An 'A' for the Browns; 'F' for the Patriots: Grading every NFL team in free agency
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It's report card time for NFL teams, with Tom Brady's stunning decision to leave the New England Patriots for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers dramatically altering the course of the offseason.
The Patriots aren't looking so great; they get an "F" after the exodus of arguably the greatest quarterback in NFL history. Meanwhile, some other teams -- such as the Cleveland Browns, Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints -- have aced their offseasons so far.
Our Nate Davis sorted through the best and worst of the free-agency moves and assigned grades to every team, so see how your favorite team fared.
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NFL news, analysis, more
- 7 best value signings: Several NFL free agency deals could pay off in a big way, writes Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz.
- 10 most questionable signings: These high-priced contracts might leave teams with buyer's remorse in the near future, writes Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz.
- Tom Brady explains why he left Patriots: In his first meeting with the media since signing with the Buccaneers, Brady discussed why he made such a significant change in his career.
- Joe Montana: Patriots made mistake with Tom Brady: Montana can relate to Brady's late-career change, and suggests that the Patriots erred in letting the quarterback "get away."
- Trash-talk is key to understanding Philip Rivers: Can Colts fans learn to love a trash-talking QB? Let's revisit that infamous incident in 2019 between Rivers and Jaguars DE Yannick Ngakoue.
- Cam Newton is in NFL limbo: The 2015 MVP might be in for an extended wait in free agency, but he still has plenty to offer.
- Cam Newton, Jameis Winston not right fits for Jaguars: The Jaguars don't have any established QB to challenge Gardner Minshew, but two former No. 1 overall draft picks aren't the right candidates to do so, writes Eugene Frenette.
- Rams unveil new logo: "The Rambassador," Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson, plans to take fans' suggestions straight to the team's front office.
- Saints coach says he's cleared after coronavirus battle: Sean Payton had gone public with his diagnosis last week.
- 10 teams that should use a throwback helmet: The NFL has opened the door to changing its rule that prohibits teams from wearing different helmet colors. These teams should heed this opportunity, writes Jim Reineking.
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2020 NFL draft: Mocks, rankings, etc.
- Latest mock draft: A wild week of trades and free-agent moves has dramatically altered this updated first-round projection.
- 2020 draft will go on as scheduled: The draft will go on as scheduled on April 23-25, commissioner Roger Goodell said in a memo sent out to all 32 teams.
- What turned lineman into likely top-10 draft pick: Mekhi Becton didn't receive any preseason accolades and was considered a top-60 prospect a few months ago. Now he's a near top-10 lock. What changed?
- Why 2020 NFL draft should go retro: With the public events for the 2020 NFL Draft squashed, what’s the appeal for top prospects to show up in Las Vegas? There will be no real show, writes Jarrett Bell.
- Position-by-position prospect rankings: How do the players in this year's draft class stack up following the events of the NFL scouting combine?
- Meet the prospects: It's always draft season at Draft Wire, which is providing in-depth scouting reports on many of the key players in the 2020 draft.
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