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Nick Akridge

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We break down why Patriots fans should generally be excited about Drake Maye's debut, even after a loss.

By Nick Akridge Oct 16, 2024 7:45 am EDT
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Lamar Jackson, well-known for his rushing ability, beat the Cincinnati Bengals with his arm and pocket presence.

By Nick Akridge Oct 9, 2024 10:15 am EDT
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At the moment, it feels like no one has an answer for Daniels, Kingsbury, and this explosive Washington offense. However, in the NFL, defenses always catch up, and Washington must adapt. The key difference now is that the Commanders appear to have found the franchise quarterback they’ve been seeking for decades in Daniels.

By Nick Akridge Oct 2, 2024 1:14 pm EDT Washington Commanders
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Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams pulled off a thrilling comeback in Week 3, scoring 10 points in under 3 minutes to stun a San Francisco 49ers that looked in complete control for much of the game. 

By Nick Akridge Sep 24, 2024 10:36 am EDT Los Angeles Rams
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There’s a fine line between aggression and recklessness, and right now, Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis is teetering on the edge, leaning too far into recklessness.

By Nick Akridge Sep 18, 2024 7:30 am EDT
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Richardson’s first start of the 2024 season was a mixed bag, featuring moments of brilliance alongside typical growing pains. His stats reflect this inconsistency.

By Nick Akridge Sep 13, 2024 5:45 am EDT
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Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, J.J. McCarthy, Michael Penix Jr. and Bo Nix all stood out this preseason.

By Nick Akridge Aug 26, 2024 1:46 pm EDT
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C.J. Stroud remains in an elite situation with the Houston Texans after free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft.

By Nick Akridge May 8, 2024 8:30 am EDT
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The 2024 NFL Draft features a sizable late-round quarterback group, all of whom have weaknesses to work on.

By Nick Akridge Apr 24, 2024 7:45 am EDT
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Six quarterbacks have a shot at going in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, and they each have questions to answer.

By Nick Akridge Apr 23, 2024 9:15 am EDT
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We break down Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s strengths and weaknesses in this 2024 NFL Draft scouting report.

By Nick Akridge Apr 17, 2024 9:10 am EDT
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We break down Oregon quarterback Bo Nix's strengths and weaknesses in this 2024 NFL Draft scouting report.

By Nick Akridge Apr 9, 2024 5:30 am EDT
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We break down Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy's strengths and weaknesses in this 2024 NFL Draft scouting report.

By Nick Akridge Mar 19, 2024 7:30 am EDT
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We break down LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels' strengths and weaknesses in this 2024 NFL Draft scouting report.

By Nick Akridge Mar 6, 2024 5:30 am EST
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We break down USC QB Caleb Williams' strengths and weaknesses in this 2024 NFL Draft scouting report.

By Nick Akridge Feb 12, 2024 3:53 pm EST
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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
nfl-whats-wrong-with-the-new-york-giants-offense

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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