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John Kosko

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A closer look at some of the players who are generating the most buzz as we head into the preseason finale. 

By John Kosko Aug 26, 2023 5:45 am EDT
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Deshaun Watson failed to live up to expectations following his return from an 11-game suspension in 2022.

By John Kosko Aug 9, 2023 8:15 am EDT
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The Tennessee Titans and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins made things official on Monday, with the star pass-catcher signing a two-year deal worth a reported $26 million with an additional $3 million per year available in incentives.

By John Kosko Jul 26, 2023 8:55 am EDT
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Kyler Murray is set to miss time at the start of the 2023 season as he works his way back from a torn ACL. Once he returns, he'll slot into a new Arizona Cardinals offense.

By John Kosko Jun 30, 2023 7:16 am EDT
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By John Kosko Jun 23, 2023 10:00 am EDT
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John Kosko reveals the top 15 NFL tight ends entering the 2023 season.

By John Kosko May 24, 2023 7:30 am EDT
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Yesterday, we continued our annual tradition of ranking the top 25 NFL players under the age of 25. Now, it’s time to look at the players on the other end of the age spectrum and rank the top 30 players who will be over the age of 30 when Week 1 of the NFL season begins.

By John Kosko May 18, 2023 12:15 pm EDT
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Fourteen quarterbacks were selected in the 2023 NFL Draft, but only the best of the best project to be effective starters in the league.

By John Kosko May 9, 2023 7:15 am EDT
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The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, so now we’re here to take a swing at a Round 2 and Round 3 mock draft.

By John Kosko Apr 28, 2023 12:52 am EDT
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Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets is reportedly a done deal. Here's how he fits into the Jets' offense.

By John Kosko Apr 24, 2023 4:28 pm EDT
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Odell Beckham Jr. remains on the free agency market amid swirling rumors about his next destination. Here are three teams that make sense.

By John Kosko Mar 15, 2023 12:18 pm EDT
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The Chiefs may have overpaid for an offensive tackle who hasn’t had the grades to back up his big contract, but his improvement over his predecessor in pass protection was worth the risk.

By John Kosko Mar 15, 2023 5:45 am EDT Kansas City Chiefs
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Jessie Bates III is the best free-agent safety available this offseason, while Alabama's Brian Branch and Texas A&M's Antonio Johnson are top options for teams looking to attack the position in the 2023 NFL Draft.

By John Kosko Mar 9, 2023 5:00 am EST
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Sauce Gardner headlines PFF's 2022 cornerback rankings.

By John Kosko Mar 2, 2023 5:15 am EST
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With the 2022 NFL season finally over, it’s time to take a look back at some key metrics at the quarterback position, including PFF WAR (wins above replacement), EPA (expected points added) per pass, PFF grades and a consensus ranking from PFF’s lead passing-game analysts.

By John Kosko Feb 16, 2023 10:44 am EST
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Patrick Mahomes has only once posted negative EPA per pass in a season when targeting short of the sticks — a rare occurrence in the NFL.

By John Kosko Feb 6, 2023 5:45 am EST
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has shined as one of the top quarterbacks in the league so far this season, but his box-score stats don't tell that story. PFF's John Kosko dives into the data to tell the right story behind Mayfield's strong start to his NFL career.

By John Kosko Oct 19, 2018 9:14 am EDT Cleveland Browns
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PFF Analyst John Kosko explains why the Cleveland Browns made the entirely correct decision to draft cornerback Denzel Ward with the fourth overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft.

By John Kosko Oct 12, 2018 10:12 am EDT
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John Kosko breaks down the prototype NFL defender for each different scheme's position in the secondary.

By John Kosko Jun 19, 2018 8:53 am EDT
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PFF's John Kosko examines the new look Browns' secondary, which will sport four new players including one making a position switch.

By John Kosko Apr 5, 2018 8:17 am EDT
Bio

John joined PFF in July 2014, and serves as an NFL Analyst. John is also a former Kansas Football safety. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies.

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