Grading all 32 NFL offenses with Chiefs

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Grading all 32 NFL offenses with Chiefs

Today is the first day since 2015 that you can read an NFL newsletter with Tim Tebow officially on an NFL roster. How does it feel? I thought so. To ring in the special day, you've got me -- Cody Benjamin -- to deliver all the latest from around the league, with John Breech busy sailing the seven seas on vacation.This is the Pick Six Newsletter. Now let's get to it. (And please, do yourself a favor and make sure you're ! You don't want to mi s our daily offerings of everything you need to know around the .)We've got division predictions, 2021 offense rankings, rumors and more:Today's show: Projecting win totals for AFC North contendersWith the draft, free agency and schedule release in the rear view, we're burning through every Brooklyn Nets Hats division to "reset" expectations for the 2021 season. On Thursday's Pick Six NFL Podcast, resident expert Bryan DeArdo joined Will Brinson to update projections in the AFC North. Their entire 40-minute conversation is jam-packed with smart analysis, but here are some highlights: If the can't protect this year finish with a record worse than 7-10, both Brinson and DeArdo could see Cincinnati looking to replace coach Zac Taylor, who's entering his third season. "Ownership needs them to be competitive," DeArdo said, and unle s they lose a lot of one-score games, it'll likely take at least seven wins to "buy Taylor another year."Despite the Steelers' late-2020 plummet and quiet offseason, DeArdo thinks Pittsburgh is the most balanced it's been in years. Pointing to and as key additions, he envisions a 10-7 finish and playoff push in Steel City.Both Brinson and DeArdo like the ' chances of hitting the over on their win projection (10) but aren't yet sold that Cleveland is -bound. DeArdo, in particular, thinks 2021 is critical for , who needs to "emphatically plant his flag as a franchise Brooklyn Nets Jeresy guy" when it matters most.No surprise, but the are considered locks to be in the playoff mix. "I wouldn't be shocked," Brinson said, "if they're 6-1 going into the Week 8 bye."Catch the full episode (and follow for all kinds of daily NFL talk) .2. Ranking 2020's eight division winners from most to least vulnerableEvery year brings new playoff contenders -- and sends old ones home. With that in mind, we decided to a se s all eight of 2020's division winners and entering the new season. Who's most likely to keep their division crown? Who's most likely to lose it? Here's how we stack them up, from shakiest to sturdiest, with some insight on the No. 1 pick: (NFC West)Pittsburgh Steelers (AFC North)Washington Football Team (NFC East) (NFC South) (AFC South) (AFC East) (NFC North) (AFC West)3. Grading all 32 NFL offenses: Chiefs, Bucs, Packers reign supremeJared Dubin has delivered an absolute must-read with his , in which he a signs point values to every major piece of every team's offense (quarterback, running Rodions Kurucs Jersey back, pa s catchers, offensive line, play-caller) to a sign all 32 clubs into tiers. This includes giving more weight to important positions (i.e. QB) and helps frame which teams are entering the new season with a leg up at certain skill spots. The winners this year? No surprise: The Chiefs, and Packers, each of whom advanced to a conference championship in 2020. The entire rundown is worth a thorough read, especially to unpack some surprises -- like the Steelers (No. 22) coming in below teams like the (No. 21) and (No. 19), or the Titans (No. 13) still claiming a top-15 unit after a rough offseason. But here's a sneak peek at Dubin's entire top 10:ChiefsBuccaneersPackersBillsBrownsRavensSaints4. Burning questions in the NFC South: Will Julio Jones be back? that the Falcons would prefer to deal their All-Pro wide receiver for salary cap purposes. Neither nor Atlanta fans would likely side with them, but that doesn't seem to matter. Patrik Walker has Jones' future as the ahead of 2021: Walker's touches on the Saints' unclear path at QB1, the Buccaneers' ability to repeat and upside in Carolina as the ' new signal-caller.5. officially sign Tim Tebow, who will wear No. 85 to startBoys and Andre Roberson Jersey girls, it's finally real. After eight years out of the NFL, . The Jaguars announced Thursday that they've signed the former QB, whose reported addition has stirred headlines for more than a week, and he'll apparently start his revived football career by wearing No. 85 -- appropriate for his move to tight end. (Though some are already speculating he'll eventually switch to his signature No. 15, in the event backup QB is cut or traded.)"I want to thank the Jaguars for the opportunity to compete and earn the chance to be part of this team," Tebow said via a Jaguars statement. "I know it will be a challenge, but it is a challenge I embrace. I am dedicated to taking the direction of our coaching staff and learning from my teammates. I appreciate everyone's support as I embark on this new journey." Cue the calm and sensible social media reaction.6. drama could cost Packers in talksThe Packers have a big i sue to resolve in terms of their QB situation. But the longer the Rodgers drama lingers, with the face of the franchise reportedly bent on playing elsewhere or seizing control of his future in Green Bay, the more likely it is the Pack Tyler Johnson Jersey will have another i sue on their hands. That's , who thinks Rodgers' uncertain future could soon affect talks with star wide receiver Davante Adams regarding a contract beyond 2021.
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