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April 6, 2026
Barnwell's annual all-trades NFL mock draft: Proposing 32 deals to transform Round 1
We proposed 32 trades to shake up Round 1 -- one at every slot -- including deals that involve J.J. McCarthy and Maxx Crosby.
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March 23, 2026
How often do splashy NFL free agent signings pan out? Why big money doesn't always mean stardom
Let's look at the largest contracts from 2013 to 2022 to see how often megadeals meet expectations, from Tom Brady to Brock Osweiler.
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March 18, 2026
20 contenders, 20 lingering weaknesses: Barnwell fixes roster holes as free agency slows down
Will Aaron Rodgers check the QB box for the Steelers? Can the Seahawks find running back help? And is there something the Chiefs can do at cornerback?
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March 17, 2026
Barnwell: The Broncos are all-in, and the Dolphins are all-out ... but does either strategy make sense?
Denver traded its first-round pick to Miami for Jaylen Waddle. Are the Broncos legit Super Bowl contenders? Are the Dolphins rebuilding in a smart way?
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March 13, 2026
Best team fits for top remaining NFL free agents: Barnwell finds nine perfect matches
Where should Jauan Jennings, Joey Bosa and Rasheed Walker sign? Which roster needs Kirk Cousins? Let's find new homes for nine players still looking for one.
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March 11, 2026
Barnwell makes sense of the called-off Maxx Crosby trade: What happens in the aftermath?
Four days after agreeing to trade for the Raiders edge rusher, the Ravens backed out. Will he still get dealt? Which teams might be in, and who else is affected here?
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March 10, 2026
Barnwell: Sorting out the winners, losers and dominoes from NFL free agency's wild opening day
Tua Tagovailoa in a great spot? No real help for C.J. Stroud? A wildly player-friendly deal for Tyler Linderbaum? Here's the best and worst of free agency.
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March 6, 2026
Making sense of two big NFL trades: Barnwell on DJ Moore to the Bills, Trent McDuffie to the Rams
The NFL's trade market has been active, with the Bills dealing for DJ Moore and the Rams adding Trent McDuffie. What do the moves mean for all four teams?
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March 2, 2026
Barnwell tiers the top free agents on defense: Plenty of capable starters
With one week until NFL free agency, let's put defensive players into six tiers based on their potential offseason contracts.
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February 23, 2026
NFL free agency tiers: Barnwell ranks the best QBs, RBs, WRs, TEs and OL
NFL free agency is almost here, and we placed every player on offense into tiers based on their potential offseason contracts. Who could get paid?
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February 16, 2026
Barnwell plays NFL offseason trade negotiator: 11 swaps that make sense for both teams
DJ Moore and A.J. Brown to the AFC West? Kyler Murray in a new offense? Rams going all-in again? And a new WR1 for the Bills? Let's build 11 win-win deals.
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February 9, 2026
Barnwell: Five reasons the Seahawks won -- and why QB play didn't have to be the biggest
Let's size up Seattle's defensive wrinkles, an explosive RB, great special teams and Sam Darnold's performance.
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February 5, 2026
Who has the edge in Seahawks-Patriots? Barnwell previews every possible angle of Super Bowl LX
Can Drake Maye hit enough big plays? Which Sam Darnold will show up? And will defense define this Super Bowl matchup? Let's go deep on Seahawks-Patriots.
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January 29, 2026
Ranking NFL head coaching hires of the past five o...
Who were the best -- and worst -- coaching hires since 2021? And how do the Super Bowl coaches stack up? We ranked all 37 moves.
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January 26, 2026
Barnwell: What went right for the Seahawks, Patriots -- and wrong for the Rams, Broncos -- on Sunday
The Seahawks and Patriots both won one-score conference title games -- but in very different fashions. What did we learn about the Super Bowl-bound teams?
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January 22, 2026
Barnwell sorts out the wide receiver market: 20 free agents, trade targets and cut candidates
Will Alec Pierce get paid in free agency? And could A.J. Brown or Brian Thomas Jr. get traded?
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January 19, 2026
Barnwell: The 11 most fascinating plays of the divisional round, and why each mattered
Let's sort out Caleb Williams' wild fourth-quarter TD throw, the Broncos' controversial INT, a big Seattle kickoff return TD, a C.J. Stroud pick-six and more.
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January 14, 2026
Barnwell: How did the Steelers end up here, and should they lean into a rebuild under a new coach?
Mike Tomlin and the Steelers have parted ways. But will Pittsburgh now change its roster-building approach under the next coach? And who should replace Tomlin?
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January 12, 2026
Barnwell: What went wrong -- and what's next -- for five losing teams from wild-card weekend
Potential offensive changes for the Eagles? Retooling needed for the Packers? Let's size up why five playoff teams are heading home early.
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