Walt · Aug 7, 2026
In its running 2026 free-agent signing grades, the site projects roles for several newly signed players (Diggs and Doubs as No. 2 receivers, Jennings and Nailor as third receivers, Allgeier as Arizona's primary back, Willis as Miami's starter), tags Chris Rodriguez as a potential fantasy sleeper, expects the Raiders to draft Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall and the Jets to take an edge rusher at No. 2, sees Bradley Chubb helping Buffalo advance deep into the playoffs, and doubts several signees will make the 53-man roster.
“He has regressed since then due to age. However, he can still be a decent No. 2 receiver for Jayden Daniels.”
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“Why would the Raiders sign Kirk Cousins for $20 million when they're just going to draft Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall?”
Scored 100a naive guess scored 50How this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- player:
- Fernando Mendoza
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 1
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 100
- predicted pick:
- 1
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- only one pick — no order to score
“It's looking like he'll be a solid No. 2 wideout in the NFL for a long time, and if that's true, he'll be appropriately paid.”
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“He's certainly an upgrade over what the Vikings had last year at their third receiver spot, which was occupied by Jalen Nailor.”
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“He has a chance to become a fantasy sleeper this year, given that Liam Coen is a running back whisperer.”
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- Team Draft Slot CallsNew York JetsAug 7, 2026
“The Jets will be able to obtain a great edge rusher with the second pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to complement Will McDonald”
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- Roster Spot CallsKalia DavisCleveland BrownsAug 7, 2026
“He's just a body in the trenches, and it shouldn't be a surprise if he fails to crack the 53-man roster on a better defense.”
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“It wouldn't surprise me if he didn't make the 53-man roster.”
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“There's a better possibility that Savage won't even make the final 53-man roster.”
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- Playoff PicksBuffalo BillsAug 7, 2026
“Chubb will give Buffalo a huge pass-rushing boost, which will help the team advance deep into the playoffs this upcoming season.”
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“It's more likely that we'll see Doubs function as a No. 2 possession receiver, which means this is a bit of an overpay”
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“Nailor is just a No. 3 receiver at best, and I'm not even sure if he's a No. 3 receiver.”
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“the Cardinals were able to get a very cheap option to be their new primary back”
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“Faalele could end up starting for the Giants, making this a quality signing.”
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- Depth Chart CallsStefon DiggsAug 7, 2026
“He has regressed since then due to age. However, he can still be a decent No. 2 receiver for Jayden Daniels.”
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- Depth Chart CallsMalik WillisMiami DolphinsAug 7, 2026
“they obviously signed a former Packer quarterback to be their new franchise signal-caller”
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