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Trevor Lawrence breaks the bank: Is he worth it?

A disappointing start to a career with sky-high expectations was still enough to make Trevor Lawrence the highest paid QB in the NFL

Jun 14, 2024 • Kevin Cole

Stefon Diggs trade and the increasing liquidity of NFL markets

Teams are now treating dead money as sunk costs and leaning into mini cycles of rebuilding

Apr 4, 2024 • Kevin Cole

Digesting 2024 NFL Free Agency: Day One

Kirk Cousins shifted franchises, the running-back market was on fire, and Brian Burns gets an elite contract in a new location

Mar 12, 2024 • Kevin Cole

End of an era for the Buffalo Bills

The Bills accomplished the rare feat of sustaining an elite roster with free agency and trades, but now they need to transition

Mar 8, 2024 • Kevin Cole

Guess what? Wide receivers are still important

What started as an exercise in proving receiver value morphed into an analysis of the Chiefs' mistakes, unsustainability of their Super Bowl result, and…

Feb 21, 2024 • Kevin Cole

How the Jets Should Look to Replace Aaron Rodgers

There aren't a lot of great options out there, but sticking with Zach Wilson shouldn't be a consideration

Sep 12, 2023 • Kevin Cole

The QB Traits Hype-Cycle and Leaning Against the Wind

The next big thing in quarterback evaluation is claims of elite-traits-or-nothing, but this is just another overreaction to the last cycle of success

Apr 7, 2023 • Kevin Cole

NFL teams aren't jumping to sign Lamar Jackson. Are they in the right?

The truth is that Lamar Jackson has never been viewed as an elite quarterback in NFL front offices, but his unique style brings more rewards than risks

Apr 3, 2023 • Kevin Cole

A First-Round Pick for Sean Payton is a Steal

Looking through existing research and advanced stats to answer the question of how much an elite head coach is actually worth

Jan 18, 2023 • Kevin Cole

Yes, the Bears Should Consider Drafting a Quarterback with the No. 1 Pick

Teams should never be satisfied at the league's most important position, as early career promise rarely translates to long-term success

Jan 8, 2023 • Kevin Cole

The Broncos, Russell Wilson and the Pottery Barn Rule of Quarterbacks

Why the theoretical right move is always to replace your quarterback if you don't have to live with the consequences

Jan 1, 2023 • Kevin Cole

Jimmy Garoppolo matters, he matters a lot

However you slice it, Garoppolo has been a major driver of 49ers success

Dec 8, 2022 • Kevin Cole

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