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Ben Cooper

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With a veteran presence like Ryan Kalil now in the fold, the Jets should see immediate improvements at the center position in 2019.

By Ben Cooper Aug 5, 2019 11:25 am EDT Carolina Panthers
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The Carolina Panthers should be expecting another big year from Christian McCaffrey in the passing game.

By Ben Cooper Jul 29, 2019 1:00 pm EDT Carolina Panthers
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PFF's Ben Cooper discusses the breaking news out of Green Bay.

By Ben Cooper Jul 24, 2019 11:00 am EDT Green Bay Packers
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PFF's Ben Cooper examines Keenan Allen's unparalleled route-running ability during the 2018 NFL season.

By Ben Cooper Jul 23, 2019 11:15 am EDT Los Angeles Chargers
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PFF's Ben Cooper examines Chase Roullier's progression in two seasons with the Washington Redskins.

By Ben Cooper Jul 17, 2019 10:35 am EDT Washington Commanders
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Clowney and the Texans were unable to reach a long-term agreement for the upcoming campaign by Monday’s 4 p.m. deadline, meaning Clowney will earn just under $16 million for his efforts in 2019.

By Ben Cooper Jul 16, 2019 12:57 pm EDT Houston Texans
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PFF's Ben Cooper takes a look at Davante Adams' red-zone production.

By Ben Cooper Jul 12, 2019 11:02 am EDT Green Bay Packers
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PFF's Ben Cooper takes a look back at the underrated career of safety Glover Quin.

By Ben Cooper Jul 9, 2019 11:55 am EDT Houston Texans Detroit Lions
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PFF's Ben Cooper takes a look at the play of David Onyemata, who is still one of the NFL's best-kept secrets.

By Ben Cooper Jul 1, 2019 11:00 am EDT New Orleans Saints
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PFF's Ben Cooper takes an in-depth look at the potential of the Steelers' defensive front.

By Ben Cooper Jun 25, 2019 11:00 am EDT
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For the first time in a long time, the Cleveland Browns are poised to take a run at the AFC North crown. PFF's Ben Cooper takes an in-depth look at the Browns' secondary as we approach the start of the 2019 campaign.

By Ben Cooper Jun 19, 2019 11:30 am EDT
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PFF's Ben Cooper examines the play of Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins, a stalwart at the back end of Philadelphia's defense.

By Ben Cooper Jun 14, 2019 3:13 pm EDT Philadelphia Eagles
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The Philadelphia Eagles have made it explicitly clear they have no worries or doubts about QB Carson Wentz by signing him to a four-year, $128 million extension.

By Ben Cooper Jun 7, 2019 8:10 am EDT Philadelphia Eagles
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Good slot cornerbacks backs are hard to come by and ever-so valuable in today's NFL, making Pittsburgh Steelers' Mike Hilton a prized possession the team should invest in sooner rather than later.

By Ben Cooper Jun 3, 2019 11:30 am EDT Pittsburgh Steelers
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PFF Analyst Ben Cooper examines the impact that David Montgomery can have on the Chicago Bears' offense.

By Ben Cooper May 31, 2019 12:30 pm EDT Chicago Bears
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With the Tom Brady to Rob Gronkowski connection now defunct and the Aaron Rodgers to Jordy Nelson reliance long gone, PFF's Ben Cooper takes a look at the next best tandems that the NFL has to offer.

By Ben Cooper May 24, 2019 10:00 am EDT
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PFF's Ben Cooper uses PFF stats and data to help explain why it looks like the Washington Redskins are putting together one of the best front sevens in the NFL.

By Ben Cooper May 14, 2019 12:41 pm EDT
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The selections of Tytus Howard and Max Scharping provide the potential to push the Texans from good to great. PFF's Ben Linsey explains.

By Ben Cooper May 10, 2019 2:05 pm EDT
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The Chicago Bears made the most of their picks in the 2019 NFL Draft, coming away with two steals in David Montgomery and Riley Ridley.

By Ben Cooper May 2, 2019 11:02 am EDT
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PFF Analyst Ben Cooper examines the data on the NFL's highest-graded red-zone cornerbacks.

By Ben Cooper Apr 17, 2019 11:02 am EDT
Bio

Ben joined PFF in July 2017 as a Content Writer and Player Participation Analyst. He currently works in Editorial Content for the consumer team. Ben obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Maryland.

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