Stacey Dales · Jul 23, 2026
Dales predicted Kyler Murray will win Minnesota's starting quarterback job, leaned toward Michael Penix as Atlanta's starter, floated Deshaun Watson as a Comeback Player of the Year candidate, said Seattle will be fine with a rookie starting running back, and said A'ja Wilson will probably repeat as WNBA MVP.
“Kyler Murray, to me, is going to be the starter.”
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- Depth Chart CallsKyler MurrayMinnesota VikingsJul 23, 2026
Kyler Murray to be 1st on the depth chart
“Well, obviously, Minnesota with Oh, yeah. Kyler Murray, to me, is going to be the starter.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- Depth Chart CallsBo NixAtlanta FalconsJul 23, 2026
Bo Nix to be 1st on the depth chart
“Panic's coming back from the ACL to a fresh start, quick game, play action, get the ball out quickly, all the things Kevin likes to do. So you you kinda think it'll be him.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- Award PicksDeshaun WatsonCleveland BrownsJul 23, 2026
Deshaun Watson to win Comeback Player of the Year
“the competition there with Deshaun Watson is an interesting one because he could become, in some respects, the the comeback player of the year”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- Depth Chart CallsJadarian PriceSeattle SeahawksJul 23, 2026
Jadarian Price to be 1st on the depth chart
“their starting running back is gonna be a rookie in Jadarion Price, the Golden Domer”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.