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New on Sports Illustrated: Tua's Fate Remains the Biggest Mystery, How the Mock Draft Played Out and Other NFL Notes

It's still unclear who is interested in Tagovailoa ahead of the NFL draft, which could see him slide further than expected. Plus how the mock draft went and other NFL notes.

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• The big mystery continues to be the fate of Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa. I can’t find anyone who thinks Miami is taking him. With the Chargers, it depends more on who you talk to—and like I said in this morning’s column, GM Tom Telesco’s pretty good at concealing his intentions. If Tagovailoa slides past No. 6, it certainly opens up the question of when/if the Chargers will add another quarterback, and whether it’ll be in the draft or with a veteran. And it, of course, leads to Tagovailoa sliding, because from there it’s hard to find a home for him. We’ve seen this in the past. Aaron Rodgers, Brady Quinn and Johnny Manziel are among those in the fairly recent past who most people figured would go top 10, and wound up slipping into the 20s. There’s some expectation that Tagovailoa could tempt the Raiders with one of their picks. And there’s speculation that Patriots coach Bill Belichick could take a swing if Tagovailoa falls far enough, given that Nick Saban has given the quarterback glowing reviews, both publicly and privately, and the two coaches are so close.

• It’s no secret that both the Giants and Lions would love to move their picks, and it seems like their ability to do it might ride on whether they’re willing to take a little less than they may have hoped for. Let’s say, for argument’s sake, Detroit is comfortable with Ohio State CB Jeff Okudah and Auburn DT Derrick Brown, but likes those guys more at No. 5 or 6 than No. 3 (which I believe very well could be the case). And then, they look at the Giants likely to take an offensive tackle at No. 4, and it becomes a near-certainty they’ll get one of them at No. 5 or 6. How much would you really need to go down? Would a single second-rounder do it? It’s an interesting position that both Bob Quinn and Dave Gettleman are in.

• So how did that mock draft go on Monday? I texted with a half-dozen head coaches and GMs, and it seems like the consensus was that, after a shaky start, things got straightened out. The problem at the top, with the first pick, actually had to do with muting and un-muting a line. And there were some bumps to work out while the league and teams did dry runs on the trades early on. “It was all process-related,” said one team official on the call. Once everyone got the hang of it, it went better. And in the aftermath, the biggest question I could find, and this one came from a head coach, was how often the clock will have to be stopped to complete trades. But it was clear to everyone on there that there will be a lot of moving parts to organize Thursday, which is why this was done—to get everyone comfortable with a pretty unusual circumstance.

• Give NFL commissioner Roger Goodell credit for this one: 

It shows he’s not taking himself too seriously. And while this is a little thing to help a very big cause, I’m not sure a couple years ago that the hyper-image-conscious league would’ve signed off on something like this.

• Niners GM John Lynch saying on Monday that he’s expecting left tackle Joe Staley back for a 14th season is a very big deal. As I understand it, San Francisco sees Mike McGlinchey staying on the right side long-term, which means they’ll have a big hole at some point over the next few years at a spot that traditionally demands a massive investment to fill. That it’s not an immediate need gives the team some flexibility. But I still think if a left tackle they like falls into their lap at No. 13, or even 31, they won’t hesitate to get ahead of this looming issue.

• So I should expound on my point on Jaguars DE Yannick Ngakoue from this morning, since it came up. One interesting idea that was floated to me was that Ngakoue could actually be a part of Jacksonville trading down to acquire a future asset. For argument’s sake—and this is a complete hypothetical—let’s say Tampa Bay wants to come up and get a tackle from No. 14. And the Bucs think they’ll be pretty good this year, and are in win-now mode, which may devalue their 2021 first-round pick a little (at least in their eyes). Could, then, the Jaguars package the ninth pick and Ngakoue for the 14th pick and the Bucs’ first-rounder next year? Something like that could make sense (and, again, I’m just pulling this one as a hypothetical).

• Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio is correct in saying what he’s saying here—NFL teams would be foolish to believe that results from “virtual” pro days aren’t cooked to favor players. That said, if you cut the silly stuff out, there are things that can be helpful to teams, and most of it has to do with movement. Some tape that’s gone out to clubs, with prospects going through position drills, has been helpful in that regard.

• And we’ll wrap with a couple leftovers from my talk with likely Bengal-to-be Joe Burrow. One of the more interesting things he said to me that I left out of the MMQB? I asked if his doubt that this could happen—where he’d be set to go to first overall—was a form of PTSD, from being overlooked in the past. He laughed. “100%, PTSD,” he answered. “You could call it that from Ohio State and from being recruited.” His scholarship offer list in 2015, after being named Mr. Football in Ohio: Boston College, Central Michigan, Cincinnati, East Carolina, Fresno State, Iowa State, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, N.C. State, Ohio University, Toledo, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech and West Virginia. As we said this morning, Nebraska, where his dad and brothers played, was notably absent. And that made Ohio State, far and away, the No. 1 program to offer him.

• As for the other piece of what Burrow said on PTSD, relating to what happened a couple years after he got to Columbus, here’s more on the battle he wound up losing to Dwayne Haskins: “So we had some really fun battles in practice. And we were playing so well that spring. I would make an insane throw, he would come out and make an even more insane throw, and it was just kind of a back-and-forth in that spring ball. It was a lot of fun. We knew how good the team was gonna be, and whoever got the starting job, how well that guy was gonna play. And then watching, I knew my junior season wasn’t going to be what it would’ve been if I’d stayed at Ohio State, just because I’m getting there so much later, learning who these guys are, and learning a bunch of the offense. I knew I wasn’t going to play at the level I expected of myself. And I was still going to work really, really hard to get there, but it’s just not realistic to play that well, or as well as I could have, in that short a time period, as well as still trying to win the job. I went into it with that mindset, that I knew I might struggle in the beginning.” And that’s pretty much how it went. Late in 2018, things started to click for Burrow, and we know what happened in 2019.

• I also asked Burrow at the end of our conversation if there was some satisfaction in showing those who passed on him what he was capable of. His answer was interesting. “Yeah, absolutely, there’s a little bit of that,” he said. “But it’s all in the past. I talked about it quite a bit with people that asked me at all these awards ceremonies, you have them all in February and March, and there was even one in April. That season is over. It’s time to move on. And I think it’s gonna be the same with the draft. If I’m the No. 1 pick, great. Let’s move on, let’s get into the playbook, let’s start practicing, let’s get really, really good at what we do, and I’ll start learning my guys. It’s nice, and yeah, I showed a lot of people. But I’ve still got a lot to prove.”

• And finally, here’s what he said when asked what going first overall would mean to him. “I’m not sure,” Burrow said. “It’s nice. But at the end of the day, it really doesn’t matter. Ten years down the road, nobody’s gonna say, ‘Oh, you were the No. 1 pick, great job!’ They’re gonna talk about how I did. So that’s really all that I’m worried about. I could go 1, I could go 30, I could go 50, it doesn’t matter to me. I’m worried about being the best player that I can be for a long time in the league.” And the focus on that’s already begun, with another (however minor it might be) slight, based on what he’s heard is a shortcoming of his. “Everyone says the arm strength, but that’s been the knock on me since I was 16 years old,” Burrow said. “So I’ve learned how to overcome that with timing and anticipation and preparation. A lot of the great quarterbacks didn’t have cannon arms. But I’m still gonna work hard to improve my arm strength, that’s always something you can get better at, whether it’s with your body sequencing, your mechanics, or just straight up getting stronger.”

• I will say this: It’s not hard to see, talking to Burrow, how this kid from rural Ohio was able to become the alpha at an SEC blue blood. The Bengals are getting a baller.

• Question or comment? Email us at talkback@themmqb.com.

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Tua's Fate Remains the Biggest Mystery, How the Mock Draft Played Out and Other NFL Notes

New on Sports Illustrated: 2020 NFL Mock Draft: 5 OTs in Top 15 Picks

The Fantasy Exec Corey Parson provides betting & fantasy advice throughout his first round mock of the 2020 NFL Draft.

1. Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Burrow, QB, LSU

No surprises here. The 2019 Heisman trophy winner is a -10000 betting favorite to be the top pick in the draft. This time last year very few football fans even knew who Joe Burrow was. He will have great weapons in Cincinnati; Burrow can make an immediate impact.

2. Washington: Chase Young, EDGE, Ohio State

Washington could use a quarterback here, but I think they will eventually bring in Cam Newton. Young is not only the best edge rusher in this draft, but he is also likely the best overall prospect.

3. Detroit Lions: Jeffrey Okudah, CB, Ohio State

The Lions are rumored to be interested in trading out of this spot, likely to a team like the Chargers or Dolphins, who both need quarterback help. If Detroit keeps the pick it will without a doubt be Okudah.

Betting Tip: FanDuel Sportsbook offers a prop bet that Burrow, Young and Okudah will be the top three picks of the draft, in that order, at odds of +135.

4. New York Giants: Jedrick Wills, OT, Alabama

The Giants have also been rumored to be looking to trade down. Quarterback-needy teams need to be here to get their guy. If the Giants do keep the pick, which I think they will, I could see them picking Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons here. Ultimately, I think they take the best offensive tackle in this group in Wills.

Betting Tip: Both the FanDuel and DraftKings sportsbooks have Wills as the betting favorite to be drafted by the Giants at +110.

5. Miami Dolphins: Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon

It took a while, but Herbert has leaped past Tua Tagovailoa into the driver seat to be the second quarterback selected in the draft. Teams know that Herbert is healthy and he also showed very well for himself at the Senior Bowl. Miami wants a quarterback that can start from day one and will get that with Herbert.

Betting Tip: The Dolphins are +110 to land Herbert on William Hill Sportsbook.

6. Los Angeles Chargers: Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama

The Chargers are in a position tostart their guy Tyrod Taylor this season while bringing Tua along slowly to make sure he is fully healthy. I still think Tua can be the best quarterback in the draft, but questions about his health and height have to be answered.

Betting Tip: On the DraftKings Sportsbook, Tagovailoa is +100 to be the third quarterback drafted.

7. Carolina Panthers: Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn

The Panthers need all the help they can get on defense. The unit was poor last season, ranking 23rd in the league allowing more than 370 yards per game. Derrick Brown or Isaiah Simmons will be the pick here; I think Brown is the better player.

Betting Tip: Derrick Brown is -148 to go under 8.5 on the FanDuel Sportsbook.

8. Arizona Cardinals: Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville

The Arizona Cardinals are starting to put a nice little football team together. For the offense to shine, they will have to get more production from their offensive lineman. Becton is a 6-foot-7, 369-pound monster with excellent athleticism.

Betting Tip: Via DraftKings Sportsbook, Mekhi Becton is -167 to be a top-10 pick.

9. Jacksonville Jaguars: Isaiah Simmons, LB, Clemson

The Jaguars need help all over the field, but they are pressed for talent on defense. Simmons is the most talented player left on the board. He could be one of the stars of this class. Simmons at this spot would be the steal of the draft.

Betting Tip: On the William Hill Sportsbook, Simmons' O/U draft position is 6.5 with the over at -140. Simmons is +800 to land on the Jaguars.

10. Cleveland Browns: Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa

The Browns are back in the top 10 of the draft after yet another disappointing season. Poor play from the offensive line was consistent all season long. Wirfs can play either tackle spot and is an excellent athlete who can finish blocks. Wirfs was the 2019 Big-10 Offensive Lineman of the Year.

Betting Tip: Wirfs is +700 to land on the Browns via the DraftKings Sportsbook.

11. New York Jets: Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia

The Jets will either draft a wide receiver or offensive lineman here. If Jeudy is still sitting on the board he should be the pick, but I think the Jets play it safe and select the tackle from Georgia. At 6-foot-5 and 320 pounds, Thomas is an elite athlete who keeps the quarterback clean.

Betting Tip: The New York Jets are +110 to select an offensive lineman with their first pick via the DraftKings Sportsbook.

12. Las Vegas Raiders: Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama

The Raiders need a No. 1 wide receiver and Jeudy fits that profile perfectly. Last season, TE Darren Waller led the Raiders in receptions. Jeudy will immediately become their top target in the passing game.

Fantasy Advice: Jeudy will be a WR2 for fantasy purposes this season. He should be the consensus top pick in rookie drafts.

Betting Tip: The Raiders are a +140 favorite to land Jeudy on the William Hill Sportsbook.

13. San Francisco 49ers: CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma

The 49ers could go either offense or defense here, but I think Lamb would be too good of a player to pass up. Jeudy was considered to be the top WR off the board, but as we get closer to draft day, Lamb is closing the gap.

Betting Tip: Via the William Hill Sportsbook, Lamb is +100 to go over pick 12.5.

14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Josh Jones, OT, Houston

DraftKings has Tampa at -400 to draft an offensive lineman here. They could also trade down if the top four offensive linemen are off the board by now. Jones is the next best tackle.

Betting Tip: Josh Jones is -150 to go under pick 28.5 on most sportsbooks.

15. Denver Broncos: Henry Ruggs III, WR, Alabama

The Broncos need another target to put alongside Courtland Sutton and Ruggs is a super talented athlete who can score anytime he gets the balls in his hands.

Fantasy Advice: Ruggs will have fantasy value in 12-team leagues this season. He is a tremendous best-ball pick because of his big-play ability. He should be a top-five pick in rookie drafts.

Betting Tip: Via DraftKings Sportsbook, the Broncos are -230 to draft a wide receiver.

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16. Atlanta Falcons: Javon Kinlaw, IDL, South Carolina

If things fall right for Atlanta, they could be lucky enough to see Kinlaw fall to them at No. 16. Kinlaw was a 2019 All-American and All-SEC selection. He is an interior lineman who has the skills to rush the passer.

Betting Tip: DraftKings Sportsbook has the Falcons at +150 to draft a defensive lineman with their first pick.

17. Dallas Cowboys: C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida

The Cowboys are in a good spot to get the defender of their liking. Henderson is precisely what they need: a stud on the back-end to replace Bryon Jones.

Betting Tip: The Cowboys are +150 to draft a cornerback in the first round via the DraftKings Sportsbook.

18. Miami Dolphins: K'Lavon Chaisson, EDGE, LSU

The Dolphins need a lot of help on offense, so I can see them moving out of this spot to go up and get a tackle. If they keep the pick, Chaisson would be too hard to pass up. He can be an elite pass rusher.

Betting Tip: Chaisson is -124 to go over pick 16.5 on the DraftKings Sportsbook.

19. Las Vegas Raiders: Jordan Love, QB, Utah

In my first couple of mock drafts, I did not have Love being drafted in the first round. In my final one, I do. Jon Gruden wants to move on from Derek Carr. Marcus Mariota was brought in, but I think drafting Love gives Gruden the quarterback he can develop.

Betting Tip: Love is +115 to go under pick 19.5 via the William Hill Sportsbook.

20. Jacksonville Jaguars: Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU

The Jaguars could get lucky again in the first round and add the best defender on the board. Fulton is a 5-foot-11, 197-pound, 2019 All-SEC selection who has an all-around game. He has excellent footwork and can hang with any wide receiver.

Betting Tip: Fulton under pick 25.5 is -105 on the William Hill Sportsbook.

21. Philadelphia Eagles: Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU

Philadelphia needs to add a top-notch wide receiver. Other teams will try to get ahead of them to get their hands on the LSU standout wide receiver, but the Eagles will take Jefferson if he's there.

Fantasy Advice: Jefferson will have to step up and be a reliable target for Carson Wentz right away. He should be owned in all 12-team leagues.

Betting Tip: Jefferson under pick 21.5 is -140 on the William Hill Sportsbook.

22. Minnesota Vikings: A.J. Terrell, CB, Clemson

The Vikings had a lot of turnover in their secondary this offseason. A.J. Terrell would fit in nicely in Minnesota. Terrell was a two-year starter at Clemson, who made two All-ACC teams. Terrell has an excellent technique for a young cornerback.

Betting Tip: The Vikings are -110 to draft a cornerback with their first pick via the DraftKings Sportsbook.

23. New England Patriots: Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma

If Murray hangs around until this point, this would be a home-run pick for the Patriots. Murray, who started all 42 games of his college career, is a great athlete with a knack for sniffing out the run. He is also a terrific blitzer who does a great job getting to the quarterback.

Betting Tip: The William Hill Sportsbook has Murray over pick 21.5 at -130.

24. New Orleans Saints: Patrick Queen, LB, LSU

The Saints can use this draft to get depth on defense. Queen is a local kid who can fit in nicely in the Saints scheme.

Betting Tip: Queen is listed at -110 odds to go after pick No. 23.5.

25. Minnesota Vikings: Denzel Mims, WR, Baylor

The Vikings will take advantage of the deep WR class and draft Mims in this spot. The 6-foot-2, 206-pound Mims is a physical wide receiver who always finds a way to get his hands on the ball.

Fantasy Advice: Mims could come into Minnesota and be the second option in the passing game. He is not the same type of player Stefon Diggs is, but he can be a nice complement to Adam Thielen. Mims will likely be a low-end WR3 for fantasy purposes.

Betting Tip: The FanDuel Sportsbook has Mims at -148 to be a first-round draft pick.

26. Miami Dolphins: D'Andre Swift, RB, Georgia

With this pick, the Dolphins should strike and take the first running back in the draft. Swift is the type of back that doesn't need many carries to put up big numbers. Georgia Bulldogs running backs normally translate very well to the NFL.

Fantasy Advice: Rookie running backs are very good fantasy assets. Swift should be drafted in the second or third round of fantasy drafts. He will have low-end RB1 potential.

Betting Tip: Swift under pick 30.5 is -110 on the William Hill Sportsbook.

27. Seattle Seahawks: Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama

The Seahawks can go several different ways in this spot, but I'm pretty sure the pick will be a defender and McKinney is the best left on the board.

Betting Tip: The FanDuel Sportsbook has McKinney at -102 to go after pick 24.5.

28. Baltimore Ravens: Yetur Gross-Matos, EDGE, Penn State

The Ravens always have a solid plan coming into draft day. They will select the best defensive player available in Gross-Matos. He is a special edge rusher.

Betting Tip: The Ravens are -118 to draft a defensive player with their first pick.

29. Tennessee Titans: Antoine Winfield Jr., S, Minnesota

Winfield Jr. is a prospect who has been rising up draft boards. As of late, he could find himself off the board at the tail-end of Round 1. He is a 2019 consensus All-American and the 2019 Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year. Winfield is versatile enough to play safety and corner.

Betting Tip: Winfield is +200 to be a first-round pick via the DraftKings Sportsbook.

30. Green Bay Packers: Austin Jackson, OT, USC

I think the Packers could be looking for a wide receiver in this spot, but will take a hard look at some offensive line depth. Jackson is the best tackle left on the board at this point of the draft.

Betting Tip: Via FanDuel Sportsbook, Jackson is +110 to be taken after pick 28.5.

31. San Francisco 49ers: Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama

The Niners could use some depth on defense and Diggs is the best player remaining on the board. Diggs was 2019 All-American and All-SEC selection. He is a physical corner with excellent matchup skills.

Betting Tip: Diggs is -150 to be a first-round draft pick on the DraftKings Sportsbook.

32. Kansas City Chiefs: Cesar Ruiz, C, Michigan

The Chiefs could snag a running back here, but I don't think they can pass on the best interior offensive lineman in the draft. Ruiz is a 6-foot-4, 319-pound rock who is very difficult to deal with in the trenches.

Betting Tip: Ruiz is -150 to be drafted before Ezra Cleveland on the DraftKings Sportsbook.

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Charles Leclerc won his second successive Formula One esports race with victory in a virtual Chinese Grand Prix, and then celebrated at home by cooking himself a plate of plain pasta.

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Storms dump 'tennis ball, baseball' hailstones before cold snap rolls through

Thunderstorms have dumped hail on the Capricornia and Central coast regions of Queensland on Sunday, with some places battered by stones the size of tennis balls.

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Scientists get to the tooth of a 40,000-year-old whodunnit

Scientists have discovered the culprit who made marks on an ancient tooth, settling a major question over early Australian hunting practices.

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Storms dump 'tennis ball, baseball' hailstones before cold snap rolls through

Thunderstorms have dumped hail on the Capricornia and Central coast regions of Queensland on Sunday, with some places battered by stones the size of tennis balls.

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'Let down, undervalued': A teacher's open letter to WA Premier on where he went wrong

The additional workloads and ‘impossible’ social distancing requirements have left teachers riled over the announcement, many seriously thinking about quitting the profession.

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Top fives: How to escape overseas from your living room

The fact you can't visit in person doesn't mean you can't enjoy some of Europe's finest galleries, as well as foreign-language films that cost nothing to watch.

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'Let down, undervalued': A teacher's open letter to WA Premier on where he went wrong

The additional workloads and ‘impossible’ social distancing requirements have left teachers riled over the announcement, many seriously thinking about quitting the profession.

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'We will bring a bazooka': States in a bidding war for Virgin HQ

Queensland has vowed to "stop at nothing" to keep Virgin's headquarters in Brisbane and has warned the NSW government to "back right off".

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Market Wrap: all the leasing and sales activity in and around Sydney

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Caltex shares drop after takeover offer withdrawn

The ASX has opened with a small decline, down 0.7 per cent, and all sectors except consumer discretionary in trading lower.

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How conspiracy theories about COVID-19 went viral

Why do epidemics breed conspiracy theories? And what do scientists say?

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No vax: Djokovic opposes coronavirus vaccination

Novak Djokovic is against any compulsory vaccinations for tennis players returning to the game after the coronavirus hiatus, and faces a dilemma if forced to do so himself.

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Caltex shares drop after takeover offer withdrawn

The ASX has opened with a small decline, down 0.7 per cent, and all sectors except consumer discretionary in trading lower.

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Footy flashback: Pressure, damp no obstacle for Pies, Bombers

We delved into the archive and came up with Greg Baum’s report from the nail-biting 2012 Anzac Day classic at the MCG.

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'Armed bandits' kill dozens in north-west Nigeria

Police said some of the gunmen wielded AK 47 guns in the attacks on villagers.

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Hand the title to Liverpool but scrap relegation: club owner

Liverpool deserve to be crowned Premier League champions but relegation will have to be scrapped if the season is abandoned due to the coronavirus crisis, the owner of Brighton and Hove Albion has said.

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