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NFL Draft Predictions Amid Calls for Longer Season and Player Safety Concerns

As NFL Draft approaches, Meta AI predictions stir debate amid talks of a possible longer season and player safety issues among owners.

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  1. NFL Owners Reveal Timeline for League to Expand to 18 Game Season

    Not everyone is on board with the idea, but based on how the NFL owners discussed the matter at the NFL meetings, it seems more a matter of when than if.

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  2. Patriots coaches eager to give Ja’Lynn Polk, Javon Baker ‘clean slate’

    Polk and Baker had their chances to contribute last season, but Kayshon Boutte, DeMario Douglas and Kendrick Bourne all received more offensive snaps than Polk last season.

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  3. Travis Hunter is skipping workouts at Colorado's pro day

    Hundreds of NFL talent evaluators descended on Colorado’s campus Friday for the Buffaloes’ pro day, which was dubbed the “We Ain’t Hard 2 Find Showcase,” a nod to one of Colorado coach Deion “Prime” Sanders’ mottos.

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  4. 2025 NFL draft wide receiver rankings: Top 10 players at position

    The comparison doesn't quite hold up, but McMillan's comfort operating underneath and as an intermediate target could help raise his floor.

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Updated: Apr 4th, 2025, 9:09 PM ET

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As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, discussions of a potential 18th game by owners have emerged, despite ongoing concerns about player safety. Meta AI's predictions fueled debate, particularly with top prospects Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders skipping Colorado's pro day. Hunter is projected as a top-3 pick while analyst consensus remains mixed on Meta's mock drafts. Owners cite financial incentives and global game growth for extending the season, with 2027 eyed for implementation, but player health remains a significant factor in negotiations. Recent NFL headlines include Julio Jones' retirement and Trey Lance's move to the Chargers.


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  • Mock drafts, even from seasoned analysts, often fail to accurately predict outcomes due to the unpredictability of the draft process.

  • AI's attempt to create a mock draft illustrates both the potential and limitations of technology in predicting sports events.

  • There is an ongoing discourse about team needs influencing draft choices, as seen in discussions around directors and their strategic moves.


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