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Zoltán Buday

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Highlighting the most improved offensive linemen over the last year, including Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw, Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary and Dolphins right guard Robert Hunt.

By Zoltán Buday Nov 11, 2022 5:30 am EST
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Either the New York Jets keep trying to bring the BYU Zach Wilson to the surface and chalk his struggles up to growing pains, or they accept that Wilson’s limitations do not allow him to play the way he dominated in college and try to tweak his playstyle. 

By Zoltán Buday Nov 4, 2022 6:00 am EDT New York Jets
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Joe Burrow has been exceptional whenever he's been able to get the ball out of his hands quickly, and the Cincinnati Bengals seem to be working to this strength.

By Zoltán Buday Oct 28, 2022 6:00 am EDT Cincinnati Bengals
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PFF's Zoltan Buday details why the New York Giants have been able to get off to a 5-1 start despite a seemingly less-talented roster.

By Zoltán Buday Oct 20, 2022 2:00 pm EDT New York Giants
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Jakobi Meyers could be a major factor in the Patriots' receiving corps early in his rookie season.

By Zoltán Buday Aug 27, 2019 11:15 am EDT New England Patriots
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With A.J. Green nursing an injury, the Bengals could rely on Alex Erickson to take on a bigger role.

By Zoltán Buday Aug 19, 2019 11:30 pm EDT Cincinnati Bengals
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Third-round pick Chase Winovich is outperforming former Michigan teammate and first-round pick Rashan Gary.

By Zoltán Buday Aug 19, 2019 12:54 pm EDT
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Premium Content
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Even though it is just the preseason, rookie quarterback Jarrett Stidham got off to a promising start to his career with the New England Patriots.

By Zoltán Buday Aug 13, 2019 11:00 am EDT New England Patriots
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PFF Senior Analyst Zoltan Buday explains why Erik McCoy can be an upgrade to an already dominant Saints offensive line.

By Zoltán Buday Aug 9, 2019 10:00 am EDT New Orleans Saints
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Senior Analyst Zoltan Buday takes a look at the raging debate over 2015's top-two draft picks and examines where each has had their highs and lows over their four years in the NFL.

By Zoltán Buday Jul 30, 2019 12:03 pm EDT Tennessee Titans Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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PFF Senior Analyst Zoltán Buday looks at the impact of Ezekiel Elliott's holdout possibly continuing into the regular season.

By Zoltán Buday Jul 23, 2019 10:53 am EDT Dallas Cowboys
NFL
Premium Content
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Senior Analyst Zoltan Buday examines Mark Andrews' mightily impressive rookie season.

By Zoltán Buday Jul 16, 2019 11:00 am EDT Baltimore Ravens
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PFF Senior Analyst Zoltán Buday examines Dee Ford's exceptional 2018 campaign with the Kansas City Chiefs.

By Zoltán Buday Jul 9, 2019 1:00 pm EDT San Francisco 49ers
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PFF Analyst Zoltán Buday breaks down the play of the Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive line, the most complete offensive line in the NFL and the winner of PFF's Offensive Line of the Year.

By Zoltán Buday Jan 23, 2019 12:08 pm EST
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Senior Analyst Zoltan Buday examines the receiving corps Tom Brady will have to throw in 2018, including just two receivers who played at least 40 snaps for the Patriots last season.

By Zoltán Buday Aug 22, 2018 9:14 am EDT
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Analyst Zoltan Buday examines just why new Redskins QB Alex Smith is an upgrade over former starter, Kirk Cousins.

By Zoltán Buday Aug 8, 2018 7:59 am EDT Washington Commanders
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Analyst Zoltan Buday takes an in-depth look at the Carolina Panthers' haul in the 2018 NFL draft, examining each selection with an eye towards their fit with their new team.

By Zoltán Buday May 3, 2018 8:23 am EDT
NFL
Premium Content
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Analyst Zoltan Buday takes an in-depth look at the Philadelphia Eagles' haul in the 2018 NFL draft, examining each selection with an eye towards their fit with their new team.

By Zoltán Buday May 1, 2018 9:52 am EDT
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PFF's Zoltan Buday takes a look at the Teddy Bridgewater signing and examines some of the possible outcomes for the Jets at quarterback in 2018.

By Zoltán Buday Mar 21, 2018 9:12 am EDT
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PFF's Zoltan Buday looks back one final time at the 2017 NFL season and our PFF rankings for all 32 offensive lines as units.

By Zoltán Buday Mar 12, 2018 11:56 am EDT
Bio

Zoltán joined PFF in November 2014, and currently is a Senior Analyst. He graduated from Budapesti Corvinus Egyetem with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management.

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