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Ben Linsey
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PFF's Ben Linsey breaks down how the Pittsburgh Steelers should utilize free agency and the 2021 NFL Draft to retool a talented roster amid a rough salary cap situation.
Mon, 15 Feb 21 12:45:14 +0000PFF breaks down the ideal landing spots for a very deep class of free agent safeties.
Thu, 11 Feb 21 12:30:06 +0000The Washington Football Team were the only team to go from worst to first in 2020, and here's how the eight last-place teams from this past season stack up to do the same in 2021.
Tue, 09 Feb 21 11:15:38 +0000PFF's Ben Linsey looks at every NFL team's most improved player from the 2020 season. Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen headlines a list that also includes 49ers LB Fred Warner, Giants QB Daniel Jones and Denver Broncos LT Garett Bolles.
Mon, 08 Feb 21 11:15:40 +0000PFF's Ben Linsey breaks down all seven of the Carolina Panthers' 2020 NFL draft picks to see how the decision to spend so much draft capital on defense looks one year later.
Thu, 04 Feb 21 12:15:06 +0000Looking back on 15 years of PFF grading to highlight players whose level of play defied their ages, from Tom Brady's 2020 season to Michael Strahan's 2007 campaign.
Tue, 02 Feb 21 11:30:48 +0000PFF's Ben Linsey mocks the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, sending Trevor Lawrence to Jacksonville, Penei Sewell to Atlanta and Deshaun Watson to the New York Jets in a trade that includes the No. 2 overall pick.
Mon, 01 Feb 21 11:00:59 +0000Some began to believe that Odell Beckham Jr. had a negative influence on the Cleveland Browns' offense after the unit hit its stride following his season-ending injury, but that's far from the case.
Thu, 28 Jan 21 13:00:15 +0000Examining four upcoming free agent edge rushers with big discrepancies between their 2020 pressure and sack rates that may lead to them either being undervalued or overvalued this offseason.
Wed, 27 Jan 21 13:00:18 +0000All signs point to the NFL starting quarterback landscape looking very different in 2021 compared to 2020. And Marcus Mariota, while not a free agent, should be an enticing target for many teams.
Tue, 26 Jan 21 13:00:35 +0000PFF's Ben Linsey examines some disappointing seasons from first-round picks and attempts to shed light on what those performances mean for the players' prospects in the league.
Mon, 25 Jan 21 11:45:54 +0000The Kansas City Chiefs toppled the Buffalo Bills in Week 6, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of the Green Bay Packers. Now, the teams meet again with more on the line.
Wed, 20 Jan 21 12:00:18 +0000PFF's Ben Linsey presents the highest-graded players at every position from the 2020 season, plus the top rookie and a surprise from each position.
Tue, 19 Jan 21 11:15:08 +0000Urban Meyer has a history of being a successful head coach, but questions remain about his ability to steer the ship in NFL waters.
Fri, 15 Jan 21 01:00:03 +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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