Did the Dolphins reach for an edge rusher? How does Hines fit with Josh Allen? And what to make of a suspended Calvin Ridley heading to Jacksonville? ConorOrr grades the trade-deadline deals
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it—think about what that means for a running back. Wilson will provide the Dolphins with a back already familiar with the system, and a tireless, punishing running game can continue to make Tua Tagovailoa’s development process smoother. I think running backs are more valuable than they’ve been in some time. With defenses taking away a lot of big-play options, personnel that can grind down opponents has become the new efficiency.
As for Pittsburgh, it’s understandable that the Steelers want to clear the decks to get George Pickens the ball more, but imagine this receiving corps in its entirety with more capable quarterback play. This should have been a dream, not a move where you’re throwing up your hands and ditching a perceived surplus.Grade for the Vikings:So, this thing devolved to the point where Dan Campbell was at least somewhat comfortable noting, in public, that Hockenson needed to be a better run blocker.
All that said, how did it get here? How did a regime with a former tight end as a head coach, an A-plus offensive line staff and the best on-paper offensive line in football get to a point where the first-round pick tight end didn’t benefit and become something closer to Kittle, Andrews, Kelce or Goedert?Grade for Chiefs:I always liked Fenton, who may not be having his best season but is a gamer who tackles well in the quick game and always seems up for a difficult matchup against a good wide...
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