• The Canadian Press

    Bears GM Ryan Poles says 'tune in on Thursday' for No. 1 overall pick at the NFL draft

    LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears know who they're taking with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft and so does just about everyone else too. General manager Ryan Poles just wasn't ready to announce it's Caleb Williams on Tuesday. He opted to leave that to commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday night. “So unfortunately it’s one of those things I think everyone’s got to tune in on Thursday to watch and figure out, but I feel really good about our process and where we are and where we’re heade

  • Yahoo Sports Videos

    Should the Jets draft a QB in the 2024 NFL Draft? | Zero Blitz

    Yahoo Sports NFL writer Charles McDonald is joined by Derrik Klassen to discuss what they think the New York Jets will do with the 10th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Hear the full conversation on “The Exempt List with Charles McDonald” - part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.

  • Yahoo Sports

    Four NFL Draft storylines to watch + final QB deep dive with Derrik Klassen | The Exempt List

    Charles McDonald is joined by Derrik Klassen of Bleacher Report and Reception Perception to give their final thoughts ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft on storylines to watch and this fascinating quarterback class. The duo start off with the news that Zach Wilson has been traded to the Denver Broncos. Both agree this doesn't mean a lot for anyone except Ben DiNucci, but Charles asks if the New York Jets should consider drafting Aaron Rodgers' replacement at tenth overall (or later in the draft). There are 4-5 first round picks at quarterback this year, and Derrik has charted all of them. Charles and Derrik do a final deep dive on each of the top QBs, breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, Michael Penix Jr. and J.J. McCarthy. Later, Charles presents his four storylines to watch this Thursday as the 2024 NFL Draft kicks off. Charles thinks the ideal landing spot for Drake Maye is the Minnesota Vikings, and that Denver trading up is irresponsible. Meanwhile, the Jacksonville Jaguars are an ideal candidate to make a move and trade up for a wide receiver or cornerback. Finally Charles presents his take that this defensive tackle class is underrated, which sparks a conversation around how college linebackers are letting the NFL down.

  • The Canadian Press

    Falcons' draft won't be impacted by NFL's investigation of possible tampering violation with Cousins

    FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The NFL's investigation of the Atlanta Falcons' possible violation of tampering policies before signing quarterback Kirk Cousins won't conclude before this week's NFL draft. For Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot, that means the team won't lose any draft picks this year as he looks to build around Cousins. “The league has been very communicative with us and throughout the whole process,” Fontenot said Tuesday when previewing the draft. “I really appreciate them. We