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Ben Cooper

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Pro Football Focus' list of the top-10 linebackers set to hit free agency this offseason.

By Ben Cooper Jan 30, 2019 1:42 pm EST
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Los Angeles Rams safety John Johnson has quickly developed into one of the best coverage safeties in the NFL. PFF's Ben Cooper dives into the PFF data as Johnson gets set to take part in Super Bowl LIII.

By Ben Cooper Jan 29, 2019 12:05 pm EST
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The ageless wonder Tom Brady gets a lot of credit in New England — and deservedly so. But his right-hand man, Julian Edelman, often goes underappreciated. PFF's Ben Cooper digs into the data on the Patriots' trusty pass-catcher.

By Ben Cooper Jan 25, 2019 10:29 am EST
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With Baker Mayfield playing the way he did, it was only right that the Browns were victorious in five of their last seven games, but that wasn't just because of Mayfield. PFF's Ben Cooper examines the play of their wide receivers.

By Ben Cooper Jan 23, 2019 4:02 pm EST
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Adding key additions via the draft and an in-season trade, the Detroit Lions' defensive line is built to stop the run.

By Ben Cooper Jan 22, 2019 12:36 pm EST Detroit Lions
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Philadelphia Eagles' Avonte Maddox didn't blow the doors off his rookie season, but he flashed potential in bursts, which bodes well for his future in the NFL.

By Ben Cooper Jan 18, 2019 3:28 pm EST Philadelphia Eagles
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PFF Analyst Ben Cooper takes a look at Bengals WR Tyler Boyd and explains why he did more than enough in 2018 to warrant recognition as a reliably lethal target.

By Ben Cooper Jan 16, 2019 1:57 pm EST
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New York Jets' Mike Pennel and Henry Anderson quietly dominated the trenches in the Big Apple this past season.

By Ben Cooper Jan 16, 2019 11:03 am EST New York Jets
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Marlon Mack is running wild with the Indianapolis Colts, giving the team a stable rushing offense they haven't had in years.

By Ben Cooper Jan 11, 2019 11:09 am EST Indianapolis Colts
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PFF's Ben Cooper dives into the PFF data on the Saints' formidable running back duo and explains why they're a significant threat to the Philadelphia Eagles.

By Ben Cooper Jan 9, 2019 11:59 am EST
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Unsung heroes are stepping up at just the right time for the Philadelphia Eagles. PFF's Ben Cooper examines these unsung heroes and explains why you shouldn't count them out as we head into the divisional round.

By Ben Cooper Jan 8, 2019 10:22 am EST
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No one's talking about the Houston Texans' defense, but it may be the key in a long playoff run for team in 2018.

By Ben Cooper Jan 4, 2019 12:00 pm EST
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PFF's Ben Cooper reveals PFF's 2018 selection for Breakout Player of the Year.

By Ben Cooper Jan 3, 2019 12:27 pm EST Dallas Cowboys
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Stacked with young and promising talent on both sides of the ball, the 49ers are in a very good spot ahead of the 2019 season. PFF's Ben Cooper explains why.

By Ben Cooper Jan 2, 2019 2:06 pm EST
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PFF's Ben Cooper digs through the PFF data to explain why the Patriots' secondary can carry an uncharacteristically sluggish offense through the postseason and beyond.

By Ben Cooper Jan 1, 2019 2:29 pm EST
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New York Jets rookie signal-caller Sam Darnold is coming off a career performance against the Houston Texans, a sign of brighter things to come for the Jets.

By Ben Cooper Dec 17, 2018 12:09 pm EST New York Jets
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Indianapolis Colts' Andrew Luck and T.Y. Hilton have come together to form one of the league's best QB-WR tandems as we march towards the NFL playoffs.

By Ben Cooper Dec 12, 2018 1:09 pm EST Indianapolis Colts
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Rookie running backs Saquon Barkley and Nick Chubb are both on pace for record-setting campaigns in 2018.

By Ben Cooper Dec 10, 2018 12:05 pm EST Cleveland Browns New York Giants
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New York Jets safety Jamal Adams has stepped up his game in Year 2 of his NFL career, making strides toward elite status.

By Ben Cooper Dec 5, 2018 8:36 am EST New York Jets
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Desmond King put forth yet another productive performance on Sunday Night Football. PFF's Ben Cooper explains why this is just par for the course for promising young cornerback.

By Ben Cooper Dec 3, 2018 9:44 am EST
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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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