter discusses reports of 49ers QB Trey Lance’s “arm fatigue” Jerry Rice says 'the sky's the limit' for Trey Lance, warns against QB 'carousel' in San Francisco The Detroit Lions OL has top 5 level potential in 2022. PFF analyst explains why Detroit Lions have one of the league’s best offensive lines The Baltimore Ravens offense and Lamar Jackson are ready to get back to their 2019 roots, run, run and run some more. With Tight End Additions, Ravens Offense Looks to Return to 2019 Form Ravens Putting Pieces In Place To Run Back 2019 Blueprint How Lamar Jackson Can Return to MVP Form Under Doug Peterson, Trevor Lawrence will take the next step in 2022. Jaguars HC Doug Pederson starting over with Trevor Lawrence Trevor Lawrence praises connection with coach Doug Pederson, likes everything so far Who will start at QB for the Steelers? Kevin Dotson Confirms Mitchell Trubisky is Steelers Starting QB at Camp Mike Tomlin Shares Plan for Kenny Pickett, Steelers Quarterbacks Baker Mayfield can elevate the Panther's offense in 2022. Baker Mayfield may not be a star, but he's a gigantic upgrade Baker Mayfield Could Be Good for Carolina—or Too Little, Too Late Baker Mayfield could be a good fit with Carolina: Film review Justin Fields can elevate the Bear's offense in 2022. State of the 2022 Chicago Bears: Justin Fields, new regime provide hope Former Scout Says Justin Fields Will Be “A Lot Better” In New Offense Justin Fields Is Essentially Starting Over In 2022 The New York Jets are the next Bengals. Cris Collinsworth says the Jets could be the next Bengals Why the Jets can make a Bengals-like leap from the top of the NFL draft to the playoffs in 2022

This week, the Football Scout 365 Podcast team discusses the best RB classes since 2012. The top year for the RB position using NFL Approximate Value (Weighted) is the 2017 RB Draft class. Using our free NFL Draft Database tool powered by Google and data from Pro Football Reference, the Football Scout 365 NFL Podcast crew debated and discussed the best NFL Draft RB classes since 2012. How We Determined The Top Draft Classes What is NFL Approximate Value (Weighted) or WAV? Created by PFR founder Doug Drinen, the Approximate Value (AV) method is an attempt to put a single number on the seasonal value of a player at any position from any year (since 1950). The value is calculated using 100% of the player's best season, 95% of his 2nd-best season, 90% of his 3rd-best season, 85% of his 4th-best season, and so on. The best RB class using the weighted approximate value measurement is the 2017 NFL Draft, followed by the 2015, 2013, and 2016 classes. The 2017 NFL Draft CLass Was Deep and Extremely Talented The 2017 NFL Draft RB class consisted of Christian McCaffrey and Leonard Fournette, both drafted in the top ten of the first round. After CMC and Lenny, you have Joe Mixon, and Dalvin Cook drafted in round two. Arguably the best value and the player with the highest ceiling in this class is Alvin Kamara, drafted in the third round by the New Orleans Saints. James Conner and Kareem Hunt are great values drafted in the third round. You then have Tarik Cohen, drafted in the 4th round, who is one of two backs in the class to earn All-Pro honors early on before falling off due to various injuries. Lastly, we have Aaron Jones, who the Packers drafted in the 5th round. 2017 NFL Draft Class Demographics The 2017 NFL draft RB class has produced 27 total RB's, two all pros, and 15 total pro bowls. The average number of years played is 2.8, but that number would surpass the 4+ year average of the other top classes in this research within the next few years as many of the players in this class remain active. The average draft age of the group is 22. 2017 RB Class Has a Lot Of Gas Left In The Tank The 2017 class has a lot of gas left in the tank. Christian McCaffrey will enter the 2022 NFL season at age 26, followed by Dalvin Cook, Alvin Kamara, and Joe Mixon, all three also playing 2022 at the age of 26. Packers RB Aaron Jones, Cardinals RB James Conner, and Bucs RB Leonard FOurnette will all be 27. All the players mentioned above are their team's primary backs heading into the 2022 NFL season, which will only further cement the 2017 RB class as the league's best of the last decade.

Podcast Exercise Show Notes: Today, we examine NFL teams that finished last in their respective divisions in 2021 to ID what team has the best chance to go from worst to first, similar to the 2021 Cincinnati Bengals. We examine data from the Bengal's 2020 and 2021 NFL seasons as a way to compare and contrast every last-place team in each division from the 2021 NFL season. Bengals Super Bowl odds before the 2021 season The 2021 Cincinnati Bengals achieved success beyond what many expected, playing in one of if not the toughest divisions in the NFL. After finishing the 2020 season in last place in the AFC North with a 4-11-1 record, the Bengals entered the 2021 NFL season with +15000 odds to win the Super Bowl. Cited reasons to be pessimistic about the Bengals Odds in 2021 For starters, the Bengals entered 2021 with a myriad of question marks. Their head coach Zac Taylor had amassed a 6-25-1 record; he was on the proverbial hot seat. Joe Burrow was coming off of an ACL tear that many believed might limit his return. In addition, the Bengals had question marks along their OL entering the 2021 NFL season that many thought could hinder Joe Burrow's ability to be effective from the pocket. Cited reasons to be optimistic about the Bengals Odds in 2021 In 2021, with a healthy Joe Burrow and the addition of JaMaar Chase, the Bengals entered the season with a solid core of established offensive weapons; even after moving on from veteran WR A.J. Green, the Bengals returned WR’s Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd. The backfield would also be in good hands with Joe Mixon, a player with a three-down skill set. The loss of Gio Bernard caused some chatter but was not a significant concern. Questions remained regarding the OL as they chose to utilize free agency to fill their need at OT by signing 32-year-old Riley Reiff after passing on OT Penei Sewell in the 2021 NFL Draft and choosing JaMaar Chase. 2020 Bengals by the numbers Bengals Offense In 2020, The Bengals possessed the 5th worst points differential , ranking 24th in total rush yards and 27th in total pass yards (3448). The Bengals boasted the league's 9th worst turnover rate (13%). They also ranked 30th overall in yds per play on offense at 4.9. The offense was not great at moving the chains, ranking 30th in 3rd down conversion rate and 30th in red-zone conversion rate (50%) with only 24 total TD’s, which also ranked 30th in the NFL. The Bengals scored 1.7 points per drive (30th) in terms of pure total drive efficiency. By comparison, the top NFL teams in 2020 in this category were the Packers (3.1 PPD), Titans (2.9 PPD), and the Bills (2.8 PPD). Bengals Defense On the defensive side of the football, the Bengals ranked in the middle of the league in total pass defense (3859), but they surrendered the NFL's 7th worst pass TD allowed total . Their run defense total yards allowed was the 4th worst league-wide (2368) in a division where teams like the Ravens and the Browns will try to steamroll you via the run game so that did not bode well. They also surrendered the NFL's 2nd highest rush yds per attempt total (5.1). The Bengals did a decent job of getting off the field on third downs, they ranked 13th in 3rd down conversions allowed (43%), but when an opponent reached the red zone, they gave up the 9th highest red zone scoring rate , which ended in a TD allowed at the 7th highest rate. In terms of drive efficiency defense , the Bengals surrendered the 13th highest points per drive (2.3) by comparison; the top teams were the Rams (1.5 PPD), Steelers (1.62 PPD), and the WFT (1.7 PPD). The Bengals were also lacking in the creation of turnovers ranking 25th, creating a turnover at a 9.4% rate. The lack of 3rd down stops combined with being opportunistic in the turnover department played a huge role. Stats Nomenclature: PPD= Points per drive, RZ= RedZone 2020 Bengals, by comparison to the 2021 team Points Differential: -113 (5th worst) +84 in 2021 +197 swing into the positive Total Pass Yds Off: 3448 (27th) 4403 in 2021 +955 Total Rush Yds Off: 1668 (24th) 1742 in 2021 +64 Turnover Rte: 12.8% (24th) 10% in 2021 -2.8% 3rd Down Off: 36% (30th) 40% in 2021 +4% 3rd Down Def: 43% (20th) 41% in 2021 -2% RZ Off Score Rte: 50% (30th) 24 TD’s (30th) 60% in 2021 +10% RZ Def Score Rte: 64% (24th) 37 RZ TD’s (25th) 60% in 2021 -4% PPD Off Eff: 1.70 (29th) 2.4 in 2021 +.7 PPD Def Eff: 2.30 (20th) 1.88 in 2021 + .42 Other Notable Worst To First NFL Teams SInce 1999 Below are the 2021 numbers from each last place NFL team by division. 2003 Carolina Panthers, 2009 New Orleans Saints, and 2017 Philadelphia Eagles made the Super Bowl one year removed from finishing last in their respective divisions. 2021 Last Place Teams By The Numbers AFC East Jets 4-13 2022 Super Bowl Odds: +12600 Points Differential: -194 Total Pass Yds: 3541 (20th) 20/20 TD/INT Ratio Total Rush Yds: 1667 (27th) They did avg. 4.4 yds per att (14th) Turnover Rate: 14% (27th) 3rd Down Off: 36% (27th) 3rd Down Def: 44% (27th) RZ Off Score Rte: 55% (21st) RZ Def Score Rte: 60% (20th) PPD Off Eff: 1.61 (27th) PPD Def Eff: 2.67 (32nd) AFC West Broncos 7-10 2022 Super Bowl Odds: +1640 Points Differential: +13 Total Pass Yds: 3593 (19th) Total Rush Yds: 2025 (13th) Turnover Rte: 9.5% (9th) 3rd Down Off: 38.5% (21st) 3rd Down Def: 45% (28th) Denver's defense ranked 6th worst in time of possession defense. RZ Off Score Rte: 55% (22nd) 29 TD’s (22nd) RZ Def Score Rte: 49% (3rd) PPD Off Eff: 1.96 (19th) PPD Def Eff: 1.72 (5th) AFC North Ravens 8-9 2022 Super Bowl Odds: +2080 Points Differential: -5 Total Pass Yds: 3961 (13TH) Total Rush Yds: 2479 (3RD) Turnover RTE Off: 13.3% (24th) 3rd Down Off: 36% (23rd) 3rd Down Def: 35% (3rd) RZ Off Score Rte: 62% (12th) RZ Def Score Rte: 54% (12th) PPD Off Eff: 1.97 (18th) PPD Def Eff: 1.95 (12th) AFC South Jaguars 3-14 2022 Super Bowl Odds: +11300 Points Differential: -204 (Worst) Total Pass Yds: 3436 (22nd) Total Rush Yds: 1755 (22nd) Turnover Rte Off: 16% (31st) 3rd Down Off: 36% (28th) 3rd Down Def: 43% (25th) Improving pass rush can improve this. RZ Off Score Rte: 51% (28th) 20 TD’s (30th) RZ Def Score Rte: 62% (23rd) 38 TD’s (26th) Trade more TD’s for FG’s. PPD Off Eff: 1.38 (31st) PPD Def Eff: 2.43 (28th) Jags led the NFL in defensive time of possession in 2021. NFC East Giants 4-13 2022 Super Bowl Odds: +10700 Points Differential: -158 Total Pass Yds: 3196 (31st) 15/20 TD/INT Ratio You would expect this will change with Daboll Total Rush Yds: 1688 (24th) 8 TD’s tied for worst in the NFL. Barkley returning to form will change this. Turnover RTE: 16% (worst) 3rd Down Off: 37% (24th) 3rd Down Def: 40% (16th) Build on this RZ Off Score Rte: 44% (worst) RZ Def Score Rte: 52% (9th) Build on this PPD Off Eff: 1.31 (worst) PPD Def Eff: 2.15 (23rd) NFC West Seahawks 7-10 2022 Super Bowl Odds: +11800 Points Differential: +29 Total Pass Yds: 3432 (23rd) Total Rush Yds: 2074 (11th) Turnover Rte: 7% (3rd) 3rd Down Off: 37% (23rd) Leagues lowest Off time of possession. Left the Def on the field a league-high 1234 plays in 2021. 3rd Down Def: 39% (14th) RZ Off Score Rte: 65% (3rd) 31 TD’s (17th) RZ Def Score Rte: 51% (9th) 31 TD’s (14th) Bend but don’t break on a per play basis. Still need to work on trading TD’s for FG’s. PPD Off Eff: 2.07 (16th) PPD Def Eff: 1.91 (10th) SEA def was on the field 3:10 on avg, which is the third-highest rate in 2021. NFC North Lions 3-13-1 2022 Super Bowl Odds: +13000 Points Differential: -142 Total Pass Yds: 3598 (18th) Total Rush Yds: 1886 (19th) Turnover Rte: 13% (22nd) 3rd Down Off: 34% (Worst) 3rd Down Def: 45% (29th) RZ Off Score Rte: 47% (31st) 21 TD’s (29th) Finish drives with TD’s RZ Def Score Rte: 70% (31st) 42 TD’s (28th) PPD Off Eff: 1.81 (22nd) PPD Def Eff: 2.54 (31st) NFC South Panthers 5-12 (Add Baker Mayfield) 2022 Super Bowl Odds: +11100 Points Differential: -100 Total Pass Yds: 3239 (29th) 14/21 TD/INT Ratio Jimmy G or Baker can change the pass efficiency, TD/INT ratio. Total Rush Yds: 1842 (20th) CMC healthy elevates the offense Turnover Rte: 15% (29th) 3rd Down Off: 35% (29th) Lack of early-down success, another area that can improve with better QB play. 3rd Down Def: 38% (9th) Build on this RZ Off Score Rte: 53% (25th) 25 TD’s (27th) RZ Def Score Rte: 67% (30th) 35 TD’s (23rd) PPD Off Eff: 1.51 (29th) Improving 3rd down eff can lead to a leap in this category. PPD Def Eff: 1.98 (15th) Build on this

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