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Sam Monson

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Top 5 NFL head coaches on the hot seat heading into the 2023 season

Sam Monson reveals the five NFL head coaches who enter the 2023 season on the hot seat.

by Sam Monson 12 days ago

2023 NFL offensive line rankings: Eagles lead the way, a healthy Cowboys unit climbs into top 10

The Philadelphia Eagles boast the top-ranked offensive line in the NFL ahead of the 2023 season.

by Sam Monson 15 days ago

NFL Mailbag: Where DeAndre Hopkins should go, Sam Howell's outlook as a starter and more

Does Sam Howell have what it takes to start for the Washington Commanders? All things even, which team should DeAndre Hopkins join in the pursuit of a Super Bowl?

by Sam Monson 19 days ago

What DeAndre Hopkins has left to offer at this stage of his NFL career

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Arguably the best receiver in the game at his peak, Hopkins just turned 31 years old and has missed time through both injuries and a PED suspension in the past two years.

by Sam Monson 21 days ago

Breaking down Marvin Harrison Jr. — and how he compares to his Hall of Fame father

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Marvin Harrison Jr., set to be one of the best wide receiver draft prospects in years, is in the mold of his father, adjusted for inflation in terms of size.

by Sam Monson 25 days ago

PFF Cornerback Rankings: Top 32 ahead of the 2023 NFL season

The New York Jets' Sauce Gardner claims the top spot in these NFL cornerback rankings ahead of the 2023 season.

by Sam Monson 28 days ago

PFF Wide Receiver Rankings: Top 32 ahead of the 2023 NFL season

Davante Adams and Justin Jefferson make up the top two of these NFL wide receiver rankings ahead of the 2023 season.

by Sam Monson 1 month ago

PFF Quarterback Rankings: All 32 starters ahead of the 2023 NFL season

Six AFC quarterbacks take the first spots in these quarterback rankings, with the Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes, the Bills' Josh Allen and the Bengals' Joe Burrow leading the way.

by Sam Monson 1 month ago

2023 offseason grades for all 32 NFL teams: Eagles, Bengals among those to earn As

The bulk of the 2023 NFL offseason is over, with the Cincinnati Bengals and Philadelphia Eagles among the biggest winners.

by Sam Monson 1 month ago

Why 'reaching' for Will McDonald IV in the 2023 NFL Draft could still work out for the New York Jets

Even though they picked him higher than his ranking on consensus and PFF's big boards, Sam Monson details why picking Will McDonald IV in the first round may still work out for the New York Jets.

by Sam Monson 1 month ago

Adding one former NFL legend to every 2023 roster: Brian Dawkins, Joe Montana and more

PFF NFL Show hosts Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo added one team legend to each 2023 NFL squad.

by Sam Monson 1 month ago

2023 NFL Draft: Did the Houston Texans give up too much trading up for Will Anderson Jr?

Did the Houston Texans give up too much trading up for Will Anderson Jr? Sam Monson investigates.

by Sam Monson 1 month ago

2023 NFL Draft: Bijan Robinson to the Falcons is an exciting fit, but it alone doesn't move the needle

The Atlanta Falcons' offense will need to evolve under quarterback Desmond Ridder in 2023, regardless of how explosive Bijan Robinson is.

by Sam Monson 1 month ago

2023 NFL Draft: How Christian Gonzalez fits with the New England Patriots

Sam Monson breaks down Christian Gonzalez's fit with the New England Patriots.

by Sam Monson 1 month ago

Most improved receiving corps following the 2023 NFL Draft: Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Chargers lead the way

Identifying the teams that improved the most at receiver, including the Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Chargers.

by Sam Monson 1 month ago

Most improved offensive lines after the 2023 NFL Draft: Tennessee Titans and Washington Commanders come out on top

Identifying the teams that improved the most on the offensive line, including the Tennessee Titans and Washington Commanders.

by Sam Monson 1 month ago

Which NFL teams improved the most during the 2023 NFL Draft?

Sam Monson breaks down which NFL teams improved the most during the 2023 NFL Draft.

by Sam Monson 1 month ago

Biggest winners and losers from Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers were clear winners of Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft, whereas the San Francisco 49ers reached with their picks.

by Sam Monson 1 month ago

Biggest winners and losers from Day 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft

The Detroit Lions come out on the bottom after reaching on both of their first-round picks, whereas the Eagles are on top after Day 1.

by Sam Monson 2 months ago

2023 NFL Draft: One prediction for every NFL team

Sam Monson breaks down one question for each NFL team entering the 2023 NFL Draft.

by Sam Monson 2 months ago
Bio

Sam joined PFF as one of the core members in the early days. He now co-hosts the PFF NFL Podcast, the PFF NFL Daily and covers all things NFL.

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