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Ben Linsey
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With the 2021 draft and free agency behind us, we're breaking down each team's roster using the PFF database, with an eye toward the projected starters.
Thu, 01 Jul 21 10:15:16 +0000PFF has found that offensive linemen typically don’t reach their full potential before Year 3 or Year 4. Here are five candidates who are positioned to break out in 2021.
Mon, 14 Jun 21 12:00:05 +0000Slot defenders aren’t just specialists any longer — they’re essentially defensive starters. Here are PFF's 10 best slot cornerbacks entering the 2021 NFL season.
Tue, 01 Jun 21 10:00:10 +0000Examining what has to go right for offensive coordinator Matt Canada, rookie running back Najee Harris and a re-worked offensive line to turn the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense around in 2021.
Mon, 31 May 21 10:45:52 +0000PFF's Ben Linsey examines how the Houston Texans should approach the 2021 NFL season to ensure that they bottom out only briefly and can begin to prepare for 2022.
Thu, 20 May 21 10:45:16 +0000With the 2021 NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, PFF projects the starting lineups for all 32 NFL teams ahead of the 2021 NFL season. Jimmy Garoppolo remains the starter in San Francisco, while Justin Fields and Trevor Lawrence take the reins from Day 1.
Mon, 17 May 21 10:00:17 +0000PFF's Ben Linsey highlights his favorite team fits for some of the top available free-agent options, sending veteran CB Richard Sherman back home to Seattle and safety Malik Hooker to the Dallas Cowboys.
Fri, 14 May 21 10:00:37 +0000PFF takes a look back at the 2020 season and highlights the NFL's best pass-rushers by situation. Rams superstar Aaron Donald makes multiple appearances, while Defensive Rookie of the Year Chase Young also makes the list.
Thu, 13 May 21 10:30:18 +0000After making a splash in free agency, the Cleveland Browns further bolstered their secondary in the 2021 NFL Draft, landing them on this list of most improved secondaries.
Thu, 06 May 21 10:15:19 +0000A handful of teams addressed the receiving corps in the 2021 NFL Draft and free agency, bolstering their overall offenses along the way.
Wed, 05 May 21 10:15:04 +0000A handful of teams addressed defensive line holes in the 2021 NFL Draft and free agency, bolstering their overall defenses along the way.
Tue, 04 May 21 10:15:30 +0000A handful of teams addressed offensive line holes in the 2021 NFL Draft, bolstering units that held their offenses back last season.
Mon, 03 May 21 11:00:56 +0000While some NFL teams take advantage of players falling to them in the NFL draft, others lock in on their favorite guys too early on, spending precious draft capital in the process.
Mon, 03 May 21 10:15:51 +0000PFF's Ben Linsey highlights one player who should be on the radar for each NFL team ahead of Day 3 of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Sat, 01 May 21 12:50:42 +0000PFF's Ben Linsey highlights one player who should be on the radar for each NFL team ahead of Round 2 of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Fri, 30 Apr 21 09:00:03 +0000The Las Vegas Raiders continued their trend of reaching in the first round of drafts, this time by taking Alabama tackle Alex Leatherwood, who ranked 40th on PFF's Big Board.
Fri, 30 Apr 21 05:32:48 +0000Ben Linsey compares PFF's Big Board for the 2021 NFL Draft against The Athletic's Consensus Board to unearth potential steals and reaches.
Wed, 28 Apr 21 11:15:51 +0000Bio
Ben onboarded to PFF full-time in May 2019. He works as an NFL Analyst and as part of the team that produces prep work for NBC's Sunday Night Football. Ben also contributes articles to the content team. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.
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