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Best team fits for top QB prospects

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Best team fits for top QB prospects

The Washington Football Team won the NFC East last season, but how much more success would the team have by drafting Trey Lance? Cynthia Frelund pairs five top quarterback prospects with their ideal franchise fits ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft.

WHAT'S TRENDING

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What should be made of 49ers attending Justin Fields' throwing session?

9-year-old Amon-Ra St. Brown lifts weights with his father

How Najee Harris is training for the 2021 NFL Draft

Baldinger: One link between Kyle Shanahan, Justin Fields dating back years

How top WR prospect Ja'Marr Chase trains for the 2021 NFL Draft

TEAM DRAFT PROJECTIONS

Chad Reuter projects every Seahawks pick in 2021 NFL Draft

Chad Reuter projects every Titans pick in 2021 NFL Draft

Chad Reuter projects every Colts pick in 2021 NFL Draft

Chad Reuter projects every Patriots pick in 2021 NFL Draft

Chad Reuter projects every Cardinals pick in 2021 NFL Draft

Chad Reuter projects every Panthers pick in 2021 NFL Draft

Chad Reuter projects every Bears pick in 2021 NFL Draft

Chad Reuter projects every WFT pick in 2021 NFL Draft

Chad Reuter projects every Giants pick in 2021 NFL Draft

Chad Reuter projects every Chargers pick in 2021 NFL Draft

Chad Reuter projects every Lions pick in 2021 NFL Draft

Chad Reuter projects every Eagles pick in 2021 NFL Draft

Chad Reuter projects every Broncos pick in 2021 NFL Draft

Chad Reuter projects every Cowboys pick in 2021 NFL Draft

Chad Reuter projects every Raiders pick in 2021 NFL Draft

Chad Reuter projects every Texans pick in 2021 NFL Draft

Chad Reuter projects every Bills pick in 2021 NFL Draft

Chad Reuter projects every Steelers pick in 2021 NFL Draft

Chad Reuter projects every Bengals pick in 2021 NFL Draft

Chad Reuter projects every Falcons pick in 2021 NFL Draft

Chad Reuter projects every 49ers pick in 2021 NFL Draft

Chad Reuter projects every Jets pick in 2021 NFL Draft

Chad Reuter projects every Jaguars pick in 2021 NFL Draft

2021 NFL DRAFT

2021 NFL Draft Night One festivities to kick off in Cleveland on Thursday, April 29

Once in a generation: Is Trevor Lawrence NFL's next big thing?

Take the Stage: Josh Allen and Trey Lance

Peter Schrager 2021 NFL mock draft 1.0: Pats trade up for Justin Fields, Cardinals go get Kyle Pitts

Daniel Jeremiah 2021 NFL mock draft 3.0: 49ers go all in on Mac Jones

2021 NFL Draft: Seven potential Day 1 trades that make sense

2021 NFL Draft: Best team fits for top wide receivers? Five analytics-based pairings

Joker's wild: Why Alabama QB Mac Jones is getting the last laugh

2021 NFL Draft: Ranking each position group in this year's class

2021 NFL mock draft ... with a twist! What every team SHOULD do

Bucky Brooks' top five 2021 NFL Draft prospects by position 2.0

2021 NFL Draft: First-round order, top five needs for all 32 teams

Lance Zierlein 2021 NFL mock draft 3.0: Eagles land Jaylen Waddle after trading down

Cynthia Frelund 2021 NFL mock draft 2.0: Analytics-based picks to maximize wins

Four-round 2021 NFL mock draft 2.0: 49ers pounce on Trey Lance at No. 3

Daniel Jeremiah's top 50: 2021 NFL Draft prospect rankings 3.0

2021 NFL Draft order for all seven rounds

49ers acquire No. 3 overall pick from Dolphins; Miami gets No. 12 pick, two future firsts

Gil Brandt's Hot 100, 1.0: Top prospects in 2021 NFL Draft class

Preview all seven rounds of NFL draft

Explore all seven rounds of the 2021 NFL Draft order and predict who you think will be picked in the first round!

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ANALYSIS

Is former Patriots receiver Julian Edelman a Hall of Famer?

Julian Edelman's retirement marks end of career defined by 'full throttle' approach

Panthers' gamble on Sam Darnold makes sense; Kyle Pitts is the 2021 NFL draft's best player

Daniel Jones, Ezekiel Elliott, Odell Beckham Jr. among NFL's make-or-break players in 2021

Quarterback relocations: Sam Darnold, Matthew Stafford benefit from move; Jared Goff will struggle

2021 Graybeards: A team of the NFL's best remaining free agents, age 30 or older

Seven teams that MUST do well in the 2021 NFL Draft

Mac Jones not worth a first-round pick; Rashod Bateman the next Justin Jefferson?

Justin Herbert, Chargers ready to be West Coast's next Cinderella squad

Wide receiver relocations: Kenny Golladay, Sammy Watkins will flourish; Will Fuller to fade

Projecting long-term contracts for 2021's franchise-tagged players

2021 NFL trade grades: Who's winning/losing on the deal-making front?

NFL's best rivalries in 2021: Browns vs. Steelers, Tom Brady vs. Bill Belichick and more

NFL Power Rankings: Browns, Patriots up in free agency; Bears slip

Saquon Barkley, Baker Mayfield among interesting fifth-year option decisions; Travis Etienne team fits

'Hard Knocks' team in 2021? Cowboys, Jaguars among compelling candidates

Does race remain a factor in the evaluation of NFL quarterbacks?

Ranking all eight candidates to go worst to first in 2021 NFL season

New G.O.A.T. of G.O.A.T.s? Tom Brady climbs list with Super Bowl LV win

QB Index: Ranking the 59 starting quarterbacks of the 2020 NFL season

RB stock watch: Super Bowl champion Leonard Fournette up, Le'Veon Bell down

ROSTER RESET

NFC East roster reset: Cowboys the favorites with Dak Prescott back in the saddle?

NFC North roster reset: While Packers stay quiet, Bears, Lions and Vikings in flux

AFC Roster Reset: Conference hierarchy heading into 2021 NFL Draft

AFC South roster reset: Quarterback storylines define division's offseason

AFC West roster reset: Chiefs, Chargers focus on protecting star QBs

AFC East roster reset: Patriots, Dolphins gunning for Bills; Jets rebuild

AFC North roster reset: Three-horse race at the top of the division

FEATURED

2021 NFL Draft: Who should be the first pass catcher off the board?

2021 NFL Draft: What should the 49ers do with the No. 3 overall pick?

2021 NFL Draft: Prospect-pro comparisons for top pass rushers

2021 NFL Draft: Who's the best defensive player in this year's class?

Gaining Greatness: How Mac Jones is training for the NFL draft

Why Cam Newton's air yards per attempt could rise in '21 | Next Gen Stats

Top production scores for TE prospects in '21 draft | Next Gen Stats

Production scores for top 2021 draft QBs | Next Gen Stats

Aaron Jones rushing yards, Packers offense in 2021 | Next Gen Stats

Production scores for top USC WRs since 2015 | Next Gen Stats

Production scores for top Alabama prospects in '21 draft | Next Gen Stats

Top production scores for CBs in 2021 draft | Next Gen Stats

Next Gen Stats: How Patriots can use their new TEs | 'Move the Sticks'

What Corey Davis, Carl Lawson will bring to Jets | Next Gen Stats

Next Gen Stats: Which teams' WRs created most separation in 2020?

Next Gen Stats: Comparing Trey Lance's production score to top '21 draft QBs

Next Gen Stats: Top production scores for RBs in 2021 draft

Next Gen Stats: Why J.J. Watt can get his mojo back in Arizona

Next Gen Stats: Allen Robinson's efficiency on tight-window receptions

Next Gen Stats: Inside the Wentz-Reich reunion

What you need to know about 17-game season

The regular season will span 17 games, and the preseason will feature three games. See who your team is slated to face for its additional game this season.

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NFL THROWBACK

NFL Throwback: Julian Edelman's Top 10 career plays

Best of Bill Belichick using players at different positions

Legends of the Playoffs: Julian Edelman and the legend of Super Bowl LI

A look at the special bond between Julian Edelman and his father

'NFL 100 Greatest' No. 22: Edelman's tipped-ball catch in Super Bowl LI

Brady and Edelman hug following Super Bowl LIII win

Every catch from Julian Edelman's 141-yard game | Super Bowl LIII

Troy Polamalu's Top 50 plays | NFL Throwback

NFL Throwback: Greatest walk-off touchdowns

NFL Throwback: All-time greatest buzzer-beating TDs

NFL Throwback: Lamar Jackson college highlights

Top 100 moves of the 2020 season

INSPIRE CHANGE

Steve Wyche introduces YWCA of Cleveland's 21-Day Challenge

Inspire Change: Falcons reflect on Rep. John Lewis

Say Their Stories: Jemel Roberson as told by Tahir Whitehead

Say Their Stories: MJ Acosta-Ruiz opens up about Breonna Taylor's impact on her life

Say Their Stories: Ahmaud Arbery as told by Alvin Kamara

Say Their Stories: Stephon Clark as told by Arik Armstead

Say Their Stories: Philando Castile as told by Texans' Michael Thomas

Say Their Stories: Sharonda Coleman-Singleton as told by Randall Cobb

Say Their Stories: Breonna Taylor as told by Kelvin Beachum and Demario Davis

Say Their Stories: George Floyd as told by Mecole Hardman

Say Their Stories: Vanessa Guillen as told by Eric Rowe

Say Their Stories: Jordan Davis as told by Leonard Fournette

Say Their Stories: Emmett Till as told by DK Metcalf

Say Their Stories: Oscar Grant as told by Keith Ismael

Say Their Stories: Julius Jones as told by Baker Mayfield

Say Their Stories: Elijah McClain as told by Trent Williams

Say Their Stories: George Floyd as told by Damion Square

Say Their Stories: Powerful Phrases with Jarvis Landry and Ryan Tannehill

Say Their Stories: Rodney King as told by Keisean Nixon

Say Their Stories: John Sanders as told by Myles Garrett

Say Their Stories: Alton Sterling as told by Tyrann Mathieu

FROM THE CLUBS

How Julian Edelman won the hearts of Patriots Nation

Steve Wyche announces partnership with Atlanta Falcons

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Justin Herbert earns 2020 Reese's Senior Bowl Rookie of the Year honors

Bills Today | What Josh Allen thinks about a long-term contract extension

BuffaloBills.com

The story of two Broncos nutritionists who shaped the future of the NFL

DenverBroncos.com

Welcome to Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Stadium

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'Playmakers' podcast: High school coach Monique Boone

Drew Brees reflects on his 15-year journey in New Orleans

NewOrleansSaints.com

Photos: Arrowhead hosts vaccination event

Chiefs.com

Cleveland eager to 'provide for fans,' become central hub of 2021 NFL Draft

ClevelandBrowns.com

Former Bears player turns into high school coach

ChicagoBears.com

Panthers, XENEX partner to donate robot to Charlotte 49ers Athletic Department

Chiefs, GEHA announce naming rights agreement for GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

Chiefs.com

The impact of HBCUs on & off the field

AtlantaFalcons.com

Capturing 2020: The storytellers tell their story

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