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Ben Linsey

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nfl-early-winners-losers-2020-nfl-free-agency

Aside from the Arizona Cardinals fleecing the Houston Texans for DeAndre Hopkins, a handful of teams have made significant improvements early in free agency — and some have done the opposite.

By Ben Linsey Mar 19, 2020 9:34 am EDT
nfl-a-stacked-philadelphia-eagles-defensive-line-got-even-better-with-the-javon-hargrave-signing

The Philadelphia Eagles’ latest addition via NFL free agency, Javon Hargrave, is a disruptor who is going to shine on a defensive line already chock full of NFL talent.

By Ben Linsey Mar 18, 2020 2:25 pm EDT
NFL
Premium Content
nfl-signing-philip-rivers-indianapolis-colts-afc-south-favorites-2020

Philip Rivers was admittedly far from a perfect player with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2019, but the Colts put him in a position to succeed.

By Ben Linsey Mar 18, 2020 8:04 am EDT Indianapolis Colts
nfl-cleveland-browns-tight-end-austin-hooper-not-difference-maker-many-expect-him-to-be

Now the highest-paid tight end in the NFL, Austin Hooper is solid but doesn't excel in any one particular category.

By Ben Linsey Mar 17, 2020 9:59 am EDT Cleveland Browns
NFL
Premium Content
nfl-titans-officially-buy-into-ryan-tannehill-agree-to-118-million-contract-extension

The Tennessee Titans bet on Ryan Tannehill turning his career year into sustained success with a four-year, $118 million contract extension.

By Ben Linsey Mar 16, 2020 7:00 am EDT Tennessee Titans
NFL
Premium Content
nfl-four-dos-and-donts-for-new-york-giants-2020-offseason

Ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft and NFL free agency period, PFF constructs a do’s and don’ts list for the New York Giants to go by in the coming weeks and months.

By Ben Linsey Mar 12, 2020 9:00 am EDT
College & Draft
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draft-2019-vs-2020-which-wr-class-will-be-more-productive-next-season

Debating whether the loaded 2020 wide receiver NFL draft class can hang with last season’s highly productive rookies.

By Ben Linsey Mar 12, 2020 8:45 am EDT
nfl-its-time-to-stop-using-pro-bowl-appearances-to-grade-trades

The Russell Okung-Trai Turner swap demonstrates how much more goes into NFL player valuation than Pro Bowl appearances.

By Ben Linsey Mar 11, 2020 8:59 am EDT
NFL
Premium Content
nfl-pittsburgh-steelers-would-be-wise-move-on-from-bud-dupree

While Bud Dupree had a career year in 2019, the Pittsburgh Steelers need to know when it's time to move on.

By Ben Linsey Mar 9, 2020 9:10 am EDT Pittsburgh Steelers
College & Draft
Premium Content
draft-2020-nfl-draft-henry-ruggs-is-worth-an-early-first-round-pick

NFL teams should overlook the light resume and focus on what the uber-athletic receiver has put on tape.

By Ben Linsey Mar 6, 2020 10:00 am EST
draft-prospect-fits-for-all-32-teams-coming-out-of-the-2020-nfl-combine

These players would fill immediate needs for each team in the NFL.

By Ben Linsey Mar 5, 2020 11:41 am EST
draft-2020-nfl-draft-offensive-tackle-class-can-help-bridge-athletic-gap-edge-defenders

The offensive tackle class in the 2020 NFL Draft is stacked, and it could help deal with the fearsome edge defenders who dominate the NFL.

By Ben Linsey Mar 4, 2020 8:01 am EST
nfl-10-trades-we-would-like-to-see-2020-offseason

While the 2020 NFL Draft and free agency will serve as primary options for teams to reload and rebuild, the trade market has its perks, too. These are 10 trades that PFF thinks make sense.

By Ben Linsey Mar 3, 2020 8:00 am EST
nfl-the-one-2020-free-agent-each-nfl-team-must-sign-32-perfect-matches

Franchise tags and in-house extensions will take some of them off the market, but if each of these players does become available, there should be at least one interested suitor.

By Ben Linsey Mar 3, 2020 7:30 am EST
draft-2020-nfl-scouting-combine-notable-quotes-and-analysis-from-day-4

Cornerbacks and safeties addressed the media on Friday, and these were some of the notable quotes that followed.

By Ben Linsey Feb 28, 2020 11:51 am EST
nfl-edge-defenders-free-agency-2020-nfl-draft

While the depth among edge defenders in the 2020 NFL Draft class behind Chase Young isn't as strong as other positions, there are still plenty of enticing options. Here are the best ones from both the draft and free agency.

By Ben Linsey Feb 27, 2020 8:59 am EST
nfl-offensive-linemen-to-target-in-free-agency-and-the-2020-nfl-draft

PFF’s Ben Linsey breaks down the top 20 options for NFL teams in need of offensive line help, from free-agent deals to the best of the 2020 NFL Draft.

By Ben Linsey Feb 26, 2020 9:19 am EST
NFL
Premium Content
nfl-fixing-the-offensive-line-isnt-going-to-solve-all-the-jets-problems

PFF's Ben Linsey explains why New York should focus on certain other areas before addressing its offensive line woes.

By Ben Linsey Feb 20, 2020 9:54 am EST
nfl-every-nfl-teams-most-improved-player-in-2019

PFF's Ben Linsey looks at 32 players -- one player from each NFL team -- who improved from 2018 to 2019.

By Ben Linsey Feb 19, 2020 12:00 pm EST
nfl-five-young-players-who-need-a-career-year-in-2020

PFF's Ben Linsey looks at five young players who need to right the ship in 2020.

By Ben Linsey Feb 19, 2020 9:00 am EST
Bio

Ben onboarded to PFF full-time in May 2019. He works as an NFL Analyst and as part of the team that produces prep work for NBC's Sunday Night Football. Ben also contributes articles to the content team. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.

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