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Mike Tanier

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Mike Tanier’s Final 2021 NFL Mock Draft

From six QBs in the first round to a shocking trade, Mike Tanier's final 2021 NFL Mock Draft is chock full of insight, laughs, and surprises.

Jadeveon Clowney and the Cleveland Browns: A perfect combination

The low-risk, high-reward Jadeveon Clowney signing in free agency shows just how far the Cleveland Browns have come in the last year.

10 Hall of Fame-Worthy NFL Wide Receivers (not named Julian Edelman)

From Sterling Sharpe to Anquan Boldin, there are a number of Hall of Fame-worthy NFL wide receivers who deserve attention as HOF nominees.

Najee Harris and Travis Etienne could break the first-round running back trend

History says that drafting running backs in the first round is a bad idea, but Travis Etienne and Najee Harris may be in a unique situation.

Can Zach Wilson avoid the New York Jets’ quarterback curse?

The failures of Sam Darnold, Mark Sanchez, and others can teach the Jets how not to make the same mistakes with Zach Wilson.

Is it risky to draft Kyle Pitts with a top-10 pick?

Florida TE Kyle Pitts tore up his pro day. He's now poised to join a very unique group of TEs who became top-10 draft picks.

Daniel Jones and the New York Giants face a win-or-else 2021 season

With the arrivals of WR Kenny Golladay and others, the clock is ticking for things to click with Daniel Jones and the New York Giants.

Kyle Shanahan’s QBs Come in All Shapes and Sizes

Is Justin Fields, Mac Jones, or Trey Lance Kyle Shanahan's type of QB? Shanahan's QB history says that the answer is complicated.

Stacking the 2021 QB draft class against the greatest in NFL history

Five or six QBs from this class may be selected in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. The 1983 QB draft class shows there will be busts.

NFL Team-by-Team Free-Agency Grades 2021 (So Far)

All 32 NFL free-agency grades are in! The Browns are big winners, the Bears big losers, and the Patriots raised some big questions.

Taysom Hill vs. Jameis Winston: A 2021 New Orleans Saints survival guide

A Taysom Hill/Jameis Winston QB controversy could be mayhem. Here's what could be in store for the New Orleans Saints in 2021.

New England Patriots signings so far are a D- disguised as an A+

This week's splashy offseason free agent signings made great headlines, but they did not make the New England Patriots contenders.

NFL Free Agency Preview 2021: Contending, rebuilding, drifting, or tanking?

Our jumbo 2021 NFL free agency preview asks whether your favorite team really has a plan or is just spending money and biding time.

Dak Prescott’s new deal means Super Bowl or Bust for the Cowboys

Dak Prescott's new deal makes the Dallas Cowboys legitimate Super Bowl contenders in 2021 if they don't screw things up. Again.

NFL’s Top Dink-and-Dunk QBs, from Alex Smith to Aaron Rodgers

Common wisdom would say Aaron Rodgers and Alex Smith could not be more different as passers, but they have at least one thing in common.

Allen Robinson and NFL history’s most cursed wide receivers

Free-agent WR Allen Robinson must escape both the Chicago Bears and the fate that befell history's other unluckiest wide receivers.

Arizona Cardinals have problems that J.J. Watt can’t solve

J.J. Watt upgrades the 2021 Arizona Cardinals on paper in a fierce NFC West, but will his arrival cause as many problems as it solves?

Alvin Kamara, Deebo Samuel and the NFL’s best screen-pass threats

Alvin Kamara and Deebo Samuel are great weapons in the short passing game. The Saints and 49ers must find ways to make better use of them.

Steelers can’t live with Ben Roethlisberger, can’t live without him

How do the Pittsburgh Steelers stay atop the AFC North with all of the question marks surrounding QB Ben Roethlisberger's long-term vitality?

Stats that matter: Kirk Cousins and the Kings of Garbage Time

Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins is the Emperor of garbage time, but what is it? And which other players benefit most during it?

Hunter Henry Free Agent Spotlight: Will Chargers TE stay in LA?

Hunter Henry is the best TE hitting the free-agent market in 2021 and is about to get paid. But who will pay him, and will he be worth it?

Offseason Upgrades: Solving the Washington Football Team’s QB problem

How does the Washington Football Team address the QB position in the 2021 offseason? Can the defense sustain the team? Mike Tanier dives in!

Will the Philadelphia Eagles ever be good again?

The Philadelphia Eagles are pre-building instead of rebuilding in 2021. So when can we expect the Eagles to be good again?

Stats That Matter: Diontae Johnson and the NFL’s dropped pass leaders

Diontae Johnson may have led the NFL in dropped passes for 2020, but there are other dropped pass leaders that may surprise you.

Browns Offseason 2021: Addressing WR and keeping the offensive line intact

Mike Tanier checks in on the Browns' 2021 offseason -- what should Cleveland do with their WRs, and how do they secure the offensive line?