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Ben Linsey

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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
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The Los Angeles Rams snapped their six-game losing streak to the San Francisco 49ers at the right time, earning their berth to Super Bowl 56 with a 20-17 victory in the NFC Championship Game.

By Ben Linsey Jan 30, 2022 10:28 pm EST Los Angeles Rams San Francisco 49ers
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While Harold Landry's pass-rush efficiency metrics may be lacking, his versatility at the edge rusher position makes him an intriguing, albeit risky, option during free agency in 2022.

By Ben Linsey Jan 25, 2022 5:30 am EST Tennessee Titans
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From the Dallas Cowboys' needs on defense to the Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive line woes, here are the priorities for each team that fell short in the 2021-22 NFL wild-card round.

By Ben Linsey Jan 20, 2022 6:00 am EST
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Quarterback Matthew Stafford led the Los Angeles Rams to a 34-11 playoff victory in the wild-card round over quarterback Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals.

By Ben Linsey Jan 17, 2022 11:56 pm EST Los Angeles Rams Arizona Cardinals
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The 2022 AP All-Pro Teams just dropped Friday, and there were a few players left off who deserved a nomination. Here are a few of the biggest snubs.

By Ben Linsey Jan 14, 2022 2:43 pm EST
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New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones and Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons headline PFF's 2021 NFL All-Rookie Team.

By Ben Linsey Jan 10, 2022 2:30 pm EST
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The San Francisco 49ers erased a 17-point deficit and stunned the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing a playoff berth in the process.

By Ben Linsey Jan 9, 2022 8:28 pm EST Los Angeles Rams San Francisco 49ers
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Mike Glennon threw for only 24 yards and the New York Giants fell to the Chicago Bears 29-3 in Week 17.

By Ben Linsey Jan 2, 2022 6:00 pm EST Chicago Bears New York Giants
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After an impressive seven-game winning streak, rookie quarterback Mac Jones and the New England Patriots have lost two straight. Should the Patriots be worried that they and their rookie QB peaked too early? PFF's Ben Linsey has the answer.

By Ben Linsey Dec 30, 2021 2:27 pm 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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