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2020 Senior Bowl: Practice schedule, rosters

2020 Senior Bowl: Practice schedule, North-South rosters

Nothing signals the end of one NFL season and the subsequent start of the next like the Reese Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama.

With the NFL Draft being the league’s next huge event, the biggest collegiate all-star game going convened on Monday, as this week in Mobile, Alabama, the top senior draft prospects will come together to practice, compete, interview and play against each other in front of NFL’s top decision-makers, coaches and evaluators.

With practices scheduled to begin on Tuesday and the game set for Saturday afternoon, here is this week’s schedule in its entirety.

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Tuesday:

South team practices from 1-2:30 p.m. ET, followed by the North team from 3-4:30 p.m.

Wednesday:

North team practices from 12:30-2:30 p.m. ET, followed by the South team from 3-5 p.m.

Thursday:

North team practices from 12:30-2:30 p.m. ET, followed by the South team from 3-5 p.m.

Friday: No practice; community events

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2020 NFL mock draft: Bears go OL, OLB in 2nd round

A new 2020 NFL mock draft has the Bears addressing the offensive line and pass rusher in the second round.

The Chicago Bears have a busy offseason ahead of them, which includes addressing offensive and defensive needs both in free agency and the NFL Draft.

The Bears hold the 43rd and 50th picks in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, as they got the Raiders’ second-round pick (No. 43) in the Khalil Mack trade.

In Draft Wire’s newest 2020 NFL mock draft, Luke Easterling has the Bears addressing the offensive line and linebacker.

With the 43rd pick (from the Raiders), Easterling has Chicago selecting Oregon offensive lineman Calvin Throckmorton. Throckmorton played at right tackle for the Ducks, but he’s a versatile lineman that can play all five positions on the offensive line. Given the Bears can use help wherever they can get it on their line, Throckmorton would make a ton of sense.

Then, with the 50th selection, Easterling has the Bears taking Ohio State outside linebacker Malik Harrison. In 2019, Harrison had 75 total tackles, 4.5 sacks, four pass breakups and two fumble recoveries. The Buckeyes used him off the edge to rush the passer, and the Bears could do with more production at edge rusher on defense.

The Bears currently have six draft selections, — two picks in the second round, one in the fifth round, two in the sixth round and one in the seventh round. They’re also projected to receive a seventh pick — a fourth-round compensatory pick for safety Adrian Amos, who signed with the Packers in free agency last season.

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Revamping the Ravens’ defense in our latest 3-round mock draft

The Baltimore Ravens have some pretty big holes on their defense and with the 2020 NFL draft coming up, it’s a chance to fill those holes

The Baltimore Ravens’ offseason began a little earlier than many would have liked. But it allows us a little extra time to look at the future and what could potentially happen.

Take the NFL draft for instance. It’s the spot Baltimore has chiefly found talent to stock their roster and is the reason why they made it as far as they did last season. With the 2020 NFL draft quickly approaching, there’s no better time than now to take our first real dip into a mock draft of our own. And with the No. 28 pick, I should be able to find some really good help.

I used FanSpeak’s mock draft simulator. Though it doesn’t include any potential compensatory picks and there still being teams in the postseason means the order isn’t set, this is an initial taste of what Baltimore could be looking at in the first three rounds.

First round – No. 28

EDGE Terrell Lewis, Alabama

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Baltimore’s top offseason priority is adding more pass rush talent, without question. While defensive coordinator Don Martindale used blitzes to create pressure, the Ravens were woefully lacking in sacks last season. With outside linebacker Matthew Judon one of the team’s 21 pending free agents this offseason, it makes it an even bigger potential need for Baltimore and one I wanted to address right off the bat.

Luckily, the draft board worked itself out and the best player still remaining was the talented Lewis.

Lewis can stand as an outside linebacker or put his hand in the dirt as a rush end, which will fit the Ravens’ diverse scheme well. He’s got prototypical size and speed to be a talented pass rusher. While he’s still a little raw, the flashes are there for him to be an early contributor with a high upside.

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Seven Ohio State football players named to AP All-American teams

Ohio State football had a nation-leading seven players named to the Associate Press All-American teams Monday.

Ohio State had a nation-leading seven players named to the Associated Press All-American teams Monday. Three players — Chase Young, Jeff Okudah and Wyatt Davis, led the way on the first team, while Justin Fields and J.K. Dobbins earned second-team honors. Not to be forgotten, both Jonah Jackson and Malik Harrison were named to the third-team.

It’s been stated several times, but Young leads the country with 16.5 sacks and was also a finalist for the Heisman Trophy along with Justin Fields. Young also made the Big Ten first-team, and was named the Defensive Lineman and Defensive Player of the Year in the league.

Okudah was a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award and is projected to go high in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft along with the aforementioned Young. He is a lock-down corner that can come up in run support.

Fields and Dobbins have also received All Big-Ten notoriety and were also up for national awards.

Mailbag: What lies ahead for the Detroit Lions?

This week’s Lions Wire mailbag is looking forward to 2020, talking draft, free agency, and potential coaching changes.

The Detroit Lions 2019 season appears to be over, or at least, Lions’ fans think so.

While I try to stay optimistic, I will admit that things aren’t looking pretty. The Lions are down a starting quarterback, lack any depth at running back, and the defense looks to be really struggling. They might not be able to salvage the season, but maybe there will some glimpses of hope for the future.

This week’s mailbag is looking forward to 2020, talking draft, free agency, and potential coaching changes.

What linebackers in the draft or potential free agents fit the Lions’ size and style for next season? — @RICH_K13

I’ll be honest, I’m not too studied up on this year’s draft prospects, so I’ll focus on upcoming free agents.

[Editor’s note: Keep an eye on Ohio State’s Malik Harrison]

If the Lions want to go out and spend some big money on a free agent linebacker, 2020 would be a good time to do it.

One name that stuck out was Shaq Thompson of the Carolina Panthers. The 26-year-old linebacker will hit free agency fresh off of his rookie contract, and though he has stated that he’d like to remain with the Panthers, the appeal a big payday could lure him to a place like Detroit.

As we’ve seen, defensive players want to play for head coach Matt Patricia. Maybe Thompson will feel the same way. He fits the bill for what the Lions want in a linebacker; he can rush the passer, he can drop into coverage, he can make plays on the ball. He would thrive in Patricia’s defense.

Rank the players in order of likelihood to make the 2020 roster: Darius Slay, Sam Martin, Jarrad Davis, Taylor Decker. — @ZugIreland

Tier 1: Slay, Martin, Davis, Decker.

Slay, Martin and Decker are more than likely locked into starting roles heading into next season. Davis has struggled, but it’s far too early to give up on him.

All four will be Lions next season.

How many wins would the Lions have to get to in order for Matt Patricia to get one more year? — @rayray1222

Look, this season hasn’t been pretty, but at this point, any losses the Lions get are more reflective of them losing their starting quarterback, not the coaching.

I think next year will be Patricia’s make-or-break season. I could see a mid-season firing if his 2020 campaign has a rough start.

Chances of us drafting a QB like Jalen Hurts in this upcoming draft? Is it time to start looking at Stafford’s successor? — @TheBlackPH30N1X

I don’t think Detroit will be moving on from Stafford any time soon. But, like general manager Bob Quinn said, drafting quarterbacks is ‘good football business’.

Especially after looking at the most recent game against Chicago, I do think the Lions should invest some of their day 2 draft capital on a backup quarterback.

Grooming a quarterback behind Stafford for the next few seasons would be a smart move by Quinn. We saw how bad things are when we don’t have our starter.

I’m currently looking at Utah State’s Jordan Love. I see a lot of Stafford’s game in him, so he’d be my perfect draft prospect for Detroit.

Who are the most eligible candidates for defensive coordinator if the Lions move on from Paul Pasquiloni? — @ZugIreland

One name that I like right now is Dallas Cowboys defensive backs coach Kris Richard.

Known for helping put together Seattle’s Legion of Boom, I think Richard could do a lot to help Detroit’s defense. This team has big holes at both cornerback and safety heading into next season, and a guy like Richard would be a valuable asset come draft time.

He served as Seattle’s defensive coordinator from 2015 to 2017, so he’d be reuniting with offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell as well.

Who do you think the Lions should draft with their number-one draft pick this coming April? — @B_Lake007

The Lions may be drafting top-ten, but definitely not number one.

I’d go linebacker or defensive end if I were Bob Quinn. As I said earlier, I’m not caught up on this year’s top prospects, so ask again in March.

Thanks to everyone who submitted their questions this week!

Be sure to get those questions in next week, and give me a follow while you’re at it, on Twitter @maxgerbs.