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Ben Linsey
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Surprise selections in the first round of an NFL draft are all but assured. Here are five 2022 NFL Draft prospects who could sneak their way into Day 1.
Thu, 07 Apr 22 09:00:01 +0000
Walker’s frame, athletic traits and ability to play both between and outside the tackles are worth taking a chance on in the first round. But when a team is drafting an edge defender inside the top five, there should be some level of certainty that you’re getting a player who can consistently get after the quarterback. That certainty isn’t there for Walker as it is for Hutchinson, Thibodeaux or even Purdue’s George Karlaftis.
Mon, 04 Apr 22 09:30:53 +0000
Ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft in April, Ben Linsey predicts how some draft-day trades might shake up the big board.
Fri, 01 Apr 22 09:00:21 +0000
With free agency's initial wave over, PFF's Ben Linsey unleashes an AFC East NFL Draft preview.
Wed, 30 Mar 22 14:00:58 +0000
With free agency's initial wave over, PFF's Ben Linsey unleashes an AFC North NFL Draft preview.
Mon, 28 Mar 22 09:30:05 +0000
Examining the top 2022 NFL free agents remaining by position, including Julio Jones, Bobby Wagner and Tyrann Mathieu.
Thu, 24 Mar 22 10:00:06 +0000
The first week of NFL free agency was a wild ride, so PFF's Ben Linsey is here to break one positive takeaway for all 32 NFL teams after the first wave of free agency.
Tue, 22 Mar 22 11:30:08 +0000
Examining five players who signed new contracts in 2022 NFL free agency and could outperform those deals on their new teams.
Fri, 18 Mar 22 10:00:18 +0000
The Los Angeles Chargers' splash signings make them a clear early winner in 2022 NFL free agency, whereas the Chicago Bears' slow approach makes them a loser thus far.
Thu, 17 Mar 22 09:00:32 +0000
The Los Angeles Chargers have been one of the most active teams during the offseason this year, and Ben Linsey believes they are showcasing a masterclass in organizing a team around a rookie quarterback deal. Here's how.
Wed, 16 Mar 22 09:45:34 +0000
NFL free agency is right around the corner. Here are 32 potential matches that make sense for both the team and the player.
Fri, 11 Mar 22 11:30:36 +0000
The 40-yard dash was a common theme connecting the media sessions for wide receiver prospects available in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Thu, 03 Mar 22 11:00:05 +0000
Ben Linsey breaks down some of the more notable measurement thresholds for different events ahead of the skills portion of the 2022 NFL Combine.
Wed, 02 Mar 22 11:00:16 +0000
Many Carolina Panther fans might be in panic mode after the Sam Darnold trade didn't go according to plan in Year One. Ben Linsey doesn't believe it's time to pull the plug on the former Jets QB.
Fri, 25 Feb 22 10:30:57 +0000
Big names usually dominate NFL free agency, but every year undervalued players get signed to small contracts and sometimes become bigger than the headliners. Here are some of the best buy-low candidates for this offseason.
Thu, 24 Feb 22 11:00:46 +0000
Breaking down the biggest takeaways from the 2022 edition of PFF's QB Annual, including Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's historic accuracy and Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence looking ready to take the next step.
Wed, 23 Feb 22 10:30:48 +0000
Examining five disappointing rookie performances from first-round selections in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Tue, 01 Feb 22 10:15:51 +0000
From the Dallas Cowboys' needs on defense to the Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive line woes, here are the priorities for each team that fell short in the 2021-22 NFL wild-card round.
Thu, 20 Jan 22 11:00:16 +0000Bio
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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