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Ben Linsey

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PFF's Ben Linsey takes a look back at Jamie Collins tenure in New England and explains why New England is the perfect landing spot for Collins' skill set.

By Ben Linsey May 20, 2019 1:30 pm EDT New England Patriots
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PFF lists the top-10 wide receivers in contested-catch rate in 2018.

By Ben Linsey May 13, 2019 10:28 am EDT
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PFF's Ben Linsey depicts what each NFL team should do with their rookie quarterback's skillset to maximize their value in 2019 and beyond.

By Ben Linsey May 9, 2019 11:00 am EDT
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With no first-round pick and uncertain roles for the players taken by the Cowboys on Day 2, the door is opened for a later selection to make the biggest impact in his rookie season.

By Ben Linsey May 1, 2019 9:04 am EDT
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PFF Analyst Ben Linsey takes an in-depth look at DI Matt Ioannidis, who recently signed a three-year, 21.75-million dollar contract extension with Washington.

By Ben Linsey Apr 30, 2019 1:05 pm EDT
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PFF Analyst Ben Linsey examines the data on the NFL's highest-graded red-zone wide receivers.

By Ben Linsey Apr 16, 2019 10:15 am EDT
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PFF Analyst Ben Linsey looks at the importance of Doug Baldwin in the Seahawks' passing attack.

By Ben Linsey Apr 9, 2019 12:03 pm EDT Seattle Seahawks
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PFF Analyst Ben Linsey looks at the NFL's best performers on short, intermediate, and deep targets.

By Ben Linsey Apr 2, 2019 10:40 am EDT
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Pro Football Focus looks at risks taken in the 2018 NFL Draft that more than paid off in 2019.

By Ben Linsey Mar 29, 2019 11:09 am EDT
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From the Browns' defensive line to the Raiders' receiving corps, PFF's Ben Linsey looks at the NFL's most improved units after the first wave of free agency.

By Ben Linsey Mar 22, 2019 9:00 am EDT
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After filling in admirably for the suspended Jameis Winston and splitting time with him once he returned, Ryan Fitzpatrick earned himself a two-year, 11-million-dollar contract with the quarterback-deficient Miami Dolphins.

By Ben Linsey Mar 19, 2019 2:02 pm EDT Miami Dolphins
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PFF's Ben Linsey looks at the Kansas City Chiefs' latest free agency signing, CB Bashaud Breeland.

By Ben Linsey Mar 18, 2019 3:19 pm EDT Green Bay Packers
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PFF's Ben Linsey looks at the Chiefs' signing of Tyrann Mathieu.

By Ben Linsey Mar 13, 2019 9:31 am EDT Kansas City Chiefs
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PFF's Ben Linsey takes a look at the San Francisco 49ers' signing of free agent LB Kwon Alexander.

By Ben Linsey Mar 12, 2019 10:00 am EDT San Francisco 49ers
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PFF Analyst Ben Linsey look at seven players who could sign one-year deals during the 2019 free agency period.

By Ben Linsey Mar 8, 2019 12:27 pm EST
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PFF's Ben Linsey takes a look at free-agent-to-be Jordan Hicks, the top linebacker available in 2019's free agent class.

By Ben Linsey Mar 4, 2019 2:27 pm EST Philadelphia Eagles
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PFF's Ben Linsey looks to the trenches and looks back at the best game by an offensive lineman in 2018.

By Ben Linsey Feb 27, 2019 11:20 am EST
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It's looking more and more likely that Antonio Brown will start the 2019 season in a different uniform. PFF's Ben Linsey looks at some potential destinations for the star wide receiver.

By Ben Linsey Feb 22, 2019 1:28 pm EST
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Take a look at how each first and second-round pick since 2015 in the AFC East has graded in their NFL careers.

By Ben Linsey Feb 20, 2019 11:26 am EST
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Take a look at how each first and second-round pick since 2015 in the NFC North has graded in their NFL careers.

By Ben Linsey Feb 15, 2019 9:24 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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