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Sam Monson

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2023 NFL Draft: Is Calijah Kancey the next Aaron Donald?

After Calijah Kancey put forth athletic testing that was eerily similar to Aaron Donald's combine performance, Sam Monson dives into whether Kancey can have a Donald-esque impact on the field.

by Sam Monson 2 months ago

Ranking the NFL teams most likely to improve in 2023

Sam Monson ranks the NFL teams most likely to improve in 2023.

by Sam Monson 2 months ago

Best cornerbacks available in the 2023 NFL Draft and free agency

Jamel Dean is the best free-agent cornerback available this offseason, while Jalen Ramsey and Kenny Moore II are top options for teams that might want to explore a trade.

by Sam Monson 2 months ago

Best wide receivers available in the 2023 NFL Draft and free agency

Sam Monson provides the best wide receivers that will be available in the 2023 NFL Draft and free agency.

by Sam Monson 2 months ago

10 players who just missed the 2022 PFF Top 101

Sam Monson reveals the players who just missed out on PFF's top 101 players in 2022.

by Sam Monson 2 months ago

The PFF 101: Highlighting the top 101 players from the 2022 NFL season

PFF's Sam Monson ranks the top 101 NFL players of the 2022 NFL season.

by Sam Monson 3 months ago

2023 NFL free agency: Players who could be overpaid

Sam Monson takes a look at the NFL 2023 free agent class to detail which players may get overpaid by their new teams.

by Sam Monson 3 months ago

Best quarterbacks available in the 2023 NFL Draft and free agency

Lamar Jackson is the best free-agent quarterback available this offseason, while Aaron Rodgers and Justin Fields are top options for teams that might want to explore a trade.

by Sam Monson 3 months ago

Top second-year breakout candidates for the 2023 NFL season

From wide receiver Jameson Williams to linebacker Brian Asamoah, here are the top second-year breakout candidates for 2023.

by Sam Monson 3 months ago

Monson: A look back at Super Bowl 57 and the ending that brought us all back to reality

Super Bowl LVII was billed as one of the best matchups in recent memory, and the game delivered on that promise. Sadly the ending couldn’t continue the perfect Hollywood script.

by Sam Monson 3 months ago

The Kelce Bowl: Numbers, grades and a dive into the brothers' dominance

Brothers Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce will square off in what has been dubbed the "Kelce Bowl" when the Kansas City Chiefs battle the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 57.

by Sam Monson 3 months ago

The best unit in Super Bowl 57 is the Philadelphia Eagles offensive line

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Chris Jones is going to provide this Eagles offensive line with as difficult a test as they have had all season. But every time they have been tested with an elite pass-rusher, they have answered the call and allowed their offense to cook.

by Sam Monson 3 months ago

Super Bowl 57: How the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles match up

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Running through the matchups for an initial look at how the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs compare ahead of Super Bowl 57.

by Sam Monson 3 months ago

2023 offseason needs for all 32 NFL teams

Only two teams are left to battle for Super Bowl 57, leaving every other NFL team to proceed in the team-building process as they look to reinforce their rosters for another assault on a championship in 2023. 

by Sam Monson 3 months ago

2023 NFL Free Agency: Which teams are set up best?

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Here are eight teams — one-quarter of the league — that are well-positioned for free agency in 2023. The Chicago Bears headline the list, as they enter the 2023 offseason with $30 million more in effective cap space than any other franchise.

by Sam Monson 3 months ago

NFL Free Agency 2023: Saquon Barkley and Geno Smith top the buyer beware list

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Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs and Geno Smith feature on PFF's list of buyer beware free agents for 2023.

by Sam Monson 4 months ago

Cincinnati Bengals CB Eli Apple: Does his play back up the talk?

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple has made waves with recent social media comments. Does his play back up the talk?

by Sam Monson 4 months ago

Ranking the top 10 non-QBs to start an NFL franchise with in 2023

Sam Monson details the 10 non-QBs who NFL teams can build their franchise around.

by Sam Monson 4 months ago

Early breakout candidates for all 32 NFL teams in 2023

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Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love and Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett headline PFF's list of early 2023 breakout candidates.

by Sam Monson 4 months ago

Power ranking the NFL head coaching vacancies

The Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans, Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos are all in search of new head coaches ahead of the 2023 offseason.

by Sam Monson 4 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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