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Ben Linsey

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Even though the AFC South may be a two-team race in 2022, all four franchises will be using the draft to fill holes and build for the future. PFF's Ben Linsey previews each squad's depth chart while identifying an ideal pick for each team's biggest need.

By Ben Linsey Apr 13, 2022 5:30 am EDT
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The New Orleans Saints add Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams in Ben Linsey's 2022 NFL Mock Draft, while the Pittsburgh Steelers trade up for Liberty quarterback Malik Willis.

By Ben Linsey Apr 11, 2022 7:15 am EDT
College & Draft
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There's value prospects in every NFL Draft, and these seven NFL organizations look to maximize their draft capital with great value selections despite not having a first round pick.

By Ben Linsey Apr 11, 2022 5:30 am EDT
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Surprise selections in the first round of an NFL draft are all but assured. Here are five 2022 NFL Draft prospects who could sneak their way into Day 1.

By Ben Linsey Apr 7, 2022 5:00 am EDT
College & Draft
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Walker’s frame, athletic traits and ability to play both between and outside the tackles are worth taking a chance on in the first round. But when a team is drafting an edge defender inside the top five, there should be some level of certainty that you’re getting a player who can consistently get after the quarterback. That certainty isn’t there for Walker as it is for Hutchinson, Thibodeaux or even Purdue’s George Karlaftis.

By Ben Linsey Apr 4, 2022 5:30 am EDT
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Ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft in April, Ben Linsey predicts how some draft-day trades might shake up the big board.

By Ben Linsey Apr 1, 2022 5:00 am EDT
College & Draft
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With free agency's initial wave over, PFF's Ben Linsey unleashes an AFC East NFL Draft preview.

By Ben Linsey Mar 30, 2022 10:00 am EDT
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With free agency's initial wave over, PFF's Ben Linsey unleashes an AFC North NFL Draft preview.

By Ben Linsey Mar 28, 2022 5:30 am EDT
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Examining the top 2022 NFL free agents remaining by position, including Julio Jones, Bobby Wagner and Tyrann Mathieu.

By Ben Linsey Mar 24, 2022 6:00 am EDT
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The first week of NFL free agency was a wild ride, so PFF's Ben Linsey is here to break one positive takeaway for all 32 NFL teams after the first wave of free agency.

By Ben Linsey Mar 22, 2022 7:30 am EDT
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Examining five players who signed new contracts in 2022 NFL free agency and could outperform those deals on their new teams.

By Ben Linsey Mar 18, 2022 6:00 am EDT
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The Los Angeles Chargers' splash signings make them a clear early winner in 2022 NFL free agency, whereas the Chicago Bears' slow approach makes them a loser thus far.

By Ben Linsey Mar 17, 2022 5:00 am EDT
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The Los Angeles Chargers have been one of the most active teams during the offseason this year, and Ben Linsey believes they are showcasing a masterclass in organizing a team around a rookie quarterback deal. Here's how.

By Ben Linsey Mar 16, 2022 5:45 am EDT
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NFL free agency is right around the corner. Here are 32 potential matches that make sense for both the team and the player.

By Ben Linsey Mar 11, 2022 6:30 am EST
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The 40-yard dash was a common theme connecting the media sessions for wide receiver prospects available in the 2022 NFL Draft.

By Ben Linsey Mar 3, 2022 6:00 am EST
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Ben Linsey breaks down some of the more notable measurement thresholds for different events ahead of the skills portion of the 2022 NFL Combine.

By Ben Linsey Mar 2, 2022 6:00 am EST
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Many Carolina Panther fans might be in panic mode after the Sam Darnold trade didn't go according to plan in Year One. Ben Linsey doesn't believe it's time to pull the plug on the former Jets QB.

By Ben Linsey Feb 25, 2022 5:30 am EST
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Big names usually dominate NFL free agency, but every year undervalued players get signed to small contracts and sometimes become bigger than the headliners. Here are some of the best buy-low candidates for this offseason.

By Ben Linsey Feb 24, 2022 6:00 am EST
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Breaking down the biggest takeaways from the 2022 edition of PFF's QB Annual, including Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's historic accuracy and Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence looking ready to take the next step.

By Ben Linsey Feb 23, 2022 5:30 am EST
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Examining five disappointing rookie performances from first-round selections in the 2021 NFL Draft.

By Ben Linsey Feb 1, 2022 5:15 am EST
Bio

Ben onboarded to PFF full-time in May 2019. He works as an NFL Analyst and as part of the team that produces prep work for NBC's Sunday Night Football. Ben also contributes articles to the content team. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.

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