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Nick Akridge

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Nick Akridge breaks down UNC QB Drake Maye's strengths and weaknesses in this 2024 NFL Draft scouting report.

By Nick Akridge Jan 30, 2024 5:15 am EST
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Sam Howell is on pace for 90-plus sacks, which would shatter the single-season NFL record of 76 set by former Houston Texans quarterback David Carr in 2002.

By Nick Akridge Oct 20, 2023 9:48 am EDT
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After allowing 40 points to a previously winless Chicago Bears team, the Washington Commanders have problems to fix on defense.

By Nick Akridge Oct 13, 2023 10:03 am EDT Washington Commanders
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After three weeks of the NFL season and almost 10 quarters of extremely troublesome offensive play, it looks like everything is wrong with the New York Giants offense. 

By Nick Akridge Sep 26, 2023 10:33 am EDT New York Giants
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It’s time to give Kirk Cousins some credit and less blame. He’s been able to consistently perform as an upper-echelon quarterback over the last couple of seasons despite getting pummeled every single week.

By Nick Akridge Sep 20, 2023 7:15 am EDT Minnesota Vikings
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is a master at releasing the ball at the last second yet still avoiding sacks.

By Nick Akridge Sep 16, 2023 5:15 am EDT
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New Washington Commanders starting quarterback Sam Howell put together a promising 2023 preseason, albeit with room for improvement.

By Nick Akridge Sep 8, 2023 2:24 pm EDT
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The seventh-round draft pick in 2020 is now one of the NFL's best safeties, leading a formidable Washington defense.

By Nick Akridge Aug 21, 2023 6:57 am EDT
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Trevor Lawrence is primed to shine in 2023 after ending the 2022 campaign on a tear.

By Nick Akridge Jul 31, 2023 9:45 am EDT
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If Pickett and the Steelers offense want to make the jump, it will come down to him playing with more anticipation in the pocket. He clearly has a good rapport with his receivers, and now it’s about trusting that offensive line to give him the time he needs to make throws on schedule.

By Nick Akridge Jul 13, 2023 10:00 am EDT Pittsburgh Steelers
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With so much change at the quarterback position this year, it's easy to forget about the players who will be hoping to build on their performances last year with the same team. And one of the most intriguing quarterbacks in that category is the Atlanta Falcons' second-year man, Desmond Ridder.

By Nick Akridge Jun 27, 2023 5:30 am EDT
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While the odds aren't great for a Day 3 quarterback to become a high-end starter, Sam Howell is in a unique situation to become something special for the Washington Commanders.

By Nick Akridge Jun 5, 2023 7:30 am EDT
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