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Colum Dell

Colum is a Texas transplant, born and raised in New Jersey. In addition to being a West Virginia University alumnus, he is a long-suffering New York Giants, Knicks and Mets fan. He joined Yardbarker in November 2022 and has primarily covered the NFL since. You can find him on X @columdell

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Best, worst draft picks in the AFC East

Now that the NFL Draft is completed, it's time for us to weigh in on bests and worsts. Here's a look at the AFC East.

Dolphins fail to address needs with first 2023 NFL Draft selection

The Miami Dolphins drafted a talented -- but perhaps slightly superfluous -- defensive back with their first pick on Friday.

Did the Patriots inadvertently leak their next draft target?

The New England Patriots might have inadvertently let their hand slip as to who they are targeting for Day 2 of the NFL Draft.

Jets first-round pick Will McDonald IV has sights set on Hall of Fame

While some analysts believe the New York Jets reached for Will McDonald IV, they should have a future Hall of Famer if the Iowa State product meets his expectations.

Patriots draft potential steal in secondary after trading back

The New England Patriots traded back during the draft on Thursday and may well have ended up with the best cornerback prospect in the class.

Cam Robinson's suspension could force Jaguars to change draft strategy

With the announcement put on GM Trent Baalke just before the draft, it'll be intriguing to see how he approaches the first round. Oklahoma's Anton Harrison or Ohio State's Dawand Jones are two linemen who could be available, but perhaps Baalke opts to trade back.

Shaquille O'Neal reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo's 'failure' comments

The Milwaukee Bucks etched themselves into unfortunate history with Wednesday's 128-126 loss to Miami, becoming the sixth top seed to get eliminated in the first round of the NBA playoffs. 

Three running back prospects the Giants should target in the NFL Draft

New York Giants and running back Saquon Barkley have until July 17 to agree on a long-term deal. Historically, the best value for drafting running backs comes outside the first round, so here are three potential mid-round options the Giants should consider targeting.

Three potential Day 2 targets for the Dolphins in the 2023 NFL Draft

For the second consecutive year, the Dolphins will have the fewest picks in the NFL Draft with four selections, the exact amount as in 2022.

Draft needs, targets for Jets post-Aaron Rodgers trade

Since the Rodgers deal was in the works for some time, the Jets' 2023 draft strategy remains unchanged. Here's a snapshot of what they need and a few potential targets.

Analyst: Packers could make ironic draft move following Aaron Rodgers trade

The Green Bay Packers finally traded quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets on Monday, ending the longest tenure of any player in franchise history.

Three potential first-round targets for New England Patriots in the NFL Draft

New England has made several underrated moves this offseason, but restoring order in Foxborough can only begin with a strong draft class.

Three defensive line targets for the Buffalo Bills in the 2023 NFL Draft

Many Bills DTs are set to become free agents after the season, making now the perfect time to secure a long-term option at the position.

Top three draft fits for Notre Dame TE Michael Mayer

While tight end is one of the most challenging positions when transitioning from college to the NFL, Notre Dame's Michael Mayer is well-suited to succeed as a rookie.

Surprising QB prospect emerges as favorite to be drafted second overall

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis has drawn mixed reviews leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft, but with under a week remaining until the event itself, he appears to be tracking toward the No.

Three under-the-radar WR prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft

The NFL is witnessing the golden age of receivers, and names such as Tyreek Hill and Stefon Diggs prove it's possible to find star wideouts later in the draft.  The 2023 NFL Draft will be no different, with several receivers slated to be first-round selections and plenty of talented wideouts destined to be overlooked.

Top three draft fits for former No. 1 high school recruit Bryan Bresee

Despite external factors limiting his production at Clemson, defensive tackle Bryan Bresee should hear his name called in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

Mavericks legend reflects on 2007 MVP Award, playoff embarrassment

While MVP recognition should rank among an athlete's proudest accomplishments, former Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki considers his experience as one of "the most uncomfortable moments" of his legendary career. 

Report: Bengals likely to release Joe Mixon if he rejects pay cut

In light of his high salary and off-field troubles, running back Joe Mixon's future with the Cincinnati Bengals has come into question this offseason, and a resolution appears imminent.

Ryan Leaf fires back at Bill Polian for fabricating story

Leaf's message to Polian on "Good Morning Football" echoed the same points he made in his expletive-laden remarks on Tuesday. 

Antonio Brown involved in altercation with security during first game as Albany Empire co-owner

MVP Arena GM Bob Belber told TMZ Sports that he expects Brown and the stadium's personnel will meet this week to come to a resolution that will prevent a recurrence of the situation.

Adam Schefter predicts how top of the NFL Draft will unfold

Although the 2023 NFL Draft could feature five quarterbacks selected in the first round, ESPN's Adam Schefter believes a run on signal-callers won't happen as early as some anticipate.  During a recent "NFL Live" appearance, Schefter sounded confident that quarterbacks won't be flying off the board at the beginning of the draft.

MLB to test three new significant rule changes in Atlantic League

Major League Baseball has used the affiliated Atlantic League as a testing ground for rule changes over the past few seasons. On Tuesday, the league announced three more significant alterations to the rulebook.

Potential landing spots for Cardinals All-Pro safety Budda Baker

ESPN's Adam Schefter recently reported that All-Pro safety Budda Baker told GM Monti Ossenfort in February to either trade him or make him the league's highest-paid safety.

West Virginia picks up pledge from former Orange center Jesse Edwards

The West Virginia men's basketball program added yet another notable transfer on Sunday.