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FILE - Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson watches during warm ups before the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Georgia, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Jacksonville, which chose Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence last year and is expected to add Michigan pass rusher Hutchinson, Georgia's Travon Walker or an offensive tackle next, is looking to become the first to say it nailed both selections. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Jaguars trying to become 1st to nail back-to-back top picks

By Mark Long Apr. 23, 2022 02:46 PM EDT

FILE - North Carolina State offensive lineman Ikem "Ickey" Ekwonu runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 4, 2022, in Indianapolis. The Jaguars have the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft for the second consecutive year. Alabama left tackle Evan Neal or North Carolina State’s Ikem “Ickey” Ekwonu seemingly make as much sense for Jacksonville as Michigan standout pass rusher and betting favorite Aidan Hutchinson.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Jags pick 1st again, but is this another slam dunk choice?

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 02:02 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) waves to fans after the team defeated the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Analysis: Old nemesis standing in way of Tom Brady, Bucs

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 13, 2022 05:19 PM EST

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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid instructs his team during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Chiefs' Reid deflects attention as he approaches NFL history

By Dave Skretta Sep. 15, 2021 02:22 PM EDT

Donovan McNabb says Black QBs have always faced doubt

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 24, 2021 01:46 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Donovan McNabb hopes other Black quarterbacks don’t switch positions when they’re encouraged to do so because of their athleticism. ...

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence greets fans as he arrives for the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Clemson, S.C. Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson are expected to be the top two picks selected in the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 29, 20212, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Column: Drafting a franchise QB always a risky endeavor

By Paul Newberry Apr. 30, 2021 03:49 PM EDT

Alabama cornerback Patrick Surtain II greets fans after he was chosen by the Denver Broncos with the ninth pick during the first round of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
NFL draft: No suspense as 3 QBs dominate early picks

By Barry Wilner Apr. 29, 2021 09:07 PM EDT

FILE - Florida wide receiver Kadarius Toney (1) sets up for a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas in Gainesville, Fla., in this Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, file photo. Toney is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
The Latest: SEC, Alabama dominate first round of NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 29, 2021 06:59 PM EDT

FILE - Alabama quarterback Mac Jones passes against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans, in this Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, file photo. Jones is a likely first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland.(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
NFL draft could see record run of quarterbacks taken

By Josh Dubow Apr. 28, 2021 02:32 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 27. 2020 file photo, Philadelphia Eagles' DeSean Jackson (10) catches a long pass and gets past Dallas Cowboys cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (24) on his way to the end zone for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. Veteran receiver DeSean Jackson has signed with the Los Angeles Rams, returning to his native Southern California after 13 NFL seasons on the East Coast. The Rams announced the deal for Jackson on Sunday, March 21, 2021 adding him to the targets for new quarterback Matthew Stafford.(AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
DeSean Jackson found 'perfect time' for LA return with Rams

By Greg Beacham Mar. 26, 2021 06:45 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) scrambles as he looks for room to pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
AFC's young QB quartet, old NFC guard create huge age gap

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 13, 2021 06:42 PM EST

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Washington Football Team's Alex Smith plays during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Washington beats the Eagles 20-14, captures NFC East title

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 03, 2021 11:29 PM EST

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Quarterback Jared Goff (16) of the Los Angeles Rams prepares to pass against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half of a NFL football game on opening night at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 13, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Goff, Wentz have lived up to expectations so far since draft

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 17, 2020 02:45 PM EDT