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Steve Palazzolo

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2023 NFL Mock Draft: Steve Palazzolo mocks the first round, sending QB Bryce Young to the Panthers and CB Joey Porter Jr. to the Patriots

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With the 2023 NFL Draft less than a month away, PFF's Steve Palazzolo presents a live mock draft using PFF's mock draft simulator, sending QB Bryce Young to the Carolina Panthers and CB Joey Porter Jr. to the New England Patriots.

by Steve Palazzolo Apr 5, 2023 6:00 am EDT

2022 NFL Mock Draft: Jacksonville Jaguars select Michigan EDGE Aidan Hutchinson, Sam Howell heads to Detroit

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Mock draft season continues as Steve Palazzolo delves into who and where teams will select their first-round talent.

by Steve Palazzolo Feb 28, 2022 5:00 am EST

Why Tom Brady should win the NFL MVP and All-Pro awards over Aaron Rodgers

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has added more value to his team by a wide margin than Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers and is deserving of both the NFL MVP award and first-team All-Pro honors.

by Steve Palazzolo Jan 5, 2022 7:00 am EST

NFL receiving corps rankings ahead of the 2021 season

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The NFL's top teams have several passing-game options, and they’re able to keep defenses off balance with a variety of different playmakers. Here are the best pass-catching units in the NFL heading into 2021, headlined by the Buccaneers at No. 1.

by Steve Palazzolo Aug 2, 2021 6:00 am EDT

Offensive line rankings entering the 2021 NFL season

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What was once a major pain point for the win-hungry Cleveland Browns is now a clear strength, with their offensive line topping the rankings heading into the 2021 NFL season.

by Steve Palazzolo Aug 2, 2021 5:15 am EDT

2021 NFL Mock Draft: Denver Broncos select Alabama's Mac Jones at No. 9 overall, Trey Lance falls to the Patriots at No. 15

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PFF's Steve Palazzolo mocks the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, sending Mac Jones to Denver and Trey Lance to New England.

by Steve Palazzolo Apr 19, 2021 6:00 am EDT

PFF Critical Factors: The most important numbers for the 2021 NFL Draft class

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Breaking down the top 2021 NFL Draft prospects at every position using PFF's most stable and unstable numbers.

by Steve Palazzolo Apr 14, 2021 7:00 am EDT

Why the Colts should not move Quenton Nelson to left tackle

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Breaking down the Indianapolis Colts' options for revamping the left side of the offensive line around Quenton Nelson, who has been by far the most valuable guard in the NFL in recent years.

by Steve Palazzolo Mar 1, 2021 7:30 am EST

Best safeties available in the 2021 NFL Draft and free agency

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Steve Palazzolo consults PFF's free-agent rankings, 2021 NFL Draft Board and potential trade candidates to give you a quick-hitting breakdown of the best available safeties this offseason.

by Steve Palazzolo Feb 11, 2021 9:00 am EST

Best cornerbacks available in the 2021 NFL Draft and free agency

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Steve Palazzolo consults PFF's free-agent rankings, 2021 NFL Draft Board and potential trade candidates to offer a quick-hitting breakdown of the best available cornerbacks this offseason.

by Steve Palazzolo Feb 4, 2021 6:00 am EST

Best wide receivers, tight ends available in the 2021 NFL Draft and free agency

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It’s team-building season, and that means all 32 NFL franchises are spending countless hours figuring out how to shape their respective rosters for 2021 and beyond.

by Steve Palazzolo Feb 3, 2021 8:15 am EST

Best offensive linemen available in the 2021 NFL Draft and free agency

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Steve Palazzolo consults PFF's free-agent rankings, 2021 NFL Draft Board and potential trade candidates to give you a quick-hitting breakdown of the best available offensive linemen this offseason.

by Steve Palazzolo Jan 28, 2021 6:30 am EST

Best interior defensive linemen available in the 2021 NFL Draft and free agency

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Steve Palazzolo consults PFF's free-agent rankings, 2021 NFL Draft Board and potential trade candidates to give you a quick-hitting breakdown of the best available interior defensive linemen this offseason.

by Steve Palazzolo Jan 27, 2021 7:30 am EST

2021 NFL Mock Draft: New York Jets get QB Zach Wilson at No. 2, Cincinnati Bengals land WR Ja’Marr Chase

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PFF's Steve Palazzolo mocks the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, sending Trevor Lawrence to Jacksonville, Justin Fields to Atlanta and WR Ja'Marr Chase to the Cincinnati Bengals.

by Steve Palazzolo Jan 25, 2021 6:15 am EST

Best edge defenders available in the 2021 NFL Draft and free agency

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Steve Palazzolo consults PFF's free-agent rankings, 2021 NFL Draft Board and potential trade candidates to give you a quick-hitting breakdown of the best available edge defenders this offseason.

by Steve Palazzolo Jan 21, 2021 7:30 am EST

Best quarterbacks available in the 2021 NFL Draft and free agency

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Steve Palazzolo consults PFF's free-agent rankings, 2021 NFL Draft Board and potential trade candidates to give you a quick-hitting breakdown of the best available quarterbacks this offseason.

by Steve Palazzolo Jan 20, 2021 7:15 am EST

Final 2020 quarterback rankings

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With the 2020 NFL regular season now in the books, PFF's Steve Palazzolo ranks every quarterback in the NFL by PFF grade.

by Steve Palazzolo Jan 5, 2021 9:00 am EST

NFL Week 17 PFF ReFocused: Baltimore Ravens 38, Cincinnati Bengals 3

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The Baltimore Ravens finished off the regular season in dominating fashion with a 38-3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.

by Steve Palazzolo Jan 3, 2021 5:23 pm EST Cincinnati Bengals Baltimore Ravens

2020 Week 16 QB Review: Fitzpatrick gives the Dolphins a chance, Josh Allen steps up, Rodgers secures MVP honors and more

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From the Miami Dolphins' uncertain QB situation to Patrick Mahomes' struggles with turnover-worthy plays, here are Steve Palazzolo's QB takeaways from Week 16 of the 2020 NFL season.

by Steve Palazzolo Dec 29, 2020 9:00 am EST

2020 Week 14 QB Review: Jalen Hurts' Eagles debut, Drew Lock running out of time in Denver and more

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From Jalen Hurts' promising start to Drew Lock's future in Denver to Big Ben's struggles in Pittsburgh, here are Steve Palazzolo's QB takeaways from Week 14 of the 2020 NFL season.

by Steve Palazzolo Dec 15, 2020 10:00 am EST
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Steve joined PFF in 2011 and he has covered the NFL, the NFL draft and college football during that time. He is co-host of the PFF NFL Podcast and the PFF NFL Daily.

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