Smokescreen season is in full effect.
NFL officials know what they are doing: Any piece of information is as good as a feast at this time of year, with the draft cycle both getting wide open and coming to a close in just a few days.
So far, there have been a number of trades that shook the top 10 of the 2021 NFL Draft, with many teams rumored to be moving into the top 10 in the coming days – or perhaps on Draft Night – which could also happen this year. Change the draft scenario.
Clear your lungs and your eyes, the smokers are almost gone and the 2021 NFL Draft is almost here.
Here are the latest rumors before the first round on April 29:
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2021 NFL Draft Rumors
49B separated from QB decision
Date: 25 April
Source: Todd McKay, ESPN
According to ESPN’s NFL Draft Analyst Todd McShay, there are currently 49 people on whom QB is ranked No. 3. McShea says that head coach Kyle Shanahan prefers Mack Jones, while the team’s personnel department prefers passer Trey Lance of North Dakota State.
Many Patriots looking to trade in top 10
Date: 26 April
Source: Tom Pelicero, NFL Network
Both the Lions and Panthers are fielding calls for 7 and 8 picks, respectively, and the Eagles and Patriots are among teams that may be interested in going into the top 10.
Patriots keeping an eye on Florida Gator
Date: 25 April
Source: Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Network
The Patriots are still searching for a future franchise passerby, and NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah reports that the Patriots may look to select Florida product Kyle Trask, as they are doing “homework” at QB.
The 49ers are focused on two options at pick number 3
Date: 25 April
Source: Ian Rapoport, NFL Network
In form of # 49th As for his decision on which QB number 3 to take, sources say they are down to two prospects – and believe they are two # Bama QB Mac Jones and # NDSU QB Tray Lance. Many sources say that the focus has shifted to those two.
– Ian Rapport (@RapSheet) April 26, 2021
We know it will be a quarterback for San Francisco, but which one? The 49ers are reportedly zeroing in on one of two: either Alabama’s Mack Jones or North Dakota State’s Trey Lance.
The Panthers can still take a QB at No. 8
Date: 25 April
Source: Jeremy Fowler, ESPN
Even after being traded to quarterback Sam Darnold, the Panthers may still be ready to draft quarterback Justin Fields with No. 8 seed. To add intrigue, the Panthers have so far chosen Darnold’s fifth-year option, possibly waiting to see how the draft shakes up before making a decision.
Jach Wilson fully expects to be a Jets QB
Date: 23 April
Source: Aditi Kinkabwala, NFL Network
The Jets would certainly take a QB at No. 2, and it seems that BYU quarterback Zach Wilson knows it will be him. According to Kinkabwala, Wilson has cast for a role in New York alongside Chad Pennington, Josh McConn and Mark Sanchez.
The Dolphins could trade the No. 6 pick
Date: 19 April
Source: Ian Rapoport, NFL Network
#Dolphin Already two moves have been made in the NFL Draft and they are yet to be made: sources say they have received calls from teams to trade them to No. 6 and this is something they are considering . Lots of things to play, but Miami can happen again.
– Ian Rapport (@RapSheet) 19 April 2021
Could the Dolphins make a third trade in the first round? According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, it could be in the cards, with the Dolphins potentially trading once again, after being traded from No. 3 to No. 12, and back from No. 12 to No. 6.
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