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Ben Cooper

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Daniels was PFF’s No. 2-ranked center for the 2018 NFL Draft, but the Bears were able to snag the now-guard in the second round, which could prove to be a steal given how valuable offensive lineman are in today’s NFL.

By Ben Cooper Nov 28, 2018 10:11 am EST
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Myles Garrett is improving with each week and leading the Cleveland Browns' climb from laughing stock to contender in the NFL.

By Ben Cooper Nov 26, 2018 2:44 pm EST Cleveland Browns
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Drew Brees, Michael Thomas and Alvin Kamara share the spotlight in New Orleans, but it's the play of the Saints' underrated defenders that's paying dividends down the stretch of the 2018 season.

By Ben Cooper Nov 23, 2018 11:20 am EST New Orleans Saints
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Green Bay Packers edge defender Kyler Fackrell is starting to provide the team's defense with much-needed pressure off the edge with great consistency.

By Ben Cooper Nov 20, 2018 10:34 am EST Green Bay Packers
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PFF's Ben Cooper examines Gus Edwards' breakout game and details why it gives the Ravens an opportunity to employ a backfield by committee.

By Ben Cooper Nov 19, 2018 11:46 am EST
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San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is on a record-setting pace through 10 weeks and showing no signs of slowing down.

By Ben Cooper Nov 14, 2018 9:04 am EST San Francisco 49ers
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Through 10 weeks of the NFL season, the Chicago Bears secondary deserves recognition as the NFL’s best. PFF's Ben Cooper explains why.

By Ben Cooper Nov 12, 2018 2:33 pm EST
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Thursday's 52-21 victory over the Carolina Panthers featured the Steelers' explosive offensive playmakers — but two stalwarts on the defensive line, Cameron Heyward and Stephon Tuitt, were equally as impressive.

By Ben Cooper Nov 9, 2018 11:46 am EST
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PFF's Ben Cooper takes a look at Marcus Peters' struggles in a Rams uniform.

By Ben Cooper Nov 6, 2018 6:23 am EST
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PFF's Ben Cooper takes an in-depth look at the Jets' rookie quarterback, who has endured his fair share of struggles over the last few weeks.

By Ben Cooper Nov 5, 2018 12:58 pm EST
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San Francisco 49ers' Mike McGlinchey is blossoming into one of the league's best run blockers, leading a strong front five in San Francisco in the process.

By Ben Cooper Nov 2, 2018 1:55 pm EDT San Francisco 49ers
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San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey faces an uphill battle in terms of besting a skill player for Offensive Rookie of the Year, but he'd be the man to do it one were to earn the honor in 2018.

By Ben Cooper Oct 30, 2018 6:29 am EDT San Francisco 49ers
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Green Bay Packers rookie cornerback Jaire Alexander turned in an outstanding performance against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 8, propelling him into the conversation of top rookie cornerback in 2018.

By Ben Cooper Oct 29, 2018 4:18 pm EDT
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New Baltimore Ravens wide receiver John Brown has added a much-needed dynamic to the offense.

By Ben Cooper Oct 23, 2018 9:28 am EDT Baltimore Ravens
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At 7-0, the Los Angeles Rams are seeing positive contributions from all 53 players on the roster, but wide receiver Robert Woods may very well be the unsung hero of their offense.

By Ben Cooper Oct 22, 2018 1:56 pm EDT
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In his eighth season, Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson may be having the best season of his career.

By Ben Cooper Oct 17, 2018 7:55 am EDT
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Khalil Mack doesn't deserve all the love in the Windy City, as Chicago Bears defensive interior Akiem Hicks is proving to be one of the NFL's best defenders through Week 6.

By Ben Cooper Oct 16, 2018 6:49 am EDT Chicago Bears
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Pittsburgh Steelers Ben Roethlisberger hasn't graded out nicely through Week 5, and given his prominence in years past, we found it important to five into the data and reveal why he has earned such low grades.

By Ben Cooper Oct 9, 2018 12:22 pm EDT Pittsburgh Steelers
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Detroit Lions' Kenny Golladay and New York Jets' Robby Anderson both had strong outings in Week 5, each of the two earning top-five single-game grades among qualifying wide receivers.

By Ben Cooper Oct 8, 2018 10:09 am EDT New York Jets Detroit Lions
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has been one of the best in the NFL when it comes to throwing the ball deep, but he's been reluctant to push the ball down the field in 2018 -- a key factor in the team's offensive shortcomings.

By Ben Cooper Oct 2, 2018 9:16 am EDT Dallas Cowboys
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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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