Since Mike Mayock joined the front office in 2019, the Raiders have only selected players in the first two rounds from the following schools; Clemson, Ohio State, Alabama, Mississippi State. The team has, and likely always will prefer prospects from big programs. However, that could change in 2021 as several of the best defensive players in the class come from “lesser” schools. … [Read more...] about Raiders select small-school stud in latest CBS Sports mock draft
Archives for February 2021
NFL Wire mock draft sends versatile DB prospect to 49ers
The 49ers’ secondary from a sheer numbers standpoint is their biggest offseason need. They have three cornerbacks under contract going into free agency and zero starters, and starting strong safety Jaquiski Tartt is set to hit unrestricted free agency. One player who could fit a number of vacated roles on San Francisco’s defense is TCU safety Trevon Moehrig, who was sent to the … [Read more...] about NFL Wire mock draft sends versatile DB prospect to 49ers
Notes: Jefferies sharp; Reed wows with arm
Lefty Long standing out at Giants camp
Notes: Posey returns, 'good to be back'
Zero to Hero: A “no stats” look at the Sharks
Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images What stat columns are still at zero for the Sharks — and what does it mean? We love to sort stat columns from the top down and see who the best players are and what they’re doing right. But what can we learn from sorting it in ascending order? Is there something hidden where the players are putting up “no stats”? I looked at … [Read more...] about Zero to Hero: A “no stats” look at the Sharks
Kings vs. Hornets preview: A showdown between De’Aaron Fox and LaMelo Ball
Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images Sacramento is trying to win back-to-back games for the first time in three weeks. The Sacramento Kings will try to win their second game in a row when they host the Charlotte Hornets. The Kings ended their nine-game losing streak by beating the lowly Detroit Pistons on Friday. Sacramento will be without Tyrese Haliburton against … [Read more...] about Kings vs. Hornets preview: A showdown between De’Aaron Fox and LaMelo Ball
Warriors vs. Lakers: Game thread
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images The Dubs are looking for their second win of the season over the defending NBA champions. The Golden State Warriors open up their three-game Pacific Division road trip with a matchup against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. The Dubs have won their last three games and are coming off a 130-121 win over the Charlotte Hornets and … [Read more...] about Warriors vs. Lakers: Game thread
49ers throwback: When San Francisco hit home runs with draft day trades
A look back at two draft day deals the Niners made that turned out great for the franchise. The San Francisco 49ers hold the No. 12 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. John Lynch has made trades involving the team’s first-round pick in two of the four drafts he has overseen as general manager. The Niners traded both up and down the draft board in the first round last year. San … [Read more...] about 49ers throwback: When San Francisco hit home runs with draft day trades