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The Denver Broncos on Monday announced the hiring of Kelly Kleine as the team s executive director of football operations.
Kleine, who spent the past 10 years with the Minnesota Vikings, is believed to be the highest-ranking woman in scouting in the history of the league. Kelly is a rising star in the NFL, and we re fortunate to add someone of her caliber to the Denver Broncos, Broncos general manager George Paton said. Having worked with her for nine years in Minnesota, Kelly has a strong understanding of all aspects of football operations and player evaluation, along with outstanding leadership qualities.
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Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Vincent Frank | Last updated 5/13/21
For the most part, the NFL rookies who get the most attention are those selected early on in the draft. Quarterbacks also tend to get a ton of play as they prepare for their inaugural seasons in the pros.
With that said, we see mid-round picks excel every single year. We don’t expect 2021 to be the exception to this rule. From a talented wide receiver in Southern California to a few elite-level pass rushers, there will be some surprising rookies moving forward.
Narrowing down that list to teams we expect to earn a playoff spot in 2021, here’s a look at some NFL rookies set to surprise once September comes calling.
By Jason Barringer
May 14, 2021
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers began their rookie minicamp on Friday. Before the camp began, linebacker Joe Tryon, quarterback Kyle Trask and offensive lineman Robert Hainsey all met with the media. To hear their full discussions click below.
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Wild Card
One back-to-back note here: In Week 3, the Rams have to prepare for Tom Brady and the Bucs, then in Week 4, they have to get ready for Kyler Murray and Arizona. The different QB styles increase the degree of difficulty for the Rams against the Cardinals, a key divisional rival. Wins Chicago Bears
Right now, the Rams beat out the Bears for the seventh and final playoff spot by a very narrow margin in these projections which means these teams Week 1 matchup in Los Angeles could be a potential key to determining which of them reaches the playoffs. Should Aaron Rodgers leave the Packers and Jordan Love become the starter in Green Bay, a lot would change, including the Bears being favored in the division, slightly edging past the Vikings. Note that this projection reflects eight-plus starts for rookie QB Justin Fields in Chicago.