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Devine Ozigbo #30 of the Detroit Lions (Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

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Denver Broncos Regular Season Game 15

Hawk Valley Regular Season Week 16 Christmas, 2022

Denver Broncos vs Rams

Quick Review

The Broncos beat the Cardinals 24-15.

A longer review

This game took place on December 18 at 2:05 pm MST. The temperature at kickoff was 38 degrees.

It’s 🎄 Christmas 🎄 so, I’ll limit the play by play to scores and almost scores.

The Broncos first drive of the day started from the 25 yard line. Brett Rypien #4 threw a quick pass over to Jerry Jeudy #10 on the right side for a seven yard gain on first down. On second down, Brett went back to Jeudy for a ten yard gain over the right side. The Broncos returned to the ground on first down and Latavius Murray #28 picked up eight yards running up the middle. On second down, Brett threw an IN-COM-PLETE pass. On third and two, Murray ran up the middle for three yards. Quinn Meinerz #77 was poked in the eye on the play. On first down, Brett rolled to the right and connected with Greg Dulcich #80 for an eleven yard gain. On first down, Tom Compton #69 was flagged for holding. He had just entered the game. On first and twenty, Brett threw an IN-COM-PLETE pass. On second down, Brett dumped the ball off to Murray for a twelve yard gain. On third down, Brett was tackled for no gain. With 10:30 left in the first quarter, Brandon McManus #8 kicked a 52 yard field goal.

This Bronco drive started from the 24 yard line. On first down, Brett pitched the ball to Devine Ozigbo #36 and he gained four yards over the right side. Meinerz returned to the game. On second down, Brett pitched the ball to the left and Ozigbo lost two yards. With 80 seconds left, the Broncos ran a screen to the left side and Marlon Mack #37 picked up two yards. With 38 seconds left in the quarter, McManus missed a 38 yard field goal.

After one quarter in Denver, the score was Denver 3, Arizona 0.

When play resumed, Colt McCoy #12 found DeAndre Hopkins #10 hanging out just past the first down marker for a five yard gain. On the next play, James Conner #6 ran up the middle for two yards. With 13:50 left, McCoy connected with Hopkins for a sixteen yard gain over the left side. On first down, Conner ran to the left side for four yards. On second down, McCoy threw a quick pass to Trey McBride #85 on the left side for an eight yard gain. Keaontay Ingram #30 ran an odd play to the right for no gain. On second down, McCoy dumped the ball off to McBride in the left flat for a four yard gain. With 10:50 left, McCoy threw an IN-COM-PLETE pass. On fourth down, former Bronco Matt Prater #5 kicked a 45 yard field goal.

On first down from the 25 yard line, Brett’s pass was batted down by J.J. Watt #99. IN-COM-PLETE. On second down, Brett connected with Jeudy for a nineteen yard gain. With 61 seconds left in the half, Brett found Brandon Johnson #89 on the right side for a twelve yard gain. With 40 seconds left, Brett fumbled and the ball. The ball was picked up by Myjai Sanders #41 and returned for a Cardinal touchdown. Upon review, Sanders was ruled down.

From the 49 yard line, with 38 seconds left, McCoy found Hopkins over the middle for a six yard gain. Arizona was flagged for an illegal shift on second down. Arizona called a timeout with 21 seconds left. McCoy threw an IN-COM-PLETE pass on the second, second down. On third down, Essang Bassey #34 was flagged for pass interference. Arizona gained 12 yards. With 13 seconds left, Conner ran up the middle for six yards. Arizona called a timeout with three seconds left. When play resumed, Prater kicked a 50 yard field goal as time expired in the first half.

At halftime, the score was Denver 3, Arizona 6.

The Cardinals first drive of the second half started from the 25 yard line. McCoy connected with Marquise Brown #2 for a four yard gain on first down. On second down McCoy found Maxx Williams #87 over the middle for five yards. On third down, McCoy called his own number and he ran up the middle for one yard. He was injured on the play. Trace McSorley #19 entered the game and replaced McCoy at quarterback for the Cardinals. On first down, Conner ran to the right for two yards. On second down, McSorley found McBride for a fourteen yard gain. The Cards returned to the ground game and Conner carried the rock for two yards on first down. On second down, McSorley connected with A.J. Green #18 on the right side, near the first down marker, but there was a flag on the play. Josh Jones #79 was flagged for an illegal shift. On second and thirteen, Conner ran over the left side for fourteen yards. On first down, McSorley scrambled but was sacked for a two yard loss by DeShawn Williams #99. On second down, Baron Browning #56 was flagged for being offside. With 10:10 left in the third, McSorley threw another IN-COM-PLETE pass that was almost intercepted by Pat Surtain #2. On third and seven, Will Hernandez #76 was flagged for holding. On third and seventeen, McSorley called his own number and scrambled for eight yards. On fourth down, with 9:01 left in the quarter, Prater kicked a 55 yard field goal.

On first down from the 20 yard line, Brett tossed the ball to Murray and he ran to the right for 35 yards. On first down, Brett connected with Jeudy for six yards. Then Murray ran up the middle and picked up five more yards. On first down, Brett connected with Eric Tomlinson #87 over the middle for a seven yard gain. On second down, Murray ran up the middle for six yards. With 6:52 left in the third quarter, Brett rolled to the right and found Tomlinson for an eighteen yard gain. On first and goal from the three yard line, Mack ran to the right and into the end zone for a Denver Bronco touchdown.

The third quarter ended at 4:19 pm and the score was Denver 10, Arizona 9.

This Bronco drive started from the 44 yard line with 13:55 left in the game. On first down Brett pitched the ball to the right and Murray gained two yards. On second down, Brett connected with Johnson for a seven yard gain. On third down, Arizona was flagged for having too many men on the field. On first down, Mack ran up the middle for six yards. On second down, the Broncos ran a wide receiver screen to the right and Freddie Swain #86 caught the ball for a nine yard gain. With 11:50 left, Brett tossed the ball to the left and Mack gained seventeen yards. On first and goal from the ten yard line, the Broncos ran the same play, but with Murray at running back. He carried the ball into the end zone for a Denver Bronco touchdown.

With 10:10 left in the game and the ball on the five yard line, Brett pitched the ball to the right and Murray picked up two yards. On second down, with 9:30 left in the game, Brett faked a hand off, which fooled the cameraman, and then connected with a wide open Tomlinson in the end zone for a Denver Bronco touchdown.

From the Arizona 22 yard line, McSorley completed a pass to Hopkins for a gain of five yards. With 8:53 left, McSorley completed a pass to McBride who broke through a Josey Jewell #47 tackle to gain 29 yards. On first down, McSorley threw an IN-COM-PLETE pass. On second down, McSorley hit Conner for a sixteen yard gain. On first down, McSorley connected with Hopkins for an eighteen yard gain. On first down, Conner picked up nine yards running to the left. With 6:10 left in the game, Conner ran over the right side for a Cardinal touchdown. McSorley threw an IN-COM-PLETE pass on their two point conversion attempt.

The final score Denver 24, Arizona 15. The game lasted two hours and 58 minutes.

Roster moves

Bronco players that that are out: WR Kendall Hinton #9.

The Broncos that are questionable: WR Courtland Sutton #14, RB Latavius Murray #28, LG Dalton Risner #66, LT Calvin Anderson #76, SLB Randy Gregory #5, RCB K'Waun Williams #21.

The Broncos have elevated T Christian DiLauro #67 to the active roster from the practice squad.

The Broncos have signed G Parker Ferguson #65 and DB Devon Kay #38 to the practice squad.

The Broncos have placed RT Tom Compton #96, RCB Darius Phillips #20, LB Dakota Allen #59 on the injured reserve.

Outlook

This is the last out of conference game of the year for the Broncos. The Broncos average 15 PPG in non-conference play and average giving up 16 PPG in non-conference play. Right now the Broncos are 500 in conference play. This game will determine whether or not they finish the season with a "winning" record against non-conference opponents.

The Los Angeles Rams average 12 PPG in non-conference play while giving up 24 PPG in non-conference games. I can see why Russell Wilson rushed back to play in this game. Merry Christmas Denver.

Game Time

Sunday, 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄 @ 2:05 PM MST

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Saints har lavet det store cut

Saints har lavet det store cut

New Orleans Saints lavet det store cut i truppen og er nede på 53 mand. Her er hvem Saints har cuttet og kan samles op af andre hold. QB Ian BookQB K.J. CostelloRB Devine OzigboRB Abram SmithWR Dai’Jean DixonWR Kirk MerrittWR Rashid ShaheedWR Kevin WhiteWR Easop Winston Jr.TE Chris HerndonTE J.P. HoltzTE Lucas KrullOL Josh AndrewsOL Derek SchweigerOT Sage DoxtaterOT Derrick KellyOT Khalique…

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Nebraska Football: NU ReView, Nebraska 54, Illinois 35

Nebraska Football: NU ReView, Nebraska 54, Illinois 35

Nebraska’s alternate uniforms were a throwback to 1923, but the game in which the uniforms were worn was very much a creature of the 21st century, with Nebraska winning a shootout over Illinois, 54-35.

Nebraska’s offense was humming, notching 606 total yards, while the defense struggled some, surrendering 509 yards. But Nebraska was plus-three in turnover margin, which helped NU avoid any risk…

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Potential RB Prospects Dallas Cowboys Could Target in Each Round

Potential RB Prospects Dallas Cowboys Could Target in Each Round

The Dallas Cowboys have been pretty forthcoming about their desire to add another starting caliber running back to pair with Ezekiel Elliott at some point in the 2019 NFL Draft. That would suggest they are prepared to take one as early at 58th overall in the second-round, or at some point in the rounds in which they hold a draft pick beyond that.

Depending on what the Dallas Cowboys mean by…

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Shrine Game Offensive Players To Watch: West Team

Shrine Game Offensive Players To Watch: West Team #shrinegame #brettrypien #eastonstick #devineozigbo #nickbrossette #keeseanjohnson #future #nfldraft #nfldraftprospects #football #offense #westteam

Photo credit: Scott Bruhn/Nebraska Communications

With shrine week underway, here are some offensive players from the west team that should standout and catch your eyes. Also, these draft prospects could potentially get their names called on draft day in a few months and maybe on the team you support.

Easton Stick – QB – North Dakota State

2018 Stats: 62.3 CMP%, 2,752 passing yards, 28…

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Nebraska finally wins first game under Scott Frost with blowout of Minnesota

Nebraska finally wins first game under Scott Frost with blowout of Minnesota

Well, it took a while, but Scott Frost has his first win as head coach of Nebraska. The Huskers (1-6, 1-4 Big Ten) picked up their long-awaited first win of the season in a 53-28 victory over Minnesota (3-4, 0-4 Big Ten) on Saturday.

Nebraska jumped out to a 28-0 lead on the Gophers in the first half, but a late touchdown by Minnesota at the end of the first half and two scores in the third…

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Saints Draft recap and UFA list so far

Draft Recap

2nd Round, 48th Overall - Erik McCoy, C, TAMU

4th Round, 105th Overall - Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, S, Florida

6th Round, 177th Overall - Saquan Hampton, S, Rutgers

7th Round, 231st Overall - Alize Mack, TE, Notre Dame

7th Round, 244th Overall - Kaden Elliss, OLB, Idaho

Undrafted Rookie Tracker

Nick Moore, LS, Georgia (source)

Ethan Greenidge, OL, Villanova (source)

Chase Hansen, LB, Utah (source)

Deonte Harris, WR/KR, Assumption College (source)

Jordan Wyatt, CB, SMU (source)

Devine Ozigbo, RB, Nebraska (source)

Carl Granderson, DE, Wyoming (source)

Shy Tuttle, DL, Tennessee (source)

Darnell Holland, RB, Kennesaw State (source)

Lil’Jordan Humphrey, WR, Texas (source)

Kenny Bigelow, DT, West Virginia (source)

Darrell Williams, LB, Auburn (source - deal reportedly being worked out)

Corbin Kaufusi, DE, BYU (source)

Jake Powell, TE, Monmouth (source)

Derrick Kelly, OL, Florida State

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[ad_1] The NFL is maintaining a tally of Saints working again Alvin Kamara‘s authorized scenario. In accordance with ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the working again’s February arrest stays “beneath league assessment” whereas the NFL continues to watch “all authorized developments.” This contains Kamara’s scheduled courtroom date on August 1.Kamara was charged with felony battery following an altercation in Las Vegas throughout Professional Bowl weekend. Video surveillance confirmed Kamara punching Darnell Greene eight instances following an argument, with Greene being knocked unconscious and struggling an orbital bone fracture. Greene has since sued Kamara for financial damages. The NFL’s private conduct coverage requires a six-game suspension for felony battery. As Fowler writes, there’s no “agency timeline” relating to when a possible suspension could be handed out. League sources advised Fowler that they consider Kamara "could possibly be" suspended, however quite a bit is dependent upon the authorized findings. If the authorized proceedings are dragged out, Kamara could be allowed to swimsuit up for Week 1, however the NFL additionally has the flexibility to place the RB on paid go away by way of the commissioner’s exempt record.No matter how Kamara’s authorized points unfold, the Saints are nonetheless trying to find RB depth. As Jeff Duncan of NOLA.com writes, the Saints would clearly like so as to add some reinforcement on the place. Whereas Duncan categorizes the RB pursuit as a “need” and notes that there isn’t any fast urgency, it may simply evolve right into a “want” if Kamara is finally slapped with a ban. If the Professional Bowler is pressured to overlook time, the Saints would flip to veteran Mark Ingram, however the workforce in any other case has inexperienced depth in Tony Jones, Dwayne Washington, Devine Ozigbo and UDFA Abram Smith. As Duncan notes, we’ve already seen the Saints be aggressive with regards to including on the place. The workforce put in a bid for Sony Michel earlier than he landed with the Dolphins, and so they’ve additionally hosted veteran David Johnson and USFL standout Darius Victor on visits. The workforce even outbid the remainder of the NFL with a view to add Smith, who was “one of many class of 2022’s prize undrafted free brokers.” (function(d, s, id) var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.5&appId=125075807517358"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); (document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); [ad_2] Source link

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Detroit Lions running back Devine Ozigbo (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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Denver Broncos Roster

Hawk Valley The Final 53 August 30, 2022

Preseason Schedule

August 13, Cowboys @ 7 PM MDT, W Denver 17-7

August 20, @Bills @ 11 AM MDT, L Bills 42-15

August 27, Vikings @ 7 PM MDT, W Denver 23-13

The players who are no longer with the team should have a line through their names and their names should be red.

The Starting 11 on offense

QB, Russell Wilson, 3

QB, Josh Johnson, 11

QB, Brett Rypien, 4

WR, Courtland Sutton, 14

WR, Tyrie Cleveland, 16

WR, Jalen Virgil, 17

WR, K.J. Hamler, 1

WR, Montrell Washington, 12

WR, Jerry Jeudy, 10

WR, Kendall Hinton, 9

WR, Seth Williams, 19

WR, Darrius Shepherd, 38

RB, Javonte Williams, 33

RB, Melvin Gordon, 25

RB, Mike Boone, 26

RB, JaQuan Hardy, 41

RB, Devine Ozigbo, 36

TE, Albert Okwuegbunam, 85

TE, Greg Dulcich, 80

TE, Eric Saubert, 82

TE ⁄ FB, Andrew Beck, 83

LT, Garett Bolles, 72

LT, Zack Johnson, 68

LT, Quinn Bailey, 75

LG, Dalton Risner, 66

LG, Graham Glasgow, 61

C, Lloyd Cushenberry, 79

C, Luke Wattenberg, 60

C, Casey Tucker, 74

RG, Quinn Meinerz, 77

RG, Netane Muti, 52

RG, Michael Niese, 67

RT, Calvin Anderson, 76

RT, Cameron Fleming, 73

RT, Sebastian Gutierrez, 70

RT, Billy Turner, 57

The Starting 11 on Defense

DE, Dre'Mont Jones, 93

DE, Matt Henningsen, 91

DE, McTelvin Agim, 95

NT, D.J. Jones, 97

NT, Mike Purcell, 98

DE, DeShawn Williams, 99

DE, Jonathan Harris, 92

DE, Eyioma Uwazurike, 96

SLB, Bradley Chubb, 55

SLB, Baron Browning, 56

SLB, Jonathan Kongbo, 90

SLB, Jonathon Cooper, 53

WLB, Malik Reed, 59

WLB, Nik Bonitto, 42

WLB, Aaron Patrick, 94

WLB, Randy Gregory, 5

ILB, Josey Jewell, 47

ILB, Justin Strnad, 40

ILB, Joe Schobert, 48

ILB, Kana'i Mauga, 43

ILB, Jonas Griffith, 50

ILB, Alex Singleton, 49

ILB, Barrington Wade, 54

LCB, Pat Surtain II, 2

LCB, Michael Ojemudia, 13

LCB, Damarri Mathis, 27

LCB, Bless Austin, 38

LCB, Donnie Lewis Jr., 39

RCB, Ronald Darby, 23

RCB, K'Waun Williams, 21

RCB, Essang Bassey, 34

RCB, Faion Hicks, 29

RCB, Ja'Quan McMillian, 35

SS, Kareem Jackson, 22

SS, Caden Stems, 30

SS, Delarrin Turner-Yell, 32

FS, Justin Simmons, 31

FS, P.J. Locke, 37

FS, J.R. Reed, 20

Special Teams

PK, Brandon McManus, 8

KO, Brandon McManus, 8

P, Sam Martin, 6

P, Corliss Waitman, 17

H, Sam Martin, 6

H, Corliss Waitman, 17

LS, Jacob Bobenmoyer,46

KR, Montrell Washington, 12

KR, Kendall Hinton, 9

KR, Tyrie Cleveland, 16

PR, Montrell Washington, 12

PR, Kendall Hinton, 9

Reserved/PUP

G, Tom Compton, 69

WR, Tim Patrick, 81

RB, Damarea Crockett, 28

OT, Casey Tucker, 74

LB, Christopher Allen, 45

WR, Brandon Johnson, 89

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New Orleans Saints er nede på 80 spillere

New Orleans Saints er nede på 80 spillere

New Orleans Saints har foretaget anden runde af roster cuts og er dermed nede på de obligatoriske 80 spillere. Saints og de andre NFL hold skal være nede på de endelige 53 mand på tirsdag den 30. august. Så den store cut dag er snart i vente. Her er hvem Saints på nuværende tidspunkt har cuttet. QB K.J. CostelloRB Devine OzigboWR Easop Winston Jr.TE Chris HerndonOT Sage DoxtaterDL T.J.…

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Nebraska Football: ReViewing Cornhuskers’ Win over Minnesota by the Numbers

Nebraska Football: ReViewing Cornhuskers’ Win over Minnesota by the Numbers

Finally.

After waiting (and waiting, and waiting, and waiting), Nebraska finally got head coach Scott Frost his first win in charge of the Huskers, an emphatic 53-28 victory over Minnesota.

Ordinarily, we at the Double Extra Point have a particular formula for game review columns. But this time, I’m going to steal a bit from Sam McKewon of the Omaha World-Herald and take some specific numbers…

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Cowboys Draft Target: Nebraska RB Devine Ozigbo

Cowboys Draft Target: Nebraska RB Devine Ozigbo

NAME: Devine Ozigbo

POSITION: Running Back

SCHOOL: Nebraska

CONFERENCE: Big Ten

CLASS: Senior

JERSEY: No. 22

RECRUITMENT RATING: 3-star

HT: 6’0″

WT: 220

D.O.B.: 10/2/1996

Rushing Rushing Rushing Rushing Receiving Receiving Receiving Receiving Scrimmage Scrimmage Scrimmage Scrimmage Year School Conf Class Pos G Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD Plays Yds Avg TD *2015 Nebraska Big…

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Fantasy Football Headset 2020; What I'd Do (Avery Fantasy Football Team)

[12 team league, 25 man rosters, 5 taxi spots, start 1QB, 2RB, 3WR, 1TE, 2Flex, 1DST, 1K]

For the last two teams of the team take over it's a pretty easy one, full steam ahead. Avery Fantasy Football Team is one of the two best teams in the league and waiting after the rash of injuries proves just that.

This team has regularly been at the forefront of shrewd moves and had another solid off season. James Robinson, Tua Tagovailoa, Van Jefferson, Chase Claypool, and Devine Ozigbo. Robinson has already proven to be a lineup addition and those are some really solid rookies added to an already strong team.

Running back is of course the key to a championship team and this team is geared for the championship run. Robinson was added to Nick Chubb, Chris Carson and Le'Veon Bell is on the IR. With the injuries early on this team has been active in adding some depth to be preapared, trading for Latavius Murray and Bryce Love.

When it comes to trading this team was also in on the arms market addressing their one big hole, tight end. Two 1st round picks and Blake Jarwin brought in Travis Kelce. That's a big boost to the lineup that was counting on Jonnu Smith, though he has been solid early.

With three starting receivers and two flex spots the WR position you can cover for some of your weaknesses elsewhere and this team is set there also. JuJu Smith-Schuster, Keenan Allen, Robert Woods and that's with Michael Thomas and Chris Godwin on the IR. Even with the injuries this team still managed to drop 194 points.

The notable depth on the bench is Frank Gore, Demarcus Robinson, Allen Lazard, along with Van Jefferson, Chase Claypool and Murray. There's some interesting players there, especially with the way injuries have been going on early in the season.

Quaterback has become an extremely deep position so teams have the luxury of playing match ups, but you seperate yourself by getting one of the studs and this team has Russell Wilson. He is on a tear early on what could an MVP season. Ryan Fitzpatrick and Mitch Trubisky are on the bench and meh, but this team has a stud and is waiting for Tua to be the back up.

This team has forked up plenty of draft picks, still has a 1st from another trade for 2020, but no 2nd, 3rd or 4th in 2020 and their 1st gone in 2021, but it is a loaded team that is a threat for a championship. Unlike plenty of other teams in the league this team has also shown they can weather the depth storm. The take over is easy for this one, ride it out. Plenty of moves have been made and it's a championship contender.  

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2020 NFL draft – Biggest post-draft questions for all 32 teams

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The 2020 NFL draft — moved from Las Vegas into the homes of owners, general managers and coaches because of the coronavirus pandemic — is in the books. While it’s uncertain when the 255 drafted rookies will meet their new teammates and coaches in person, the depth charts are beginning to come into focus. While many holes have been filled, there are still lingering personnel questions for each of the 32 teams going forward.

Our NFL Nation reporters were asked to identify the biggest question for the team they cover.

Scan through all 32 teams by division, or click here to jump ahead to your team:

Jump to: ARI | ATL | BAL | BUF | CAR | CHI | CIN CLE | DAL | DEN | DET | GB | HOU | IND JAX | KC | LV | LAC | LAR | MIA | MIN | NE NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF SEA | TB | TEN | WSH

AFC East

Have the Bills improved their offense enough to make them AFC contenders?

Trading their first-round pick for receiver Stefon Diggs was a drastic move to give this offense a home-run threat, and taking running back Zack Moss presumably gives Buffalo an ideal complement to Devin Singletary. By the end of draft weekend, Buffalo added two more receivers and a backup quarterback as GM Brandon Beane looks to improve the NFL’s 23rd-ranked scoring offense from a season ago. On paper, it appears better. But, the newest additions will need to jell quickly given the truncated offseason. — Marcel Louis-Jacques

What is the timeline for Tua Tagovailoa and his newly drafted offensive line to lead the Dolphins?

The Dolphins drafted their quarterback of the future and three potential starting offensive linemen (Austin Jackson, Robert Hunt and Solomon Kindley) to protect him, but they might not get immediate contributions from all. Ryan Fitzpatrick could start the season at quarterback while Tagovailoa continues to rehab and learn, and Jackson has to gain strength before he’s ready to take on NFL defenders. It’s unclear whether Miami will expedite the process by throwing them into the fire or take a gradual approach while waiting until the 2021 season to unleash a new-look offense. — Cameron Wolfe

First-round QB Tua Tagovailoa might not start right away for the Dolphins, who remade their offensive line in the draft. Wesley Hitt/Getty Images

Is Jarrett Stidham the answer as Tom Brady‘s replacement at QB?

When the Patriots passed on Jordan Love at No. 23, it was a moment of truth for how the organization viewed Stidham relative to Love, the fourth-rated quarterback in this year’s draft. And then the Patriots passed on drafting a quarterback altogether, instead adding Louisiana Tech’s J’Mar Smith as an undrafted free agent. Brian Hoyer is the veteran fallback option, but the path is clear for Stidham to be QB1 if he continues to develop. Now, more than ever, it’s Stidham’s job to lose. — Mike Reiss

Did the front office give quarterback Sam Darnold enough weapons?

The early answer is no, as the receiver-needy Jets drafted only one: Denzel Mims (second round). Mims has a high ceiling, but he will need time to develop because he played in an unsophisticated passing offense at Baylor. GM Joe Douglas should have taken another wideout in what was billed as one of the deepest receiver drafts in history. Now they will have to sign a veteran to fortify themselves. — Rich Cimini

AFC NORTH

How will the Ravens divvy up the touches in their backfield?

The Ravens drafted Ohio State’s J.K. Dobbins in the second round even though they return the three running backs that helped them set the NFL record for most rushing yards in a season. Mark Ingram, who is coming off a Pro Bowl season, remains the starter, but everything is up in the air after that. How will Baltimore incorporate Dobbins, the top-ranked running back on its board? What are the roles for Gus Edwards (5.3-yard career average) and Justice Hill (the fastest running back at the 2019 combine)? All in all, dealing with the most loaded backfield in the league is an enviable position for offensive coordinator Greg Roman. — Jamison Hensley

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Joe Burrow joins Scott Van Pelt to discuss being selected first overall and how ready he is to get to work in Cincinnati.

What’s next for quarterback Andy Dalton?

The Bengals have their new franchise quarterback in Joe Burrow. Now that the draft class has officially arrived, Dalton’s $17.7 million cap hit becomes a bigger issue. A resolution to Dalton’s fate could happen sooner rather than later. — Ben Baby

Will quarterback Baker Mayfield take advantage of what Cleveland has accomplished?

After landing right tackle Jack Conklin and tight end Austin Hooper in free agency, the Browns added offensive tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. with the 10th pick in the draft. The Browns also drafted the most productive tight end in college football last year in Harrison Bryant. With what should be a significantly better offense line, combined with all the weapons Mayfield will have at his disposal, there should be no excuses next season for the third-year quarterback. — Jake Trotter

What version of Ben Roethlisberger will return after an elbow injury?

The Steelers didn’t draft a quarterback, and with Jameis Winston close to a deal with the Saints, that storyline is out the window. By not adding a quarterback, the Steelers’ front office continues to affirm their belief Roethlisberger will be a “better” version of himself in 2020. But with the uncertainty of the offseason program, it could be a while before Roethlisberger can work with his new teammates, including big-bodied receiver Chase Claypool. The Steelers also telegraphed their confidence in Mason Rudolph‘s development by passing on a quarterback. He had a roller-coaster 2019 season, but the Steelers believe he can rebound as Roethlisberger’s backup. — Brooke Pryor

AFC SOUTH

Are the Texans done making changes at safety?

In coach/GM Bill O’Brien’s pre-draft news conference, safety was one of two positions he specifically mentioned despite signing former Browns safety Eric Murray to a three-year deal last month. The Texans didn’t pick a safety, instead agreeing to a one-year deal with veteran Michael Thomas after the first day of the draft. Houston still has last year’s starters — Justin Reid and Tashaun Gipson — on the roster, but in that same news conference, O’Brien did not mention Gipson when talking about the position, instead naming every other player he thinks could contribute. — Sarah Barshop

Is Jacob Eason the next franchise quarterback?

The Colts addressed all their needs during the draft — receiver, offensive line, defensive line — while also adding some speed in the backfield with running back Jonathan Taylor. Eason was projected by some to be a first-round pick, but he ended up falling to the fourth round. It’s a low-risk, high-reward move for the Colts. After he signs, Eason will be the only quarterback under contract for the Colts after next season, assuming he makes the roster. “Let’s slow our roll a little bit in terms of tagging this guy as the next messiah walking into town. He was a fourth-round pick,” general manager Chris Ballard said. — Mike Wells

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What about running back Leonard Fournette?

The Jaguars tried to work out a trade for Fournette for about a month, but they weren’t able to get anything done. There’s still time to do so before the season, but if the Jaguars do move him, that leaves a massive hole in the offense. Fournette accounted for 1,674 yards last season, and if he’s dealt, the Jaguars’ most experienced back would be Ryquell Armstead, who had 35 carries as a rookie in 2019. The Jaguars didn’t draft a back; GM Dave Caldwell said they would have done so in only the fifth round or later if they believed there was a back better than Armstead or Devine Ozigbo. So it’s not exactly the best situation for second-year quarterback Gardner Minshew. If the Jaguars hold on to Fournette, how is he going to react? — Mike DiRocco

Will Jadeveon Clowney be the next addition to the defense?

The Titans went through the draft without selecting an edge defender, even though there were some good ones on the board when they picked. GM Jon Robinson said the draft was “its own entity” but when asked about potentially signing Clowney, he mentioned how the roster-building process is never over. Titans coach Mike Vrabel was the defensive coordinator in Houston during Clowney’s best season in 2017. — Turron Davenport

AFC WEST

Will the Broncos get a new deal done for safety Justin Simmons?

Minutes after the team wrapped up its 10-player draft class, Broncos president of football operations/general manager John Elway said negotiations with Simmons’ representatives would restart. He also said he didn’t expect Simmons to sign his franchise-player tender during the offseason, and the Broncos were scheduled to begin their virtual offseason program for players Monday. Simmons, who has played every snap on defense in each of the past two seasons, is looking to be in the top tier of pay for safeties, and that would take at least a $14 million a season. — Jeff Legwold

Will defensive tackle Chris Jones play for the Chiefs this year?

The Chiefs didn’t trade him before the draft and haven’t signed him to a long-term contract. Jones has given no indication he plans to sign the one-year, $16 million tender he received as their franchise player. For now, it’s no sure thing the team’s leader in sacks in each of the past two seasons will be a part of things in 2020. — Adam Teicher

In a draft geared toward mimicking the Chiefs, did the Raiders do enough to catch them?

“That’s a loaded question,” Las Vegas GM Mike Mayock said. “That’s a tough question.” But a fair one, after he acknowledged that while every team in the NFL is chasing the high-powered Super Bowl champs, the Raiders have the unenviable task of facing them twice a season. Picking the fastest guy in the draft in wide receiver Henry Ruggs III, the most versatile in the draft in Lynn Bowden Jr. and a ball-hawk slot corner in Amik Robertson are steps in that direction. — Paul Gutierrez

Who will play left tackle?

The Chargers filled several position needs through the draft but must still determine who will play left tackle as they did not select a tackle with any of their six picks. “I’m comfortable with what we have,” coach Anthony Lynn said after the draft. But after trading Russell Okung to the Panthers, it’s unclear if Trey Pipkins or Sam Tevi will be able to step up. — Lindsey Thiry

NFC EAST

What’s next for the Cowboys’ pass rush?

If the question can’t be about when quarterback Dak Prescott will sign a multiyear contract, it has to be about the pass rush. It was an issue before the draft, and the Cowboys did not address the spot until taking Bradlee Anae in the fifth round. Though Anae had 13 sacks in Utah in 2019, it’s not realistic to ask a Day 3 pick to be an influence. Yes, Aldon Smith and Randy Gregory could be reinstated, but Smith has not played since 2015 and Gregory has played 16 games in the past four years. Cowboys VP Stephen Jones said the team has reached out to the agents for some veteran players, but he did not specify the position. Finding a backup offensive tackle and perhaps a safety also could be options, but the pass rush is more pressing. — Todd Archer

Will the Giants sign Markus Golden or Jadeveon Clowney?

As things stand, they don’t have a player on the roster who had more than 4.5 sacks last season. They also didn’t draft an edge rusher until the sixth round. Still, GM Dave Gettleman made it seem a move for Golden or Clowney was unlikely. He talked about a “group effort” without a “blue goose” pass-rusher leading the way. He also mentioned they “can do it with scheme.” That makes it seem as if their pass-rush hopes are likely to rest on the shoulders of Lorenzo Carter, Oshane Ximines and Kyler Fackrell, rather than a veteran such as Golden or Clowney. — Jordan Raanan

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Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman breaks down what went into the decision to draft Jalen Hurts.

How will Carson Wentz react to the addition of Jalen Hurts?

It’s unusual for a team to use a high pick on a quarterback when it has a franchise starter still in his prime. Wentz emerged from the shadow cast by Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles and now must share the locker room — and apparently some playing time — with the dynamic Hurts, while dealing with the media scrutiny that has already started. The 2020 season just got a whole lot more interesting in Philly. — Tim McManus

Did the Redskins find enough help for quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr.?

They added a versatile weapon in running back/receiver Antonio Gibson in the third round and an intriguing receiver in Antonio Gandy-Golden in the fourth. Both could help soon — especially Gibson. They aren’t sure who will protect Haskins’ blind side with Trent Williams now in San Francisco. Washington has a few choices, including fourth-round pick Saahdiq Charles, but it lacks a proven starter and it will remain a question. It was a bad draft class for tight ends, and the Redskins did add two in free agency — Richard Rodgers and Logan Thomas — who are better than anything they probably would have added late in the draft. But that leads to another question: Do they have a legitimate starter at the position? — John Keim

NFC NORTH

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Who starts at safety alongside Eddie Jackson?

The Bears had the opportunity to draft a starting-caliber safety in the second round but instead addressed tight end (Cole Kmet) and cornerback (Jaylon Johnson). After the departure of Ha Ha Clinton-Dix in free agency, the Bears made a couple of modest moves at safety when they re-signed Deon Bush and added veteran Jordan Lucas. But is that enough? Especially on a top-10 defense? Chicago is rolling the dice on a pair of veterans who have primarily been special-teamers in the NFL. The decision could prove cost-effective, but it could also backfire. — Jeff Dickerson

How are the Lions going to create pressure?

Drafting linebacker Julian Okwara was a good start, but the Lions went light on linemen, waiting until the sixth round to take a defensive tackle. It’s the position that going into the draft was a top-three need and remains a massive question. Danny Shelton is now likely to have a huge role in the middle of Detroit’s line, and the team is potentially counting on Nick Williams to do more than he has in stints with four other teams. Detroit has cap space, so a veteran or two could sign to provide more stability, but the Lions’ biggest weakness remains the middle of the defensive line. — Michael Rothstein

Will the Packers keep looking for a receiver?

A record-tying 36 receivers were picked in the draft. The Packers didn’t take one despite most believing it was their biggest need. GM Brian Gutekunst said afterward he liked the receivers in the draft but didn’t believe it was as deep as others. He didn’t take a mid- or late-round receiver because he did not think there was one to beat out the likes of Allen Lazard, Devin Funchess, Equanimeous St. Brown, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Malik Taylor, Darrius Shepherd or CFL pickup Reggie Begelton for a spot behind Davante Adams. “We really think we’ve got a lot of guys who are going to be pushing for playing time and production,” Gutekunst said. — Rob Demovsky

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What will the offensive line look like?

The Vikings made a home-run pick in Ezra Cleveland, who was available at No. 58 without the team having to trade up. Missing on trading for Trent Williams worked out for the best for the Vikings, who saved a bunch of money and have a young, potential franchise left tackle in the fold. Vikings right tackle Brian O’Neill had a full offseason in advance of his rookie season in 2018, and he still wasn’t ready to start until Week 6; this season’s truncated offseason program might not afford Cleveland time to develop.

GM Rick Spielman said Riley Reiff is going to hold down the “left side” for now, but does that mean at his current position (left tackle) or a move to guard with a possible contract restructure? The Vikings will be shuffling the interior of the offensive line with a “wide-open competition” at both guard spots, so it’s time to see what they have in Dru Samia (2019 fourth round), Oli Udoh (2019 sixth round) and potentially veteran Dakota Dozier, who filled in at both left and right guard in 2019. The Vikings could also sign a veteran to compete in training camp. — Courtney Cronin

NFC SOUTH

Is the defense fixed?

That’s what the Falcons would like for their fans to believe after selecting four defensive players in the first five picks. It looks good on paper to have a potential shutdown starting corner in first-rounder A.J. Terrell and a versatile pass-rusher in second-rounder Marlon Davidson, along with depth in linebacker Mykal Walker and safety Jaylinn Hawkins. But the Falcons still need to show it on the field under defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, especially against Drew Brees and Tom Brady in the NFC South. Newcomer Dante Fowler Jr. must make an impact at pass-rusher, and second-year corner Kendall Sheffield has to live up to that No. 1 corner potential, among other things. — Vaughn McClure

Can fourth-round pick Tony Pride Jr. develop into a No. 1 cornerback?

He has the speed, physical traits and confidence, saying he’s a “competitive beast.” He sounds like Josh Norman, a fifth-round pick in 2012, who was benched after 13 games as a rookie and didn’t emerge as a star until the 2015 season. The Panthers need Pride to contribute quickly, especially considering the uncertainty at the other cornerback spot with Donte Jackson. Beefing up the front line with first-round pick Derrick Brown helps if quarterbacks don’t have as much time to throw. But for Carolina to be competitive in coach Matt Rhule’s first season, the secondary has to be strong in a division with Tom Brady, Drew Brees and Matt Ryan. — David Newton

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Mike Triplett reacts to the Saints’ contract discussions with Jameis Winston and their two-year deal with Taysom Hill.

Can the Saints afford all this star power at QB?

The Saints worked quickly to address their biggest remaining need after the draft, with news breaking Sunday morning they were closing in on a deal with Jameis Winston while re-signing Taysom Hill. But depending on how much Winston costs, the Saints might need to release someone to make room. One candidate is Pro Bowl guard Larry Warford, whose starting job is in jeopardy after Cesar Ruiz was picked in the first round. — Mike Triplett

Did the Bucs do enough to help the secondary?

Tampa Bay, which ranked 30th in pass defense in 2019 (4,322 passing yards), drafted safety Antoine Winfield Jr. in the second round but did not address depth needs at cornerback. In free agency, they re-signed Ryan Smith, but his primary role is serving as a gunner on special teams and he hasn’t done much in Todd Bowles’ defense. They drafted four cornerbacks in the first three rounds of the past two drafts (2018 and 2019) and will have to bank on developing Smith, Mazzi Wilkins and M.J. Stewart even more to see what kind of depth they can provide behind starters Carlton Davis, Sean Murphy-Bunting and Jamel Dean. — Jenna Laine

NFC WEST

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Did the Cardinals fill all their roster holes?

The short answer is yes, as they don’t have any major needs coming out of the draft. Drafting Isaiah Simmons with the eighth pick filled a slew of concerns on defense, and the addition of tackle Josh Jones gives Arizona, at worst, a backup at right tackle this season and, at best, a new starter. The rest of the draft class filled out depth issues. — Josh Weinfuss

Did the Rams find enough talent to improve their defense?

Several key playmakers were lost in free agency or released because of salary-cap space. It remains to be determined whether the free-agent signings of defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson and outside linebacker Leonard Floyd, plus the selections in the draft of outside linebacker Terrell Lewis, defensive back Terrell Burgess, safety Jordan Fuller and linebacker Clay Johnston will provide enough ready-made talent to step into meaningful roles. — Lindsey Thiry

How fast can their new additions get up to speed?

The 49ers are leaning heavily on continuity as they retained 18 of their 22 primary starters as well as plenty of depth and the majority of their coaching staff, including all of their coordinators. But they suffered a few important losses in defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, left tackle Joe Staley and receiver Emmanuel Sanders. Now, the Niners turn to rookie defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw and rookie wideout Brandon Aiyuk as well as left tackle Trent Williams to fill in. In an offseason of uncertainty, that trio won’t get the usual on-field work, but much will be expected as the Niners try to return to — and win — the Super Bowl. — Nick Wagoner

Have the Seahawks improved their pass rush enough?

They signed veterans Bruce Irvin and Benson Mayowa, then drafted Darrell Taylor (second round) and Alton Robinson (fifth) to address their biggest needs, but they still don’t have a Pro Bowl-caliber player like Jadeveon Clowney as a primary threat off the edge. In the past 10 seasons, only six times has a player drafted outside of the top 16 recorded eight or more sacks as a rookie, so immediate expectations should be kept in check for Taylor and Robinson. The door isn’t closed on a reunion with Clowney, but without him or another big-name addition, the Seahawks would have to bank on Irvin (8.5) and Mayowa (7.0) replicating their career-best sack totals from last year, plus significant contributions from Jarran Reed and their younger pass-rushers. — Brady Henderson

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